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Published on 2025-03-06 11:20:48 - Reuters
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  • Chanting "Elon Musk has got to go" into a pink bullhorn, Carolanne Fry led about 350 demonstrators in a noisy march outside a Tesla electric vehicle dealership in Portland, Oregon, this week. Fry, 38,

The article from MSN discusses how activists are leveraging protests against Tesla, led by Elon Musk, to address broader issues of job cuts and labor rights. These protests coincide with Tesla's annual shareholder meeting in Austin, Texas, where demonstrators are not only focusing on Tesla but also critiquing former President Donald Trump's policies on job security. The activists, including members from groups like the Texas AFL-CIO and the Austin Democratic Socialists of America, are highlighting the negative impacts of automation and corporate decisions on employment. They argue that both Musk and Trump have contributed to an environment where workers' rights are undermined, with Musk's push towards automation potentially leading to significant job losses, and Trump's policies seen as favoring corporate interests over labor. The protests aim to draw attention to these issues, advocating for better job security and labor conditions amidst the backdrop of technological advancements and political decisions.

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