He made the secret police
Back in 1981, for those of you who remember, August 5 was the day that then-president Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. The air traffic controllers were fired two days after their union, PATCO, declared a strike. They were demanding a pay raise, a shorter workweek, and better working conditions. It was a move that some historians say laid the groundwork for today's assault on labor. Hope that helps, but if not visit this ∨
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They were afraid of what might happen if the Union were to dissolve
After the fall of both Robespierre and the Committee of Public Safety, the directory took control under five leaders.
