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Book SynopsisIn an industry under attack, a veteran autoworker offers his take on the collapse of the American dream.
Trade Review“No one has cut through the hypocrisy of what capitalism has done to American workers with more passion, wit, and insight than Gregg Shotwell.” —Sam Gindin, former research director, Canadian Auto Workers “We factory folks are so very lucky to have our own poet laureate and writer preeminent—Gregg Shotwell.” —Elly Leary, labor educator and former autoworker, chief negotiator, and union officer “Like a barking junkyard dog, Shotwell is there to defend the workers that the corporations and the unions have forgotten.” —Justin Z. West, past president and bargaining chairman, UAW Local 2488, autoworker at Volvo Cars, Gothenburg, Sweden “He speaks for a large unappreciated reservoir of intelligence, insight, and guts in the working ranks. Almost invisible, watching the situation closely, preparing for our day.” —Larry Christensen, chassis assembler, UAW, retired “I read your e-mails pretty regular. I know you very well. . . .You’re done, brother. Shut off the mic.” —Stephen P. Yokich, UAW president, 1994–2002
No one has cut through the hypocrisy of what capitalism has done to American workers with more passion, wit, and insight than Gregg Shotwell.” Sam Gindin, former research director, Canadian Auto Workers We factory folks are so very lucky to have our own poet laureate and writer preeminentGregg Shotwell.” Elly Leary, labor educator and former autoworker, chief negotiator, and union officer Like a barking junkyard dog, Shotwell is there to defend the workers that the corporations and the unions have forgotten.” Justin Z. West, past president and bargaining chairman, UAW Local 2488, autoworker at Volvo Cars, Gothenburg, Sweden He speaks for a large unappreciated reservoir of intelligence, insight, and guts in the working ranks. Almost invisible, watching the situation closely, preparing for our day.” Larry Christensen, chassis assembler, UAW, retired I read your e-mails pretty regular. I know you very well. . . .You’re done, brother. Shut off the mic.” Stephen P. Yokich, UAW president, 19942002
