By mentioning Dr. King in a press release to promote their cause, whether intended or not, gives the perception their strike is just as important and warrants the same attention.

I don’t believe this to be true and the outcome will not effect those other (less powerful, less publicized) unions (www.ciw-online.org) who, I believe, do have the right to mention the civil rights leader in the same context.

Again, don’t mean to be a prick about it, I’m just irritated.

By mentioning Dr. King in a press release to promote their cause, whether intended or not, gives the perception their strike is just as important and warrants the same attention.

I don’t believe this to be true and the outcome will not effect those other (less powerful, less publicized) unions (www.ciw-online.org) who, I believe, do have the right to mention the civil rights leader in the same context.

Again, don’t mean to be a prick about it, I’m just irritated.

Thanks for the condescending lecture. I simply disagree with your categorical statement, but that makes me no more or no less wrong — or right — than you.

Weakening one union and one set of workers weakens them all. There are so many people who delight when unions — any unions — are forced to accede to employer demands that the next time, they won’t be paying attention to whether the workers are “common working [people]” (not just men) when the next strike comes along.

Working conditions have improved considerably for most workers from King’s time, but I don’t think any of us can conclude which strikes he would or wouldn’t have supported. Given how many strikes he DID support, the word “pomposity” remains appropriate to describe those who would substitute nothing but sheer personal speculation for that of the deceased Dr. King.

Thanks for the condescending lecture. I simply disagree with your categorical statement, but that makes me no more or no less wrong — or right — than you.

Weakening one union and one set of workers weakens them all. There are so many people who delight when unions — any unions — are forced to accede to employer demands that the next time, they won’t be paying attention to whether the workers are “common working [people]” (not just men) when the next strike comes along.

Working conditions have improved considerably for most workers from King’s time, but I don’t think any of us can conclude which strikes he would or wouldn’t have supported. Given how many strikes he DID support, the word “pomposity” remains appropriate to describe those who would substitute nothing but sheer personal speculation for that of the deceased Dr. King.

I wish I could make the connection, but I cannot. What Dr. King did in the labor movement and the strikes he organized and worked on were monumental in scope and importance and I have a hard time accepting other unions latching on to its legacy. I don’t want his work and image to end up like a Che Guevara tee shirt.

When the main focus of a union strike is working conditions, Saftey, healthcare, a LIVING WAGE, etc. for the common working man…. it is MUCH different than the demands of the Hollywood writers. It is a whole different situation.

Trust me, I know a thing or two about unions, activism and the history behind them and I would never have the self-importance or audacity to equate my struggles with that of a man like Dr. King.

I have no problem with the writers striking, I hope they get what they want. But, please Paula, these are not “parallels” and are in no way obvious. Thanks for reading.

I wish I could make the connection, but I cannot. What Dr. King did in the labor movement and the strikes he organized and worked on were monumental in scope and importance and I have a hard time accepting other unions latching on to its legacy. I don’t want his work and image to end up like a Che Guevara tee shirt.

When the main focus of a union strike is working conditions, Saftey, healthcare, a LIVING WAGE, etc. for the common working man…. it is MUCH different than the demands of the Hollywood writers. It is a whole different situation.

Trust me, I know a thing or two about unions, activism and the history behind them and I would never have the self-importance or audacity to equate my struggles with that of a man like Dr. King.

I have no problem with the writers striking, I hope they get what they want. But, please Paula, these are not “parallels” and are in no way obvious. Thanks for reading.

The sanitation workers in Memphis had been working under grueling and unsafe conditions, and went on strike in Feb. 1968, demanding recognition of their union, a wage increase, and improved safety conditions. When MLK visited in March 68, a march in support of the strikers turned violent, and he was urged to abandon the strike, but he refused and returned to Memphis where he was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

Who’s the “pompous twit?” Methinks it’s the person who knows so little about labor history that he can’t see the obvious parallels.

The sanitation workers in Memphis had been working under grueling and unsafe conditions, and went on strike in Feb. 1968, demanding recognition of their union, a wage increase, and improved safety conditions. When MLK visited in March 68, a march in support of the strikers turned violent, and he was urged to abandon the strike, but he refused and returned to Memphis where he was assassinated on April 4, 1968.

Who’s the “pompous twit?” Methinks it’s the person who knows so little about labor history that he can’t see the obvious parallels.

Jill Sobule is indeed goofy, writes fun songs and supports a lot of good causes. Jeff, you know more than most. But is she enough of an artist that you’ll wish to become her Medici?

I think so, but you need to be convince — or just want a free hour and a half concert from Jill — go to;
http://www.jillsobule.com/showandtell.html

Honestly, it is the most charming, witty and moving concert you’ll have heard in years.

The best article I’ve read on why Jill is so worthy is at;

http://city-of-dis.livejournal.com/515837.html

I particularly like “I suspect Jill has been somewhat maligned due to her insistence on calling the powers that be out on their bullsh*t…”

Give a listen and a read — and than go support the arts.

http://www.jillsnextrecord.com/

Jill Sobule is indeed goofy, writes fun songs and supports a lot of good causes. Jeff, you know more than most. But is she enough of an artist that you’ll wish to become her Medici?

I think so, but you need to be convince — or just want a free hour and a half concert from Jill — go to;
http://www.jillsobule.com/showandtell.html

Honestly, it is the most charming, witty and moving concert you’ll have heard in years.

The best article I’ve read on why Jill is so worthy is at;

http://city-of-dis.livejournal.com/515837.html

I particularly like “I suspect Jill has been somewhat maligned due to her insistence on calling the powers that be out on their bullsh*t…”

Give a listen and a read — and than go support the arts.

http://www.jillsnextrecord.com/