Dig: Blue Collar Empire w/ Jeff Schuhrke
Jacobin Radio
The Cold War's Impact on Labor and Imperialism
This chapter explores the complex relationship between domestic and international labor politics during the Cold War, focusing on anti-communist purges in U.S. unions. It highlights the historical complicity of labor leaders in imperialistic agendas and how this legacy impacts current labor movements, especially regarding U.S. foreign policy and global conflicts.
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