1 February 2014
Yale Magrass and Charles Derber, Truthout | Op-Ed
Bullying is the means through which the corporate empires were built.
Carnegie and Rockefeller intimidated and threatened their rival
capitalists to cede them an ever-larger share of the market. They
brought in Pinkerton goons to beat striking workers into submission.
Workers were forced to either sign "yellow dog" contracts and pledge not
to join unions, or be thrown into the street. Similar bullying
practices continue today. Corporations warn entire communities they will
shut down factories and undermine the local economy if they do not
accept low wages and minimal regulations. Banks entice consumers to
borrow through predatory loans and then raise interest rates and
threaten foreclosure. The corporations are clear they have the power and
will not tolerate challenges from weaklings who fail to know their
place.
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