This event highlights serious allegations of racially discriminatory practices within L3Harris Technologies. The firing of a Black employee, and claims that other Black workers were similarly affected, point to systemic issues in the company’s labor relations and human rights practices. Such actions not only harm individuals but also reinforce oppressive practices that can enable broader authoritarian trends.

Fired Black L3Harris Employee Advances Race Discrimination Suit

The OpenSecrets profile provides detailed data on L3Harris Technologies' political contributions and lobbying activities. From an anti-fascist perspective, these financial engagements are problematic as they can support political candidates and policies that undermine democratic accountability and potentially enable authoritarian practices. The company's role in the defense and aerospace sector further amplifies these risks given its close ties with military funding and policy influence.

L3Harris Technologies Profile: Totals • OpenSecrets

The report demonstrates L3Harris Technologies' proactive approach to ethical sourcing by disclosing comprehensive supply chain due diligence measures. The company outlines rigorous processes including supplier eligibility reviews, compliance with a strict Supplier Code of Conduct, and continuous monitoring to mitigate risks of forced labor and child labor. This transparency and commitment bolster ethical business practices and minimize risks associated with human rights abuses in the supply chain.

L3Harris' Supply Chains Act Report (2023)

L3Harris Technologies is documented spending considerable resources on lobbying efforts, as detailed by OpenSecrets. From a left-leaning perspective, such activities can be interpreted as facilitating undue political influence that supports policies aligned with authoritarian practices, thereby undermining democratic accountability.

L3Harris Technologies Profile: Lobbying • OpenSecrets

L3Harris Technologies has an established government relations office responsible for political advocacy, lobbying, and political contributions. While the company adheres to the transparency requirements of the Lobbying Disclosure Act and provides detailed reports on its lobbying activities, from an anti-fascist perspective, such corporate political engagement—especially within the defense sector—contributes to the reinforcement of power structures that may support authoritarian policies. The transparency does little to mitigate the overall influence exerted by these activities on public policy.

Political Activities

The article highlights L3Harris's initiative to demand rigorous ethical and cybersecurity standards from its supply chain partners. By ensuring that suppliers adhere to high standards and maintaining membership in CTPAT, L3Harris not only mitigates vulnerabilities but also sets a strong example of responsible corporate behavior, which is crucial in countering authoritarian practices that may arise from opaque or exploitative supply chain practices.

Supply Chain | L3Harris® Fast. Forward.

The contribution by L3Harris reflects a troubling pattern in which corporate funding is funneled towards federal candidates, potentially bolstering political actors whose agendas may undermine democratic norms. This behavior, seen through an anti-fascist lens, can be interpreted as complicity in supporting authoritarian tendencies by influencing political outcomes.

L3Harris Technologies PAC Contributions to Federal Candidates • OpenSecrets

L3Harris Technologies' political contributions, amounting to over $2.5M in the 2019-2020 cycle, exemplify significant involvement in funding political activities. From an anti-fascist viewpoint, such funding can influence policy decisions and may indirectly support authoritarian practices, especially given the company's role in defense and technology sectors.

PAC Profile: L3Harris Technologies • OpenSecrets