Presented By: Department of Philosophy
Challenges Facing the Labor Movement - An Organizer's Perspective
Jon Grossman
2018 Ferrando Family Lecture
An account of the challenges facing today’s labor movement as seen through the experiences of a long time labor activist. Discussion of dilemmas such as:
- Do strategies for short term survival conflict with long term social change?
- What is the role of leadership in a democratic membership based organization? Of paid staff?
- How should workers confront the need for industries to change?
- Is there a conflict between treating workers fairly and providing quality services?
- How do changes in the organization of work impact organizing?
Starting as an aide in a public mental health facility, Jon Grossman became a labor activist and eventually a full-time union organizer. He has held various elected and staff positions in AFSCME and SEIU locals in Massachusetts.
An account of the challenges facing today’s labor movement as seen through the experiences of a long time labor activist. Discussion of dilemmas such as:
- Do strategies for short term survival conflict with long term social change?
- What is the role of leadership in a democratic membership based organization? Of paid staff?
- How should workers confront the need for industries to change?
- Is there a conflict between treating workers fairly and providing quality services?
- How do changes in the organization of work impact organizing?
Starting as an aide in a public mental health facility, Jon Grossman became a labor activist and eventually a full-time union organizer. He has held various elected and staff positions in AFSCME and SEIU locals in Massachusetts.
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