Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Today in Labor History

June 18  --  Union Communications Services, Inc.

Union and civil rights leader A. Philip Randolph and others meet with President Roosevelt about a proposed July 1 March on Washington to protest discrimination in war industries. A week later, Roosevelt orders that the industries desegregate - 1941

2013.06.17history-randolph(A Philip Randolph: A Biographical Portrait: This is a fascinating biography of a great American hero. A. Philip Randolph (1889-1979) was not only the most famous African American labor leader of his time, he was also a key figure in the civil rights movement.)


America is United Against Austerity – but if we want a New Deal, we need to stay focused, stick to what works and fight!

The United Front Against Austerity has a concrete, focused program for economic reform, based on the proven traditions of Hamilton, Lincoln, FDR and JFK.

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• A 1% Wall Street Sales Tax

• Seizing the Federal Reserve to finance infrastructure, production, student loans and home mortgages – starting with the fight for Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Bank On Students Loan Fairness Act

• Bankruptcy and re-regulation of Wall Street zombie banks
• Protective tariffs for American industry
• A fair price for American family farms
• Medicare for All
• Stronger Social Security

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