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Trump 'Orwellian Trolling' on DEI Orders Invites Lawsuit Rematch
President Donald Trump’s executive orders to purge federal workforce diversity programs and scrutinize corporate DEI efforts are primed for legal challenges using free speech and due process claims similar to those that thwarted his first-term ban on “divisive concepts” trainings.
Consider this a reminder:
The allegations against Grupo Mexico highlight the need for robust labor provisions in trade deals. We must ensure workers' rights are protected and companies are held accountable for any violations. #LaborStandards
https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/grupo-mexico-defends-legality-san-martin-mine-operations-after-us-labor-2023-06-21/
Grupo Mexico defends legality of San Martin mine operations after U.S. labor complaint
Grupo Mexico said Wednesday it legally resumed operations at its San Martin mine in 2018 after a decade-long strike, countering a Mexican union that recently submitted a petition to U.S. labor officials over alleged worker rights violations.
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David Zappelli
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