The importance of proper climate legislation to bring jobs back here and get America back as a world leader... Talk about the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act... We ARENT saying to stop using fossil fuels cold, this will take time...It's not about ending the usage of all fossile fuels... it's about diversifying...What's going to happen at Copenhagen? What exactly is Cap and Trade? How we'll see a ton of investment after legislation! We need the law and it will create the market! Want to fight out more? Check out their website and get involved!
Yesterday we talked to Phil Dine, labor author and author of "State of the Unions:How Labor Can Strengthen the Middle ClassDownload this show
The Single most important problem for labor is that people don't understand the importance of organizing...that's why American workers are so far behind...Why his book is a good read for union and management alike...Labor isn't getting the message out NOT during the election... Jennifer calls in to talk about the situation at the Meadows Casino... The ripple effect of unions continues today...How we can effectively re-engage local media because although they do a terrible job covering us they cover our issues and we need to help them link that!
Sometimes the best comprimise in a contract is when you live to fight another day... Not everyone in the bargaining unit may agree on what makes a good contract... What happens after a merger of Local Unions... The fact that "Rising Waters Lift all Boats" in American Labor...Doug calls in to talk about the AFLCIO and EPI's "Job Crisis" session this morning... The importance of passing healthcare so we can make jobs the #1 issue for congress to tackel...Use stimulus money to stop job loss as well! The importance of people making sure everyone has decent job because if no ones working our entire economy will crumble...
Jan Donatelli of VETPAC www.VetPac.org and VETERANS and MILITARY FAMILIES for PROGRESS www.vmfp.org/ talking about veteran's issues and what we need to do to support our Vets.
MP3 file:
Guest(s):
Jan Donatelli of VETPAC www.VetPac.org and VETERANS and MILITARY FAMILIES for PROGRESS www.vmfp.org/ talking about veteran's issues and what we need to do to support our Vets.
Michael J. Fedor of Repower America talking about the success of clean energy jobs here in Pennsylvania and how labor makes it happen! http://www.repoweramerica.org
MP3 file:
Guest(s):
Michael J. Fedor of Repower America talking about the success of clean energy jobs here in Pennsylvania and how labor makes it happen!
How the film came about and that Wavy is a symbol and has lead the way for brotherhood and sisterhood... Why sometimes the strength to change the world is considered not an American value... The film is not about hippies it's about a man who's been committed to progress... The need to work together to reach our objectives... The theme of the film is basic human needs but this really means We're All In This Together... Ron tells us how this film will help you build coalitions... Wavy calls in and talks about how Dennis Kucinich invited him to Congress... Wavy talks about how important it is to take a serious message and make it fun; the importance of humor and creativity to social movements... Why he endorsed Obama for president instead of running a Rock or Pig... Tells the story about running Nobody for president for the past few decades... Wavy ends by saying that what he really wants is sustinence for human kind...
Bob starts with a question on grievance... Health Care for America Now on the importance of the house bill... why we need to support it... we need to put the heat on Altmire especially- call at 724-378-0928... The week is important because the vote is soon! Cosco calls in to talk about their week free membership if you're a Union Member... Duty of fair representation for the unions(you'll want to listen to this to understand it)...Although a member can legally sign a last chance agreement it's not advised and the union should step in...Jack Shae calls in to talk about union democracy and how it effects candidate endorsements...
Jan Donatelli of VETPAC www.VetPac.org and VETERANS and MILITARY FAMILIES for PROGRESS www.vmfp.org/ talking about veteran's issues and what we need to do to support our Vets.
