Work Stoppage Ep 256 - The Cows Don't Milk Themselves
Apr 29, 2025
This discussion delves into the alarming conditions faced by immigrant workers in the dairy industry, emphasizing recent arrests in Vermont. Attention is drawn to successful unionization efforts at PetSmart, highlighting the importance of worker rights. The talk shifts to the challenges and intimidation grocery workers face during negotiations at Kroger and Albertsons. Additionally, solidarity actions by Starbucks workers are showcased, as they demand fair contracts after years of struggle. Finally, the podcast underscores the critical need for unity against systemic exploitation in various labor sectors.
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Unions Protect Animal Welfare
- Unionizing workers in pet stores and aquariums protects animal welfare and worker pay.
- Cost-cutting in retail often harms animals, but union contracts enforce care standards.
Teachers Fight Political Neglect
- California teachers face dangerous conditions, bureaucracy, and pay gaps while fighting for stability.
- They passionately unite in unions to fight political underfunding and protect their profession.
Language Alone Won't Defeat Reaction
- So-called "intellectual diversity" laws mask state repression of dissent and promote pro-genocide narratives.
- Language alone can't defeat reaction; material worker organizing is essential for real change.