A recent book explores the efforts of young labor organizers striving to unionize their workplaces. It provides insights into their challenges and aspirations.
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For decades, the message to young people in the United States has been consistent: pursue higher education. While a college degree offers no promise of wealth, it is viewed as a stabilizing force to keep graduates from the most vulnerable sectors of the job market. As factories close and office jobs become automated, a degree is seen as a form of protection. Without it, individuals risk falling into the expanding service economy characterized by unpredictable schedules, stagnant wages, and a diminishing sense of agency.