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"If we can provide so job opportunities at this ti, even if they're not exactly what people imagined, it would be a huge encouragent for both us and those in need of work.
"People will see that we are making efforts, and we will gain more prestige. As for other matters, we can shift the responsibility onto Lynch. We won't need to bear any consequences ourselves."
The union president's thoughts beca clearer as he spoke. He believed this approach was flawless. The Workers' Union would not lose any of its gains and would not have to shoulder additional responsibilities. While so might think aspects of the union were changing, this would only further prove that the Workers' Union was progressing and adapting to the tis, rather than remaining stagnant.
With this decision, the next steps were straightforward—how much benefit could they extract from this business?
The Workers' Union was never a charitable organization. However, much of the working class in the federation seed blinded by a misconception, believing the union to be a philanthropic institution, one wholly dedicated to serving the workers.
They didn't even take a mont to think how the Workers' Union sustained its large organization and workforce. Yes, no one thought about this.
Take the Workers' Union in Sabin City, for instance. It employed around forty staff mbers, and this was after significant downsizing. Five years ago, the number of staff was two or three tis this size.
These employees also needed to be paid. No one genuinely sacrificed themselves for ideals without receiving a salary—this was detested in the Baylor Federation. If soone were selflessly devoted and refused paynt, they would be seen as noble, while others would appear vulgar and ugly in comparison.
Unless it was court-ordered mandatory labor, people would always ask for so form of compensation, even if it was just food. It was unacceptable to receive nothing at all.
These staff mbers earned salaries significantly higher than the working class. Additionally, the union had various operational costs, such as travel expenses and cleaning fees. These monthly expenses were not a small amount. Where did this money co from?
Few people would think about this question, but the fact that it was ignored didn't an the problem didn't exist. This was part of the union's survival strategy.
In fact, this money mainly ca from three sources:
First, union-operated profit-making businesses. Each local union typically had its own factories, producing labor protection products like heavy-duty boots and gloves reinforced with wire sh. Employers would purchase these items from the union. Since the Workers' Union helped set standards for labor protection equipnt, companies would generally cooperate to avoid complications.
Second, voluntary contributions from union mbers. Initially, the Workers' Union required all mbers to pay mbership fees—just two bucks per month.
The idea of collecting mbership fees was rooted in the optimistic vision of the Baylor Federation's millions of workers. If every worker contributed two bucks monthly, the Workers' Union could beco the most powerful economic entity in the federation.
However, this notion was too simplistic. Many workers refused to join due to the mbership fees. The union soon abolished this system, replacing it with a one-ti entry fee of fifteen bucks. While there were no subsequent fees, the union still accepted voluntary donations from workers.
Third, cooperation with capitalists.
This was the union's most significant source of inco. By solving problems for capitalists, they would earn gratitude in the form of checks.
The union needed funding to operate, and Lynch's proposal coincidentally addressed so of their current financial challenges.
Soon, the Workers' Union announced that they were in close discussions with socially responsible capitalists to secure aningful, sustainable job opportunities for all unemployed families registered with the union.
This announcent quickly gave people hope and reinforced the Workers' Union's role in their minds.
With just one protest, they managed to secure job opportunities. Could there be anyone more reliable?
No, there couldn't.
"I'm a worker, and I love the union."
With this sentint taking root, the collaboration faced no significant obstacles. Both sides simply waited for the situation to fernt further. If desires were fulfilled too easily, people wouldn't understand gratitude. Only when families recognized the importance of securing a job slot would they be truly thankful and work diligently to repay the generosity of the union and Lynch. —Around this ti, the president's cabinet sent docunts to the governor's office regarding York State.
Apart from adjustnts to so dostic policies, the docunts included approvals for York State's foreign trade activities.
Due to the limited contact between dostic and foreign entities, the cabinet didn't fully lift trade restrictions but opted for a gradual approach. This allowed for the identification and resolution of potential issues.
In this latest approved list of foreign trade businesses, Lynch's na appeared prominently. The governor found this surprising.
Lynch and his Interstellar Trading Company were known across the state due to their association with the mayor of Sabin City. However, people's knowledge of Lynch was limited to him being a young entrepreneur running a company specializing in secondhand goods.
The governor had quoted Lynch before, as his remarks aligned with mainstream societal views—taking on more social responsibility and elevating the federation's standing internationally. These were moderate and harmless ideas.
However, the governor doubted Lynch's appeal to the president, especially after Lynch's radical comnts about "economic warfare" at a presidential event. The president, being a moderate, preferred dialogue over conflict, aligning more with public demand.
Surprisingly, Lynch not only passed the approval but was listed first. This indicated he was the top candidate approved, further piquing the governor's curiosity.
The governor picked up the phone, and before long, Adlai arrived in his office. Pointing to the docunt on the desk, the governor slid it over.
Adlai reviewed it twice before putting it down. "What's the problem?"
"First entry—Lynch. Whose connections is he using?" The governor suspected Lynch had spent significant money or favors. "Waldric?"
Adlai stroked his chin thoughtfully. "Mr. Waldric has already distanced himself from Lynch. Lynch only invited Mr. Waldric's daughter as a companion for the event; they had no prior connection.
"This list was drafted by the newly established Office of International Affairs and Policy Research. Perhaps he used his connections there."
The governor nodded noncommittally before ntioning another na. "Truman. He's the only person I can think of. Why would the president keep him in the administration? What a joke."
This sentint wasn't directed at Lynch but Truman. Truman was not a particularly likable figure. Politicians instinctively harbored an aversion to peers with military backgrounds—a prejudice that was inexplicable yet undeniably real and deeply ingrained, making it difficult to eliminate.
It was akin to a conservative politician seeking the support of conservative voters: by advocating for cuts to military spending and restrictions on the military's power during their campaign, they could invariably secure public approval. This was an enduring ideological divide, one that defied clear explanation yet persisted over ti.
Moreover, the current president belonged to the moderate wing of the Progressive Party, while Truman represented the more radical faction. The announcent of the personnel list for the newly established Office of International Affairs and Policy Research had thus surprised and puzzled many observers.
Adlai simply smiled without comnt.
The governor composed himself, studying the list again. "Could there be deeper implications? Even if Truman liked Lynch's ideas, it wouldn't justify placing him first. Sothing's missing."
It was clear that anyone who managed to secure the title of chief officer for an office within the presidential administration couldn't possibly rely solely on personal preference to get things done. Lynch must have impressed Truman in so way, and Truman, in turn, must have persuaded the president—after all, such a list would have required the president's approval.
This was precisely why the governor had brought Adlai in. While each of the Federation's seventeen states enjoyed considerable autonomy, certain overarching matters ultimately required alignnt with the president's cabinet.
As the governor's principal aide, it was Adlai's responsibility to take on this task.
After pondering the issue seriously for a while but arriving at no concrete conclusions, Adlai finally said, "I'll find ti to reach out to Lynch. Based on the positions he publicly expressed that evening, I don't think he'll be too difficult to engage with."
The governor agreed that this was a reasonable approach and nodded. "Figure it out as soon as possible." With that, the matter was set aside. After a brief pause, the governor picked up another docunt and handed it over. Please vote for this novel at snovelupdates/series/blackstone-code/There are advance chapters available nowAccess will be granted 24 hours after the donationTier 1: 7 Advance chapters Link
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