Capítulo 1657: Chapter 615: Conflict
In another mid-range hotel in Flint City, Francis Parsons, the United States Labor Secretary, t John Lewis, the head of the CIO.
A man who appears sowhat serious, especially with his thick eyebrows, leaves a deep impression on those who et him for the first ti.
“Lewis, you’ve found the wrong person, do you think Donnie Block would be soone easily threatened by you?”
Francis Parsons coldly stared at John Lewis.
In the past, for soone like John Lewis, not to ntion personally eting him, even if he actively sought to et , I would have had to consider whether to et him.
But things are different now.
The CIO, under John Lewis’s control, has grown into a formidable entity, and the votes from workers within the CIO are becoming increasingly important in every level of U.S. elections.
When a organization’s votes begin to matter, it signifies that the organization has gained a certain level of influence.
Simultaneously, the head of this organization also gains political influence.
Yet John Lewis remains a newly erged political figure.
Thus, although Francis Parsons knows the importance of the other party, he still can’t help but speak down to him.
Before Francis Parsons arrived, John Lewis was actually already a bit uneasy inside.
His original intention was not to start a strike in the automotive industry first, mainly because he wanted to avoid confronting Donnie Block too soon.
However, once the CIO ship set sail, as its captain, he found it difficult to change its course.
Since the establishnt of the CIO, John Lewis has experienced the thrill that power brings, and he is full of ambition.
Now, suddenly hearing Francis Parsons’s reprimanding tone, this displeases John Lewis.
“Mr. Secretary, I am the chairman of the CIO, and I am responsible to the hundreds of thousands of workers in the CIO, not to Donnie Block.
Now, the treatnt of workers in the automotive industry has declined, seriously affecting their quality of life. Shouldn’t I be considering their welfare?”
Seeing John Lewis speak this way, Francis Parsons beca even angrier.
“Automotive workers have the best treatnt among all U.S. workers. Now that you’re all starting to strike, how should workers in other industries view this?”
John Lewis showed a hint of triumph: “So we plan to strike other industries after the automotive industry, led by General Motors, compromises with us!”
Francis Parsons grew increasingly irate, fearing exactly this; the other party indeed harbors such thoughts.
“Let tell you the truth, Donnie Block has clearly stated he will never be threatened by you.
The Security Departnt in Flint City is already gathering!”
John Lewis’s thick eyebrows slightly furrowed and then eased.
They hadn’t initiated a large-scale strike within any particular industry before, but they had quite a few successful small-scale strikes.
Which of the previous capitalists didn’t initially swear not to compromise?
Yet didn’t they eventually compromise?
They couldn’t afford the losses caused by such strikes.
Donnie Block is no exception!
Moreover, this is General Motors, the largest automotive company in the United States, with annual profits in the billions of U.S. Dollars; if his representative could join the managent of General Motors,
the annual profits then would be beyond John Lewis’s imagination.
Therefore, Francis Parsons’s words at this mont fell on deaf ears for John Lewis.
“Ha, justice will eventually be on our side. We don’t fear any enemies!”
John Lewis’s stubborn attitude further enraged Francis Parsons.
But compared to John Lewis, Francis Parsons was much more politically mature, and he realized that John Lewis simply didn’t respond well to force!
Therefore, Francis Parsons softened his attitude.
“Lewis, in this room, it’s just you and . I am very clear about what you want, but I still hope you could heed my advice.
Donnie Block is not an ordinary businessman or capitalist. He is a prominent figure who can influence U.S. politics, and if he desires sothing in the United States, there is nothing he cannot achieve.
Besides, you know how Donnie Block accumulated his wealth, if you truly anger Donnie, then whether it’s the U.S. governnt or various associations, they will beco your enemies.
Do you think you can still stay in the United States?
More importantly, the Venus Consortium’s business is spread around the world, if you leave, is there any place where you can find refuge?”
John Lewis slightly raised an eyebrow, brimming with confidence, and smiled: “Mr. Secretary, I acknowledge Donnie’s influence, but aren’t you exaggerating a bit?
If Donnie Block really had that influence, why did his supported candidate Alf Landon lose to my supported candidate, Mr. Roosevelt, in last year’s U.S. election?”
“Fool!” Francis Parsons thought angrily upon hearing this from John Lewis.
Nevertheless, at this point, Francis Parsons understood John Lewis’s true inner thoughts.
He is a naive politician, suddenly wielding power.
Donnie Block supported Alf Landon in the Republican Party, while Francis Parsons politically invested in Franklin Roosevelt.
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