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Jacobin Show: When Does Culture Matter? w/ Vivek Chibber

Feb 10, 2022
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INSIGHT

The Great Resignation

  • The "Great Resignation" is driven by frontline workers seeking better jobs, not a worker's revolt.
  • It's a reshuffling within the labor market, highlighting a tight labor market.
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Individual vs. Collective Action

  • The Great Resignation isn't collective action; it shows a lack of it.
  • Quitting is easier than unionizing, especially when jobs are available.
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The Cultural Turn

  • The "cultural turn" explains worker inaction by blaming culture and ideology, not material conditions.
  • This leads to condescension towards workers, hindering organizing efforts.
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