War and the labor movement

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This article examines the social and labor costs of war, focusing on the shared cost of Washington D.C.'s military agenda, which the author claims does not take into account the declining standard of living among Americans, while emphasizing the corporate profits derived from the 'war on terrorism'. Also discussed are the Bush administration's restrictions on civil liberties and how this can effect workers' efforts to organize or use political action to improve their economic situtation; opposition to an economic stimulus package by the White House and Congress is also highlighted.

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Do American workers want unions?

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The editor discusses the changing aspects of labor unionization in the US, since many low-skill, low-wage jobs have moved off-shore. The relevancy of unionization among American workers who are not employed in industrial manufacturing, but in public-sector and professional work is addressed; regressive laws make organizing difficult, and as a result the perception arises that workers are no longer interested in unionizing.

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The road to union cities

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The AFL-CIO is attempting to reestablish central labor councils to meet the demands of decentralization, flexible production, and subcontracting. Such councils may be the best way to resist corporate efforts to lower wages and allow workplace conditions to deteriorate.

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