(1 Sep 2016) The New York State Alliance for Retired Americans will hold a special presentation on Monday, September 19 at 9:30 am at the William K. Sanford Town Library (Colonie) at 629 Albany Shaker Road, Colonie.
Paul Cole, executive director of the American Labor Studies Center and secretary-treasurer emeritus of the 2.3 million members NYS AFL-CIO,, will discuss "The Decline of the Middle Class: How and Why it Happened and What to do About it." He will explore the fundamental shifts that have occurred in America that have transformed the US economy from stakeholder capitalism benefiting all to one driven by a philosophy of maximizing shareholder value. This shift has created inequality and a hollowing of the nation's middle class. What may this mean for the current election and for future policy directions?
Coffee and Danish will be served at 9:30. Presentation from 10 to 11 am. Questions and answers from 11 to noon.
Register for this by calling Rich Vale at 518-677-5396 by September 17.