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Unraveling UAW: The Inner Workings of Staff Unions
This chapter explores the critical yet frequently neglected issue of staff unions, particularly within the United Auto Workers (UAW) framework. It examines the internal struggles, including the purging of experienced organizers and the challenges in negotiating basic employee rights despite a year of discussions. The chapter emphasizes the distinction between temp and local staff roles, the dynamics of campaign management, and the vital importance of peer-to-peer organizing within the labor movement.
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