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Republicans are bringing new legislation before the US senate which, if passed, would fine dockworker unions up to $2bn a day, making strike action practically impossible.

Introduced by Idaho senator Jim Risch and co-sponsored by fellow Idaho senator Mike Crapo and North Carolina senator Ted ...

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  • NOEL HOLT

    June 24, 2023 at 12:36 am

    Forced labour – means operating with a hostile workforce. Doesn’t resolve anything.

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