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Why Can’t We Fire the Boss?

Namoi Klein and Avi Lewis talk about how direct action worker campaigns have fared here in the United States and around the world.

GRITtv

May 19, 2009

GRITtv’s Laura Flanders speaks to Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis whose 2004 film, The Take, documented the efforts of workers in Argentina who, during their own economic collapse, took direct action to save their jobs and rebuild the economy. They are joined by Leah Fried of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) and Armando Robles, President of UE Local 110, who were involved in the takeover of Republic Windows and Doors in Chicago at the end of last year.

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GRITtvGRITtv with Laura Flanders is a new, news and arts discussion show, available daily, in multiple formats, with interactivity and a positive take on what's going on. The show launched May 12, 2008.


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