Dismantling Solidarity

Michael A. McCarthy's "Dismantling Solidarity" offers a comprehensive historical analysis of the American pension system, tracing its evolution from the New Deal era to the present day.

The book examines the political and economic forces that shaped this transformation, highlighting the shift from a system focused on social security and worker protections to one dominated by private, financialized pensions.

McCarthy explores the consequences of this shift, including increased inequality and the erosion of worker power.

He argues that the privatization and financialization of pensions have served the interests of capital at the expense of the working class.

The book provides a critical perspective on the role of finance in shaping social and economic policy, offering valuable insights into the challenges facing retirement security in the United States.