Challenges in Academic Labor Organizing

This chapter examines the difficulties faced by contingent and adjunct faculty at Rutgers University, focusing on their adverse working conditions and the need for better support. The speakers discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, personal connections, and 'morganizing' in building effective labor movements, particularly during challenging times like the pandemic. They also address the complexities of free speech and the impact of cancel culture on academic freedom, advocating for a compassionate approach to organizing and forgiveness within social movements.

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