The Columbus DSA Labor Working Group is holding a discussion of Jane McAlevey's book, "No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age"

We will focusing this discussion on Chapter 2. If you need a copy of Chapter 2, please message or email us.

We'll upload the recorded national DSA discussion with Jane McAlevey about Chapter 2 as soon as it is released.

Synopsis: "In No Shortcuts, Jane McAlevey argues that progressives can win, but lack the organized power to enact significant change, to outlast their bosses in labor fights, and to hold elected leaders accountable. Drawing upon her experience as a scholar and longtime organizer in the student, environmental, and labor movements, McAlevey examines cases from labor unions and social movements to pinpoint the factors that helped them succeed – or fail – to accomplish their intended goals."

There are currently available copies in the Columbus Library system: https://cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/search/availability/S105C2241640?query=Jane+McAlevey&searchType=author

DSA members can receive a 25% discount on the book by using this link and entering DSA25 as a discount code: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/no-shortcuts-9780190868659?lang=en&cc=us

Educators across the country are rising up against low pay, privatization, and austerity. Former high school teacher Eric Blanc has been on the ground reporting on this historic upsurge for The Nation, Jacobin, and The Guardian.

His new book "Red State Revolt" describes the inspiring story of the teachers' strike wave and analyzes why it points the way forward for all working people. Join us for a discussion of the strikes — from West Virginia, to Washington, to Los Angeles — and their lessons for today's struggles to defend our schools and public services for all.

More info on Red State Revolt: https://www.versobooks.com/books/2955-red-state-revolt

Meeting of the working group. Members will present research on possible project ideas. Will discuss other Columbus green groups.

We will begin with a canvasser training at the library, then head out at 6:30. No one will canvas alone and new canvasers will be paired with experienced canvasers. Someone will be at the library throughout the canvas to greet and dispatch late arrivals.