A new book explores the efforts of a younger generation of labor organizers. These individuals are determined to unionize their workplaces amidst challenging economic conditions.
Since its founding in 1865, The Nation has provided independent and progressive perspectives on politics and culture. The magazine continues to analyze significant social and political issues.
For many years, the common advice to young people has been to pursue a college education. A degree may not promise wealth, but it shields graduates from unstable job markets. As manufacturing jobs vanish and clerical roles become automated, a college degree acts as a form of security. Failing to earn one risks entry into the service economy which offers irregular work hours, stagnant wages, and limited personal agency.
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