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This episode discusses the final part of the IWW's organizing campaign at Starbucks, focusing on international solidarity and lessons for today.

Final part of our three-part podcast series about the organising campaign by the Industrial Workers of the World union at Starbucks in the 2000s, in conversation with Daniel Gross, one of the key organisers. This part covers international solidarity, Starbucks union-busting strategies, the decline of the union, and lessons for today. Our podcast is brought to you by our Patreon supporters . Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes without ads, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Supporters also get access to two exclusive podcast series: Fireside Chats and Radical Reads . Join us or find out more at patreon.com/workingclasshistory More Listen to all 3 parts now without ads, plus an exclusive bonus episode on Patreon. More information, sources, show notes and eventually a transcript on the webpage for this episode: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e121-123-iww-starbucks-workers-union/ Get hold of books by Daniel Gross , including: Labor Law for the Rank and Filer: Building Solidarity While Staying Clear of the Law – Staughton Lynd and Daniel Gross Solidarity Unionism at Starbucks – Staughton…

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