Few organizations in North America sold out during the COVID-19 pandemic as much as labor unions. This was their time to shine, and they blew it. Some unions had bright spots during the pandemic, but many unions proved to be controlled opposition. They’ve essentially become establishment shock troops. This is especially gnawing because I was a longtime union supporter and attended many rallies against union-busting “right-to-work” laws in the 2010s. During past crises—even pandemics—unions were at the forefront of economic justice, racial equality, and civil liberties. All of these values were shattered during COVID.
Union disunion
Union disunion
Union disunion
Few organizations in North America sold out during the COVID-19 pandemic as much as labor unions. This was their time to shine, and they blew it. Some unions had bright spots during the pandemic, but many unions proved to be controlled opposition. They’ve essentially become establishment shock troops. This is especially gnawing because I was a longtime union supporter and attended many rallies against union-busting “right-to-work” laws in the 2010s. During past crises—even pandemics—unions were at the forefront of economic justice, racial equality, and civil liberties. All of these values were shattered during COVID.