So, I’ve been at a conference on "Green Jobs" here in Pittsburgh. I’ve written about this topic before and you’ll see more about this in the future. But, for today, just quickly–we all know that we have to move from a carbon-based economy and I think there is a huge opportunity for labor to […]
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Green Jobs
Posted on 14 March 2008.
So, I’ve been at a conference on "Green Jobs" here in Pittsburgh. I’ve written about this topic before and you’ll see more about this in the future. But, for today, just quickly–we all know that we have to move from a carbon-based economy and I think there is a huge opportunity for labor to […]
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What People Think About NAFTA
Posted on 13 March 2008.
Who knew, as I said a bit ago, that NAFTA was a bad thing? Well, aside from the pundits, economists and political elites, the people know. And here’s a small confirmation of the sentiment via Facebook. In an ABC News poll conducted on Facebook–yes, not scientifically accurate, perhaps, in terms of sampling–full 65 percent […]
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What People Think About NAFTA
Posted on 13 March 2008.
Who knew, as I said a bit ago, that NAFTA was a bad thing? Well, aside from the pundits, economists and political elites, the people know. And here’s a small confirmation of the sentiment via Facebook. In an ABC News poll conducted on Facebook–yes, not scientifically accurate, perhaps, in terms of sampling–full 65 percent […]
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Back To The Table: UAW and American Axle
Posted on 12 March 2008.
Today is a travel today for yours truly (heading to a "blue-green" conference in Pittsburgh) so my post is short and sweet. An update on the strike by the UAW at American Axle, via The Wall Street Journal, which reports that the sides will go back to bargaining tomorrow. Here’s what’s worth noting: The […]
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Back To The Table: UAW and American Axle
Posted on 12 March 2008.
Today is a travel today for yours truly (heading to a "blue-green" conference in Pittsburgh) so my post is short and sweet. An update on the strike by the UAW at American Axle, via The Wall Street Journal, which reports that the sides will go back to bargaining tomorrow. Here’s what’s worth noting: The […]
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Spitzer And Labor
Posted on 12 March 2008.
There isn’t going to be much oxygen left in the public space to remember what Eliot Spitzer has done for organized labor. I’m not going to argue he was perfect in this area–which politician is? But, here are three things to remember: 1. I think he was 100 percent right to propose granting drivers […]
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Spitzer And Labor
Posted on 12 March 2008.
There isn’t going to be much oxygen left in the public space to remember what Eliot Spitzer has done for organized labor. I’m not going to argue he was perfect in this area–which politician is? But, here are three things to remember: 1. I think he was 100 percent right to propose granting drivers […]
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Meltdown In The Markets
Posted on 10 March 2008.
A short post today since it’s big fundraiser day. Paul Krugman reports: The scariest thing I’ve read recently is a speech given last week by Tim Geithner, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Mr. Geithner came as close as a Fed official can to saying that we’re in the midst […]
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Meltdown In The Markets
Posted on 10 March 2008.
A short post today since it’s big fundraiser day. Paul Krugman reports: The scariest thing I’ve read recently is a speech given last week by Tim Geithner, the president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Mr. Geithner came as close as a Fed official can to saying that we’re in the midst […]
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