Under Biden, activism persisted, with notable incidents like Google firing employees protesting its contract with the Israeli government. Biden's administration strengthened the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to support employee organization efforts. However, Trump is expected to replace the NLRB's pro-labor general counsel if re-elected, although he has chosen a pro-union figure for the Department of Labor. Meanwhile, companies like Amazon and SpaceX are challenging the NLRB's constitutionality in court, which could affect its future role in supporting labor movements.
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- Donald Trump's first electoral victory spurred significant worker organizing efforts within big tech firms, leading to mass movements addressing various issues such as politics, environmental practices, and harassment cases.
- Organizers are planning to unite different groups within tech companies and across the industry to strengthen their movements, with expectations of increased activism in 2025.
- Under Biden, there has been increased enforcement by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to protect employees' rights to organize, but Trump's potential return could alter this dynamic.
- Amazon and SpaceX are challenging the NLRB's constitutionality in federal court, which could impact the board's future role in supporting labor movements.