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January 2026 Economic Theory Part IV. The Move to the New World. By David Kowalski
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. This new economic model of corporate charters, sanctioned by the crown, produced vast amounts…
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December 2025 Economic Theory Part III. By David Kowalski
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. This is Part 3 of a series so if you begin at this point…
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November 2025, Economic Theory Part II
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. Last month we talked about the different economic models and where the idea for…
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October 2025, Economic Theory Part I
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. If you have been following my writing you will know that from time to…
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So, what have we learned.
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. I have been writing each month for 19 months now and I have been…
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Post 1930’s
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. In these past 18 months I have pretty much covered our story of how…
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The Depression Years
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt began on March 4, 1933. In his first…
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Labor Life Summer 2025
In this edition of Labor Life, The Labor Guild reflects on a year marked by political uncertainty, worker advocacy, and a renewed focus on education and solidarity. Executive Director Fr. Marc Fallon outlines expanded “Know Your Rights” programs addressing wage theft, worker safety, and legal preparedness for immigrant families. The issue highlights labor’s role in climate justice and clean-energy workforce development, alongside continued support for organizing and leadership pipelines. It also honors members of the labor community who have passed, celebrates the premiere of The Labor Guild Still Stands Strong documentary, and recaps Labor School classes, Saint Joseph Masses, board updates, upcoming events, and membership opportunities—reinforcing the Guild’s ongoing commitment to workers and labor–management collaboration.
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Lesson of the 1929 Depression
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. Well, we are into the Roaring Twenty’s, the days of contraband alcohol, speakeasies, and…
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Regulatory Stranglehold on Labor
May 2, 2025 Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. What I have been talking about is our story, the story…
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Setting the stage for the future of Capitalism.
April 2025 Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. I began this project by wanting to teach other workers what I…
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The Gilded Age, Then and Now
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. I think you have realized that my previous writings are pre-requisites and dovetails for…
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Labor Life Spring 2025
In this edition of Labor Life, The Labor Guild opens the year by reflecting on a successful Cushing-Gavin Awards Dinner and the individuals whose leadership continues to strengthen labor–management relations. Executive Director Fr. Marc Fallon highlights acts of solidarity, including disaster relief efforts by union members, expanded Labor School offerings, and renewed partnerships supporting worker education and resilience. The issue recaps the 2024 Cushing-Gavin Award recipients, honors members lost over the past year, and outlines upcoming classes, workshops, and events. Together, these stories underscore a shared commitment to service, education, and compassion amid ongoing economic, social, and political challenges.
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2024 Cushing-Gavin Awards Recap
The Labor Guild hosted its 58th annual Cushing-Gavin Awards Dinner on December 6th, 2024. This was We were grateful to see so many familiar faces and have new ones join…
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The Growth of Corporation and its Effect on Labor
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. I’ve spoken about Guilds and Corporations, how they developed and how the two were…
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The Development of Unions
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. I think it is important for every person that belongs to a union understand…
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Congratulations To This Year’s Honorary Cushing-Gavin Award Recipient: Paul McCarthy
Paul is a Union Organizational Specialist who works closely with union leaders to help solve organizational problems and build union power and effectiveness. He is a valued and seasoned bargaining…
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The Flint sit-down strike 1936-1937
Disclaimer: These words are the author’s personal views and do not reflect the Labor Guild’s opinion. Not many people have heard of Fredrick Winslow Taylor (1856-1915). He was a mechanical…
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