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Jose Garcia

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5. The President doesn't have the legal authority to do that, but

Reply to Ninga (Original post)

Wed Oct 2, 2024, 01:30 PM

Oct 2

he could go to court and seek an injunction claiming that the strike endangers the national health or safety. The bottom line is he would have to convince a judge. He cannot act unilaterally.

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Regarding the Teamsters port strike. Mr Ninga [View all] Ninga Oct 2 OP

Mr Ninga thinks the strike is the October surprise. Ninga Oct 2 #1

There are powers under Taft-Hartley Act...BUT... ret5hd Oct 2 #2

I am becoming more anxious about this every Ninga Oct 2 #3

Mr Ninga is right BannonsLiver Oct 2 #4

The President doesn't have the legal authority to do that, but Jose Garcia Oct 2 #5