O'Brien: Harris must "earn" our endorsement

[Mr. Teamster]

[TheMilitantTeamster]

Tell that to Governor Kotek of Oregon who has pushed for strong heat regulation, better protections for workers and is bailing out the Port of Portland to save thousands of union jobs

[DanaCos]

It has become very pathetic that the Democratic Party is now acting like the border is not a problem. They are now acting like they were all part of closing the "problematic border". That is FAR from the truth. It won't be long before these illegals will be vying for our jobs. For years, anybody that objected to all this were called racist and xenophobic. Now that the chickens are coming home to roost, the perpetrators are now lying right to our faces.

[TheMilitantTeamster]

The border is a legitimate issue which is why the Republicans and Democrats in the Senate came together to create a border bill with extra funding for officers, more controls and enhanced security.

[DanaCos]

When I talk about the "perpetrators" I am speaking of the Democratic Party who wanted to tear the wall down.

[Mr. Teamster]

Live more than three week in California and you would understand the reason for closed boarders and automatic extradition.

[TheMilitantTeamster]

It has become very pathetic that the Democratic Party is now acting like the border is not a problem. They are now acting like they were all part of closing the "problematic border". That is FAR from the truth. It won't be long before these illegals will be vying for our jobs. For years, anybody that objected to all this were called racist and xenophobic. Now that the chickens are coming home to roost, the perpetrators are now lying right to our faces.

Trump tanked the border bill that was created by a Republican Senator because it would mean that Biden might get credit for it

[TheMilitantTeamster]

[TheMilitantTeamster]

[DanaCos]

This is their new tact now? Support the wall? I thought we were xenophobic? The Democrat Party talked about diversity and inclusion including when it came to immigrants except for when you drop them off at their front door. Have you been to Martha's Vineyard? The only diversity there is Obama and the groundskeepers. We are now suppose to act like 15 million migrants didn't push through the border demanding a place to lay their head and 3 squares? I mean shit, was DACA a figment of my imagination too? I have to pay for these people's education when I lived here my whole life and paid my dues to society and I assume you did too.

[TheMilitantTeamster]

1. We are a nation of immigrants. 2. The border bill included enhanced security measures including an increase in technology for detecting and intercepting undocumented immigrants. 2. The border bill would have put more money towards border patrol and fentanyl detection and capture. 3. The border bill was written by a Republican Senator, supported by the Republicans and Democrats, and only failed because Trump told McConnell and Johnson not pass it

[TheMilitantTeamster]

From Independent Arizona Senator Sinema (not a liberal, nor a Democrat)

https://www.sinema.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Bipartisan-Border-Security-Package-Myths-vs-Facts.pdf

[Thisischange?]

Yep, Just the facts Ma'am.

[TheMilitantTeamster]

If the Republicans want to end chaos at the border then why did they torpedo their own bill?

[Thisischange?]

Yep, Just the facts Ma'am.

[Thisischange?]

Mc'Connell is a POS.

[TheMilitantTeamster]

https://www.cato.org/blog/fentanyl-s...asylum-seekers

[TheMilitantTeamster]

[DanaCos]

Wow brother. I didn't realize you were that delusional. You are laying this whole crisis at the Republicans' feet? You forgot about the "remain in Mexico" policy. Who proposed that? Not the Democrats. This country is about to collapse economically. Have we forgotten who punished people trying to provide for their families during the covid scam? Tim Walz oversaw the largest scam ever. He blamed it on everyone else but himself. You do realize that the economy is about ready to collapse? This whole crisis was the fault of the Democrat Party. Zero plus zero still equals zero. Are they in favor of rounding these people up and sending them back? So these millions of people will remain in this country without allowing them to work? You're kidding right?

I love watching how stupid our unions really are. They stand there next to Bernie Sanders who claims healthcare is a human right. I sit there shaking my head thinking how dumb these assholes really are. We already have healthcare and he is not speaking to us. I don't want government healthcare. No thanks. I don't want to be like Canada where I have to wait months to have a hip replacement. Same goes with minimum wage. He is not speaking to us when he goes on his rants about raising the salaries of non-union employees. And we wonder why unions are slowly eroding. Walmart is a great example of why towns suffer. They employe people with low wages and then expect them to secure government assistance. Who allows that? Both parties. We all better wake up before this country crashes and burns.

[Tony R Cochran]

On immigration, there are real practical issues to deporting 10 million people. Most people who have been here, paid in SS, and have worked ought to be offered a path to residency and eventually citizenship. Additionally, DACA is for children of people who came without documentation to the US. Children ought to not "pay" for "crimes" of their parents.

[Teamster4Life]

The border bill was mostly written by Langsford was agreed to by both parties as well as all involved border security unions. Trump told them to reject it because it would take away HIS big issue. He coild give a shit about this country.

[Tony R Cochran]

Yes, the border bill, which I found to be far too restrictive, was written by a conservative Republican Senator.

[Tony R Cochran]

Wow brother. I didn't realize you were that delusional. You are laying this whole crisis at the Republicans' feet? You forgot about the "remain in Mexico" policy. Who proposed that? Not the Democrats. This country is about to collapse economically. Have we forgotten who punished people trying to provide for their families during the covid scam? Tim Walz oversaw the largest scam ever. He blamed it on everyone else but himself. You do realize that the economy is about ready to collapse? This whole crisis was the fault of the Democrat Party. Zero plus zero still equals zero. Are they in favor of rounding these people up and sending them back? So these millions of people will remain in this country without allowing them to work? You're kidding right?

I love watching how stupid our unions really are. They stand there next to Bernie Sanders who claims healthcare is a human right. I sit there shaking my head thinking how dumb these assholes really are. We already have healthcare and he is not speaking to us. I don't want government healthcare. No thanks. I don't want to be like Canada where I have to wait months to have a hip replacement. Same goes with minimum wage. He is not speaking to us when he goes on his rants about raising the salaries of non-union employees. And we wonder why unions are slowly eroding. Walmart is a great example of why towns suffer. They employe people with low wages and then expect them to secure government assistance. Who allows that? Both parties. We all better wake up before this country crashes and burns.

1. Economic Legislation Passed by the Biden-Harris Administration

The administration has passed several bills aimed at economic recovery, job creation, and strengthening the middle class. Key pieces of legislation include:

• Purpose: This $1.9 trillion stimulus package was designed to combat the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Key Provisions:
  • Direct payments of $1,400 to individuals.
  • Extended unemployment benefits with a $300 per week supplement.
  • Expanded Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit.
  • Funding for vaccine distribution, school reopenings, and small business support.
  • Aid to state and local governments to prevent layoffs of public sector workers.

• Purpose: A $1.2 trillion bill aimed at rebuilding and modernizing the nation's infrastructure.
• Key Provisions:
  • Investments in roads, bridges, public transit, broadband, water systems, and the energy grid.
  • Job creation, with a focus on unionized labor.
  • Incentives for green energy projects and electric vehicle infrastructure.

• Purpose: A $700 billion package focused on climate change, healthcare, and tax reforms.
• Key Provisions:
  • Investment in clean energy and climate resilience.
  • Provisions to lower prescription drug costs and extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.
  • A 15% corporate minimum tax and increased IRS enforcement to raise revenue.

2. Proposals to Increase Union Power


The Biden-Harris administration has been a strong advocate for unions, reflecting this through legislation and executive actions:

a. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act:

• Purpose:Key Provisions:
  • Makes it easier for workers to form unions by restricting employers' ability to interfere in union elections.
  • Prohibits mandatory anti-union meetings by employers.
  • Enhances penalties for companies that retaliate against workers who organize.
  • Weakens "right-to-work" laws by allowing unions to collect fees from non-union members who benefit from collective bargaining.

b. Executive Actions and Appointments:

• Pro-union NLRB Appointments: Biden appointed pro-labor officials to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which oversees union elections and disputes.
• Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment: Created to mobilize the federal government to promote union organizing and collective bargaining.

To address your concerns about universal healthcare, it is important to note that Harris, in 2020, proposed a universal "Medicare for All" that did not ban private insurance. Universal healthcare is especially important as more members are laid off due to automation.

3. Universal Healthcare and Its Importance for Union Members

Universal healthcare is a critical issue for the Biden-Harris administration, especially for union members, many of whom face layoffs due to economic downturns.

a. Importance for Laid-Off Workers:

• Healthcare Access During Layoffs: Laid-off workers, especially those in unions, often lose their employer-sponsored health insurance. Universal healthcare ensures they continue to have access to necessary medical services without financial strain.
• Reducing the Burden on Unions: Union negotiations often focus on securing healthcare benefits for their members. Universal healthcare would alleviate this burden, allowing unions to focus on other critical issues like wages and working conditions.
• Economic Stability: Universal healthcare provides economic stability for families, preventing medical bankruptcies and ensuring that healthcare costs do not deter individuals from seeking necessary care.

b. Proposals for Healthcare Reform:

• Public Option: Biden has proposed creating a public health insurance option similar to Medicare that would compete with private insurers. This would increase coverage options for all Americans, including those who lose employer-based insurance.
• Lowering Medicare Eligibility Age: Lowering the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 60, which would expand coverage to millions of older workers and laid-off union members.
• Prescription Drug Pricing Reform: Empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, reducing out-of-pocket costs for medications.

[Tony R Cochran]

Wow brother. I didn't realize you were that delusional. You are laying this whole crisis at the Republicans' feet? You forgot about the "remain in Mexico" policy. Who proposed that? Not the Democrats. This country is about to collapse economically. Have we forgotten who punished people trying to provide for their families during the covid scam? Tim Walz oversaw the largest scam ever. He blamed it on everyone else but himself. You do realize that the economy is about ready to collapse? This whole crisis was the fault of the Democrat Party. Zero plus zero still equals zero. Are they in favor of rounding these people up and sending them back? So these millions of people will remain in this country without allowing them to work? You're kidding right?

I love watching how stupid our unions really are. They stand there next to Bernie Sanders who claims healthcare is a human right. I sit there shaking my head thinking how dumb these assholes really are. We already have healthcare and he is not speaking to us. I don't want government healthcare. No thanks. I don't want to be like Canada where I have to wait months to have a hip replacement. Same goes with minimum wage. He is not speaking to us when he goes on his rants about raising the salaries of non-union employees. And we wonder why unions are slowly eroding. Walmart is a great example of why towns suffer. They employe people with low wages and then expect them to secure government assistance. Who allows that? Both parties. We all better wake up before this country crashes and burns.

1. Increased Vulnerability of Migrants:

• Targeting by Criminal OrganizationsLack of Protection: Because these migrants were not Mexican citizens and often lacked legal status in Mexico, they had limited access to law enforcement protection or legal recourse if they were victimized. This lack of protection emboldened criminal groups, leading to an increase in crimes such as kidnapping, robbery, and assault against migrants.

2. Strain on Local Resources:

• Overburdened Law Enforcement: The influx of thousands of migrants placed additional pressure on already stretched local law enforcement agencies in Mexican border cities. These agencies struggled to keep up with the rising crime, and the additional demand from the migrant population further reduced their ability to respond effectively to criminal activity.
• Social Services: The presence of large numbers of asylum seekers also strained local social services and shelters, many of which were unprepared to handle such an influx. This scarcity of resources contributed to desperation among migrants, making them more susceptible to exploitation by criminals.

3. Spillover Effects into U.S. Border Communities:

• Cross-Border Crime: The increase in criminal activity in Mexican border cities can have spillover effects into U.S. border communities. Criminal organizations operating on both sides of the border may engage in cross-border smuggling, trafficking, and other illegal activities that affect safety and security in U.S. border towns.
• Human Trafficking: The vulnerability of migrants in Mexican border cities also contributes to human trafficking networks that operate across the U.S.-Mexico border, potentially increasing trafficking-related crimes in U.S. border communities.

4. Documented Incidents:

• Reports from Human Rights Organizations: Numerous reports from human rights organizations, including Human Rights First and Amnesty International, have documented cases where migrants waiting under the "Remain in Mexico" policy were subjected to violent crimes, including murder, rape, and kidnapping. These incidents often occurred in areas controlled by criminal gangs, which capitalized on the influx of vulnerable people.
• Media Investigations: Investigations by news outlets like The New York Times and The Washington Post have similarly highlighted the dangers faced by migrants under MPP, with many stories detailing the high levels of violence in the areas where they were forced to wait.

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[TheMilitantTeamster]

Yep a union member voting for Trump is like a chicken voting for Colonel Sanders