Challenges and Perceptions in Working Class America

The chapter explores the experiences and struggles of working class individuals at major companies like Starbucks, Walmart, and Amazon, discussing benefits, business practices, and public perceptions. It delves into issues such as sectoral bargaining, unionization rates, and the evolving perspectives on unions and political allegiances among the working class. Additionally, the impact of immigration on wages, housing shortages, and the American dream is analyzed, offering a multi-faceted view of the challenges faced by non-college educated individuals in the workforce.