Power Dynamics and Collective Action

This chapter examines the feelings of powerlessness in the context of political decisions like Brexit, analyzing how calls to 'take back control' resonate with those feeling marginalized. It contrasts toxic individualism with the rise of union activity in public sectors and emerging grassroots movements among gig economy workers, highlighting the shifting landscape of labor organization. Additionally, it critiques the impacts of education and systemic inequalities on collective action and community organizing, questioning current labor policies and the role of private investment in fostering economic growth.