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How Strikes Build Democratic Workplaces 

It Could Happen Here

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The Power of Collective Action

This chapter explores the organization and dynamics of a long-lasting strike, emphasizing the early stages of gathering support among workers. It highlights the complexities of union representation and the challenges faced in at-will employment, comparing small business power imbalances to larger corporate and societal structures. The discussion also links workplace democracy with broader struggles against totalitarianism, advocating for labor rights and transformative change.

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