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Union Leaders Decry Labor Dept's Nazi-like Rhetoric

1/17/2026

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  • Union leaders condemn the U.S. Department of Labor for social media posts resembling Nazi slogans, arguing they reflect a shift toward white supremacy under U.S. President Donald Trump.
  • Labor historian Christopher Hayes criticizes the rhetoric as part of a broader agenda that marginalizes immigrants.
  • Critics argue the department's focus on a narrow national identity serves to benefit billionaires while harming workers, signaling a disturbing ideological shift within federal agencies.