Workers Stagnant Pay and Court Ruling Highlight Labor Crisis
Rick Moyle cites AFL CIO Executive Paywatch 2018 showing 2017 CEO pay at $13.94 million and pay ratios skyward, while workers face no real raises. He notes 5-4 Epic Systems v Lewis ruling allowing arbitration over class actions, strikes at federal and state levels, and urges union involvement to defend workers’ rights. Moyle is executive director of the Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO.
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Blum calls for public town hall in 1st District
U S Rep Rod Blum says he has met thousands of constituents this term and urges a public town hall open to all. He notes private events for ward members do not qualify and cites meetings with individuals and groups including Indivisible and students.
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Philadelphia clash over Catholic foster agency spurs religious liberty debate
Kathleen Parker argues Philadelphia’s threat to cut ties with Catholic Social Services over same sex foster placement policies tests religious liberty amid 400000 foster children nationwide. She cautions against defunding CSS and stresses balancing state discrimination rules with church teaching and freedom of conscience.
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Americans United Reform Beyond Two-Party Myth
Cooper Nye argues Americans are not as divided as seen and cites broad support for reform. He notes large majorities seek campaign finance reform and end partisan gerrymandering, while criticizing the political industrial complex and lobbying. Nye urges a reform movement based on common ground.
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