Question about Obama and Workers

[DaveJ]

I listened to Obama speaking at a rally yesterday on CNN. And when he talked about the living wage issue, it seemed that most of his focus was on the 'fact' that it is 'reality' these days that you need an education and good training in order to do well. For instance, he mentioned how even an auto mechanic needs high tech skills. He also addressed the need to keep good jobs in the U.S.

Most of what he said is fine, but I'm not sure how this addresses the overall concerns of workers in 'reality'. What about the jobs that we need, but might always be low paying? Many jobs do not and will never require much education or skill. But those jobs are needed. Are these people going to continue to be in trouble? Does he have any ideas how they can obtain a house, financial security, a vacation, and an honorable retirement? What is his perspective on this? I'm sure that trickle down theory isn't it, or is it?