Tag: Labor

BROKEN CABINET

Part one: In need of repair, by Rich Paschall When the Orange Leader announced his Cabinet appointments, some wondered if the nominees actually had qualifications for their posts or if they were just receiving political rewards. You can be the judge: OUR EDUCATION AND LABOR Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon. The billionaire wrestling promoter and … Continue reading BROKEN CABINET

LOATHING LABOR – Marilyn Armstrong

My kitchen floor needs a serious scrubbing. I have put it off for a couple of weeks, vacuuming it regularly and cleaning up dribbles and dropped food when it lands, unless the dogs get there first. I loathe labor. Doesn't everyone? I don't mean we all hate our work because some of us loved our … Continue reading LOATHING LABOR – Marilyn Armstrong

PIE IN THE SKY

Not long ago, I read a post detailing how America fares when stacked against other countries. We aren't the richest or the most productive country . We have relatively high unemployment. Purchasing power per capita is unimpressive. We get salaries that sound good, but the cost of living overran our paychecks long ago. We've lost more jobs to … Continue reading PIE IN THE SKY

LABOR DAY – CELEBRATING WORK – ODD BALL PHOTOS WEEK 27

LABOR DAY LEGISLATION Through the years the nation gave increasing emphasis to Labor Day. The first governmental recognition came through municipal ordinances passed during 1885 and 1886. From these, a movement developed to secure state legislation. The first state bill was introduced into the New York legislature, but the first to become law was passed … Continue reading LABOR DAY – CELEBRATING WORK – ODD BALL PHOTOS WEEK 27