Labor Rising : The Past and Future of Working People in America

"When Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker threatened the collective bargaining rights of the state's public-sector employees in early 2011, the huge protests that erupted in response put the labor movement back on the nation's front pages. It was a fleeting reminder of a not-so-distant past when the "labor question"--And the power of organized labor-was part and parcel of a century-long struggle for justice and equality in America. Now, on the heels of the expansive "Occupy Wall Street" movement, the lessons of history-in seemingly short supply-are a vital handhold for the thousands of activists and citizens everywhere who sense that something has gone terribly wrong. This pithy but accessible volume provides readers with an understanding of the history that is directly relevant to the economic and political crises working people face today, and points the way to a revitalized twenty-first-century labor movement. With original contributions from leading labor historians, social critics, and activists, Labor Rising makes crucial connections between the past and present, and then looks forward, asking how we might imagine a different future for all Americans"--;Community and Coalitions. Building a new working-class politics from below / Shelton Stromquist -- Learning from the right: a new operation Dixie? / Bethany Moreton and Pamela Voekel -- Reimagining a multicultural labor movement through education / Daniel Katz -- What labor looks like: from Wisconsin to Cairo, youth hold a mirror to history of workers' struggles / Michelle Chen -- Bringing the organizing tradition home: campus-labor-community partnerships for regional power / Nancy Maclean -- Place Matters. Placing labor / Andrew Herod -- Home as work / Eileen Boris -- Contingent, transient, and at risk: modern workers in a gig economy / Richard A. Greenwald -- State and Policy. Postmortem: yellow dogs and company-dominated elections / David Brody -- Solidarity, citizenship, and the opportunities of disasters / Jacob A.C. Remes -- The hour when the ship comes in / Leon Fink -- Getting over the New Deal / Jefferson Cowie -- Your American dream, my American nightmare / Kimberley L. Phillips. When Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker Threatened The Collective Bargaining Rights Of The State's Public-sector Employees In Early 2011, The Massive Protests That Erupted In Response Put The Labor Movement Back On The Nation's Front Pages. It Was A Powerful Reminder Of A Not-so-distant Past When The Labor Question, And The Power Of Organized Labor, Was Part And Parcel Of A Century-long Struggle For Justice And Equality In America. Now, As The Reverberations From The Occupy Wall Street Movement Continue To Be Felt Across The Nation, The Lessons Of History, In Seemingly Short Supply, Are A Vital Handhold For The Thousands Of Activists And Citizens Everywhere Who Sense That Something Has Gone Terribly Wrong, And Who Believe That The Labor Movement Can, And Must Be Saved. This Volume Provides Readers With An Understanding Of The History That Is Directly Relevant To The Economic And Political Crises Working People Face Today, And Points The Way To A Revitalized Twenty-first-century Labor Movement. With Original Contributions From Leading Labor Historians, Social Critics, And Activists, The Book Makes Crucial Connections Between The Past And Present, And Then Looks Forward, Asking How We Might Imagine A Different Future For All Americans. Community And Coalitions. Building A New Working-class Politics From Below / Shelton Stromquist -- Learning From The Right: A New Operation Dixie? / Bethany Moreton And Pamela Voekel -- Reimagining A Multicultural Labor Movement Through Education / Daniel Katz -- What Labor Looks Like: From Wisconsin To Cairo, Youth Hold A Mirror To History Of Workers' Struggles / Michelle Chen -- Bringing The Organizing Tradition Home: Campus-labor-community Partnerships For Regional Power / Nancy Maclean -- Place Matters. Placing Labor / Andrew Herod -- Home As Work / Eileen Boris -- Contingent, Transient, And At Risk: Modern Workers In A Gig Economy / Richard A. Greenwald -- State And Policy. Postmortem: Yellow Dogs And Company-dominated Elections / David Brody -- Solidarity, Citizenship, And The Opportunities Of Disasters / Jacob A.c. Remes -- The Hour When The Ship Comes In / Leon Fink -- Getting Over The New Deal / Jefferson Cowie -- Your American Dream, My American Nightmare / Kimberley L. Phillips -- Political Economy. Organized Labor: Declining Source Of Hope? / Bill Fletcher Jr. -- Eco-keynesianism, Green Jobs, And Labor's Need To Embrace Climate Justice / Andrew Ross -- On Economics And Labor Solidarity / Marcellus Andrews -- Ghost Marks And Rising Spirits In An Industrial Landscape: Communication And Imagination In The Rebirth Of Labor / Elizabeth Faue -- Beyond Borders. Immigrant Workers And Labor's Future / Ruth Milkman -- The Foundations Of Modern Farm Worker Unionism: From Ufw To Pcun / Matthew Garcia And Mario Sifuentez -- Supply-chain Tourist: Or How Wal-mart Has Transformed The Contemporary Labor Question / Nelson Lichtenstein -- Forgetting And Remembering: Workers, The U.s. Empire, And The Post-9/11 Era / Dorothy Fujita-rony -- Bananas, Elephants, And A Coup: Learning International Solidarity The Hard Way / Dana Frank -- Labor Rising? / Frances Fox Piven. Edited By Daniel Katz And Richard A. Greenwald. Includes Bibliographical References. In early 2011, when Wisconsin governor Scott Walker threatened the collective bargaining rights of the state's public sector employees, the huge protests that erupted in response briefly put the labor movement back on the nation's front pages. It was a fleeting reminder of a not-so-distant past when the "labor question"—and the power of organized labor—was part and parcel of a century-long struggle for justice and equality in America.

The fight for Wisconsin was a rare moment when the lessons of history, in seemingly short supply, were a vital handhold for the thousands of activists—and citizens everywhere—who sensed that something had gone terribly wrong. This pithy but accessible volume is an attempt to fill that gap, providing readers with an understanding of the history that is directly relevant to the economic and political crisis working people face today.

With original contributions from some our leading labor historians, social critics, and activists—including Barbara Ehrenreich, Nelson Lichtenstein, Bill Fletcher, Dana Frank, Alice Kessler-Harris, David Brody, Eileen Boris, and many others—Labor Painsmakes vital connections between the past and present, and then looks forward, asking how we might we imagine a different future for all Americans, not simply the wealthy and privileged.
In early 2011, when Wisconsin governor Scott Walker threatened the collective bargaining rights of the state's public sector employees, the huge protests that erupted in response briefly put the labor movement back on the nation's front pages. It was a fleeting reminder of a not-so-distant past when the "labor question"—and the power of organized labor—was part and parcel of a century-long struggle for justice and equality in America. The fight for Wisconsin was a rare moment when the lessons of history, in seemingly short supply, were a vital handhold for the thousands of activists—and citizens everywhere—who sensed that something had gone terribly wrong. This pithy but accessible volume is an attempt to fill that gap, providing readers with an understanding of the history that is directly relevant to the economic and political crisis working people face today. With original contributions from some our leading labor historians, social critics, and activists—including Barbara Ehrenreich, Nelson Lichtenstein, Bill Fletcher, Dana Frank, Alice Kessler-Harris, David Brody, Eileen Boris, and many others—Labor Painsmakes vital connections between the past and present, and then looks forward, asking how we might we imagine a different future for all Americans, not simply the wealthy and privileged. "When Wisconsin governor Scott Walker threatened the collective bargaining rights of the state's public sector employees in early 2011, the massive protests that erupted inresponse put the labor movement back on the nation's front pages. It was a fleeting reminder of a not-so-distant past when the 'labor question'--And the power of organized labor--was part and parcel of a century-long struggle for justice and equality in America. Now, on the heels of the expansive Occupy Wall Street movement and midterm election outcomes that are encouraging for the labor movement, the lessons of history are a vital handhold for the thousands of activists and citizens everywhere who sense that something has gone terribly wrong. This pithy and accessible volume provides readers with an understanding of the history that is directly relevant to the economic and political crises working people face today, and points the way to a revitalized twenty-first-century labor movement. With original contributions from leading labor historians, social critics, and activists, Labor Rising makes crucial connections between the past and present, and then looks forward, asking how we might imagine a different future for all Americans"--Provided by publisher When Wisconsin governor Scott Walker threatened the collective bargaining rights of the states public sector employees in early 2011, the massive protests that erupted in response put the labor movement back on the nations front pages. It was a fleeting reminder of a not-so-distant past when the labor questionand the power of organized laborwas part and parcel of a century-long struggle for justice and equality in America. Now, on the heels of the expansive Occupy Wall Street movement and midterm election outcomes that are encouraging for the labor movement, the lessons of history are a vital handhold for the thousands of activists and citizens everywhere who sense that something has gone terribly wrong. This pithy and accessible volume provides readers with an understanding of the history that is directly relevant to the economic and political crises working people face today, and points the way to a revitalized twenty-first-century labor movement. With original contributions from leading labor historians, social critics, and activists, Labor Rising makes crucial connections between the past and present, and then looks forward, asking how we might imagine a different future for all Americans. "When Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker threatened the collective bargaining rights of the state's public-sector employees in early 2011, the huge protests that erupted in response put the labor movement back on the nation's front pages. It was a fleeting reminder of a not-so-distant past when the 'labor question'--and the power of organized labor--was part and parcel of a century-long struggle for justice and equality in America. Now, on the heels of the expansive 'Occupy Wall Street' movement, the lessons of history--in seemingly short supply--are a vital handhold for the thousands of activists and citizens everywhere who sense that something has gone terribly wrong. This pithy but accessible volume provides readers with an understanding of the history that is directly relevant to the economic and political crises working people face today, and points the way to a revitalized twenty-first-century labor movement. With original contributions from leading labor historians, social critics, and activists, 'Labor Rising' makes crucial connections between the past and present, and then looks forward, asking how we might imagine a different future for all Americans"--Résumé de l'éditeur