Tag Archives: labor unions

THE COMING COLLAPSE

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ May 21, 2018 Donald Trump is the result of a long process of political, cultural and social decay. He is a product of our failed democracy. The longer we perpetuate the fiction that we live in … Continue reading →

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Lessons to Learn

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Arlen Grossman

Trump’s Three Enablers by Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ November 6, 2016   Even if he loses (and I believe he will), Donald Trump has done incalculable damage to America – eroding the trust and social cohesion the nation depends on.   … Continue reading →

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Not Much to Celebrate on Labor Day

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

A quickie Robert Reich lecture (less than 3 minutes) on the problems of and solutions for American workers…..

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Robert Reich: Where Are the Good Jobs?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Manufacturing Illusions by Robert Reich,  Feb. 17, 2012 Suddenly, manufacturing is back – at least on the election trail. But don’t be fooled. The real issue isn’t how to get manufacturing back. It’s how to get good jobs and good … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: The Liberal Class

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Chris Hedges explains why the Democratic Party acts not all that much different than the other corporate party, and why their traditional allies are only to happy to go along for the ride…. “The media, the church, the university, the … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: “Corporation Day”

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Labor Day is an anachronism. It should be renamed Corporation Day or War Day to celebrate the success of Bush/Obama in eliminating labor unions as a countervailing power to corporate power and the elevation of War as the highest goal … Continue reading →

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