Issues - Unions and Democracy

Unions do far more than negotiate benefits for its own workers. Unions have fought to strengthen public policies that benefit all Americans, both unionized and non-unionized. And as corporate power and influence has skyrocketed in recent years, unions have provided a powerful mechanism for voter turnout that keeps our democracy strong.

Historically, unions have fought to strengthen public policies that benefit all Americans, both unionized and non-unionized. Unions have fought to strengthen minimum wage laws, worker safety protections, and public safety nets. We have unions to thank for the two-day weekend and the 40-hour workweek. More recently, unions have fought to strengthen minimum wage laws, worker safety protections, and public safety nets. Continue...





Are You a Socialist?

January 25, 2011 — Shannon M.
uncle sam

If you support a progressive tax system, does that make you a "socialist?" UFE's Steve Schnapp artfully explains how he responds to progressive activist concerns of being labeled with the 's' word.

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The Divide Deepens

January 17, 2011 — Brian Miller
racial wealth divide

Attacks on the public sector and its workers hurt all Americans—regardless of race—by eroding the ability of our nation to meet the needs of its citizens.

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Read It, Share It, Take Action — State of the Dream 2011

January 16, 2011 — Maz
state of the dream 2011

Just in time for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we released our 8th annual report on racial economic inequality in the United States.

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Take a Stand for a Filibuster Rule Change

January 4, 2011 — Shannon M.
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There are few Congressional theatrics as dramatic as the filibuster. In the movies, in order to filibuster, Senators must bravely stand in the Senate and passionately make their case to the American people. Today, the lack of a strong filibuster has contributed to the worst partisanship and gridlock we've seen in decades.

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Don't Mourn - Organize

December 17, 2010 — steveschnapp
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