Monthly Archives: December 2007

Krugman on Unions and the Primaries

In this article, Krugman ties good wages and survival of the middle class to the labor movement, and questions Obama's critique of Edwards.
Comments Off | By Suzanne | December 24th, 2007

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

  Adopted and proclaimed by General Assembly resolution 217 A (III) of 10 December 1948 On December 10, 1948 the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted and proclaimed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights the full text of which appears in the following pages. Following this historic act the Assembly called upon all Member [...]
Comments Off | By Suzanne | December 23rd, 2007

Pace Adjuncts Demanding Contract Serenade Alums at Grand Central

The 3-year struggle to pressure the Pace administration to negotiate with adjuncts continues.  Union members informed alumni of their struggle during a holiday dinner at Grand Central, serenading them with Christmas carols (the lyrics cleverly modified to suit the occasion).  The event made headline news on the AFL-CIO website.       –Suzanne Verderber
Comments Off | By Suzanne | December 19th, 2007

Free Market Wall Protects Insurers, Not Your Health

Yet another op-ed piece debunking the health care plans of Democratic front runners, advocating single payer as the only solution.  –Suzanne Verderber
Comments Off | By Suzanne | December 19th, 2007

Under Siege, Unions Seek International Support

Here's a great article about American labor unions attempting to join the global labor movement. –Suzanne Verderber 
Comments Off | By Suzanne | December 14th, 2007