Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Workers Revolt, Inflation, Xmas Shortages, Booster Shots, Suburban Women, IRS Monitoring, CNN Propaganda, Kellogg's Strike, and More!
Oct 14, 2021
Trevor Bidelman, President of local 3GBCTGM, passionately discusses the ongoing Kellogg's strike, emphasizing worker exploitation and the crucial need for solidarity. He tackles the impact of inflation on consumer prices and how supply chain challenges are complicating the holiday season. The dialogue also sheds light on the broader labor movement's resurgence amid economic turmoil, including the role of unions and the need for equitable treatment of workers across industries. Bidelman’s insights are a rallying cry for change in the labor market.
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Worker Quits Low-Paying Job
- Workers are quitting low-paying, customer-facing jobs due to poor treatment.
- One worker shared their experience of leaving an $11/hour job and finding a $15/hour job with better hours.
Businesses Defending Employees
- Businesses are now defending their employees against unruly customers due to the tight labor market.
- This shift challenges the long-held belief that "the customer is always right."
Strikes and Worker Power
- The current wave of strikes signifies a shift in worker power dynamics.
- John Deere workers, among others, are striking against two-tier systems that offer fewer benefits to newer hires.