
The Uneasy Amazon Coalition, With Fulfillment Author Alec MacGillis
Big Technology Podcast
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From Steel to Fulfillment: The New American Workforce
This chapter examines the transition in the American economy from traditional manufacturing jobs to fulfillment positions, with a focus on Amazon's significant influence. It highlights the stark differences between past industrial employment and the current landscape, addressing worker conditions and the disconnect between the political elite and the working class. Through personal stories and broader economic implications, the conversation emphasizes the need for awareness of consumer habits and the potential consequences for future labor relations.
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