#SWNext #SocialWorkNext Jimmy’s Quote Oprah Winfrey asked former President Jimmy Carter whether he could be president today. His response was vintage Carter: instructive and thoughtful as well as frank. “We’ve become now an oligarchy instead of a democracy. And, I think that has been the worst damage to the basic moral and ethical standards of […]
Social Work Minimum Wage: Economics of Supply & Professional Demands
#socialwork #livablewage With the successes of the $15 per hour movement and other activities advocating a livable wage, social workers (and other lower wage professionals) are feeling some dissonance. Many are in favor of increased wages, but have twinge of discomfort as they see fast-food and baggage claim workers making more money than them. I […]