The Labor Movement is a Mess... and What We Can Do About It
Marc KaganMarc Kagan, long-time union activist and author of the forthcoming Take Back the Power: The Fall and Rise and Fall of NYC's Transport Workers Union, 1975-2009, writes about contemporary and historical labor issues.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 81 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 6 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
marckagan.substack.comLatest Issues
TWU Local 100 Really is a Mess - But Other Unions Fight Back
This week, my main post is on the topic of “why the labor movement is a mess” – along with three links demonstrating “how it can be fixed” and a bad-mouthing of the New York Times. Next week, I hope to have more on “fixed,” a report on Labo...
Alternatives to “Comply and Grieve,” #2
I think this is interesting both for which unions are sponsoring the event and apparently believe it is important to defend democracy – and which are more afraid that members might get involved in some action, or talk to people in other uni...
Alternatives to “Comply and Grieve,” #1
But first... Solidarity in Teachers’ Unions
I know there are many teachers that receive this substack, either directly, or bounced to them (thanks Norm Scott!). I listened to a podcast yesterday – Working History podcast: Back to School –...
Entirely off topic… a Trump Revelation
Sparked by today’s NYT article about how Trump is shucking off all the women in his administration – except his chief of staff, Susie Wiles.
So, everyone can see that all these women look “alike,” that they are all later-generation variati...
What Does “Governing Like a Socialist” in a Capitalist Nation Really Mean?
Sorry for the delay – my granddaughter’s birthday party and Covid vaccine got in the way of my finishing last weekend; and this was a complicated piece to write anyway.
In my last post, I wrote about how the contractual language of “compl...
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for The Labor Movement is a Mess... and What We Can Do About It.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 69 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Former transit worker, TWU Local 100 staff, high school Social Studies teacher, now a CUNY Adjunct teaching labor history and labor politics. Substack at marckagan.substack.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for this newsletter?
You can find recent issues that have been published by this newsletter on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does this newsletter have?
To see how many people subscribe to this newsletter, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in this newsletter?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch this newsletter as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like this newsletter?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact this newsletter using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to this newsletter?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like this newsletter. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact this newsletter?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.