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Volkswagen and the UAW: Will Republicans Still 'Get Government Out of the Way'?

Dante Atkins | Organizing/Bargaining

Volkswagen and the UAW: Will Republicans Still 'Get Government Out of the Way'?

It's a common refrain among conservative economists and politicians: If only government would end its interference in the affairs of private enterprise, the efficiencies of the free market would buoy the economy, lead to high profits and in turn result in higher wages for everyone. This argument is used to defend corporate-friendly policies of all stripes, including deregulation, opposition to living wages and worker safety protections.

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