Why Can’t We Fire the Boss?

Why Can’t We Fire the Boss?

Namoi Klein and Avi Lewis talk about how direct action worker campaigns have fared here in the United States and around the world.

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GRITtv’s Laura Flanders speaks to Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis whose 2004
film, The Take, documented the efforts of workers in Argentina
who,
during their own economic collapse, took direct action to save their
jobs and rebuild the economy. They are joined by Leah Fried of
the United Electrical, Radio and
Machine Workers of America
(UE) and
Armando Robles, President of UE Local 110, who were involved in the
takeover of Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago at the end of last
year.

For more on the program and archives visit grittv.org.

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