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Miles Archer

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Wed Dec 21, 2016, 03:47 PM Dec 2016

Donald Trumps Fight With Hotel Workers In Las Vegas Comes To An End

Source: Huffington Post

WASHINGTON ― The hotel workers who fought President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas for the past two years emerged with a union contract on Wednesday, in a victory that helps open the door for their colleagues at Trump’s new hotel in Washington, D.C., to unionize as well.

According to the union, Unite Here, the Trump International Las Vegas agreed to a four-year deal that brings to a close an ugly fight in which federal officials accused Trump’s team of union-busting. Without releasing details, the union said the contract includes annual pay raises, pension contributions and family health care for the hundreds of housekeepers and food service workers at the Vegas site.

In a separate agreement with the union’s Washington, D.C, local, the new Trump International in the nation’s capital said it would permit an “orderly organizing campaign” at the site, according to Unite Here. Such an agreement suggests workers in D.C. might have an easier road toward unionization and a first contract if they pursue it.

After an acrimonious public battle, the union applauded the Trump International in Las Vegas for coming to the table, saying they look forward to a “mutually productive and peaceful” relationship. Eric Danziger, the chief executive of Trump Hotels, issued a statement alongside the union saying Unite Here is “an important partner” in D.C.

Read more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-hotel-las-vegas-union_us_585a9b73e4b0eb586484ae6b

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Donald Trumps Fight With Hotel Workers In Las Vegas Comes To An End (Original Post) Miles Archer Dec 2016 OP
Items like this and Trump's Tweetcalcade this morning have me wondering if my approach to Trump... Hugin Dec 2016 #1
This must prove that Trump loves unions Angry Dragon Dec 2016 #2

Hugin

(33,112 posts)
1. Items like this and Trump's Tweetcalcade this morning have me wondering if my approach to Trump...
Wed Dec 21, 2016, 04:23 PM
Dec 2016

is wrong.

He wants to be popular. Many people who share the personality of Trump crave popularity and attention.

However, they lack the empathy and emotional awareness needed to accomplish a connection with most people. So, they accept ANY attention. Even from those who will use attention to them as a wedge to drive their own agendas.

Maybe, instead of using a line of attack to scorn and alienate Trump. Some of us should instead educate Trump on why certain actions on his part are popular and un-popular. What is "fair" and why people like to be treated with respect. To put it succinctly, "We need to help Trump become popular and admired."

As a relatively un-popular person myself, I wouldn't be much help with this activity. But, any of you out there who are... Please, consider this tact.

Explain to him why people need healthcare, laws to protect their rights, and what are generally seen as popular actions by the majority of people who see them.

Keeping in mind that Trump is a Scorpion and Scorpions gotta sting.

I could be totally wrong, but, I'm really getting tired of the hate-fest. Anything is worth a shot at this point. :|

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