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Do Unions Still Work?

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The Evolving Labor Movement: Challenges and Resilience

This chapter explores the current landscape of the economy and its failure to adequately support working individuals, particularly during the pandemic. It highlights the resurgence of labor unions and worker organizing, discussing challenges faced in non-traditional sectors like technology, along with the impact of anti-union tactics from major corporations. The conversation emphasizes the historical relevance of unions in addressing economic inequality and their potential role in empowering workers amidst changing labor dynamics.

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