Citations Needed News Brief: Unions, Gaza, and Labor's Checkered Relationship With US Militarism
Jun 19, 2024
Historian Jeff Schuhrke discusses labor's response to Gaza, union history with US militarism, and the need for tangible action. Topics include US labor support for military interventions, unions endorsing candidates involved in conflicts, conservatives using anti-Semitism laws against pro-Palestinian unions, and the AFL-CIO's role in global anti-communism. Learn about Jeff Schuhrke's upcoming book 'Blue-Collar Empire' and his call for global worker solidarity.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Labor Movements and Militarism: Historical Alignment and Disagreements
02:00 • 19min
Labor Unions, U.S. Militarism, and Political Endorsements
20:37 • 11min
Weaponizing Anti-Semitism Laws against Unions Supporting Palestinians
31:31 • 7min
Exploring the Dark History of Labor's Relationship with US Government and Anti-Communism Globally
38:35 • 4min
Discussion about Jeff Shurkey's upcoming book and closing remarks on supporting the podcast
42:31 • 2min