The MeidasTouch Podcast Stopping the GOP from Destroying The Economy with Rep. Jim Himes and NABTU's Mike Monroe
Apr 15, 2022
Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes chairs the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and advocates for fairness in growth, while Mike Monroe is Chief of Staff for the North America’s Building Trades Unions, promoting union strength and middle-class rebuilding. They discuss the GOP's negative impact on economic stability and the importance of voting for Democratic candidates. The conversation also dives into the ongoing challenges facing post-industrial communities, along with the longstanding role of labor unions in shaping U.S. political and economic landscapes.
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Impact of Disparity
- Economic disparity and perceived unfairness lead to people giving up on the system.
- This fuels the search for alternatives, like authoritarianism.
Fairness in Taxation
- Capital is taxed at a lower rate than labor in the US.
- Market economies have lifted many out of poverty but need to be fair.
Cantor's Labor Day Gaffe
- Eric Cantor's Labor Day message focused on "job creators" instead of workers.
- This highlights a toxic trend of prioritizing private sector over public sector.