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Not Your Father鈥檚 Union Movement: NYC鈥檚 Young Workers Committee

The Young Workers Committee of New York鈥檚 transit union was out on the streets in a vibrant march. This video shows the group rallying, taking over an official鈥檚 office, and using the Occupy-style 鈥減eople鈥檚 mic.鈥


  • When their boss tried to fire them, the workers of Republic Windows and Doors occupied the factory. Now they own it as a cooperative.
  • Back in September, 大象传媒 covered the efforts of immigrant workers at New York City’s Hot and Crusty Bakery to form a union. After a series of twists and turns that tested the workers’ persistence, the shop is now set to open in December with a fully unionized workforce.
  • They were unable to put a dent in Black Friday sales, but striking Walmart workers brought the plight of low-wage workers to the forefront of the national conversation. Their action has already inspired historic protests by fast-food workers in New York City.

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