How organized labor can have a future in 21st century America
The Star Ledger. By Jonathan D. Salant
CAMDEN--How do you give workers a voice in the 21st century?...
...Jobs migrate overseas or salaries drop as companies seek to cut labor costs. In light of those realities, Democratic lawmakers are leading an effort to redefine labor for the 21st centure
..."Our goal is make sure the next generation of worker has a fair playing feild to earn enough to take care of a family and retire with dignit" said Rep Donald Norcross, D-1st Dist, a former union official.
...Norcross, a former electrician who became assistant business manager fro an International Bortherhooed of Electrical Workers local -- the only former union business agent in the House, noted that he and his collegues have held labor forums in each of their states, including in New Jersey in August.