The lessons of the pandemic have not been lost on unions. Email, social media, and apps have taken the place of restaurants, bars, and employer parking lots. Add proselytizing social issues to the mix and you’ve got two of the biggest trends in union organizing.
Fight for $15 and the minimum wage were just the beginning of organized labor’s integration into social issues. Now, as white collar workers with more bargaining power join the ranks, we’re seeing activism tied to organizing across the board from climate change to racial justice to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
