Hey, Low Paid Trump Voters: Republicans Are Coming After Your Overtime Pay (VIDEO)


Our current president appealed to low-income, blue collar workers who were tired of being screwed by the big guy. They believed he’d put more money in their pocket and ‘drain the swamp.’

Which makes this bill all the more ironic.

Hard Working ‘Muricans

According to his supporters, President Donald Trump is all about the little guy. Trumpers claim to hate the ‘coastal elite’ because they don’t fully understand what hardworking Americans need. So congratulations, Trump supporters.

You’re about to lose your overtime pay.

If you’re an hourly worker, you’re probably aware that overtime pay is more than what you normally earn. It’s a nice incentive to burn the midnight oil because come payday, you’ll have some extra cash. But who needs money in a capitalistic society, right?

Republican legislation would give employers the option of offering an hour and a half of compensatory time for each hour of overtime worked. According to supporters of the law, there’s nothing but positivity with this legislation.

Sugar Coated Lies

This Republican piece of legislation made its way through the House on Tuesday. While it’s expected to hit some speed bumps in the Senate, a president like Trump would have no problem signing it.

Supporters suggest this is exactly what the working class needs:

  • For every hour of overtime worked, they will have the option of taking an hour and a half of compensatory time
  • Guaranteed to take it within 13 months of working the overtime
  • No company will be allowed to force their employees to use this option

There’s also nothing stopping them from only offering overtime to employees willing to forego overtime pay. So if you need extensive car repairs or have a hefty medical bill thanks to Trumpcare, don’t even think about earning some extra cash at work.

But hey, what’s more work for the same amount of pay if you’ll get an hour and a half off within a year or so?

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Watch this video to learn more about how former President Barack Obama secured overtime pay for millions of Americans.

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