Robert Perrucci And Earl Wysong

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The excerpt by Robert Perrucci and Earl Wysong gives a great historical start on the workforce in the US. The part that interested myself the most was the ‘creating the new working class’ section on the downsizing of firms, downsizing the workforce, being laid off, and claiming that companies are more profitable which benefits the workers. The truth about downsizing is far too familiar within my household. Some history of my hometown will explain the workers’ point of view. I am from a small town in Northern Minnesota called Silver Bay. The town was built in the 50s simply because the taconite plant called North Shore Mining needed workers and people wanted to live close. The town was completely residential for a short time until the workers …show more content…
My brother and I both have learning disabilities from my father, trying to help us through schooling was tough because neither of my parents had the time to do extra reading or writing skills at home. My brother was in special education classes throughout high school and I was required to be in Title 1 during elementary school because my scores were so low. Not to mention the amount of money my parents had to put into for my mental health because I had constant anxiety about our living situation. All of these expenses add up and add stress to a family, eventually they start to despise each other because they don’t know what else to do. This is something a lot people in the middle class will just never understand how some parents blame their children for their poverty. I’m not saying money will solve everything or make you happy, but there is a breaking point where you just don’t know what else to do other than …show more content…
My siblings and I never had a cell phone until after graduation, we were perfectly fine with it. Most of my clothing came from thrift stores and we would find special deals to help us. In Minnesota, we have this great program with the state issued insurance that would allow you to get glasses for a dollar. We only got to choose from about 20 frames, but at least we had glasses! We got my dog spade for free because a local veterinarian was giving discounts to low-income families, you just had to provide documentation. In high school, I was part of college preparatory program specifically for low-income families that actually paid me for taking initiative towards a better future. This program included trips that were completely free, I got to tour colleges across the US. The global economy needs to realize these types of programs can be lifesaving to the poor community. Everyone matters, we need to take time and put money towards programs that can truly

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