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Racism and the Union Voter
The blogosphere is abuzz about this speech by AFL-CIO chief Rich Trumka, talking to the United Steelworkers about racism in the labor movement and how they need to fight against it to get the right candidate, Barack Obama, into office.
My thoughts, and the reactions of other bloggers, over at The Debate Link.
6 Responses to “Racism and the Union Voter”
Wow.
Is there something wrong with the comments? I posted one, and right now I don't see it, but my Disqus profile shows that I posted it.
Wow, indeed. Fantastic.
Wow indeed! This is the kind of speech that gives me hope and faith that people really might be able to learn how to improve themselves, and by doing so, improve their country. Maybe there is still hope….
I'm out of adjectives to describe the impact this speech had on me – the tears flowed from heart shuderring joy.
To all our conservative trolls, if they come here to comment, the big benefit of unionism is the wage gains which allowed any person regardless of color a ticket into the middle class. All members have equal footing for advancement, even if your family isn't from Kennebunkport or if your family is admirals in the US Navy.