Why Strikes Work | Red Plateaus

In this video we discuss the contemporary relevance of strikes, what they are, why we need them, and why they work.

One clarification: At 5:10 our formulation is a bit vague and seems to imply that IWW Portland events specifically were cancelled. While they had to relocate for a few weeks, it didn't lead to cancellations of any of their events. Other events have however been cancelled as a result of fascist attacks. Thanks to an attentive viewer for pointing this out!

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Links referred to in the video:
https://jacobinmag.com/2019/01/la-teachers-strike-contract-arlene-inouye?fbclid=IwAR1jU0CcNjNRuZJzsl9sLE6V3UJcTUKDhdBKI5HJkw3HrOMfvJurTJfpUag
https://jacobinmag.com/2019/01/government-shutdown-collective-action-strikes-unions?fbclid=IwAR2NmDuWyT0YQCopfZsTXPN_hZjQALl8-B8Hkn9_QICYzz-gXkoTmYLpvZQ
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jan/29/portland-violent-rightwing-group-targets-mayor-with-threats?fbclid=IwAR0gsqVGa81X9QBFXo80DCR-HNnF-X8BeM7oBIkWdJsuMK5C0e6kLtw_ELI

We realised a little late that the audio in the Sorry to Bother You clips is a little low. Apologies! We'll think of that for future videos :)

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