WHAT DO WE DO WHEN WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH TIME?

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  • Author(s): SCHIRMER, ELENI (AUTHOR)
  • Source:
    Nation. Sep2024, Vol. 319 Issue 3, p54-58. 5p. 3 Color Photographs, 3 Black and White Photographs, 1 Cartoon or Caricature.
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      This article profiles the life and work of Jane McAlevey, a well-known labor organizer and author who recently passed away from blood cancer. The author grapples with the decision of whether to include Jane's cancer diagnosis in the article, ultimately choosing to have a conversation with her about it. The article explores Jane's background, including her upbringing with a fighter pilot father and her love for horses, and how these experiences shaped her political beliefs. It also delves into her successful union organizing campaign in Stamford, Connecticut, which not only resulted in workers gaining a union and contract, but also had broader impacts on public housing projects and renovations. McAlevey's emphasis on language and storytelling as tools for organizing is highlighted, and the article concludes with a reflection on her legacy and her ability to inspire others to continue the important work of organizing. [Extracted from the article]
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