Recently, corporate power has become so strong that it is politically incorrect for politicians to be openly associated with labour unions. This must change if unions are to get the support of non-union citizens needed to fight off corporatism.
Let me begin by saying that I am absolutely a capitalist–and therefore I support unions. That may sound strange to some on the right, but based on the theories of capitalism, and its highest value of competition, employees have every right to bargain the same way that the employer and shareholders do–united.
Our existence relies on the concept of balance. Without balance, our universe, our ecosystems, and civilization would collapse. This concept is supported by science, philosophy and religions–Eastern and Western.
Corporations wield power beyond the comprehension of the average person. To balance this force, another strong force is needed, without which our society will collapse. That force is the solidarity of Labour. It is the solidarity of people like us that creates and preserves our freedom. It is solidarity that raises the wages of working people to a level of respect. It is solidarity that is needed in these times of economic and environmental peril.
My life has been transformed by the Labour movement. Though I am intelligent and talented, I have struggled as most have to make ends meet. It was only when I became a Teamster that my life was transformed. I owe everything I have–my financial security, hopes and dreams to Labour and the people that braved barricades and bats to fight for fairness.
When I received my union membership card, a feeling came over me that I didn’t expect. It was relief. For the first time in my life I had someone–a whole group of people–who dedicated their lives to making mine better. For the first time, I was on par with my employer. For the first time I felt what it was to be powerful. For the first time in my life I was not alone.
I hope you can one day you can be as proud as I am to be a voal part of the Labour movement.
If Jesus was the Leader of a political party he would act in accordance to his teachings. He would love, give and forgive. He would be honest, peaceful and fair. He would not judge individuals, but instead put their actions on trial.
If Jesus was the Leader of a political party, he would judge the strength of the economy by how many were fed, sheltered and employed–not by the profits of corporations or by the volume of material possessions sold. His speeches would remind us that “he who dies with the most toys”–lived the life of a spoiled child.
If Jesus was the Leader of a political party, in times of economic woes he would ask the rich to assist the poor that worked so hard to make them wealthy. Only a tyrant would ask the poor to suffer through hard times while the rich continued to enjoy tax breaks
If Jesus was the Leader of a political party he would uphold the commandments and lead honest debate. He would prove his views and be a living example. He would not rule by power, aggression, fear or deceit, as so many politicians do.
If Jesus was the Leader of a political party he would preach that using the earth to survive is just, while raping the earth with unsatiable greed is forbidden by the tenth commandment–the one about coveting.
If Jesus was the Leader of a political party, his views would be the polar opposite of any neo-conservative platform or Leader.
If Jesus was the Leader of a political party, he would be unlike any politician. He would have my vote.
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