Raising the Floor

In this thought-provoking audiobook, Andy Stern, former president of the SEIU, shares insights from his extensive journey across the United States, engaging with economists, labor leaders, and CEOs to envision the future of the American economy over the next 25 to 30 years. Through interviews with influential figures like Steve Berkenfeld and David Cote, Stern highlights the challenges posed by technological advancements on jobs and income, while advocating for a universal basic income as a solution to ensure economic prosperity for all. As attitudes shift around this controversial idea, Stern aims to galvanize a movement that prompts crucial political action in response to these evolving economic realities.