Work Stoppage Ep 272 - So Be It
Aug 26, 2025
This week, the discussion dives into worker struggles across major companies like Microsoft, Uber, and Amazon. A landmark victory for Air Canada flight attendants showcases the power of standing firm in negotiations. The podcast also highlights the war on education, focusing on notable protests at universities. Additionally, it uncovers the alarming union-busting tactics at SkyHop, alongside a successful strike by Butler Hospital workers in Rhode Island, emphasizing the importance of solidarity in labor movements.
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Personal Tribute And Fan Memories
- Hosts open with a personal tribute to Brent Hines and share fan memories of Mastodon live shows.
- The segment humanizes the hosts and sets a casual tone before news coverage.
Tech Worker Direct Action Against War
- No Azure for Apartheid organized a Microsoft campus encampment to protest company collaboration with Israeli military technology.
- Workers faced violent repression from Microsoft security and police but pledged continued escalation.
Driver Testimony Against Prop 22
- A gig driver described how Prop 22 left drivers working long hours while shouldering all expenses.
- The speaker joined union meetings to regain dignity and collective power.
