Bernie Sanders Criticizes Trump's NLRB and EEOC Nominees

Opposition to Trump Nominees

• ❌ Senator Bernie Sanders expresses strong opposition to three nominees: Crystal Carey for NLRB General Counsel, Brian Christine for Assistant Secretary for Health, and Brittany Panuccio for the EEOC.
• ⚠️ Sanders argues that these nominations are unnecessary and detrimental, especially following the dismissal of a pro-union General Counsel and the removal of a board member by President Trump.

Mission of the NLRB

• 🎯 The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) aims to vigorously advance the National Labor Relations Act, promoting collective bargaining and protecting workers' rights to organize.
• 💰 In an era of significant income inequality, a functioning NLRB and an aggressive General Counsel are crucial for enforcing workers' rights to form unions and bargain for better wages and benefits.

Impact of NLRB Dysfunction

• 📉 President Trump's actions have effectively shut down the NLRB, making it harder for workers to unionize and improve their living standards.
• 🚫 Corporate bosses can now illegally fire, intimidate, or coerce pro-union workers without recourse, and refuse to bargain in good faith with unionized employees.

Case Examples of NLRB Failure

• 🛒 At Whole Foods in Philadelphia, workers voted to unionize, but the company, owned by Jeff Bezos, has refused to bargain, with no accountability due to the dysfunctional NLRB.
• 🏥 Similarly, primary care physicians at Mass General Brigham Hospital voted to join a union, but the hospital is challenging the victory, leaving the outcome uncertain.

Critiques of Nominees

• 💼 Crystal Carey, nominated for NLRB General Counsel, has a history of representing notorious union-busting corporations like Amazon and Dollar General.
• ⚖️ Brittany Bonuccio, nominated for the EEOC, has also represented powerful corporate interests.
• 🗣️ Sanders concludes that these nominees are not equipped to serve the needs of American workers seeking to unionize.