Category Archives: Labor

BFIA Book Review: “Mayor 1%"

Posted on January 6, 2014 by bfiatracykurowski

“Mayor 1%”  by Kari Lydersen In Nov. 2011, Iowa Democrats held their annual Jefferson Jackson dinner, their biggest event of the year attended by thousands of party leaders from across the state. The keynote that year was Rahm Emanuel, the … Continue reading →

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The “Dickens” You Say

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Today’s guest post is by Larry Hodgden of Tipton Iowa. Larry is a retired Viet Nam era veteran of the USAF. He and his wife of 40 years, Sharon, have three children and seven grandchildren who keep him very busy. … Continue reading →

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Paul Krugman: Fear Economy

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Once again the master explains in a few paragraphs one of the most basic problems confronting our society. I will never understand why a supposedly liberal or progressive president has not sought out the views of this man or others … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Predictions For 2014

Posted on December 24, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

As we approach New Year’s Eve, it’s tempting to write a year-end review of all that passed in the preceding twelve months related to labor and politics. But my memory is bad. And I’d sooner not have to think about … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Is Your Legislator A Member Of ALEC?

Posted on December 17, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

Dark Money Casts Its Shadow Across Iowa Article originally appeared in Iowa Federation of Labor News: http://iowalabornews.com Americans usually associate large cash flows with lots of bling. But when it’s political money masquerading as grassroots politics, the result is much … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Theft Yet?

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Dave Bradley

Since it first came out about two months ago, the story of Detroit’s bankruptcy has been fascinating and scary. The story that America’s media dishes out to us in 30 second sound bites doesn’t even come close to squaring with … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: Baseball Solidarity

Posted on December 9, 2013 by bfiatracykurowski

Book Review: Baseball as multinational and players as union by Mike Matejka Grand Prairie Union News, Bloomington, Illinois Expanding the Strike Zone: Baseball in the Age of Free Agency by Daniel Gilbert, U. Mass Press As this year’s U.S. World … Continue reading →

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Governor Branstad Is Lying To You

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Dave Bradley

— and you deserve better than that. Over the last three years, Governor Branstad has engaged in a campaign of deception about job growth in Iowa. By only counting jobs gained – and not any that were lost – he … Continue reading →

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While We Enjoy The Holidays America’s Monied Class Is Stealing Us Blind

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Dave Bradley

While we enjoy the holidays, have friends in and eat good food and drink good drink, America’s right wing and monied classes have been either stealing us blind or setting up the mechanisms to steal us blind. Merry Christmas. First … Continue reading →

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Labor Update: NLRB Will Prosecute Walmart For Illegal Firings

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

http://peoplesworld.org/u-s-to-prosecute-walmart-for-violation-of-workers-rights/ WASHINGTON – The National Labor Relations Board General Counsel is issuing a decision today to prosecute Walmart for its widespread violations of its workers’ rights. The decision will provide additional protection for Walmart’s 1.3 million employees when they are … Continue reading →

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