About the Author
Andy Stern is president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
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This work starts with a description of the economy, and it's history. In particular, the effects of technology on jobs. Then he establishes the case that massive unemployment and inequality is just over the horizon. His solution is a basic income for all. He also discusses the history of this idea dating back to Thomas Paine. Finally he discusses proposals from the Right and Left to make it happen.
I know that Andy Stern has some good ideas, and that labor needs to be realistic in the age of globalization, but I didn't find this book to be inspiring, and that's what one looks for in a book about organized labor. Maybe I'm too idealistic, but I just happen to feel like labor has already compromised enough. The fact remains that the rich are benefiting handsomely in this economy, and the poor aren't even breaking even. Real wages are declining, and Stern keeps looking to compromise. Some relationship (like the one between management and labor) are bad for a reason.… (more)
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The book itself makes some interesting points and predictions but since it lacks any backing to the claims it makes beyond arguments from authority I'm not going to treat it as anything other than self serving backing to preconceived opinions. Coincidentally, I support universal income, I just don't find this book convincing.… (more)