January 4, 2010   Much of what I have read about Tim lately speaks to him as a “worker-intellectual.” In another time, the words “organic intellectual” would have rolled off the tongue. But this is not a synonym. In fact, it is probably a much more accurate appellation: Tim may have come up as a… Read More »

December 30, 2009   I didn’t know Mr. Costello but am grateful for Global Labor Strategies. BTW I sent your great globalization pdf. to colleagues at the college with whom I’m proposing a Labor Studies dept. One request/suggestion: that your main webpage begin with an explanation of your website/Mr. Costello (i.e., with the personal comments… Read More »

December 26, 2009   Tim Costello, Trucker-Author Who Fought Globalization, Dies at 64 By STEVEN GREENHOUSE Tim Costello, a truck driver who became a labor advocate and theorist, the co-author of four books and the founder of an organization that fought globalization, died Dec. 4 at his home in Cambridge, Mass. He was 64. The… Read More »

December 22, 2009   It’s hard to say more than all that has been written on these pages about Tim … his friends and colleagues have truly captured the brilliant mind and wonderful spirit that was and always will be the essence of Tim. UUSC worked closely with Tim and GLS as we delved into… Read More »