Power At Work
Power at Work Blogcast #48: Reporting on Worker Power with Alex N. Press and Robert Iafolla
Jun 11, 2024
Labor journalists Robert Iafolla and Alex N. Press discuss labor law, union organizing, UAW's struggles in the South, and the impact of the upcoming election on worker power and organizing campaigns. They highlight the challenges faced by workers in union organizing, legal constraints on striking, and the rising power of worker strikes in various sectors.
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- Formal documentation of gains crucial post-campaign for worker protection.
- Legal restrictions like Railway Labor Act hinder workers' strike leverage and legislative changes.
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The UAW campaign at the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Facility and the significance of workers' gains
The podcast discusses the UAW's organizing effort at the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing Facility in Alabama, highlighting the 44% vote and workers' victories during the campaign, including the replacement of the CEO and wage raises. The need for workers to secure these gains in writing to prevent their removal post-campaign is emphasized, signaling the ongoing importance of formal documentation for workers' rights.
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