From Think Progress
"Across the country, right-wing legislators continue their attack on labor unions,claiming that they are saving their states money. Yet in waging these anti-labor campaigns, these politicians are ignoring one very simple fact: unions were a major force in building and sustaining the great American middle class, and as they declined, so has the middle class. As CAP’s Karla Waters and David Madland showed in a report they first published this past January, as union membership has steadily declined since 1967, so too has the middle class’s share of national income, as the super-rich have taken a larger share of national income than any time since the 1920s".
Here's Tom Morello
We need strong labor in this country. People need to make more money to drive the economy. This is a fact of American life that seems to escape FoxNewsicans and most politicians. Unfortunately, Multi-national corporations don't need us anymore with their expanding markets in China and in developing countries overseas. Are we to be discarded like a used bic lighter or will we fight for a living wage, for organized labor and the restoration of the middle class?
It is an uphill battle with the combined power of the corporate Media spewing anti-labor lies 24/7 powered by billionaires who see workers as just another commodity to be purchased at the least cost like another piece of equipment. How many dollars until the revolution?
Good points my man.
ReplyDeleteI grew up in a union household, my father went from the local business agent all the way to International Rep.
I remember him calling the White house from home and actually talking to Jimmy Carter.
This bullshit of the media carrying water for the corporate overlords is going to come back and bite them in the ass.
The pendulum swings both ways.
On another note, congrats for getting on Jill's Blogroll over at Brilliant At Breakfast.
I swear she looks around at mine every once in a while and the next thing I know, one on mine is now on hers.
I love that lady.
Wonderful reporting, sweetie!
ReplyDeleteAnd coming from non-union and poorest state NC, a much-needed reminder to those who vote against unions as to exactly what they are voting for.
Poverty.
Love you,
S
It is an uphill battle with the combined power of the corporate Media spewing anti-labor lies 24/7 powered by billionaires who see workers as just another commodity to be purchased at the least cost like another piece of equipment.
Thanks for the heads up Busted, geeze... now I'm going to have to pay attention...
ReplyDeleteSuzan - you are way too kind, and I love you for it. Alas, I am but a mere aggregator or filter if you will, with an opinion to slide in with hopefully a pertinent graphic. I wish I could write like you or Drifty. But not just yet. I will get there. thanks hon.
-g