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About me

I am an educator whose the father of a college student and stepfather to two grown women and a teen-aged boy.
I first joined Helium because I found writing to be an effective reliever of stress. I'd appreciate any input you could provide on my entries.

Briefly me

My passion is ...

Always trying to learn more about life and humanity

I know too much about ...

Experiencing incompetent people with power and authority

My parents always told me ...

Be educated

My childhood ambition ...

Being a doctor

My favorite memory ...

the birth of my son

Why I write ...

to relieve stress

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

too many to list

My first job ...

Stock person at a pharmacy

My inspiration ...

my family

Featured article by Leslie Schwab

Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) The future of unions in the United States: 3 of 3

For most of the twentieth century, unions have made a major contribution to the growth and success of the middle class in the United States. Their work has led to the forty hour work week; the enactment of child-labor laws; the establishment of laws that ensure a safe working environment, and; a guaranteed minimum wage. Blue-collar workers were able to provide homes for their families and send their children to college. The impact of unions, however, began to decline during the 1970's; a decline which has been steady. Manufacturing jobs have disappeared as firms ...
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