The Time Is Right For A "National Workers Association"......

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15. Great idea with all the attacks on Unions this needs to be done

But it has to be done using the same structures the the right wing uses so that "right to work" (for less) states can not pass laws to shut it down without shutting down organizations like the NRA. Also it should not be seen as a Democratic or "liberal" group it will work best with Republican, Democratic and Independents workers all on board much like AARP. While knowledge of the history the workers movement will help, setting it up as a Twenty First Century organization not connected to the past unions and workers groups will be more effective. This will be attacked by corporate leaders as a Leftist, Red, Communist, Radical and un-American group, so to counter this attack get support from veterans groups and employes from Southern states.

If done with a open mind that truly includes all points of view this could transform the work place and how employers and employes work together. The trick will be how not to fall into the old habit of us verses them, placing blame and starting a fight may seem to be the way to go but I believe that if this group can first solve some problem in away that benefits the employer as well as the employe the new organization will be stronger and grow faster.