Jesus Soriano, union leader in the scientific rebellion against Trump: You'll go to a restaurant and won't know if the meat is contaminated or not'

Workers at the U.S. National Science Foundation protested against the Trump administration's budget cuts, which could severely impact scientific progress. A letter from 150 anonymous employees, except for union leader Jesus Soriano, denounces efforts to dismantle the agency. They warn that a 56% budget reduction jeopardizes funding for critical projects that have contributed to major innovations like the internet and gene-editing technology. Soriano emphasizes the importance of union strength and the necessity of overcoming fear to advocate for workers' rights and the future of American science.

The systematic dismantling of the National Science Foundation threatens to paralyze American science and precipitate a brain drain, highlighting the consequences of the proposed budget cuts.

Fear can’t paralyze you. As a union leader, there’s an expectation to take risks and stand up for your members, regardless of potential backlash.

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