↗️ Anti-union McArguments

Hey Shift Workers,

One of my favourite podcasts, Citations Needed, recently put out an episode exploring popular anti-union talking points and how to combat them.

The episode breaks down the origins of eight anti-union
"McArguments" and how little they have changed throughout the last century.

Citations Needed analyzes how right-wing talking points are disseminated in the media and popular culture. Their two part series on labour union depictions in Hollywood is essential listening as well.

Emily Leedham
Shift Work Editor

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