While progressive outlets scramble for Patreon donations and merchandise sales, right-wing personalities enjoy backing from billionaire money that allows them to “build sophisticated media operations”.

In the 12 years that I've covered the union struggle, I've written over 80 stories on the workers' fight there. Now, I hope to be there in Chattanooga to cover the strike mobilization as workers fight for a first union contract.

The unionization effort, which began in Garner, is targeting four facilities in Durham in a new campaign as it contests a February election loss.

“We will begin the process of organizing towards a potential general strike,” AFL President McGowan said. Students are continuing to build momentum as the Alberta Federation of Labour prepares to fight.