Central Library
The Progressives Will Begin to Turn Out
RECEIVED Thu., Dec. 22, 2005
Dear Editor,
Part of the answer to Michael King's question as to the whereabouts of all the progressives in the current Capital Metro vs. Unions fray is that the NPR set may pity workers, but they rarely identify as workers [“Point Austin,” News, Dec. 16]. Also, the local dailies – Statesman, Texan, and TV – refuse to cover most labor unrest, fearing advertising backlash and unionization by its own workers. Were it not for the Chronicle, and our local IMC, the plight of workers in Austin would be little known. Once we overcome the labor blackout by corporate media, the progressives will begin to turn out. When they realize their own true place in capitalism's scheme they will turn out in droves.
Part of the answer to Michael King's question as to the whereabouts of all the progressives in the current Capital Metro vs. Unions fray is that the NPR set may pity workers, but they rarely identify as workers [“Point Austin,” News, Dec. 16]. Also, the local dailies – Statesman, Texan, and TV – refuse to cover most labor unrest, fearing advertising backlash and unionization by its own workers. Were it not for the Chronicle, and our local IMC, the plight of workers in Austin would be little known. Once we overcome the labor blackout by corporate media, the progressives will begin to turn out. When they realize their own true place in capitalism's scheme they will turn out in droves.
Glenn Gaven
UT shuttle worker
UT shuttle worker
