Americans work at a lot of jobs, sometimes both blue and white collar jobs. I have worked at both and never made much money.

Anyone who wears "Blue Collar" on their sleeve to define themselves may have to prove it by exhibiting the amount of tattoos they have on their body and the content of the symbols might have knives and "Mom" on them. :)

Also, blisters on the hands. :)

I think that anyone can represent trade unionism regardless of whatever economic background you have. It's an American idea that we all can be proud of.

Jack, I'm not sure where this thread is going. Is it a critique of those who claim to be blue collar and you would label them "phonies"? Is it an honest interest in those who have diversified work backgrounds in an attempt to find out how they view themselves? This is a confusing thread.