The unemployed need to start forming Unemployed Unions

[704wipes]

I know it was done in the 30's. Unions of unemployed people. The only way they had a voice.
First action could be to march on DC right after the recess, just so those asses know how many there
really are wanting REAL health care reform.

Just think about, if a movement started to get just half of the unemployed to DC on the day Congress comes back?

I am not sure how the ball gets rolling on this but it is the only way the assholes will wake up.

One positive is that there is certainly no fucking employer who can stop it - because it's a Union of the Unemployed !!

[BobRossi]

1. Gee, then we could all strike!

And not show up to not showing up to work!

[slackmaster]

2. We already have unions of unemployed people

Some call them "gangs".

[rrneck]

3. Collecting union dues might be tough. nt

[704wipes]

5. but organizing might be easier than the 30's using the net

and no one could say they didn't have time to stand on a line.... :-)

[bobbolink]

4. What, and undo our beloved Rugged Individualism???? That'll be the day...

[rucky]

6. I'm not seeing the downside to this.

The UUU: Union of the Unemployed and Under-Employed

Mission: To advocate for the basic needs of the unemployed, under-employed and their families. To foster opportunities for job creation and promote job security.

Start a 501c3. Create a method for people to start a chapter in their area. Create a communication hub on the web & a way to accept donations (you can't really enforce dues).

I think you'd find no shortage of potential members and motivated organizers.

[slackmaster]

7. Is Ohio a "Right To Not Work" state?

Just curious.

[rucky]

8. Nope

but labor unions are weak or nonexistent in my part of the state.

[704wipes]

9. Thanks for the constructive suggestions, rucky

I think it's a 'go'. Might even get a few sardonic & cynical du'ers on board.
Of course the trolls will still be sitting in the dust at a NASCAR track, I suppose.

[rucky]

18. My pleasure...

I can't help myself when I see an idea that captures my imagination - even when it's from the '30's.

If the trolls are naysaying, it means you're onto something!

[loudsue]

11. This is very doable. I think it's a great idea!

I'll go to DC when they get back, and march my little unemployed ass off!

K & R

:kick:

[704wipes]

13. And now, loudsue is ready to put her feet in the stree for the UUU !

thanks loudsue.

[loudsue]

14. The UUU....

Loudsue of the UUU. There's a song in there somewhere....

[704wipes]

10. I think jocapo is ready to sign up and make a donation

see his frustration here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x6169035

I think we will make him secretary general of the UUU.

[Heidi]

12. Kick.

:kick:

[704wipes]

15. thanks for visiting

from the lounge, Heidi

[Heidi]

17. Just so you know,

I'm a former GD and LBN Mod and have several threads ongoing in GD and LBN; being a Lounge regular isn't a character flaw. I don't believe DU should be segregated along forum lines so I participate in most of the big forums here, including The Lounge. :hi:

[704wipes]

16. one final thought for this

[crazyjoe]

19. how can they afford to go to washington if their unemployed?