McConnell: No more relief funds unless we stop workers from suing if they get sick

[turbinetree]

By Oliver Willis -April 28, 2020 6:01 PM

Mitch McConnell said the Senate would draw a 'red line' against virus relief legislation unless it protects businesses.

On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he will not pass any further coronavirus relief unless workers are prevented from suing employers if they get sick on the job.

Speaking to Fox News' Neil Cavuto, McConnell said such an anti-worker provision is a "red line" for the Senate and that no legislation will pass without it. On Monday, McConnell described "liability protections" for employers as an "urgent need" that should be a part of any additional legislation.

Donald Trump has called for backed such provisions as well.

"We have tried to take liability away from these companies," Trump said last week. He claimed that stripping the right to sue from workers is necessary because "we want the companies to open and to open strong."

https://americanindependent.com/mitch-mcconnell-coronavirus-relief-worker-protections-liability-lawsuits-gop-senate-covid-19/

And this libertarian asshole "dark artist fucking Sith Lord".................there "fucking dark artist president " signed an executive order on this fucking shit for the meat packing plants.......see the pattern..............

[bluestarone]

1. FUCK HIM and his

QUID PRO QUO! Every fucking one of them love QUID PRO QUO!

[at140]

2. What is the aim of this "further coronavirus relief"?

[Newest Reality]

3. Declare a moratorium...

Declare a moratorium concerning states that continuously take considerably more from the federal pot than they give. Require them to be limited to only the amount of federal funds as they pay out. That's a reasonable expectation and a good red-line.

Then, we can talk. Kentucky is a welfare state thanks to its Republican leaders. That's not our fault and it should stop. Instead of thanks for the help, we get bitten by a snapping turtle who dares to put up roadblocks and ask for deals when it comes to blue states who carry the burden.

It is time for welfare states to learn the dignity of work and healthy, self-reliance. They talk about it. What, are their legislators spending it all on steak, lobster, hookers, booze and drugs, as well as other luxuries? It's time to intervene and get back to some real fiscal values again, not this crazy joy ride for them and their vested interests.

[rso]

4. McConnell

This is why Nancy Pelosi needed to place her priority programs into the first couple of packages before they passed and she had leverage. Pass my priorities as well or no package. Might be too late now.

[redstatebluegirl]

5. So you force workers to work or be fired

and they cannot sue if they get sick because of that. Right...gop taking care of their own again.

[femmedem]

6. If this vile provision passes, I hope that no one dies. But when they do, I hope to see campaign ads

featuring grieving family members talking about their deceased love one. How he or she couldn't afford to leave their job even though they were scared, because they had to feed their family. How the company knew that people were getting sick left and right, but they decided to stay open because--unlike the workers--with legislation like this, they didn't have anything to lose.

Has there ever been a more blatant national policy that corporations matter and workers don't? Might as well give every meat packer a uniform that has "Expendable" embroidered on it.

[stillcool]

7. I hope the Dems can just say no..

but I guess it depends on how bad it gets. The Republicans have no problem letting us all go down the tubes. They've got theirs, and owe their souls.

[pecosbob]

8. The People: Take your job and shove it...

I'm still working and here in Nevada people are mostly staying home. If my state were to open back up tomorrow I think I would have to quit.

[enough]

9. That's OK, just enact Medicare for all and we can get on with it.

Stop treating American workers as hostages.

[Blue Owl]

10. Eat shit and die, McConman

n/t

[C_U_L8R]

11. Clearly the GOP is anti-worker

We all knew it but maybe the Magats will finally wake the fuck up.

[sheshe2]

12. In that case...

Then we will switch liability to Dump, McConnell and the lying GOP. You will be held libel and full responsibly for every death. You will be sued until you die.

[smirkymonkey]

13. Evil Fucking Bastard!

I honestly hope he catches this virus and dies a miserable, painful death. Gasping for every last desperate breath.

And then I hope he burns in hell for eternity.

[pansypoo53219]

14. then fucking protect them asshole.

[budkin]

15. Listen to the recent Fresh Air about Mitch

It’s fascinating and reveals that all he cares about is raising money and staying in power.

[Cha]

16. KICK MOSCOWMITCH OUT OF THE SENATE!