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In reply to the discussion: So I guess that's it? With a whimper not a bang? The extra [View all]Hestia
(3,818 posts)31. OMG - I just sent a suggestion to set up a sub-forum for a Worker Cooperative type of
discussion group - literally!
SE Johnson Wax is a Private/Worker Cooperative & King Arthur Flour, along with Gardeners Supply, is a Worker Cooperative. I am not sure of the numbers now, but 300,000 Cooperatives were running in 2001 I believe.
A group of businesses in NYC set up a Cooperative for their businesses in one area.
It is one of the only ways a worker gets a say in their job and profits.
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I am so sorry. I'm not there yet, but the possibility of having no job is looming over me. I pay for
GreenPartyVoter
Jul 2020
#6
What if, what IF we can convince our congresspeople to lower the age for retirement?
Baitball Blogger
Jul 2020
#11
My wife retired at 60 for medical reasons. I had to pick up her health insurance til she turned 65
DFW
Jul 2020
#85
OMG - I just sent a suggestion to set up a sub-forum for a Worker Cooperative type of
Hestia
Jul 2020
#31
How long did it take Republicans to run that 14% tax cut for Corporations thru--about five minutes??
Bengus81
Jul 2020
#14
"We know what they want. They want more for themselves and less for you. And now they're coming for
Evolve Dammit
Jul 2020
#45
Right there with ya, Luz. 4 months of unemployment is somehow supposed to make up
BComplex
Jul 2020
#23
DU set up a fund for candidates. How about a fund for members to help members?
rwsanders
Jul 2020
#25
Luz, my heart goes out to you. Let's hope tah House of Reps is able to get the extra $600/week
iluvtennis
Jul 2020
#27
There is talk of waiving the 10 % penalty and I believe that will happen, but taxes will
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#38
Oh I get it which is why I believe the 600 will be extended or a deal that preserves it
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#35
I think the $600 will continue. I depend on it myself...they don't give a rat's ass about us
Demsrule86
Jul 2020
#33
I heard alot of companies were complaining over problems finding people because of that $600.
cstanleytech
Jul 2020
#81