Jaz Brisack

Jaz Brisack, an activist and author who played a pivotal role in organizing Starbucks workers in Buffalo, shares her insights on labor organizing. She discusses the innovative strategy of 'salting', where organizers infiltrate workplaces to advocate for unionization. Jaz highlights the importance of building solidarity among workers and the unique challenges they face against corporate tactics. Surprisingly, she even points out how cats can help foster community among coworkers. Together, they explore activism's role in promoting social justice.

Organizers Jaz Brisack and Casey Moore discuss training workers to unionize workplaces. They focus on the Inside Organizer School, which aims to make inside organizers effective in motivating coworkers. The podcast also covers US megabanks taking risks, Elon Musk endorsing undemocratic proposals, and labor unions supporting ending Israeli military actions in Gaza.

Jaz Brisack, a dynamic union organizer and author of 'Get on the Job and Organize', shares insights drawn from their experiences at companies like Tesla and Starbucks. They unpack why billionaires view unionizing as a threat and discuss the evolution of labor organizing tactics. Jaz emphasizes grassroots initiatives and class solidarity as essential for uniting diverse workers. They also provide practical strategies for effective workplace organizing, highlighting the importance of building strong committees and leveraging public pressure for union recognition.