Jeremy Brecher on How Labor and Climate Movements Build Power from Below (G&R 267)

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Bob and Scott talk with author, labor historian and activist Jeremy Brecher who’s been engaged at the intersection of labor, the environment and the climate for decades. Over 50 years ago, Jeremy authored "Strike," a labor history classic. And then more recently he's worked at the intersection of the labor and climate movements. We talk with Jeremy about strikes, unions and union leadership since he first published "Strike;" the recent "Hot Labor Summer" of 2023; the labor-climate movements and much more. Bio// Jeremy Brecher is a writer, historian, and activist who is the author of more than a dozen books on labor and social movements. His works include the labor history classic “Strike” and “Against Doom: A Climate Insurgency Manual.” Jeremy is also a Senior Advisor for the Labor Network for Sustainability. -------------------------------------------- Outro- "Union Town" by Tom Morello Links// + Jeremy's Substack: https://strikecommentaries.substack.c... +Jeremy's Website: https://www.jeremybrecher.org/ Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast⁠⁠ +Our rad website: ⁠⁠https://greenandredpodcast.org/⁠⁠ +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: ⁠⁠https://www.laborradionetwork.org/⁠ Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: ⁠⁠

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