One of our favorite Zero Hour segments of 2014 was an extended interview with AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka.
During the interview, Trumka laid out the stark reality of the American economy: Productivity has continued to go up, but wages are flat for American workers. Only the wealthiest are reaping the gains. Our government has exacerbated this trend through deregulation and failed austerity policies.
More clips, and the full interview, below the fold.
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Trumka discussed the progressive history of the labor movement, focusing on the United Mine Workers of America, where Trumka got his start as a third generation miner.
Elizabeth Warren for President? Trumka said that her actions and values should be a model for any presidential contender.
Full Interview with Richard Trumka:
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