Elections Have Consequences!

Yes, Elections Really Have Consequences!

Elections have consequences, and it’s so important that we all vote and encourage others to vote.

The actions of President Trump and some of his appointees couldn’t be clearer. The negative impact on unions and workers is clear. Based on appointees to the National Labor Relations Board, we are seeing very bad decisions for unions and workers. We are also seeing similar bad decisions being considered or coming out of the Department of Labor. His pick for the next labor secretary, Eugene Scalia, has represented Corporate America and has fought against the interest of workers.

It has also been reported that Mick Mulvaney, the president’s acting chief of staff, has encouraged various heads of government agencies to reduce or eliminate certain regulations.

Keep in mind that the Supreme Court and Lower Court Justices are also being appointed based on having conservative opinions regarding matters that could be very important to all of us. Many of these appointees will be with us for decades.

Bill Gibbons, SOAR Executive Board, PACE Representative