Labor Neighbor Radio

 

Wednesday, Sept 8, 2010

 

Hello again.

 

The week of Labor Day around the nation with celebrations by unions members in Seattle, Spokane, Olympia and elsewhere.

 

And in Milwaukee, where President Obama hailed the role of unions.

 

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The President also unveiled a massive new job-creating road and rail rebuilding project.

 

At the annual Labor Day Picnic in Woodland Park,  King County Central Labor Council Executive Dave Freiboth started an afternoon of hot dogs, music and politicking.

 

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True, there was only one speech, by Congressman Jim McDermott.  Sometimes the introduction is better than the speech.  In this case,  Robbie Stern from the Puget Sound Council for Retired People told union members why he and the Congressman were asking them to sign a petition supporting Social Security.

 

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Stern said people who collect Social Security now probably won’t lose it….but watch out for those under 55, because the program is under attack.

 

Getting a job is not looking good for anyone who dropped out of school….and even for average students.

Experts say there will be opportunities for people with special skills and education…..but others….if they get a job at all will have low pay and little security.

The trending indicates high skill professions will have work…..low paying day laborers will have work….and everyone in between will have to scramble.

 

Simmons Manufacturing Company in Sumner is the latest in Washington to receive the state’s prestigious Star Safety Award.  They make mattresses,  but also entered the state’s voluntary protection Program which involves inspections, interviews and a commitment to safety that goes well beyond the normal.

 

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I’m John Sandifer