Jane McAlevey

Jane McAlevey, a Senior Policy Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Labor Center and author, dives deep into the art of organizing. She critiques the common mix-up between mobilizing and organizing, stressing the importance of genuine engagement over social media tactics. McAlevey discusses how organized labor can revive itself through authentic worker solidarity and raises the need for empathy in communication. By sharing her insights on effective strategies and the pitfalls of 'fake work,' she offers a roadmap for a stronger labor movement and impactful political action.

Labor organizer Jane McAlevey joins the podcast to discuss the importance of democratizing union negotiations and building worker power. They explore the challenges of bargaining the first contract, the need for organized power in negotiations and politics, the significance of honesty and solidarity, and the importance of building a movement to influence policy.