Category Archives: AFL-CIO

Atlas Whined

Posted on Sunday, December 9, 2012 by Marc Belisle

“There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, … Continue reading →

Posted in Activists, Affordable Care Act, AFL-CIO, Banks and Finance, Barack Obama, Campaign Finance Laws, Campaigns, Capitalism, Corporate Greed, Corporations, Crime & Punishment, Debt and Budget, Deregulation, Economic Justice, Economic Policy, Government, Income Inequality, Karl Rove, Labor Unions, Labor Unions, Liberals, Move Your Money, Occupy WallStreet, Politics, Poverty, The Middle-Class, The Poor, The Wealthy | Tagged boycott, class war, Denny's, Hostess, income inequality, John Metz, John Schnatter, Karl Rove, Papa John's, romney, Sheldon Adelson, Walmart

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Happy Labor Day, America

Posted on Monday, September 3, 2012 by Marc Belisle

Today is Labor Day. It can be a challenge to remember today’s purpose, because the accomplishments of the labor movement are marked by what doesn’t happen. But it’s important to reflect on the contours of your life to remember the … Continue reading →

Posted in Activists, AFL-CIO, Campaigns, Capitalism, Congress, Corporate Greed, Corporations, Crime & Punishment, Death Penalty, Deregulation, Economic Justice, Economic Policy, Education, Eric Cantor, Koch Brothers, Labor Unions, Labor Unions, Mitt Romney, Politics, Poverty, Republican Propaganda Machine, Right-To-Work Issues, Scott Walker, The Economy, The Middle-Class, The Poor, The Wealthy, Tweets, Wisconsin Recall | Tagged economics, eric cantor, history, labor, labor day, labor movement, labor unions, the middle class, the New Deal, workers' rights

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Vetting Paul Ryan, Part 4: Ready To Lead Who Exactly?

Posted on Friday, August 17, 2012 by Cindy Rose

This final installment of the series looks at how a Paul Ryan Commander in Chief would affect the various voting blocs that make up the country; the Vice President is after all supposed to be “ready on day one” to … Continue reading →

Posted in AFL-CIO, Campaigns, Debt and Budget, Economic Justice, Economic Policy, Education, Election, Employment, Government, Healthcare, Income Inequality, Labor Unions, Labor Unions, LGBT Issues, Medicare, Minorities, Mitt Romney, Paul Ryan, Politics, Poverty, Reproductive Rights, Republicans, Social Programs, Social Security, Students, Tax Cuts, Taxes, Tea Party, The Economy, The Middle-Class, The Poor, The Wealthy, Veterans Issues | Tagged campaigns, congress, debt, economic justice, economy, education, election, gop, healthcare, jobs, lgbt issues, minorities, mitt romney, paul ryan, republicans, ryan budget, ryan v.p., social programs, tax cuts, tea party, the poor, women's health

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It’s Not That Romney Lacks Vision; He’s Not Even Looking

Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 by mlitman

The term “flip flopper” has been attributed to Mitt Romney since the beginning of his campaign. Here is a reminder of the many flips and flops of Mitt Romney. 1. Constitutional Amendment to Define Life 2. Don’t Ask Don’t Tell 3. Abortion 4. Health … Continue reading →

Posted in AFL-CIO, Barack Obama, Corporate Greed, Economic Policy, Gun Control, Housing Crisis, Immigration, Labor Unions, LGBT Issues, LGBT Rights, Mitt Romney, Poverty, Reproductive Rights, Same-Sex Marriage | Tagged barack obama, corporate greed, economic policy, gay marriage, gun control, housing crisis, immigration, labor unions, lgbt issues, mitt romney, reproductive rights, the poor

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Everyday Tech Products and the Sweatshops That Produce Them

Posted on Saturday, April 21, 2012 by Doug Marquardt

I just received this amazing graphic that details the inhumane labor conditions for workers who create our everyday tech products. The image is very long, so please follow along to the second page of this post. Fyi: I include Mitt … Continue reading →

Posted in AFL-CIO, Corporate Greed, Human Rights, Labor Unions, Mitt Romney | Tagged corporate greed, human rights, mitt romney, slave labor

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Left – Right Word Association

Posted on Thursday, March 8, 2012 by Doug Marquardt

Let’s try a little word association game, between the political left versus the radical right. Left Right Facts Opinions Research Fabricate Confirmed Sources Conspiracy Therories Youtube Evidence “Gotcha Politics” Any network or cable news except Fox “Lamestream Media” Mainstreet Wall … Continue reading →

Posted in AFL-CIO, Bin Laden, Guantanamo, Healthcare, Human Rights, Income Inequality, Labor Unions, Labor Unions, LGBT Issues, LGBT Rights, Medicare, Occupy WallStreet, Politics, Poverty, Racial Issues, Religion, Reproductive Rights, Sex Scandals, The Media, The Middle-Class, The Poor, Torture, Voter Suppression, Wall Street, Wars, Women's Health, Women's Rights | Tagged afl-cil, bin laden, Fox, guantanamo, healthcare, human rights, income inequality, labor unions, lgbt issues, LGBT Rights, medicare, occupy wallstreet, poverty, racial issues, religion, reproductive rights, sex scandals, the media, the middle-class, the poor, torture, voter suppression, wall street, Wars, women's health, Women's Rights

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Super Bowl Weekend and Indiana’s right to work blues

Posted on Friday, February 3, 2012 by Doug Marquardt

Indiana’s GOP Governor Mitch Daniels followed through with his threat to screw workers on Wednesday and signed the RTW bill into law. I say “screw” because he told labor he would not enact RTW in Indiana, but that was when … Continue reading →

Posted in AFL-CIO, Labor Unions, Mitch Daniels, Occupy WallStreet, State Legislation | Tagged mitch daniels, nfl players association, occupy movement, right to work, scott walker, super bowl

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1.9 million signatures turned-in to recall Walker and his ilk

Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by Doug Marquardt

Great news from the Democratic Party of Wisconsin: Right now, volunteers from counties all across Wisconsin are turning in more than 1.9 million signatures to recall Scott Walker, Rebecca Kleefisch and their right-wing cronies in the state legislature. Congratulations from … Continue reading →

Posted in AFL-CIO, Election, Labor Unions, Labor Unions, Scott Walker | Tagged Democrats, recall election, scott walker, wisconsin

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Teamsters, NFL Players and Hoosiers work through MLK day to save union rights

Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 by Doug Marquardt

The fight goes on to prevent Indiana from becoming another “right to work” state. Indiana’s radical right is working hard to pass legislation before the Super Bowl in Indiana next month. They fear, and rightfully so, that players and fans … Continue reading →

Posted in AFL-CIO, Labor Unions, Mitch Daniels, Republican Scandals | Tagged indiana, labor unions, mitch daniels, mlk day, nfl players, right to work, super bowl, teamsters

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Politicians for SALE: Wall Street vs. Main Street

Posted on Monday, January 2, 2012 by Annie Walker-Leonard

Politicians have been selling out to the highest bidder for years. Who are the benefactors? It doesn’t take a Rhodes Scholar to figure it out. The GOP represents Wall Street; Democrats represent Main Street. Republicans may reign supreme from time … Continue reading →