Are you ashamed to be middle class? I know that may seem like an absurd concept, but just consider it for a second. While it sounds ridiculous someone would be embarrassed to have a steady job, a comfortable home and perhaps a little savings, some in our income bracket give the appearance they feel ashamed of being members of the middle class.

In early May, while working at the Rosemont Convention Center, I attempted to move some equipment I needed for a job I was doing. It fell over on to top of me, causing a severe crushing injury to my foot. This started a chain of events I’d never experienced before and was a truly eye-opening development.

Last month there was an election in Wisconsin that had implications for every union member in the tradeshow industry, as well as every union member throughout the country.  Governor Scott Walker held off a recall election that was brought about in large part by his attack on public sector unions.