Because conservatives believe that the class hierarchy is ordained by God, and assisting people at the bottom of the hierarchy is akin to defying God's will by raising their position on the hierarchy. People at the top of the hierarchy similarly deserve to be there, so things like wealth distribution is a similar crime against God. When bad things happen to the people on the top, conservatives believe that everything in our power must be done to prevent their place on the hierarchy from slipping.
I've considered making a youtube channel discussing politics with a heavy emphasis on organizing unions. I'm extremely proud of my achievements as a part of a successful union campaign, and I want to share what I've learned, give folks some of my war stories, and teach people the political and practical necessities to organizing. The reason I haven't is because I feel like I would get entirely drowned out in the political youtube space
The difference is that this was a significant piece of bone, over an inch long. Bone chips are one thing, whole pieces of bone is another thing entirely.
Biden dropped out of the race and Kamala announced her bid for DNC nominee as presidential candidate, which is seeming to be very likely. The meme is pointing out how that since she's turned into a potential candidate, a lot of positive news about her background has come up. The joke is playing into this narrative. It's saying that on top of all the real policy she's interested in making, she's also going to mandate the corporation Taco Bell to provide a popular menu item that has been removed.
Add 2 seats to the bench, and then add 13 total judges. 11 of 22 judges are selected at random to determine the case. The non voting judge opinion becomes part of the case law, as well as an intercollegiate constitutional scholar opinion
Incarcerated labor organizers are god damn heroes. Every barrier to educational information in prison means one less informed slave.
Brazilian people called it the exclusion games for a reason.
It makes perfect sense when you realize that Trump is a symbol to international fascists. Let's not forget that after 2016 the world shifted significantly to the right, and had normalized fascist rhetoric to 30% of the population in one of the largest nations in the world
I know I'm a fool, it's why I don't attach my name to my social media
Oh yea I agree with you there. I'm imagining combining techniques like wind catchers with terracotta cooling, something that would likely only arise from our modern understanding
It wouldn't look Roman, but I bet if they used ancient air conditioning techniques around a hollow tub of bronze then it could be described as properly cold
That would be correct. The debate and everything up to the DNC has been pure punditry. He was not an official candidate.
Well, no one that isn't labeled fake news anyway
I love this idea, the back button on browsers feels like it exists because of webrings
I absolutely understand what you mean, but the only politician I'd trust to represent the Palestinian cause is Tlaib, and as I understand it Michigan isn't ready to give her up
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and to remove all doubt.
Opiates are primarily being smuggled by American citizens for the opiate addiction they aquired due to the over-prescription of opiates for care fueled by Perdue Pharma.
Everyone is focused on the content, but I'm here to appreciate the title of this article. The journalist must have been waiting a long time to bust out the alliteration
Company could endure biggest US strike of 2024 as unions accuse it of intimidation during contract negotiations
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17394988
> Company could endure biggest US strike of 2024 as unions accuse it of intimidation during contract negotiations > > Disney could face the largest strike in the US this year after it was announced that thousands of theme park and hotel workers in California will vote on whether to stage a walkout. > > Three trade unions representing 14,000 “cast members” at Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney and the Disney hotels announced an unfair labor practice strike vote would be held next week amid negotiations over a new union contract. > > In a critical statement, union leaders accused Disney of “unlawful discipline and intimidation and surveillance” of union members. The entertainment giant did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
It was the first time Leonard Peltier had sought parole in 15 years and could be his last given his health issues, his attorneys said.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17163486
Author and analyst Vijay Prashad discusses how poverty and resource exploitation still ravage the country to this day.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/17163552
"The rabbit's got the gun now," said a lawyer for former Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, who is trying to force reporter Anna Wolfe to reveal her sources.
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/11084509
7 trans kids are in their third day of protest at NHS England's headquarters, demanding the right to healthcare, dignity and for their voices top be heard.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/13847307
> Taken from a Press Release by the group: > > LONDON, 1 July 2024—Two young trans activists scaled the NHS England’s London headquarters at 133–135 Waterloo Road in London on Friday to stage a protest and have remained there ever since. The group, now made up of seven young protesters, all 18 or under, has one simple message: Trans Kids Deserve Better: we are not pawns for your politics. > > The powerful direct action has been organised by the “Trans Kids Deserve Better” network, which is calling for: access to gender affirming healthcare for trans children and young people, protection from discrimination and disrespect in their daily lives and the right to be heard in all decisions that affect them. > > Their protest comes in the wake of the government using emergency powers to ban all access to puberty blockers in the UK, a move that was supported by Labour’s Wes Streeting, likely to be the next Secretary of State for Health. It also comes in the context of a General Election campaign where trans people and trans youth have been used as ‘culture war’ talking points, but not allowed to speak for themselves. > > “We are staging this protest to remind politicians and voters that we’re real kids, not just political talking points. We may not have a vote, but it is our lives that are at stake,” said one of the activists staging the protest. “Gender-affirming healthcare is a matter of life and death for us, and we hope that our actions will bring awareness to this fact and encourage others to fight for the healthcare and dignity that we are so shamefully denied.”
Minnesota workers: there have been worker-friendly updates to Earned Sick and Safe Time
The earned sick and safe time (ESST) law was recently updated to clarify who qualifies for ESST, the rate at which ESST must be paid, ESST application to other paid time off and more. Below is an overview of some of those changes. Note: Most of these changes are effective as of May 25, 2024.
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/16997964
> [PSA] Minnesota workers: there have been worker-friendly updates to Earned Sick and Safe Time > > The new bill primarily clarifies rules that were a bit vague, but it also has new changes that will substantially improve life-work balance. > > * ESST can be used in at least 15 minute increments and cannot be required to use more than four-hour increments > * Qualifying workers were expanded to people hired with an expectation of working 80 hours in a year, rather than actual hours worked. Some jobs still exempted > * ESST usage has expanded to bereavement > * ESST rules for use are expanded to all paid time off > * Employers that do not provide ESST must pay the worker for twice the amount they were supposed to get in ESST
Minnesota workers: there have been worker-friendly updates to Earned Sick and Safe Time
The earned sick and safe time (ESST) law was recently updated to clarify who qualifies for ESST, the rate at which ESST must be paid, ESST application to other paid time off and more. Below is an overview of some of those changes. Note: Most of these changes are effective as of May 25, 2024.
The new bill primarily clarifies rules that were a bit vague, but it also has new changes that will substantially improve life-work balance.
- ESST can be used in at least 15 minute increments and cannot be required to use more than four-hour increments
- Qualifying workers were expanded to people hired with an expectation of working 80 hours in a year, rather than actual hours worked. Some jobs still exempted
- ESST usage has expanded to bereavement
- ESST rules for use are expanded to all paid time off
- Employers that do not provide ESST must pay the worker for twice the amount they were supposed to get in ESST
This week, the NLRB handed down its first Cemex order against Station Casinos in Las Vegas, which engaged in heavy-handed union busting before workers lost a vote to unionize. The ruling may force the casino chain to bargain with the union anyway.
Classic Jacobin, several months late on important news /s
Seriously though, while the article primarily focuses on the rule change from last year, the backdrop is necessary to cover what seems to be the first case since the rule was established. It can never be understated how important this NLRB ruling actually is. The laws still need to be updated to reflect modern union busting tactics, but this ruling is still crucial. The Cemex ruling restores part of what's known as "Joy Silk" doctrine, which was a major factor in the huge boom of unions from the 1940's through 1968. The casino is "considering it's options". I hope that means they cement the rule.