Amy Dean, former head of the South Bay Labor Council in California, wants more local organizations and community workers to come together to form regional power coalitions that achieve political wins for unions. The modern labor unions can take the opportunity while Obama's government participation in job creation continues, but not wait for government to do the work needed for good jobs and living wages.

Reform Needed for Labor to Achieve Goals

As Dean sees the political situation, labor leadership for regional coalitions is needed to mobilize enough workers. National leadership has not prevailed. The coalitions between local unions and organizations that advocate better employment conditions for working families have been short lived because they form around current political issues. Dean plans to build coalitions that last long enough to carry out 5 to 20 year legislative plans.

Numbers actively involved is one of Dean's reasons for the modern approach. Relying on the leaders proven in labor politics leaves many people out of the plan. Obama's American Reinvestment and Recovery Act has created jobs, but certainly has not fulfilled the list of labor's goals. Many wins requires worker participation in living wage campaigns and voting drives to put more pro-labor politicians in state and local office.

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