Study proves unionization can turn low paying jobs with no benefits into middle-class jobs
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: h/t DC Special Interests Examiner After decades of disappointing wage growth for many American workers, a new report from the Center for Economic and Policy Research shows that unionization significantly boosts the wages of service-sector workers. The report, Unions and Upward Mobility for Service-Sector Employees, finds that unionization raises the wages of … Read more
Gorman: Beware of the “entitlement class.” And “chocolate soldiers”
by David SafierThis is a must read. Senate Majority Whip Pam Gorman lets fly on the Fox Forum. Gorman says she's worried because we've created an entitlement class of fat, lazy people who live happily live off the sweat of other people's brows. Today, as we find ourselves in the worst economic downturn in state … Read more
What should we expect from Expect More Arizona?
by David SafierTalk about an aggressive roll out! I've seen articles about this group in the Republic, the Star and Education Weekly, as well as a press release. I imagine there's a whole lot more I've missed. The group is Expect More Arizona, and its purpose is to . . . well, I'm not exactly … Read more
LD-27 rally against ed cuts Saturday; Organizing for America Listening Tour Monday, Tuesday
by David SafierHere are a few things you might want to be a part of. First a protect education rally Saturday. Democratic lawmakers from District 27 in partnership with the Tucson Education Association will hold a rally Saturday in Tucson to support and protect education and jobs. Rep. Olivia Cajero Bedford, D-Tucson (District 27) invites … Read more
“Greed”
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Democrats had better stand and deliver for working men and women by passing the Employee Free Choice Act. Enough of this kowtowing to the white collar criminals of Wall Street. Check out this new ad from American Rights at Work: UPDATED May 2, 2009: For the benefit and education of our "usual … Read more
Wanker Bankers Own Capitol Hill
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: The number two Democrat in the U.S. Senate, Sen. Richard Durbin (IL), lamented on Thursday that the banks "are still the most powerful lobby on Capitol Hill. And they frankly own the place." He was referring to the defeat of his amendment to a bankruptcy reform bill in the U.S. Senate yesterday … Read more
Why Elections Matter: Supreme Court Justice David Souter to Retire
Posted by AzBlueMeanie: Rampant speculation in recent weeks that Supreme Court Justice David Souter was contemplating retiring has now been confirmed. Obama Announces Justice Souter Is Retiring: President Obama announced this afternoon that Justice David H. Souter, the Republican-appointed New England jurist who has become a reliable member of the liberal bloc on the Supreme … Read more
