John Dick
LATEST ARTICLES BY John Dick
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Culture
‘Detroit 48202’: What a mail carrier sees and learns in the heart of a city
November 9, 2018Detroit 48202 is a searing film that weaves the racial history of the city with the economic truths of capitalism.
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Labor
Detroit’s Sarah Elizabeth Ray: The Rosa Parks of the Bob-Lo boat
March 13, 2018Here is the story of “The Rosa Parks of the Bob-Lo Boat.”
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World
Swiss reality versus American reality: A father-son-granddaughter story
February 8, 2018I have had many conversations with my son about the differences between American reality and what he has now living in Geneva. Here are some of my observations.
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Opinion
Communiqué from Santa’s secret location (at a post office near you)
December 20, 2017I reach down for the pair of dusty black boots. I smile as I see the faux fur trimming and the nicks and knocks in the leather from three decades of use.
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Culture
Johnny Cash pilgrimage: The Man in Black’s social justice legacy
September 25, 2017Cash’s songs were known for their complete truth and honesty. And so was his activism for peace and social justice.
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Culture
The UAW 212 CIO Flying Squad comes back to life one afternoon
May 11, 2017“Ten bucks for the cap,” the young lad answered. With nary a shake or a nod I gave him the ten-spot and scurried away from his booth. That feller had no idea what he just sold.
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Opinion
Remembering Mike Smith, postal worker and labor stalwart
March 23, 2017Till his last day, Mike Smith was 100 percent union. Doug, his son, called the union office the morning after his death. His words to me: “You guys were his life.”
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Opinion
Your mail carrier warns that door-to-door delivery is under attack
September 7, 2016Every day for a walking letter carrier is a journey, and the best part of any journey is the people that we meet along the way.
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