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EYESORE 9001

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1. Organizing in the south is an uphill battle
Wed Apr 10, 2024, 07:23 AM
Apr 2024

I once participated in an abortive attempt to organize a factory in South Carolina. It’s difficult to go against years of anti-union rhetoric, especially when it’s steeped in racism. Here’s hoping the new campaign can overcome the obstacles. At least there’s a sliver of hope that younger workers haven’t developed strong anti-union feelings from their parents.

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