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The Depression Years
The Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt began on March 4, 1933. In his first 100 days in office FDR signed a series of bills to stimulate a desperate economy and…
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Lesson of the 1929 Depression
Well, we are into the Roaring Twenty’s, the days of contraband alcohol, speakeasies, and organized crime. Charles (Lucky) Luciano controlled the vices in New York as did Alphonse (Al) Capone…
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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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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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Congratulations To This Year’s Honorary Cushing-Gavin Award Recipient: Eileen Norton
Eileen served on the Executive Board of the Labor Guild for over 20 years. She has served as Past President and served as Recording secretary and is a Trustee of…
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