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Testimonials:

Jerry Gibson - UTU Michigan Director
I recently shared this book with all of my Local Michigan Union officers, many of which are newly elected. Upon reading it, several stated they finally had the answers to many of the arguments that have been made against our fraternal efforts. This book provided factual data and displaced many of the myths that we hear in regards to Unions. I truly believe that Middle Class, Union made is a must read and resource guide for any organization with new officers or those that simply do not understand or know the history behind our collective efforts. Many enjoy the benefits of the labor movement without knowing how, why and the REAL impact it has on all Americans, not just those that enjoy the value of belonging to a fraternal organization. Thank you to all participants of the Labor movement for 8 hour work days, 40 hour work weeks, Paid holidays, sick days, vacation, weekends, retirement and health benefits and above all, a living wage. Thank you to Dr. Richard Levins for providing the factual answers to how all of this impacts the powerful economic engine called the American middle class.

Letter from IUOE Local 70:

Operating Engineers, Local 70 did an all-member mailing of the booklet Middle Class * Union Made in September 2007. Our mailing was well received by the membership, and all responses were positive. I received several calls and a few letters from members with comments ranging from a simple thanks to citing specific points of the booklet. Calls are more common however, sitting down and composing a letter almost never happens.

The Line Officers, Executive Board and I see this experience as one of the most positive and successful mailings we have ever done.

Respectfully,

Dick Lally

Business Manager

Letter from Representative David Bly:

Middle Class - Union Made is a great read. I have shared it with other Representatives so that they might better under stand the important role unions play in creating and maintaining a middle class. It’s made clear to me why we must support the issues unions support, but we must also support policies that promote a stronger union movement if our economy is to be fair and growing. Policy makers across the country should read this book. Our economy and our democracy would benefit.