"Fighting Times"... Radical Labor Organizing in the 1970s w/ Jonathan Melrod (G&R 280)

Green & Red: Podcasts for Scrappy Radicals · Mar 19, 2024 · 1h 20m

We had a great conversation with longtime labor organizer and activist Jonathan Melrod where we discussed his life in activism, with a particular emphasis on labor organizing during the 70s and 80s, when deindustrialization began to shatter American jobs. Jonathan Melrod is a name synonymous with political activism, labor organization, and human rights advocacy. With his remarkable journey as a survivor of pancreatic cancer, he has defied odds and emerged as a beacon of resilience in the fight for justice. In his compelling book, "Fighting Times," Jonathan chronicles his groundbreaking…