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Event Description

In NO SHORTCUTS: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age, Dr. Jane F. McAlevey investigates the reasons behind the recent failures of unions and lays out a way forward for the progressive movement. McAlevey, an experienced community, electoral, and labor organizer, presents a dozen case studies of unions and social movements seeking to effect change in the twenty-first century. As she analyzes each case, she identifies the reasons for the movement’s success or failure.

Recent labor organizing in architecture and engineering is unprecedented in recent history. We have seen successes at Bernheimer and Sage & Coombs alongside failures at SHoP and Snohetta. Maybe you are organizing — or want to organize — in your office. Join us as we read and discuss lessons from the wider labor landscape.

All are welcome to join one, any, or all of the sessions.

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Reading Group
No Shortcuts by Jane McAlevey

Organized by:
The Architecture Lobby

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Schedule (calendar links)

1. Feb 21 – Intro & Ch. 1

2. Feb 28 – Ch. 2

3. March 7 – Ch. 3
   
4. March 14 – Ch. 4

5. March 21 – Ch. 5

6. March 28 – Ch. 6

7. April 4 – Ch. 7

1. April 11 – Wrap-Up

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All discussions held on TAL Discord

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Getting the book

• Digital: free PDF version
• Paperback book
  • free: borrow from library
  • paid: buy from your favorite local bookstore or online source (like the Highlander Center)
• Audiobook
  • paid: https://www.audiobooksnow.com/audiobook/no-shortcuts/3485750/ or https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781515948292 
  • free: check if your library carries the audiobook at https://libbyapp.com/