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Jan 2024
53m 54s

Genocide Work Balance with Chris Smalls

Lara E. and Mikey B.
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This week Lara and Michael sit down with the President of the Amazon Labor Union Chris Smalls. We read the ALU statement of solidarity with Palestine, talk about the history of unions both good and bad, and the importance of organizing your workplace to get us closer to a place where we can call for a general strike.

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