Municipalism and Labor

Workers are rising up and taking cities back from capitalists and corporations. Unions are negotiating for benefits for the community and not just members, emerging from behind the fortress. This moment of labor insurgency in the aftermath of the pandemic, which laid bare the disposability of the working class, has echoes in historical struggles to make cities more livable and democratic.
Our speakers include Bianca Cunningham of Bargaining for the Common Good, Claudia Jimenez of Richmond Progressive Alliance, Rand Wilson of Somerville Stands Together, and labor historian Shelton Stromquist. Labor journalist Michelle Chen will facilitate.
The Municipalism Learning Series was started in 2022, with the goal of introducing a democratic municipalist framework to a broad audience in North America. Our opening panel on May Day of last year was attended by over 1,000 participants and three watch parties in Los Angeles, New York City, and Northern California.