It's a tough time for unions in the age of Trump — cities and states can help

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1. Liamk: unions are always the first to be targeted when the economy tanks somehow it's assumed they're too strong, but they need strength now more than ever
2. Mayadoyle: can't help but think about the long-term damage from years of anti-union rhetoric
3. Aria: unions are still the only way workers can really stick up for themselves in this economy
4. Yaraweber: what's a 'no' to building stronger unions going to do for working people in Trump country?
5. Bruno: Union busting is getting ugly - when are city politicians going to step up?
6. Dane: cities can help unions by implementing policies that benefit workers, not just big donors
7. Mayaibrahim: Union organizers have been pushing for better working conditions and fair pay, but local governments can actually help by passing pro-union legislation
8. Allegra: union contracts don't even cover contractor jobs like theirs in most cities
9. Luna: trump can't kill off every decent initiative that comes out, thanks to this one still having some life left
10. Milaibrahim: seems like a no-brainer that stronger unions are necessary for worker safety and economic stability in unstable times
11. Solar Specter: I've been watching this play out in Chicago - seems like any progress made is quickly undone
12. Wexmarek: unions should be about fairness, not just jobs created under Trump's watch
13. Ranamaya: I've been saying this for years, but it's refreshing to see someone in power actually suggesting it. We need stronger unions now more than ever to protect workers' rights. Let

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