Eric Blanc, "We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing Is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big" (Univ of California Press, 2025)
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Resurgence of Worker Power
This chapter examines the recent successes of the labor movement, particularly post-pandemic, highlighting key achievements such as union victories at Starbucks and Burgerville. It emphasizes the effectiveness of worker-to-worker organizing and shows how workers can secure meaningful victories even before formal union recognition. The discussion also focuses on the importance of self-organization among workers and the democratic decision-making process that enhances their engagement in collective efforts.
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