Comments on: As wages fall, workers slip from middle class http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/ Issues that matter and resources for white collar workers of any profession or employment status. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:33:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: rjunderwood2000 http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-36362 rjunderwood2000 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 03:03:38 +0000 http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-36362 Marie: Just voting in itself will do nothing. By the time election day comes you have a choice of two candidates who will do the same thing. You have to get involved in the nomination process. That means work to get a candidate on the ballot, or run yourself. It means work to build parties which are alternatives to the Republicrats. Here in Massachusetts each office requires that the candidate get so many signatures to get on the ballot. I go t most of the necessary signatures myself. You may want to look at www.pvla.net But if you wait for someone else to put a candidate who will represent you on the ballot you will wait a very long time. Marie:

Just voting in itself will do nothing. By the time election day comes you have a choice of two candidates who will do the same thing.

You have to get involved in the nomination process. That means work to get a candidate on the ballot, or run yourself. It means work to build parties which are alternatives to the Republicrats.

Here in Massachusetts each office requires that the candidate get so many signatures to get on the ballot. I go t most of the necessary signatures myself.

You may want to look at
http://www.pvla.net

But if you wait for someone else to put a candidate who will represent you on the ballot you will wait a very long time.

]]> By: marie http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-31123 marie Thu, 09 Aug 2007 00:15:52 +0000 http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-31123 I vote every election, and it doesn't seem to matter. Maybe when those last surviving middle managers or CEO's are forced to work at Home Depot for a while, things will change? My friends and I joke about going to Mexico, becoming a citizen, and then sneaking over the border to get a job. It will probably pay what I'm making now, but we'll be sure to get our health needs covered. I vote every election, and it doesn’t seem to matter. Maybe when those last surviving middle managers or CEO’s are forced to work at Home Depot for a while, things will change?

My friends and I joke about going to Mexico, becoming a citizen, and then sneaking over the border to get a job. It will probably pay what I’m making now, but we’ll be sure to get our health needs covered.

]]> By: Susan Berlowitz http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-31095 Susan Berlowitz Wed, 08 Aug 2007 18:51:56 +0000 http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-31095 We do need to be more proactive about changing our government. I agree. But, that means organizing and taking action. I'm in Manhattan, if anyone is interested. For the past twenty years, I worked various jobs in the music industry -- that is, until November, 2006. Quite frankly, the music business hasn't been healthy for quite a few years. Between Clinton's deregulation of radio, corporate mergers, technological changes and very little money going into the arts, I'm afraid that there is not much hope. To keep current, about five months ago, I launched an internet radio show, MY CASTLE'S ROCKIN', named for an Alberta Hunter composition. At least I have a focus, but in order to stay on the air, I have to pay. When I was a broadcaster on Community Radio, I had more freedom, and more contact with my audience. In addiition, I didn't have to pay to be on the air. I have to say that on the internet, I feel as if I am lost in a big black hole. Still, it's better than not having a voice. If you are interested in "Celebrating a Century of Women in Music," you can tune in at: www.live365.com/stations/andallthatjazz Christine, I can relate to your feelings of desperation. I have been seeking work for nine months without success. I need a job. I, too, thank you for your service to our country. I have heard so many stories about soldiers, etc., who can't find work. I am so sorry! I'm open to ideas! We do need to be more proactive about changing our government. I agree. But, that means organizing and taking action. I’m in Manhattan, if anyone is interested.

For the past twenty years, I worked various jobs in the music industry — that is, until November, 2006. Quite frankly, the music business hasn’t been healthy for quite a few years. Between Clinton’s deregulation of radio, corporate mergers, technological changes and very little money going into the arts, I’m afraid that there is not much hope. To keep current, about five months ago, I launched an internet radio show, MY CASTLE’S ROCKIN’, named for an Alberta Hunter composition. At least I have a focus, but in order to stay on the air, I have to pay. When I was a broadcaster on Community Radio, I had more freedom, and more contact with my audience. In addiition, I didn’t have to pay to be on the air. I have to say that on the internet, I feel as if I am lost in a big black hole. Still, it’s better than not having a voice. If you are interested in “Celebrating a Century of Women in Music,” you can tune in at:
http://www.live365.com/stations/andallthatjazz

Christine, I can relate to your feelings of desperation. I have been seeking work for nine months without success. I need a job. I, too, thank you for your service to our country. I have heard so many stories about soldiers, etc., who can’t find work. I am so sorry!

I’m open to ideas!

]]> By: marie http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-29905 marie Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:56:16 +0000 http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-29905 Christine, That's another thing that galls me. The military personnel that can't find decent jobs. (I know a few people like you.) I thank you for your service. Maybe all of us should be more proactive about changing our government. That, or move to another country? Christine,

That’s another thing that galls me. The military personnel that can’t find decent jobs. (I know a few people like you.)

I thank you for your service.

Maybe all of us should be more proactive about changing our government. That, or move to another country?

]]> By: Christine Henson http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-29180 Christine Henson Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:41:58 +0000 http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-29180 I'm in the same boat and getting quite desperate. I have spent the last 14 years in the Army, earning awards galore, got my B.S. degree, opened a business while I was a reservist, sold it upon activation to active duty, got injured in the line of duty and now I'm unemployed. We have to move to another location due to the high cost of living here in Texarkana, TX and the lack of "real" jobs. What is going on? I thought I did everything by the book, even served my country. I’m in the same boat and getting quite desperate. I have spent the last 14 years in the Army, earning awards galore, got my B.S. degree, opened a business while I was a reservist, sold it upon activation to active duty, got injured in the line of duty and now I’m unemployed. We have to move to another location due to the high cost of living here in Texarkana, TX and the lack of “real” jobs. What is going on? I thought I did everything by the book, even served my country.

]]> By: marie http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-28996 marie Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:02:58 +0000 http://www.unitedprofessionals.org/blog/2007/07/25/as-wages-fall-workers-slip-from-middle-class/#comment-28996 This is happening everywhere. I went from $40,000 to less than $30,000 in two years. Thought about going back to school, but couldn't afford that PLUS a mortgage. I'm once again working, but I've found out that my co-workers with more educcation make similar pay to mine. This is happening everywhere. I went from $40,000 to less than $30,000 in two years. Thought about going back to school, but couldn’t afford that PLUS a mortgage. I’m once again working, but I’ve found out that my co-workers with more educcation make similar pay to mine.

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