Survival Mode, Organizing Mode
This week on the Labor Force Podcast: The federal government may have reopened, but for thousands of workers, the real impact of the shutdown is far from over. We dig deep into the lives of furloughed workers—from maxed-out credit cards to food bank lines—and the stress that lingers long after paychecks resume. In Pittsburgh, the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh celebrates a landmark victory after three years on strike against the Post-Gazette. We highlight emotional reactions from the picket line and the profound sense of solidarity sustaining the workers through the grind. Starbucks Workers…
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