Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Best of Week 4/4 - 4/8: Amazon Labor Union, Media Blackmail, Obama Returns, Regime Change, Starbucks Workers, Twitter, & More!
Apr 8, 2022
Christian Smalls, President of the Amazon Labor Union, shares insights on their groundbreaking efforts for unionization and the challenges faced against corporate giants. Matt Taibbi discusses media manipulation and the accountability of journalism amid rising threats. They delve into the complexities of regime change and critique Obama-era policies that fail to address current struggles. The conversation also sheds light on the ongoing fight for workers' rights at Starbucks and the evolving landscape of labor activism in the U.S.
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Amazon Labor Union Victory
- Christian Smalls, fired by Amazon for protesting COVID-19 safety, led the first successful US Amazon union.
- His firing and a smear campaign by Amazon fueled his resolve, leading to a historic labor victory.
Starbucks CEO's View on Unionization
- Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz views unionization as an 'assault,' revealing corporate anxieties.
- Schultz halted stock buybacks to invest in employees, demonstrating the power of union pressure.
Elon Musk's Twitter Investment
- Elon Musk's acquisition of 9% of Twitter's stock raises questions about free speech and platform governance.
- Musk's influence could reshape content policies, especially regarding figures like Donald Trump.