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philly_bob

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4. Reich makes a specific proposal

Reply to Crewleader (Original post)

Sun Aug 3, 2014, 10:04 AM

Aug 2014

That the government forgive student debt of those who go into "social work, child care, elder care, nursing, and teaching."

Doesn't solve the whole problem -- but it's a step in the right direction.

With a cooperating Congress, could be done immediately. Get Out the Vote this year!

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Work and Worth by Robert Reich [View all] Crewleader Aug 2014 OP

1000 recs for this one. Yes, yes, yes... mountain grammy Aug 2014 #1

Oops! Cleita Aug 2014 #2

Bob, the champion of low wages and traitor to labor pipoman Aug 2014 #3

It's my understanding he advocates a $15 / hr. minimum wage and supports labor unions. pinto Aug 2014 #6

Oh? Is that what he's saying these days? lol pipoman Aug 2014 #10

I'm interested in follow up. Any citations / links for further info? Thanks. pinto Aug 2014 #11

Here's a pretty concisely composed piece... pipoman Aug 2014 #12

A quick search found these quotes, not sure if they are still pertinent. Yet thay are well-stated. pinto Aug 2014 #14

Actions speak louder than words. ... pipoman Aug 2014 #16

How so? From what I can find he advocated and sponsored some pretty populist / progressive actions. pinto Aug 2014 #17

Reich makes a specific proposal philly_bob Aug 2014 #4

There is no job of so little worth that it should not provide a living wage. danriker Aug 2014 #5

Welcome To the Forum, Sir The Magistrate Aug 2014 #7

Thanks danriker Aug 2014 #8

Great post! Welcome to DU! octoberlib Aug 2014 #9

It's Great To Meet You danriker Crewleader Aug 2014 #13

Reich citations in my book danriker Aug 2014 #19

Wonderful danriker Crewleader Aug 2014 #20

Welcome danriker. Somewhat belatedly, but welcome. pinto Aug 2014 #15

Thanks for your post! Rhiannon12866 Aug 2014 #18