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That's what I meant, actually. This is the time when workers have the most leverage to preserve that leverage for the long-term. Doing so through institutions like unions is one method.


Only if it's through industrial unionism like the wobblies. Craft unionism isn't scalable.


Can you explain the difference to me? I’m interested how small/independent businesses can unionize. I’d like to know more.


The goal of industrial unionism is to organize the entire working class so that everyone gets better treatment. It's a recognition that the goal of unionism should not be only for SWEs to enrich themselves, but rather most importantly show solidarity with all workers who are struggling.


Industrial unions are sector-wide and don't require organizing every single business. Here's a brief summary.

http://stephenkoppekin.net/craft-unions-vs-industrial-unions...




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