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Join the search for The American Worker. Kevin Van Meter: author, labor educator, union organizer, PhD. Books at @akpress.org & @commonnotions.bsky.social. Inquiry via @workinquirywork.bsky.social & workersinquiry.work. Writings at readingstruggles.info.

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Heading to @labornotes.bsky.social in Chicago this weekend? Come by and say hi to the @commonnotions.bsky.social table and catch a great book event on Saturday at 4:30 too! www.readingstruggles.info/post/points-...

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“the new society appears within the old. A society in which the workers, every one of them, takes [their] part in planning production, in carrying out the plan, in developing [themselves] by helping [their] fellow [human beings], in helping society by developing [themself]." —Marty Glaberman (1952)

Looking forward to the Labor Notes! We're especially excited for the limited edition, early release of POINTS OF DEPARTURE. Join Robert Ovetz and @americanwork47.bsky.social at @pilsencommbooks.bsky.social where they will be in conversation with @jtofthebay.bsky.social. Friday 6/12 at 7PM ⚡️

Excited to catch my comrade @dgorganize.bsky.social in Chicago on Wednesday!!

"It will take only the slightest spark to set off the tremendous explosion that will unite the small groups of workers buried in a thousand factories and mines, that will transform the million actions directed at one end into one action achieving that end." — Marty Glaberman

Reading Struggles update: sections on CLR, Raya, Grace, and Marty all drafted. Next up Jimmy, Phil (Paul Romano), Selma, and George.

Going to be in Chicago for Labor Notes? Don't miss out on our Harry Cleaver reader release event at Pilsen Books then this party with our comrades at @long-haul-mag.bsky.social and @notesfrombelow.bsky.social!

Getting excited to see at Neil Gray’s new @commonnotions.bsky.social title out and about!!

American Worker

People Do Come Home! Join an intergenerational group of former political prisoners and support committee members who will share their experiences of coming home and building prisoner support movements as we seek solace in a time of fascism. Registration link in the comments.

Join Points of Departure editors Robert Ovetz and Kevin Van Meter at Labor Notes 2026 in Chicago as we celebrate the release of this new collection.Meet the Authors Saturday, 4:30 - 6:15pmGrand Ballro...

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Points of Departure at Labor Notes 2026

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7/26 - People Do Come Home - An Event for the Prairieland Defendants and All Political Prisoners by Common Notions

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UOOO events have been about folks finding each other in the communities where they live, connecting with union model design and reflecting on existing campaigns or getting support to start new ones Midwest tour starts in Chicago w @foodchainworkers.bsky.social @haymarketbooks.org @sununion.org ILHS

TAKE OVER THE CITY by Neil Gray provides the first comprehensive spatial analysis of Italian operaismo and the extraordinary urban struggles of 1970s Italy. Available 7/7/2026! Preorder with TAKEOVERTHECITY for 25% off: tinyurl.com/TakeOverTheCity

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Chicago folks and Labor Notes early arrivers: I'll be with my friends Jose Oliva of @healfoodalliance.bsky.social and former co-director of @foodchainworkers.bsky.social along with Local 8 historian @profpetercole.bsky.social Thrilled! FCWA member groups and Local 8 show up prominently in the book

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