Labor Representation in the Media: How Labor Uses Independent Media

Since the beginning of Wisconsin's labor battle this year, social and independent media have played a significant role in sharing working people’s fight for proper representation. Mainstream media outlets are often inherently biased against labor viewpoints, given their corporate ownership structures.

Blogs, community radio, independent and labor newspapers, websites, Facebook, Twitter and even simple texting have all played powerful roles in the advancement of Labor perspectives.  Milwaukee Ironworkers have used Facebook to mobilize rank-and-file members to labor events since February. Activists utilized Twitter to get people to Madison’s capitol, many times on short notice. These are examples of how the power dynamic is shifting away from mainstream media and into the hands of the people.  Join us in a discussion on modern independent media and how everyday people are empowered by using it to fight back.

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