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's Jan. 4 Washington Times about why U.S. labor's membership is low is stirring quite a debate about unions. See Monthly Updates on Dine's website. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Tue, 04 Jan 2011 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Philip wrote about Chilean miners and the U.S. congressional elections in his Oct. 27 Washington Times labor column. See Monthly Updates on Dine's website. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Tue, 26 Oct 2010 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Philip defended unions and pension plans on Fox Business news on May 25. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Tue, 25 May 2010 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Philip defended unions and pension plans on Fox Business news on May 25. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Tue, 25 May 2010 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Philip spoke about public employee unions, government jobs and pensions on Fox Business Network April 26. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Sun, 25 Apr 2010 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Read Philip's take on the Andy Stern resignation on National Public Radio, and his quotes about miner safety in the Huffington Post. More news here. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Wed, 14 Apr 2010 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Read Philip's March 2 Washington Times column about the Democrats risking labor's support. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 01 Mar 2010 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Much has been said about Ted Kennedy in recent days, but perhaps not enough about his ardent support for the labor movement and its fight for working men and women. Unions and their members, and working people in general, had no bigger champion in the Senate, no bigger champion in Washington, than this son of privilege who understood so keenly the struggles of ordinary Americans and the need for them to pool their collective strength to attempt to stand on equal footing with their employers. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Sat, 29 Aug 2009 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Cronkite was a union man to the core. It’s not something he talked about a lot, but it helps explain why he related so well to average people even after he became such a dominant figure. Read more about Cronkite and his take on labor by Philip Dine. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 20 July 2009 5:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Read Philip Dine's interview with the national French economic daily newspaper about the U.S. labor movement's actions in the economic crisis. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Fri, 20 Mar 2009 8:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html The book "State of the Unions" is more relevant than ever, as labor grapples with how to press its legislative agenda without hurting its allies in the White House and Congress. How labor navigates this situation will go a long way toward determining its future, and the book points out what else unions need to do to revitalize themselves to meet the challenges working and middle-class Americans face. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Tue, 3 Mar 2009 8:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html The relevance of Philip Dine's book, State of The Unions, to the presidential election and the new administration of Barack Obama has been the topic of several recent radio and television shows. From the Employee Free Choice Act to the UAW – auto industry situation, the new Secretary of Labor nominee to labor's political role in the election, unions have been receiving unaccustomed attention and Dine is being called upon to voice the message of his book which describes how labor can rejuvenate itself. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Mon, 12 Jan 2009 8:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Read what Philip Dine, author of State of the Unions, wrote for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch what Obama's election will mean to labor: The advent of a new administration could mean a renewed political debate over a central aspect of life for most Americans — the workplace. http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Wed, 12 Nov 2008 8:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Philip Dine, author of State of the Unions, appeared on MSNBC and Fox and Friends this week to speak about labor and the election. http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Wed, 29 Oct 2008 8:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Amazon has State of the Unions in stock! The online bookseller finally has recovered from the high demand from Labor Day. The book is also available online at Barnes and Noble, Borders, Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington, mhprofessional otherwise known as McGraw-Hill, and Powell bookstore. Also order at book stores or order directly from the Philip Dine on his web site. http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/buy.html Read why the new labor book by Philip Dine, author of State of the Unions, is relevant to the elections. Four presidential candidates think so.. http://www.philipdine.com/index.html Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:26:57 GMT http://www.philipdine.com/index.html 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 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