In addition, a strike like this, which would have a tremendous effect on the economy in the region, would more than likely prompt the President to force you back to work. I think RR was the last president to invoke this power. But he did it because the well being of the country was at stake.
The President would not and could not- he doesn't have the authority.
Reagan was able to do so because the employees in question (air traffic controllers) were Federal employees of the FAA.
Reagan was able to do so because the employees in question (air traffic controllers) were Federal employees of the FAA.
Technically, Reagan had the authority because the air traffic controllers were in violation of a 1955 law prohibiting government unions from striking. That law was selectively enforced.
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