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The Rise of Unions & the Impact of Trump's Populism with Author Eric Blanc | SYSTEM UPDATE #395
Jan 24, 2025
Eric Blanc, a labor studies professor at Rutgers University and author of "We Are the Union," dives deep into the shifting dynamics of American labor politics. He discusses how disillusionment with the Democrats is driving working-class voters toward the GOP. The Teamsters' unexpected support for Republican candidates symbolizes this trend. Blanc also analyzes the complexities of union politics under Biden and the vital need for effective union organizing to unify economic interests among the working class amid rising cultural resentments.
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- The shifting political loyalties of working-class voters highlight their cultural alienation from the Democratic Party, favoring Republican narratives that resonate more with their struggles.
- Labor unions, particularly the Teamsters, are becoming increasingly influential in the political landscape, reflecting a strategic shift towards engagement with the Republican Party.
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