Exactly. So now we have people in a job that already has one of the highest rates of suicide, working for no pay, unable to strike under threat of federal charges, with skills that aren’t easily transferrable to another line of work despite being incredibly necessary.
Reagan made it illegal for ATC to strike, so they face legal punishment if they do. Their options are to quit permanently or work for free.
Omg, I can’t believe o forgot that. He fired them didn’t he and blacklisted them from being rehired.
Exactly. So now we have people in a job that already has one of the highest rates of suicide, working for no pay, unable to strike under threat of federal charges, with skills that aren’t easily transferrable to another line of work despite being incredibly necessary.