Monthly Archives: August 2013

“Workers Don’t Deserve A Living Wage”

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Last weekend as I spoke with various people, I asked them to be sure to support the fast food workers strike last Thursday. Several times I heard the comment that “They don’t deserve more money.” My mouth literally dropped open. I … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Events In Iowa 2013

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Dave Bradley

In case you had not seen this previously Saturday August 31 Ottumwa Area: Jimmy Jones Shelter House in Greater Ottumwa Park. 2 PM contests, and music. Steve Siegel 515-971-3325 or ssiegel@afscmeiowa.org Lucas: John L Lewis Labor Festival, Saturday August 31, … Continue reading →

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Bill Moyers Takes Off The Gloves

Posted on August 31, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Thank you, workers,  for all you have done to build America and maintain our democracy. Enjoy you weekend. And keep fighting. People know Bill Moyers has as much integrity as anyone in Washington or anyone in the news business. If … Continue reading →

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Working for Low Wages

Posted on August 30, 2013 by Paul Deaton

52 days of work for a nearby logistics company was an eye opener. In a world of constant electronic contact with smartphones and computers— via social media applications, on-line corporate media outlets and Internet discussion groups— our perceptions of society … Continue reading →

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Wage Workers in Iowa

Posted on August 29, 2013 by Paul Deaton

One of my work mates this spring was an Iraq War veteran. Stationed in Tikrit, his military occupational specialty was fueling, although military contractors did most of the fueling work. He had a lot to say about war profiteers, including … Continue reading →

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The Customer is Always Right– but They Lie

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Paul Deaton

A friend worked at a fast food restaurant and spoke about their policy of replacing food items that were wrong when the order was prepared. For example, if a person asked for a burger with no pickles, and pickles were … Continue reading →

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Vermont Yankee Nuclear Reactor to Close

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: One-by-one aging nuclear power plants are being shuttered, partly due to the work of anti-nuclear power advocates, but mostly because the economics of boiling water with a nuclear chain reaction don’t work for businesses. This story by Terri … Continue reading →

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Call in Today on Ft. Calhoun Nuclear Reactor

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Nebraskans and Iowans Please call in Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 1:30 until 4 p.m. CDT to listen and speak at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission meeting with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) to oppose the restart and call for a License … Continue reading →

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Jim Mowrer Interview with Roll Call

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Paul Deaton

This two minute, 27 second clip from a recent interview with Roll Call done by 4th Congressional District Democratic candidate Jim Mowrer made it into our inbox. It is worth listening to Mowrer say he believed Steve King’s recent comments … Continue reading →

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Visa® Don't Sponsor Hate

Posted on August 26, 2013 by Paul Deaton

This is unacceptable. The anti-gay violence erupting in Russia goes against everything the Olympics stand for. But with only six months until the games are set to start, the International Olympic Committee has failed to take meaningful action to stop … Continue reading →

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