A Practical Way to Fight for a Brighter Financial Future—Together
A Practical Way to Fight for a Brighter Financial Future—Together  
Podcast: The Money with Katie Show
Published On: Wed Oct 08 2025
Description: I sat down with assistant professor of labor studies and author of We Are the Union, Eric Blanc, to discuss: the euphoria and struggle of movement-building as a response to hopelessness, how mid-century suburban development undermined labor power, and why understanding (and wielding) economic leverage is critical. (05:22): The pushback against unions and why unions are essentially about democracy (08:55): How worker-to-worker organizing might be the best path forward against oligarchy (18:45): The story of Morrisha Jones and the importance of leverage (22:15): Why full employment in the economy should be a progressive priority (27:55): The obstacles that appear after a union's been formed, but before a contract's been reached (36:24): How "vibes" and culture play a role in building a movement (43:00): How unions can flourish beyond a manufacturing economy, and how the country's structure has changed since the 1930s (47:20): The impact of suburbanization on labor power (01:01:33): The connection between social justice movements and broader organizing (01:19:32): How Europe's move to the right, despite its union density, speaks to the future of the US (01:28:04): Tactical next steps and resourcesTranscripts, show notes, resources, and credits will be available within a week at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/workplace-unions.—Money with Katie’s mission is to be the intersection where the economic, cultural, and political meet the tactical, practical, personal finance education everyone needs.Get your copy of Rich Girl Nation:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://moneywithkatie.com/rich-girl-nation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.katiegattitassin.com