Labor Safety, Project 2025, & the Far Right’s Plot Against Workers: What You Need to Know

“You do not need to be in a union to act like one, even in the most exploitative industries with the most dangerous working conditions. When workers know their rights and band together to exercise them, they can accomplish incredible things and drastically improve their lives.” - Maximillian Alvarez

“The disparities between me and my bosses are going to be made even bigger. My coworkers who may not look like me, who may be queer or people of color are going to be fearful to speak out because they don't have recognized civil rights anymore . . . That's the dynamic that Project 2025 is trying to set up . . .” - James Goodwin

GUESTS:
James Goodwin: Policy Director, Center for Progressive Reform
Maximillian Alvarez (Co-host): Editor-in-Chief, The Real News Network; Author, The Work of Living

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Credits:
Executive Producer: Laura Flanders
Supervising Producer: Sabrina Artel
Senior Consulting Producer: Rory O’Connor
Consulting Producer: Jordan Flaherty
Senior Video Editor: David Neumann
Audio Director: Jeannie Hopper
Development Director: Sarah Miller
Communications Director: Janet Hernandez
Executive Assistant: Nady Piña
Technical Creative: Nat Needham

00:00 – Intro
02:30 – Prioritizing Workplace and Labor Safety
08:12 – Right to Self-Govern and Texas’ “Death Star” Bill
12:56 – Project 2025; Returning Power to The Public
15:24 – Working In Government, Section F
19:18 – Division in Society Through An Authoritarian Blueprint

[xzyeee]

As a person - a worker - who does not live in North America, the average American must understand that she/he is fighting, through whom they elect to office, for workers around the whole world. America sets global trends in ALL things. You, American, in fighting for your rights, are also fighting for the rights of workers around the world.

[walterjohnson]

This is about a dream document that is a wish list. Your employer is not your friend and neither is the government.

[georgekoedel]

In a worker owned cooperative the employees are the employers. Let them work it out amongst themselves when and where to do the work, how to do the work and what to do
with the surplus. It out performs traditional enterprise, does not create wealth inequality and foments a more egalitarian, sane society. It will be difficult I know because anytime I have mentioned this alternative people go insane. Seriously

[Star-sw]

I worked as an installer at Dow Chemical here in Europe over 30 years ago. None of the companies I knew back then had safety regulations as strict as theirs. A helmet, safety glasses, an additional pair of large glasses, and a safety harness had to be worn at all times. You had to use a harness at a height of just one meter. Emergency stations were available everywhere. A safety officer was constantly walking around, checking compliance with the regulations. It was almost impossible to have an accident unless you were grossly negligent. Personally, I found it very progressive and good. Good equipment is an advantage for everyone. And I think the costs are quite reasonable. These are things that should be taken for granted. I live on the other side of the Atlantic. Things are politically heated here as well. But from what I have learned so far about Project 2025, it is very dangerous.

[as]

all i know my company refuses and lies about givong me a raise for one year, now!

[LucilleBrooks-pc]

Why are they so concerned with work. Is it because people are self sufficient they don't need project slavery2025. They don't need a taskmaster!.

[dio]

"when worker safety is more important than work, then it will change" wow

[rossieheredia]

🤍🤎🖤✌️🌍🌏🌎🕊🍃THANK YOU❤GRASIAS, LA SIGO POR MAS DE 20 ANOS, MUY BUENOS SUS PROGRAMAS, PEACE❤LOVE🌾🦋💞

[rezakarampour]

' Trump Can't Run Away From Project 2025 . '

[buddypalomo]

Thanks Laura and team! I am heartbroken about Jane McAlevey … such an inspiration …

[RatzoBHarris]

This is the story of the book by Pietro Di Donato, "Christ In Concrete." It's Amiri Baraka's "changing same."

[Theabok]

Project 2025 is what the french will call "libertinage" for industries, which is far, far divorced from the laisser-faire economy and freedom within bound of contructive law and policies of society, that is "freedom" or "liberty "

[publicdomain]

​​resistance to empire wickedness will never subside. Human potential does not stagnate as capitalism does.

[AB-tgmx]

Imagine if firefighters and police had those policies, they could simply refuse to do anything they felt was dangerous or unsafe.
Certain jobs come with inherent risk and most people understand that before taking the job. One of the benefits of living in America is you have the freedom to pursue different work.
The example shared of the worker stepping into a hole sounds like he needs to learn to pay more attention especially when he even stated the risks. How do you expect sky scapper to get built when the workers are able to refuse due to the inherent danger? Normally you could fire them and hire people willing and able to do the work, but now you expect the company to keep the employees unable and willing. No wonder craftsmanship has declined in quality

[davidowens]

Still not voting for Kamala "do nothing for Black people" Harris. Nice try