| "It's never been more important to put our pension systems to work for America's workers. "Working Capital" is a valuable resource for everyone who believes in good jobs, strong communities and sound pensions."
Congressman David Bonior
Democratic Whip, U.S. House Of Representatives
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| "We must continue to push Congress to support community-based venture investment initiatives that invest in the "double bottom line"--obtaining strong financial returns along with significant social benefits, such as responsible companies with good jobs that pay decent wages and benefits, and that provide sustainable futures. "Working Capital" helps us carry the fight forward."
Senator Paul Wellstone
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| "Working Capital" describes an ambitious goal: creating the pioneering financial institutions that may ultimately change the facen capitalism. Working people are the beneficial owners of trillions in capital assets--their accumulated pension funds--but this book shows how that great wealth can be invested in line with the values of workers as well as their economic self-interest. Their task seems achievable. The implications for American society are awesome."
William Greider
The Nation, and author of 'One World, Ready Or Not: The Manic Logic Of Capitalism'
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| "A ‘worker-owner view of value is not just a theory; it’s a reality that pension fund trustees have proven works. Wall Street has a narrow view of how value is created and tells pension fund trustees that there is little room for innovation. We have a more realistic view that promotes superior investment returns and retirement security while supporting decent jobs and healthy communities. This book helps trustees see how they can make a difference."
Richard Trumka
Secretary Treasurer, AFL-CIO
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| "Using labour's capital is a powerful new approach to building a stakeholder economy. Working Capital: The Power of Labor’s Pensions provides a toolbox of ideas for anyone who wants to advance this agenda. With worldwide assets of over $10 trillion, our deferred wages power financial markets around the globe. The Canadian trade union movement has a solid track record in venture capital investing through Labour Sponsored Investment Funds. "Working Capital" allow us to build on that model through vehicles such as shareholder action and trustee education. This book explores the best practices of labour’s capital strategy in both Canada and the US and helps to advance our agenda."
Ken Georgetti
President, Canadian Labour Congress
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LABOR CAPITAL STRATEGIES
