Sears pensioners hope to recoup their losses in $509M lawsuit

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[–]SundogsPlace[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (7 children)

Don't know how many people are aware, but pensions have been, and are taking massive hits. They're not secure any longer; go check out the Teamster's retirement plans; we're talking from 5 grand a month, down to five hundred.

[–]JasonCarswell 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

It's only going to get worse as the boomers become less able to keep up and maintain their collective power in fragile states without much time left nor heirs with the wherewithal to do anything about chasing down their inheritance.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (5 children)

They should have acted years ago.
Automated trucking it's on its way.
They still have a small chance if they unionize, and maintain solidarity. They won't, so they'll lose it all.

It's worth pointing out that there business community has declared "the end of history" in terms of worked rights in the 191x -193x.
After the depression organized labor had real power into the mid 80's. It's probably near the end of the historical pendulum swing.

In 50 years we may look back and recognize that the pendulum has already started swinging the other way. Wildcat teacher strikes in West Virginia, Oklahoma, Kentucky, etc. These are generally considers red states with weak labor support. Trump has imposed tariffs on many imports; to his credit 👍.
The globalists know the real history better than the forces of labor, so they should expect a protected fight.
The globalists are outnumbered, but much better organized.
My best guess is that the corporate tax cuts and inevitable student debt defaults are the kindling for the showdown. The globalists have planned this.

One last problem. The dollar is backed by oil and bombs. If the world goes on strike against the US, then the dollar will be worthless overnight (IMO).

[–]SundogsPlace[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

The teamsters aren't doing too well with their pensions; New York is already broke. I was reading where one retired teamster driver went from full retirement of around $5k, to $500 per month. I think they'll take all the pensions.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

Another American tragedy. :-(.
It's time for Americans to reunite. The Left and the Right.

The right is easier to work with IMO. They say what they think, and don't pretend otherwise.

Want to hear about a unification strategy???

[–]SundogsPlace[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

I keep asking the more liberal protesting folks for their grand utopian solution; never any answer. I would love to hear any good working means we can use to fix our current division.

[–]Tom_Bombadil 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Fortunately I'm not a liberal. I don't really know where I fall in the direction, cause I disagree with both sides quite often. I have close friends on both sides, as well.

You'll probably hear disagreement from me, cause your an intelligent man and I doubt you need another cheerleader for causes that we both agree upon.

Three subjects are not about who's correct, it incorrect about any specific issue. It's focused on common consensus and straight forward actions.

The link is a Ralph Nader book presentation for his book.

The title is Unstoppable: The Emerging Left-Right Alliance to Dismantle the Corporate State.

Here's another high quality one. Breaking Through Power: It's Easier Than We Think.

Ralph Nader is old school liberal. The type that recognizes and values conservative wisdom.

I look forward to hearing your thoughts on these ideas. So we can align our common interests.

[–]SundogsPlace[S] 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Hmmm, I'll check the links out. I did follow a little of the Green party, and honestly, I cannot recall what turned me off. For the most, I stay true to individualism, and don't 'fit' with any party. Heck, from there, out of all my years following all the craziness, I've become more interested in the mechanisms of 'nature', and 'psychology' that drive people to be xyz. I think the oligarchy pulls their plays from this playbook; which has for the most part, has been at best downplayed by the establishment.

[–]magnora7 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

From Sears? Basically seems like trying to squeeze blood from a turnip at this point