It Could Happen Here It Could Happen Here Weekly 167
Feb 1, 2025
Tommy Espinosa and Bad Mouth, both postal workers, share gripping tales of labor struggles and wage theft in the postal service, emphasizing the challenges of modern corporate culture. Dr. Michael Phillips dives into the historical roots of conspiracy theories in Texas, linking them to McCarthyism and right-wing extremism. Guest host Margaret Kiljoy discusses the urgent need for prison abolition, especially regarding the treatment of trans prisoners, while Eric King sheds light on the systemic injustices faced by marginalized individuals in the prison system.
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1970s Postal Strike
- In the 1970s, postal workers faced low wages and poor conditions, leading to a wildcat strike.
- This resulted in collective bargaining but at the cost of the right to strike.
Understanding Tentative Agreements
- Understand what a tentative agreement is before accepting it.
- It's the first draft of a contract and not the final offer.
Exploitative Contract
- The proposed contract offers a meager 1.3% raise while removing worker protections.
- It also maintains a tiered system, which divides workers and weakens unions.
