‘The most anti-union president’: how Trump turned his back on US workers

Labor experts have expressed shock at the extent to which former President Donald Trump has been anti-worker since the last Labor Day. Despite his repeated promises to champion American workers and promote blue-collar jobs, Trump's administration has taken several actions that have directly harmed workers and unions.

A significant concern is the reduction in workplace inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) by 20% since Trump returned to office. This is in stark contrast to Joe Biden's last year in office, when such inspections were more frequent. The drop in inspections leaves workers less protected and potentially more vulnerable to workplace hazards.

Despite Trump's campaign rhetoric as a champion of coal miners, his administration has repeatedly delayed the implementation of a rule to limit silica dust exposure. This rule is particularly crucial as coal miners have faced numerous health issues, including black lung, owing to their exposure to silica dust. The United Mine Workers union has consistently urged for "immediate enforcement" of this delayed rule, highlighting the administration's apparent disregard for worker safety.