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Author Archives: Dave Bradley
Before We Go To War…..
Well, here we go again. The drums of war are beating. Stories of atrocities; stories of government run amok; stories of good guys and bad. Forgive me if I say that in my lifetime we have been down this path so … Continue reading
Posted in ALEC, Branstad, church and state, Obamacare, war
Tagged boehner, Bush, Cantor, FFRF, freedom from religion foundation
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Sunday Funday Labor Day Edition
This week we will weave in questions related to labor along with other news of the week questions. That way I may be able to sneak out a little early myself this weekend. Someone check the door and see if the … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor
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“Workers Don’t Deserve A Living Wage”
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
Posted in Corporate Greed, Economy, food, Jobs, Labor, Walmart
Tagged fast food workers, Martin Luther King, McDonald's, Romney, Sensata
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Labor Day Events In Iowa 2013
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
Bill Moyers Takes Off The Gloves
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
Posted in ALEC, Corporate Greed, Economy
Tagged Bill Moyers, losing democracy, Moyers
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George Raveling And “The Speech”
Iowans who have been around for the last 30 years can hardly forget George Raveling, the high energy former Iowa Men’s basketball coach. Raveling always prided himself more as a leader and shaper of young men than as a basketball … Continue reading
Posted in food, fracking, GOP
Tagged Bayou Corne, George Raveling, hurricane Katrina, I Have A Dream, march on Washington, McDonald's, polk county republicans
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Sunday Funday March Memorial Edition
The fiftieth anniversary of the March on Washington took place yesterday. As with anything, memorials and anniversaries are but shadows of the real thing. I feel so lucky to have been alive to see the real thing. Those who attended must … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Humor
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National Fast Food Strike Scheduled August 29th
Following successful smaller strikes around the country there will be an attempt at a national strike against fast food businesses next Thursday August 29th. The following is from the website http://lowpayisnotok.org/strike-kit/ HOW TO GO ON A ONE-DAY STRIKE 15 steps … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Jobs, Labor
Tagged August 29th, fast food strike, low pay is not ok
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Fiftieth Anniversary Of The March On Washington
Today the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Justice is commemorated in Washington. Remember that Dr. King was among other things, a true believer in jobs with dignity and decent pay to bridge the distances between … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa, Economy, Labor
Tagged 1960s, 50th anniversary of the march on Washington, march on Washington, Martin Luther King
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