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In reply to the discussion: Obama Levels Cheap Shot At Unions - Again [View all]TBF
(32,004 posts)in a sane world we would make this transition to "global economy" with a big ole decent safety net.
Let's brainstorm a bit. What if we had some sort of world government (or even just a commission of some sort) that would tax corporations world-wide and use that $$$ for basic payments to citizens all over. Basic substance wage so they can have shelter, food, clothing (ideally some health care and education at some level too). Citizens everywhere would have a base, and then could find a job (ideally) and work to provide additional comforts for their families. That way all the boats would be truly rising, as opposed to the "lowest common denominator" approach that we have now.
The way it is now there are global billionaires driving down all wages by moving their work here & there. If anyone complains about the low wages (and/or beatings in some countries) they pack up and move. They have stolen all the capital and treat the other 99% as serfs (at best).
There has got to be a better way.