Despite widespread support for the goals of the Occupy movement, most Americans believe the rich simply always get their way. But veteran labor journalist Sam Pizzigati says hold on—they don’t.

Americans today, he says, should take inspiration from the takedown of the plutocracy by average Americans over the first half of the 20th century, when this country grew the strongest middle class the world had ever seen. Sam Pizzigati from IPS will be the featured speaker at the AFL-CIO book reading. Do join us.

Please RSVP and bring your lunch — beverages will be provided.