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The End of American Empire (w/ Richard Wolff)

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The Fight for Labor Rights and the Minimum Wage

This chapter delves into the historical battle for labor rights in the U.S., emphasizing the establishment of a federal minimum wage during the Great Depression. It critiques the capitalist appropriation of credit for labor reforms and highlights the continued stagnation of minimum wage in the face of increasing living costs.

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