Read Philip Dine and his labor book, "State of the Unions", a look at the decline and potential rebirth of the labor movement in the U.S. http://www.philipdine.com http://www.philipdine.com/images/feedpic.jpg http://www.philipdine.com 144 17 Philip Dine, author of State of the Unions, will appear as a panelist at an event at Center for American Progress, a top Washington D.C. think tank in Washington D.C. on June 20. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Fri, 13 June 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Philip Dine wins Robert D.G. Lewis Watchdog Award in Washington D.C. for exceptional reporting on an issue that protects the public. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Fri, 6 June 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) reviews Philip Dine's new book State of the Unions, calling it their top reading choice this as summer for anyone with an interest in the labor movement and the struggles of American workers, whether in today’s economy or in America’s past. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Fri, 30 May 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html State of the Unions is reviewed by Washington Monthly magazine, jointly with a New York Time's reporter's new book. Reviewer calls Dine's new labor book provocative and cites his best chapter as one on "Delta Pride", a story of striking black female workers in Mississippi who prevailed against all odds. See the chapter excerpted at http://philipdine.com/blog http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Fri, 23 May 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html State of the Unions is reviewed by Boilermaker's International and Washington Monthly magazine http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Thu, 1 May 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html The author is offering to sign his book to you through his web site. The price of the book is twenty-five dollars, shipping included http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Wed, 15 Apr. 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html The stellar review of State of the Unions cautions voters to read this book before you vote to understand where the jobs have gone, and why, and what can be done to stem the flow... http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Thu, 31 Jan. 2007 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Two blogs post information about Philip's book this week: Contested Terrain: The Media and Writer's Strike, and Just Engage, the blog of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs. Here is some of the guest blog...both blog links can be found on the main web site. Here is part of Philip's guest blog: There is more and more concern these days about what's happening to America's workers and middle class. It's reflected in campaign talk, largely by the Democratic candidates for president but also by Republican Mike Huckabee, about how the economy's working for Wall Street but not Main Street, about lagging wages, about the loss of 3 million good-paying American manufacturing jobs in the past six years. It shows up in economic data showing that the share of the Gross Domestic Product going to wages or salaries is the smallest in a half-century, while the portion going to profits is the largest in that span. And it's clear from polls that show for the first time in American history, people don't think their children will do as well as they've done. So there's little doubt that economic insecurity and angst are on the rise, and are only fueled by the looming recession. Meanwhile, there's... Visit Latest News on Philip Dine's web site to read the rest of the blog entry http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 28 Jan. 2007 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Sunday's C-Span televised interview kicked off a firestorm of attention on labor and communications, as discussed in State of the Unions, a book by Philip Dine who blogs about it today in Labor: Communicate, communicate. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 21 Jan. 2007 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html State of the Unions author, Philip Dine will begin a commentary on his web site, addressing labor issues with regard to current labor issues, politics and policy. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Tue, 08 Jan. 2007 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Philip Dine will be keynote speaker at the American Democratic Institute on Jan. 23. Richard Gephart, who wrote the book's introduction, will introduce Dine. The author will be at Borders in Silver Spring, MD for a book signing on Jan. 19 from 1-3 pm. Read his occasional labor commentary on working life dot org. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Wed, 02 Jan. 2007 10:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html State of the Unions, recent book of Philip Dine, will be featured at a major political function in Washington D.C. in January to discuss the role of labor in politics. Details to come. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 24 Dec. 2007 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html On KMOV CBS in St. Louis and the Rick Smith Show in central Pennsylvania Sunday Dine discussed State of the Unions and Iraq veteran's issues. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 24 Dec. 2007 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Leisureguy of Wordpress this week ran the American Prospect book review on State of the Unions. Adam Doster says in his favorable review of Dine's book that "Dine's journalistic feel for narrative...give readers hope that America's working class can regain the strength and respect they rightfully deserve. See latest news on Philip Dine site. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Fri, 21 Dec. 2007 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html USA Today and Publishers Weekly discuss the book in brief, while Philip was on XM radio's Bob Edwards show on Tuesday morning to discuss labor, politics and his new book, State of the Unions: How Labor Can Strengthen the Middle Class, Improve our Economy, and Regain Political Influence. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Tue, 11 Dec. 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Bob Edwards and cspan will host Philip Dine this week to speak about labor, politics and his new book, State of the Unions: How Labor Can Strengthen the Middle Class, Improve our Economy, and Regain Political Influence. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 26 Nov. 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html In the latest news and favorable book reviews for State of the Unions, the CFED calls the book...well-written, fairly comprehensive..with a subtitle that says it all: How Labor Can Strengthen the Middle Class, Improve our Economy, and Regain Political Influence. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Sun, 11 Nov. 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html State of the Unions: How Labor Can Strengthen the Middle Class, Improve Our Economy, and Regain Political Influence (McGraw-Hill, Sept. 2007) is a riveting portrait of the status of the labor movement and discusses why its continued unraveling would dramatically affect America's economy, politics, and way of life. http://www.philipdine.com/summary.html Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/summary.html C-Span will air Politics and Prose Bookstore, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.; National Press Club Book Festival, Nov. 1, 5:30 to 8:30. Latest Book reviews and mentions: IAFF, AFL-CIO, Reuters News Service; Boston Globe (published Reuters); Charleston Gazette Sunday Book Review. Visit Philip's Calendar for more appearances and news items. http://www.philipdine.com/appearances.html Sat, 27 Oct 2007 18:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/appearances.html Philip Dine appeared for an in-studio interview on the nationally syndicated Diane Rehm Show on Thursday, Sept. 27. On the hour-long show, moderated by guest host Steve Roberts, Philip spoke, along with two other guests, on the UAW strike and the future of labor. Visit site for Archive information. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Among them, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Mike Wallace, Tom Ridge, former AFL-CIO president Tom Donahue, Newspaper Guild president Linda Foley. 'A fascinating read. A lively read. Of interest to people who either know a lot about, or nothing about, the trade union movement. So well-written and entertaining, it beckons anyone who works for a living to bring it to the beach.' Read more on this page. http://www.philipdine.com/reaction1.html Tue, 28 Aug 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/reaction1.html Stay up-to-date with print, radio and online references to State of the Unions, quotes by author Philip Dine, interviews with him, and other items about the author and book as they appear in the news. State of the Unions by Philip Dine is now officially released and can be found in bookstores. http://www.philipdine.com/inthenews.html Sat, 15 Sep 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/inthenews.html Track Philip Dine's book events here. Philip Dine will be speaking on labor, politics, and other issues portrayed in his new book, State of the Unions, now arriving into bookstores. After the Diane Rehm Show, Dine is scheduled to appear in Washington D.C. at Politics and Prose Bookstore on Oct. 27, and the Washington D.C. National Press Club's annual book fair on Nov. 1. After that, he will be heading out to St. Louis and New Orleans and up to Boston. Visit the Book Events page above to learn all his tour dates and details. http://www.philipdine.com/appearances.html Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/appearances.html New media reviews to post here. State of the Unions by Philip Dine is now arriving into bookstores. http://www.philipdine.com/media.html Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/media.html