All Together Now – 11.16.17

“Eleanor LeCain talks about the successful organizing models in Maine for health care, higher minimum wage, education, and home care for seniors that can help inspire and guide people in other states, with Taryn Hallweaver, Legislative Director of the Maine People’s Alliance.” Download this episode (right click and save)

Robert Reich – The Upsurge in Uncertain Work

As Labor Day looms, more Americans than ever don’t know how much they’ll be earning next week or even tomorrow. This varied group includes independent contractors, temporary workers, the self-employed, part-timers, freelancers, and free agents. Most file 1099s rather than W2s, for tax purposes. On demand and on call – in the “share” economy, the “gig” economy, or, more prosaically, the …