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If memory serves me, On August 5, 1981, President Ronald Reagan began firing 11,359 air traffic controllers for striking in violation of his order for them to return to work. More about the story here.

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/reagan-fires-11359-air-traffic-controllers

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While it is true that Reagan broke the union, they were on strike and massively impacted the whole country. Reagan’s actions were warranted and a new union was formed. Trump and Musk don’t want to allow any unions.

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He could have given them a contract and better working conditions. Air traffic controllers are still overworked today.

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