

Roots of the Rank and File Strategy with Kim Moody
Jun 13, 2022
Kim Moody, socialist and labor movement theorist, discusses his political origins, rank and file rebellion in the 1970s, the purpose of Labor Notes, his vision of political change through mass action, the Amazon Labor Union, and lessons for socialists today.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Rank and File Strategy in the Labor Movement
01:59 • 18min
Building a Coherent Leadership
19:44 • 26min
Labor Notes: Connecting Rank and File Movements
45:37 • 16min
Transfer of Leadership in the Teamsters and Navigating Union Dynamics
01:01:39 • 22min
Discussing the ALU, Starbucks United, and the Direction for Young Workers
01:23:55 • 3min
Building Workers' Power and Overcoming Cultural Barriers
01:26:43 • 5min
Building Power at the Ground Level and Focusing on the Labor Movement
01:31:57 • 5min