Just because everyone needs a break from the assault on the middle class we’d like to draw your attention to two fun and exciting union contests! To start, you only have ten days to vote for your favorite in the Labor Video of the Year contest over at Talking Union, a website run by the Democratic Socialists of America. Finalists include: “Honeywell – Experience Matters” — a cautionary tale on the toxic mix of child labor and radioactive isotopes from the Steelworkers. “Workplace Democracy Corporate Style” — (our favorite!) an expose’ on what really goes on in captive audience meetings. (minus the water boarding) (This video can also be used as a management drinking game – one shot for every ULP committed.) “Refusal of Unsafe Work” – featuring an uncomfortably short boss, a clever union member and scary dog robots. “Things to Know From Wisconsin” – to summarize, Scott Walker hates you. “The Red Tail” – How swell things worked out for unionized NWA workers when their union wouldn’t back down. Once you’ve voted, get to work on your entry for the AFL-CIO’s “Unions Now More Than Ever!” contest. There’s a $2500.00 grand prize for the best video, graphic or song that speaks to this theme — it’s clear workers need unions more than ever, even if they don’t usually seem to think so themselves, and no can explain what the hell unions are good for without going back at least thirty years and, oh yeah, corporations are evil. To get you started why not try the LRI instant cartoon generator!
