We need to have a truly intelligent debate on the future of organized labor in the United States. Modern globalization means that each and every American is competing for jobs alongside billions of workers. In addition, current attacks on labor policies, including the elimination of collective bargaining rights, has left about 90 percent of American citizens in a crapshoot for their future.
While corporations continue to make enormous campaign contributions and influence legislation in Congress, the Supreme Court has denied labor unions the right to use workers’ dues for contributions to political causes. By allowing large corporations to redefine our economic and political landscape, we have allowed the devaluation of human capital. To what end?
From Crooks & Liars
