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yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
6. Great conversation at link.
Sat Jan 3, 2015, 06:02 PM
Jan 2015

Like it or not, for many reasons, "labor union" has negative associations at this time which is hurting the notion of membership in a brotherhood.

I like the idea proposed of allowing union "minority representation" of small 'militant' groups of workers in right-to-work states, where negotiated benefits are only available to union members. The incentive then would be if you want union benefits which we have, you join the union. Interesting.

We should also pay attention to the correlation of the weakness of labor, and the creation of a "nation of temps." When we are all independent contractors from birth to earth, everything changes. Scary.

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Why the Democrats Need Labor Again [View all] Omaha Steve Jan 2015 OP
Are you familiar with Amy Dean? marym625 Jan 2015 #1
Sorry, didn't mean to detract from your post marym625 Jan 2015 #2
It didn't detract at all Omaha Steve Jan 2015 #3
Thanks marym625 Jan 2015 #4
Labor needs a new Party Demeter Jan 2015 #5
+1. Time to dump the Democrats??? Because it sure looks like they've dumped Main St./middle class blkmusclmachine Jan 2015 #9
Great conversation at link. yallerdawg Jan 2015 #6
This really showed in the last election: Starry Messenger Jan 2015 #7
The service workers - TBF Jan 2015 #8
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