Eric Dirnbach

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Eric Dirnbach is a labor movement researcher and union activist in New York City. He has published in Jacobin, Labor Notes, New Labor Forum, and Organizing Work. He previously reviewed Tell the Bosses We’re Coming for Convergence.

Contributions from Eric Dirnbach

The cover a book that reads "Our Class Struggle by Joe Burns"

Labor

Book Review: ‘Class Struggle Unionism’

Eric Dirnbach

How do we revive the labor movement? We need a militant, bottom-up approach, Joe Burns says—one that challenges the dominant modes of union organizing.

A group of people smiling triumphantly, holding pieces of paper. Most are women; many wear scrubs and puffy shower-cap type covers on their heads.

Labor

Book Review: ‘On the Line,’ By Daisy Pitkin

Eric Dirnbach

This new memoir by a union organizer recounts dramatic organizing campaigns with laundry workers and offers thoughts on building worker solidarity and power.

People marching in an oval along a long walkway with old brick buildings in the background. They’re carrying blue-and-white signs that read “UAW on strike.” Most appear young, are wearing blue jeans.

Labor

‘Tell the Bosses We’re Coming’

Eric Dirnbach

This book by a former union organizer questions typical union practices, suggests ways to rethink them.

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Contributions from Eric Dirnbach