Class Matters Ep 12: Power and Participation in Negotiations and Politics with Jane McAlevey
May 22, 2023
Labor organizer Jane McAlevey joins the podcast to discuss the importance of democratizing union negotiations and building worker power. They explore the challenges of bargaining the first contract, the need for organized power in negotiations and politics, the significance of honesty and solidarity, and the importance of building a movement to influence policy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Bargaining the First Contract: Challenges and Strategies
02:50 • 6min
The Importance of Organized Power in Negotiations and Politics
08:29 • 19min
Building Power and Solidarity
27:54 • 10min
Building a Movement and Engaging Citizens: Influencing Policy
38:23 • 6min
Power and Participation in Negotiations and Politics
44:04 • 6min