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Why are you on strike?

James O'Brien - The Whole Show

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Media Influence on Public Perception of Essential Workers

The chapter delves into the impact of media manipulation on shaping public opinion against crucial professions like nurses, firefighters, teachers, and ambulance staff. It discusses the demonization of trade unions and the tactics used by certain media outlets to influence sentiment against these workers, questioning the fairness of holding all individuals in a profession accountable for the actions of a few.

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