"So if anyone expects that this dieing movement is going to lead the charge on the war on poverty, I wouldn't bet the farm on it..." - bobert

That may be true at present but lets just say they are definitely keeping the fire burning. I belong to a union and we are active in educating the public about everything from child labour to same/sex relationships. We show up for every peace march and protest. In order for our movement to become stronger, we need more unionized workers. Unions take the lead when it comes to health and safety issues in the workplace.   

btw - The membership on these committees is voluntary.

I'm with janie on this. My hope is that we will soon see a post-modern labour movement like no other.   

With increasing hours in the private sector, extreme stress and anxiety, a lack of job security, and unhealthy competition between employees (not to mention low wages)- its only a matter of time.

Its time that we remind people that prosperity is dependent on the workers of the world. Business would be nowhere without their employees.