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If I were an elected Dem today, here’s what I’d be doing:

- Not cooperating with anything administration wants to do. No bailing the GOP out. Shut it down.

- Daily fireside chats explaining how/why I’m fighting.

- Calling them fash.

- Attending protests. Calling for protests (at their homes?)

01.03.2025 22:37 — 👍 645    🔁 157    💬 14    📌 11
1. No to college athlete unions. The memo rescinds GC 21-08, which took the position that student-athletes at private universities are generally employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act. In Northwestern University (2015), the Board declined to assert jurisdiction over Northwestern for the purposes of certifying a union of their football players. But this was a discretionary decision not to assert jurisdiction. The Board declined to rule that the players were not employees. Thus, the Board left open the question of whether college athletes are covered by the other protections provided by the NLRA even if the agency opts not to certify their unions. Jennifer Abruzzo, the GC under Biden, said yes. By rescinding GC 21-08, the new GC is indicating that his answer is no. This also indicates that the new GC is not likely to certify any college athlete unions contrary to the prior GC who did attempt to certify a union of Dartmouth college basketball players. The union representing the Dartmouth players has since withdrawn that case in order to avoid having the case heard by the incoming Trump Board. 2. No to prosecuting non-compete agreements, stay-or-pay rules, training repayment assistance provisions, and other clauses that limit worker mobility. The memo rescinds GC 23-08 and GC 25-01, which took the position that contractual structures where workers are hugely penalized if they quit their job, e.g., by making them pay money to their employer or by preventing them from getting another job, are unfair labor practices because they either directly or indirectly prevent workers from engaging in certain protected activity. GC Abruzzo litigated a couple dozen cases concerning these provisions, but all of them settled before the Board could issue a decision establishing that the provisions do violate the NLRA. By rescinding these memos, the new GC is indicating that he will not take this position and thus that employers can use these kinds of p

1. No to college athlete unions. The memo rescinds GC 21-08, which took the position that student-athletes at private universities are generally employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act. In Northwestern University (2015), the Board declined to assert jurisdiction over Northwestern for the purposes of certifying a union of their football players. But this was a discretionary decision not to assert jurisdiction. The Board declined to rule that the players were not employees. Thus, the Board left open the question of whether college athletes are covered by the other protections provided by the NLRA even if the agency opts not to certify their unions. Jennifer Abruzzo, the GC under Biden, said yes. By rescinding GC 21-08, the new GC is indicating that his answer is no. This also indicates that the new GC is not likely to certify any college athlete unions contrary to the prior GC who did attempt to certify a union of Dartmouth college basketball players. The union representing the Dartmouth players has since withdrawn that case in order to avoid having the case heard by the incoming Trump Board. 2. No to prosecuting non-compete agreements, stay-or-pay rules, training repayment assistance provisions, and other clauses that limit worker mobility. The memo rescinds GC 23-08 and GC 25-01, which took the position that contractual structures where workers are hugely penalized if they quit their job, e.g., by making them pay money to their employer or by preventing them from getting another job, are unfair labor practices because they either directly or indirectly prevent workers from engaging in certain protected activity. GC Abruzzo litigated a couple dozen cases concerning these provisions, but all of them settled before the Board could issue a decision establishing that the provisions do violate the NLRA. By rescinding these memos, the new GC is indicating that he will not take this position and thus that employers can use these kinds of p

3. Overturning restrictions on including confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements. In McLaren Macomb (2023), the Board overruled IGT (2020) and Baylor (2020) and established that employers may not insert broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions into severance agreements with their employees. The reasoning was that former employees have a right to discuss and publicize their working conditions and that these clauses coerce them from exercising those rights. By rescinding GC 23-05, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with the McLaren Macomb decision and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned. The way this will work is that the new GC will bring cases against these kinds of severance agreements alleging that they are illegal while also providing an "alternative analysis" in his briefing that urges that the Board overturn McLaren Macomb and establish that these agreements are not illegal. 4. Overturning make-whole remedies for victims of unfair labor practices. In Thryv (2022), the Board expanded its monetary remedies for victims of unfair labor practices to include "all direct or foreseeable pecuniary harms" suffered as a result of the unfair labor practice. As a result of this decision, the NLRB was able to secure a variety of remedies for illegally fired workers that it had never pursued before including things like bank overdraft fees, utility disconnection fees, relocation and moving expenses, and legal representation costs in an eviction proceeding. By rescinding GC 21-06, GC 22-06 and GC 24-04, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with the Thryv decision and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned.

3. Overturning restrictions on including confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions in severance agreements. In McLaren Macomb (2023), the Board overruled IGT (2020) and Baylor (2020) and established that employers may not insert broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions into severance agreements with their employees. The reasoning was that former employees have a right to discuss and publicize their working conditions and that these clauses coerce them from exercising those rights. By rescinding GC 23-05, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with the McLaren Macomb decision and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned. The way this will work is that the new GC will bring cases against these kinds of severance agreements alleging that they are illegal while also providing an "alternative analysis" in his briefing that urges that the Board overturn McLaren Macomb and establish that these agreements are not illegal. 4. Overturning make-whole remedies for victims of unfair labor practices. In Thryv (2022), the Board expanded its monetary remedies for victims of unfair labor practices to include "all direct or foreseeable pecuniary harms" suffered as a result of the unfair labor practice. As a result of this decision, the NLRB was able to secure a variety of remedies for illegally fired workers that it had never pursued before including things like bank overdraft fees, utility disconnection fees, relocation and moving expenses, and legal representation costs in an eviction proceeding. By rescinding GC 21-06, GC 22-06 and GC 24-04, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with the Thryv decision and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned.

5. Overturning lower standard for bargaining orders. In Cemex (2023), the Board established a new standard that made it easier for unions to establish that an employer's unfair labor practices during a union election so tainted the outcome that the Board should require the employer to bargain with the union despite the results of the election. By rescinding GC 24-01, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with the Cemex decision and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned. Indeed, he has already initiated such a case against Wells Fargo. 6. Overturning the prohibition on captive-audience meetings. In Amazon.com Services (2024), the Board ruled that it is unfair labor practice for employers to require employees to attend mandatory antiunion meetings. By rescinding GC 22- 04, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with Amazon.com Services and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned.

5. Overturning lower standard for bargaining orders. In Cemex (2023), the Board established a new standard that made it easier for unions to establish that an employer's unfair labor practices during a union election so tainted the outcome that the Board should require the employer to bargain with the union despite the results of the election. By rescinding GC 24-01, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with the Cemex decision and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned. Indeed, he has already initiated such a case against Wells Fargo. 6. Overturning the prohibition on captive-audience meetings. In Amazon.com Services (2024), the Board ruled that it is unfair labor practice for employers to require employees to attend mandatory antiunion meetings. By rescinding GC 22- 04, the new GC is likely indicating that he disagrees with Amazon.com Services and will seek to bring a case to the Board to have it overturned.

Trump NLRB:

-don’t do anything about non-compete clauses
-allow all captive audience meetings
-generally don’t do anything if you catch firms union busting
-no college athlete unions

17.02.2025 17:02 — 👍 803    🔁 250    💬 17    📌 35

Put butter on all the doorknobs 😏

06.02.2025 01:19 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Trump Ousts Top Labor Board Leaders Who Backed Broader Worker Rights NLRB general counsel Jennifer Abruzzo and member Gwynne Wilcox say Trump removed them

Trump is forcing out top leaders of the National Labor Relations Board, testing the limits of his presidential authority. Jennifer Abruzzo, the NLRB’s general counsel, said she was fired on Monday. Gwynne Wilcox, one of the labor board’s two Democratic members, was also ousted.

28.01.2025 17:52 — 👍 354    🔁 177    💬 24    📌 7
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The most important protector of workers' rights you've never heard of Listen now | Why Jennifer Abruzzo is critical

For the last four years, Jennifer Abruzzo vigorously defended workers' rights and cracked down on union-busters as General Counsel at the National Labor Relations Board.

She was one of the strongest pro-worker voices in the federal government.

Trump just fired her.

29.01.2025 00:00 — 👍 3250    🔁 892    💬 97    📌 42
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Si la migra te detiene, ¡recuerda esta canción! No tienes que firmar ni decir nada. Tienes derecho a permanecer en silencio, y tienes derecho a un abogado. ¡Mantén la calma y recuerda tus derechos!

#conozcasusderechos #knowyourrights #immigration

19.01.2025 03:11 — 👍 673    🔁 349    💬 10    📌 33

TikTok is back?? I can scroll?? #tiktokban

19.01.2025 18:17 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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This is Arya. We are sorry for your loss.

19.01.2025 16:48 — 👍 5    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

@ginalebbert.bsky.social and I started doing this last week. It has been a mindfuck at times remembering we are watching River’s progression, not the Doctor’s.

31.12.2024 16:08 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
A beautiful brown, white, and tan guinea pig looking directly into the camera with hunger on her face

A beautiful brown, white, and tan guinea pig looking directly into the camera with hunger on her face

Feed me, Seymour.

14.12.2024 21:04 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Since it is the start of the Season of Giving, I’d like to ask you to consider donating so my school can get a new laminator. Thank you!

25.11.2024 18:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Silence of the Laminator, a project from Mrs. McGreevy Help me give my students continuous hands-on learning resources with a new school laminator! In our pursuit of creating an enriched learning environment for all of our students, we are asking for a...

I am a public school kindergarten teacher in Santa Rosa, CA & our laminator has been busted since August. My colleague set up a Donor’s Choose to get us a new one. Please consider helping! Thank you!

17.11.2024 23:02 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
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Successful introductions! @darthbluesky.bsky.social

24.11.2024 19:40 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Two brown guinea pigs huddled together on a strawberry bed

Two brown guinea pigs huddled together on a strawberry bed

@darthbluesky.bsky.social My guinea pig seemed lonely since her sister passed away so today I adopted these two girls to keep her company! No names yet. Suggestions?

23.11.2024 22:42 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Silence of the Laminator, a project from Mrs. McGreevy Help me give my students continuous hands-on learning resources with a new school laminator! In our pursuit of creating an enriched learning environment for all of our students, we are asking for a...

I am a public school kindergarten teacher in Santa Rosa, CA & our laminator has been busted since August. My colleague set up a Donor’s Choose to get us a new one. Please consider helping! Thank you!

17.11.2024 23:02 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 1
A handsome sugar faced golden retriever lays in a shallow creek.

A handsome sugar faced golden retriever lays in a shallow creek.

The same handsome sugar faced golden basks in the January morning sun.

The same handsome sugar faced golden basks in the January morning sun.

Huck got to lay in a creek and also
enjoyed the sun

02.01.2024 03:40 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

@darthbluesky.bsky.social did you hear about our new state bat?

18.10.2023 00:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

What better thing to have my first post be about than the new CA state bat? 🦇🦇🦇

18.10.2023 00:51 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

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