Ep. 34 - Meet the New Boss ft. Jon Melrod & Tyler Daguerre

That’s right! We’re talking labor, capital, markets, economical, proletariat v bourgeoisie and Starbucks!Jim and Nathan spoke with Jon Melrod and Tyler Daguerre about labor organizing. What changed from the 1970s through 2020s and what remained the same? Jon’s autobiography Fighting Times: Organizing on the Front Lines of the Class War (2022) recounts his 1960s through early 80s time as a political activist and labor organizer before becoming an immigration lawyer. Tyler discusses organizing with Starbucks United in Massachusetts and speaking with Jon about his experience. What can different generations of labor organizers learn from each other? Jon’s Website with book link for 40% off, archive materials, & extended chapters - https://www.jonathanmelrod.com/ You can follow Tyler Daguerre on Twitter @tylerdaguerre.