The Biden administration is facing criticism for its alleged meddling in labor policies to cater to powerful unions in an election season. A newly formed accountability committee accuses the administration of arming public sector unions ahead of the election and using taxpayer money to force contractors into unionizing.
**In recent months, the Biden administration has come under fire for its alleged efforts to manipulate American workers and government contractors in favor of deep-pocketed unions.** This has prompted a backlash from critics who accuse the administration of prioritizing union interests over the well-being of American workers and taxpayers.
**One particular example of the alleged meddling has drawn special scrutiny from the Public Labor Union Accountability Committee (PLUAC).** According to PLUAC, Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has been actively pushing Medicare call center contractors to unionize, despite the fact that unions already have the right to organize under federal law.
Biden Administration Under Fire for Meddling in Labor Policies to Appease Unions
**Critics argue that this move by the administration is an attempt to appease union leadership and secure their support in the upcoming election.** They claim that the administration is willing to sacrifice the interests of workers and taxpayers to curry favor with powerful unions.
**"What Secretary Becerra and President Biden are attempting to do is beyond brazen even for Washington, D.C. standards," said PLUAC spokesman Doug Mayer.** "They are clearly hell-bent on pushing the interests of union bosses and political allies ahead of vulnerable seniors seeking basic help from Medicare."
Biden Administration Under Fire for Meddling in Labor Policies to Appease Unions
**The National Right to Work Committee, which opposes compulsory unionism, has also condemned the Biden administration's actions.** "Biden may not be popular with rank-and-file workers, but he intends to appeal to the union officials who control how billions of forced union dues dollars are spent," said Mark Mix, president of the committee.
**Meanwhile, in Congress, Republicans have accused the administration of "selling out seniors" who rely on Medicare call center workers.** "We know this administration doesn't care about workers, but to jeopardize service for seniors is especially shameful," said Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind.
Biden Administration Under Fire for Meddling in Labor Policies to Appease Unions
**Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., has compiled a report cataloging several instances of what he deems "weaponiz[ation of] executive authority" over U.S. labor policy.** He cited a Department of Labor independent contractor reclassification rule that critics claim could jeopardize the gig economy and put millions of Americans at risk of losing their independent status.
**The Biden administration has not responded to these allegations, and the Department of Health & Human Services declined to comment.** The White House has also not provided any response.
Biden Administration Under Fire for Meddling in Labor Policies to Appease Unions
**The alleged meddling in labor policies by the Biden administration has raised concerns about the influence of unions in government decision-making.** Critics argue that the administration's actions are primarily motivated by political considerations and that they could have negative consequences for American workers and taxpayers.
