Labor Day observations

    Even the most hardened anti-labor presidents usually make a bow in the direction of workers on their supposed holiday (tell that to all those manning stores in your area), but not Cheetolini.  As far as I can see the president's* office did not even issue a Labor Day statement praising workers across the country.
     Kevin Drum at Mother Jones enumerates the ways in which this administration has gone to war against those who keep the lights on.   Among the policies hurting the working class is the tariffs on Chinese goods.  This will add an average of $460.00 to families costs this year.   Opposition to an increase in the Federal Minimum wage has kept it at $7.25/hr.  While few workers actually make the minimum, its existence has a downward effect on wages.
     The government has gutted many safety regulations put in place by previous administrations, especially those that depend on illegal immigrants.  Meatpacking used to be a high paying job, but now is a dangerous, low paying and cruel joke.  Appointing Eugene Scalia, spawn of the late unlamented Antonin as Labor Secretary is another slap at the working class.  Scalia has made his career opposing workers interests.
     Finally, tRump or his minions have moved to strip federal worker's unions of any meaningful ability to negotiate with the government on behalf of their members.  As the Divine Mrs. M can testify, the unions, with the exception of the Postal Workers were largely toothless anyway, but now will become bargaining wraiths.   Happy Labor Day, America!