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Predictions on the state of work in the year 2000 (feddit.de)
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[–] njm1314@lemmy.world 18 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I wouldn't say we'd have gotten it. Being president doesn't mean you control Congress.

[–] the_post_of_tom_joad@sh.itjust.works 9 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Well he probably wouldnt have broken the railroad strike at least

[–] nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

They got everything they wanted from the strike without having to fuck up the US economy. Stop thinking you’re dunking on Biden with this one, it’s stupid.

[–] the_post_of_tom_joad@sh.itjust.works 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Huh?

[–] nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de 6 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

They structured a deal with the unions instead of striking. They got a 24% raise (biggest in 4 decades), platinum healthcare, and the things that were on the strike demands for each involved union.

https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/these-are-the-key-concessions-rail-workers-won-in-deal-to-prevent-strike/3158251/

[–] the_post_of_tom_joad@sh.itjust.works -1 points 7 months ago

No i meant huh? why would you start a conversation so rudely?