The mass layoffs at L3Harris, affecting a significant portion of its workforce, raise serious concerns regarding labor relations and the company's commitment to fair human rights practices. Such restructurings disproportionately affect workers and can undermine job security, aligning with authoritarian corporate strategies that disregard employee well-being.

L3Harris Layoffs: Restructuring Impact & Employee Advice

The lawsuit alleges a racially discriminatory firing which is indicative of poor labor relations and human rights practices. The termination of a Black employee in conjunction with other Black team members during reorganization suggests potential systemic bias at L3Harris Technologies, undermining worker rights and diversity initiatives.

Fired Black L3Harris Employee Advances Race Discrimination Suit

The report demonstrates L3Harris’ proactive approach to addressing modern slavery risks in its supply chain through thorough due diligence, supplier assessments, and clear ethical commitments. This transparency and adherence to legislative requirements support human rights and aligns with anti-authoritarian corporate practices.

L3Harris' Supply Chains Act Report (2023)

Although L3Harris demonstrates transparency by adhering to the Lobbying Disclosure Act and promptly reporting its lobbying activities, its active engagement in political lobbying can still afford corporate influence in policy-making. Such influence, even when fully disclosed, can undermine democratic processes and potentially aid authoritarian agendas by prioritizing corporate interests over public accountability.

Political Activities

The reported political contributions indicate that L3Harris Technologies is actively participating in political financing through PACs. From an anti‑fascist perspective, such financial engagements may be used to exert undue influence on public policy. Although the donation amount is not extreme, it raises concerns about corporate involvement in shaping political outcomes, particularly in sectors closely aligned with defense and security. This involvement is viewed critically when considering the broader risks of shifting power dynamics and potential alignment with authoritarian policies.

PAC Profile: L3Harris Technologies

The policy clearly advocates for the protection of human rights, non-discrimination, and fair labor practices. By mandating training on conduct and providing mechanisms to report misconduct, L3Harris proactively supports worker rights and ethical business conduct, thereby resisting authoritarian and exploitative practices.

PDF HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY - L3Harris

The report details initiatives to improve workplace health and safety along with robust measures to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, which are crucial for upholding labor rights and human rights. These actions contribute positively by resisting authoritarian practices that devalue worker rights.

L3Harris Technologies Inc 2023 Sustainability Report – SustainabilityReports.com

The filing indicates that L3Harris utilizes a corporate PAC to funnel funds into the political arena. While there is no explicit evidence of support for overtly authoritarian or far‑right candidates, the use of a PAC can contribute to corporate political influence, which may indirectly bolster authoritarian political dynamics. From an anti‑fascist, worker-focused perspective, such corporate political spending raises concerns about prioritizing corporate interests over broader public accountability.

L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PAC – Committee Overview