We're not really in a post-industrial period. The dominant industries have just changed from manufacturing to service. Therefore, an industrial union approach is still relevant and useful. It definitely has to adapt in other ways, though, namely to the broader culture of total fucking apathy (or open hostility) amongst people who really should be natural allies.
Re: Re: IWW Starbucks Workers Union Expands to Chicago
12 Sep 2006
Date Edited: 12 Sep 2006 06:40:08 PM