

Ep 218 - Unions Against Imperialism
8 snips Jul 30, 2024
This week features Benjamin Netanyahu, a controversial political figure and long-time Prime Minister of Israel. The discussion kicks off with striking French workers rallying ahead of the Olympics. Protests against Netanyahu’s speech in Washington highlight labor's resistance against imperialism. South Korean workers confront harsh strike penalties, while NUMSA in South Africa celebrates a victory against Ford. The union efforts at REI and the recent success in organizing World of Warcraft workers reflect a significant moment for labor rights in the gaming industry.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Idle Games and Podcast Engagement
02:11 • 2min
Struggles of Hotel Workers and Labor Rights
03:41 • 17min
Labor Movements and the Paris Olympics
20:13 • 28min
Labor Rights Under Fire
47:55 • 16min
Racial Disparities and Union Struggles at Ford and REI
01:03:28 • 11min
Unionization Wins in the Video Game Industry
01:14:49 • 3min
Labor and Laughter: Unions and Memes in Gaming
01:17:32 • 14min
Humor and Solidarity in Memes Against Imperialism
01:31:04 • 2min