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UAW International Union
Thanks to President Obamas bold move, companies that repeatedly violate worker rights and workplace safety standards will no longer receive taxpayer funds or contracts with the federal government.
https://www.facebook.com/uaw.union/photos/a.10150225561766413.352980.205395906412/10152539191361413/?type=1&theater
Erich Bloodaxe BSN
(14,733 posts)Yet another of his actions that is actually in line with the Democratic Party's core principles, and thus worthy of praise. (It would still be worthy of praise even if the Party didn't hold such beliefs, but thankfully the party does agree with such.)
Baitball Blogger
(46,736 posts)Erm, that didn't sound right. What I mean is, that Democratic Presidents are committed to ensuring safety issues. Unlike the Republicans who spend their efforts reducing civil penalties, which make it lucrative for companies to maintain unsafe conditions.
Laelth
(32,017 posts)-Laelth
Demeter
(85,373 posts)After all, Eric Holder has managed to avoid enforcing laws on the books for years....
Tarheel_Dem
(31,235 posts)riqster
(13,986 posts)Overseas
(12,121 posts)Lots of places to start: http://www.contractormisconduct.org/
Omaha Steve
(99,660 posts)K&R!
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babylonsister
(171,070 posts)Cha
(297,317 posts)kickysnana
(3,908 posts)Rather than "keeping it" for propping up this election. Difference between leaders and politicians.
babylonsister
(171,070 posts)get a stimulus passed, or when he was trying to ensure the country wouldn't get embroiled in a depression? What months are you criticizing exactly?
He didn't cure cancer in his first 100 days either. Thanks, Obama.
stupidicus
(2,570 posts)while it's better late than never, I'm sure the same can be said about a lot of his EOs.
sheshe2
(83,791 posts)BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)I applaud President Obama for this excellent move!
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)Thanks, Obama.
Hekate
(90,714 posts)Union Scribe
(7,099 posts)Score one for the good.
Rex
(65,616 posts)Just imagine what he could get done, if Congress actually worked and he didn't have to do their jobs too!?
Uncle Joe
(58,366 posts)Thanks for the thread, babylonsister.