| | | POC12-113 | | Unions in the new economy Speakers: Jay Youngdahl, East Bay Express; Carl Hall, Pacific Media Workers Guild; John Logan, SF State Management School; Kerianne Steele, Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld Those who advocate new economic forms speak a language of ethical treatment of all. Yet, visions of a new economy often neglect to consider effects on workers, especially workers who perform more repetitive jobs. At the same time, the historic form of protections for workers – unions – has had a focus on community and protection of all since their inception. Yet, unions have had difficulties adapting to changes in the old economy and have not fully entered the conversation about a new economy. What is the role of unions in a new economy? How should new economy advocates think about this? How can these groups work together? This session will explore these rich and perplexing questions. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $10.00 | | $10.00 | |
| | | POC12-173 | | Alternative banking models – public banks, worker cooperative banks, and progressive banking practices Speakers: Marc Armstrong, Public Banking Institute; Susan Harman, Public Banking Institute; Mike Leung, The Worker Coop Credit Union; Esther Park, RSF Social Finance This presentation is a discussion of how Wall Street private bankers control the amount of money in circulation and how alternative banking models can be used to fund loans for homeowners, students, entrepreneurs, and businesses on Main Street. Audio CDs: 1 | | Audio CD | | $10.00 | | $10.00 | |
