I am European. I am horrified by the direction the world is taking. I feel powerless against a class that crushes the world to serve its own interests.
Today I joined a union.
Not because I’m at odds with my employer. They’re treating me well.
I’m joining a union because we need class solidarity. I’m joining a union to protect and rebuild public services. I’m joining a union because democracy is more than voting for representatives.
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I'm in the USA.
Every non-professional (read: slave labor) job didn't permit unions. Worked at Walmart, who'd fire you. And Starbucks unionized 15 years after I was there.
Every "professional" job never had unions either. Even the one at the university. Nope. I made $2500 more than the CWA would permit, and I was marked "professional".
Sure, unions exist for some people here. I've never had the capability to join one. My gods, I've wanted to.
Thib
Yet another Josh 