During three decades from 1947 to 1977, the nation implemented what might be called a basic bargain with American workers. Employers paid… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
We are paying teachers who are in charge of our human capital, arguably more important than our financial capital, a very tiny… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
What someone is paid has little or no relationship to what their work is worth to society. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Much of what's called 'public' is increasingly a private good paid for by users - ever-higher tolls on public highways and public… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
So why don't nurses do home visits to Americans with acute conditions? Hospitals aren't paid for it. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
The generosity of the super-rich is sometimes proffered as evidence they're contributing as much to the nation's well-being as they did decades… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Most Americans stopped looking at what was happening through a variety of coping mechanisms - starting with women entering paid work and… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
During three decades from 1947 to 1977, the nation implemented what might be called a basic bargain with American workers. Employers paid them enough… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
A leader is someone who steps back from the entire system and tries to build a more collaborative, more innovative system that will work… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
The faith that anyone could move from rags to riches - with enough guts and gumption, hard work and nose to the grindstone -… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
If you give up on politics, you're giving up on democracy. And if you give up on democracy, you're basically saying to the moneyed… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Given that ever-broadening array of options and alternatives, as consumers and investors, we are often bewildered. We need guidance. That's where today's brands come… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
I knew Hillary Clinton from undergraduate days and was enormously impressed with her. She was a terrific energy and enthusiasm, and a great organizer.… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Public employees should have the right to bargain for better wages and working conditions, just like all employees do. — Robert Reich Copy Share Image
Community colleges are great bargains. They avoid the fancy amenities four-year liberal arts colleges need in order to lure the children of the middle… — Robert Reich Copy Share Image