Your invocation of contract rights as a defense for unions misses the broader reality of systemic imbalance in the U.S. While Germany might strike a better equilibrium between commerce and labor, American federalism prioritizes corporate interests, leaving unions to fight an uphill battle. Framing this as a simple matter of freedom of association ignores the structural barriers that render such freedoms largely theoretical.

The political calculus behind Biden’s actions is clear: the rail companies emerged victorious while workers were left with crumbs. Far from a compromise, this maneuver alienated labor supporters and exposed the administration’s willingness to side with corporate power. Any supposed political benefit was fleeting, leaving only disillusionment in its wake.

As for systemic suppression, Biden’s intervention exemplifies it. Blocking the strike wasn’t a reluctant necessity but a deliberate choice to uphold the status quo. Praising him for “limiting” suppression is absurd when he could have chosen not to suppress at all.

As for your AI concerns, polished writing often mirrors traits associated with automation—clean structure, logical flow, and precision. My phone or Lemmy client might even replace double hyphens with em dashes automatically. Ironically, striving for clarity can make human writing seem “too perfect.”

Well-reasoned critique of labor right, solid effort with minor distractions.

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