United States: what impact will Donald Trump’s election have on the world of work?

An article by Antoine Piel

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6 November 2024 à 15h32

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Publication: 6 November 2024 à 15h32

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An article by Antoine Piel

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After holding office from 2017 to 2021, Donald Trump will be back in the White House from January. He will succeed his 2020 opponent, Joe Biden, who distinguished himself as one of the most pro-worker presidents in American history, actively supporting unionisation. The Democratic president also signed legislation to protect pregnant women and victims of sexual harassment, tackle non-compete clauses and defend pay transparency. During his presidency, the government also invested in the ecologic

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