Episode 146: Union Embraces Bernie & Green New Deal; Social Security Attacked—Again!
Episode 146: Back in the first half of the 20th Century, there was a big vibrant union, the United Electrical Workers, the UE. It had 100,000s of members—until the McCarthy era anti-communist hysteria swept the country, triggering eviscerating attacks against the UE by the government, companies and other labor unions. Support the podcast here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast Today, the union is still one of the most progressive unions in the nation. I talk with the union’s president, Peter Knowlton about its recent decision to endorse Bernie Sanders for president and declare strong support for a Green New Deal. Support the podcast here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast And a new attack against Social Security has been unleashed—this one by the occupant of the Oval Office who wants to cut the contribution rate for Social Security. It’s a really bad idea, and yet another attempt by the right-wing to destroy one of the most successful domestic programs in the nation’s history. I’m joined by Linda Benesch, the communications director of Social Security Works, to dig into how the Trumpers have the knives out for the crucial lifeline for retired people. Support the podcast here: www.patreon.com/WorkingLifePodcast -- Jonathan Tasini Follow me on Twitter @jonathantasini Sign up for The Working Life Podcast at: www.workinglife.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jonathan.tasini.3
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