However, as the movement has matured, we are finding that it truly has universal appeal. Our broad cross section of members is rich with diversity. In exchange, our members act as tutors, teacher assistants, provide childcare, transportation, file music for the symphony, and miscellaneous other services. In Maine, in addition to the wide range of individual services members offer each other, we have teamed up with several community groups to jointly offer Time Dollar Project services. Labor reports underemployment is at an all time high, as the global economy shifts its needs, and desire for profitability continues to take center stage.
Labor reports building and buying are up, but there is little time to enjoy life.
While the complexities of modern life have increased our buying power and raised the GNP to record heights, our social infrastructure has suffered. Our traditional informal support systems such as extended family and community are under threat. This is perhaps why several foundations, countrywide, recently awarded Putnam over one million dollars to research the plummeting social capital in America. In his new book on Time Dollars, No More Throw Away People, Dr. Edgar Cahn calls for systemic social change. His Co - Production Imperative mandates a new kind of partnership.