Unionization and Economic Disparities

This chapter examines the historic union election at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama, highlighting the challenges faced by organizers and the company's aggressive opposition. It also explores broader themes of workers' rights, labor conditions, and the implications of increasing regional income inequality in the U.S. By connecting personal experiences to the economic shifts in the Baltimore-Washington region, the discussion illustrates how the rise of companies like Amazon has amplified disparities in wealth and job quality.