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Ep 259 - Rail Strikes Work!

Work Stoppage

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Labor Struggles and Corporate Exploitation

This chapter examines the labor struggles of warehouse workers in Manhattan, highlighting their recent union election victory and the challenges posed by Virgin Shippers Corp. It also delves into the exploitation of garment workers in Nike's supply chain, exposing the discrepancies between corporate claims of fair treatment and the harsh realities of low wages and poor conditions. Through discussions on various industries, the chapter underscores the need for grassroots movements to address the systemic issues of worker exploitation in a global capitalist framework.

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