if you’re buying stuff today and want to know more about the massive impact that marginalized workers have had on the evolution of workers’ rights, labor unions, and how we got to this moment, might I suggest my book? It’s on sale at this union shop! www.powells.com/book/fight-l... - ThreadSky

kimkelly.bsky.social • 111 days ago

if you’re buying stuff today and want to know more about the massive impact that marginalized workers have had on the evolution of workers’ rights, labor unions, and how we got to this moment, might I suggest my book? It’s on sale at this union shop! https://www.powells.com/book/fight-like-hell-the-untold-history-of-american-labor-9781982171063

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drexasaur.bsky.social•111 days ago

I have ten books on hold for a research project I am starting. This is the first one that arrived at my library for pickup. I can't wait to get started.

casmudde.bsky.social•111 days ago

True story: I bought it at The Strand earlier this month… then lost it when I sat down somewhere. Will buy again soon. Can’t wait to read it!

montchris.bsky.social•111 days ago

Also, the unionized workers at Powell's have a partner link—if you use it, 7.5% of your sale will go directly to their strike fund! (Note: they are not currently striking.) You can find it here: https://www.ilwulocal5.com/support

kimkelly.bsky.social•111 days ago

Ah yeah that’s what I thought I was linking to

dizzyswoopes.bsky.social•111 days ago

📌

lcarrico.bsky.social•111 days ago

I'll have to get a copy for my husband. He's a retired organizer, and for almost 15 years, he's been writing a little blog trying to educate people about their rights, etc.

drexasaur.bsky.social•111 days ago

Link to the blog?

lcarrico.bsky.social•111 days ago

https://unionperspectives.blogspot.com/?m=1

emmet987.bsky.social•111 days ago

Every high school should include a course on workers’ rights. So many restaurant workers are routinely cheated out of wages by owners.

rdb67.bsky.social•111 days ago

My Dad, Stanley Aronowitz wrote a lot about American Labor. I’ll check this out.

rdb67.bsky.social•111 days ago

My Dad, Stanley Aronowitz wrote a lot of stuff about American Labor. I’ll check this out.

emmet987.bsky.social•111 days ago

Libertarian loons on your gift list might enjoy this book. (Or not).
https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/big-myth-9781635573572/

xyzmayb.bsky.social•111 days ago

Recommended

lostsquishy.bsky.social•111 days ago

Well now I know what I am getting my best friend for Christmas

bubbejennifer.bsky.social•111 days ago

Just ordered it as a gift for a family member. Don’t tell - I may read it first.

dakotahsays.bsky.social•111 days ago

Wow! I am from Portland and knew powells used to be super messed up. I’m glad to hear it changed recently!

kimkelly.bsky.social•111 days ago

The workers there have been union for years

dakotahsays.bsky.social•111 days ago

I just remembered the 20-month strike last year. I hope the workers got what they wanted 🙏

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