Jane McAlevey, 1964-2024
Jane McAlevey, the labor organizer whose No Shortcuts is one of the most beloved and most recommended books of our political era, has passed away. Below the fold, several reminiscences and other pieces on her life, work, and influence.
In The Nation (where she served as strike correspondent), D. D. Guttenplan, "From the Moment She Joined a Fight, Jane McAlevey Was in It to Win." Also in The Nation, Katie Miles, "She Usually Won." Remembering Jane McAlevey, 1964β2024 In Jacobin, Alex N. Press, We're in a Class War. Jane McAlevey Actually Acted Like It. In Common Dreams, Jon Queally, 'Go Forth and Win!' Labor Movement Celebrates Life of Jane McAlevey (1964-2024) Reviews of No Shortcuts: In Harper's by Dayna Tortorici, in Jacobin by Sam Gindin.
In The Nation (where she served as strike correspondent), D. D. Guttenplan, "From the Moment She Joined a Fight, Jane McAlevey Was in It to Win." Also in The Nation, Katie Miles, "She Usually Won." Remembering Jane McAlevey, 1964β2024 In Jacobin, Alex N. Press, We're in a Class War. Jane McAlevey Actually Acted Like It. In Common Dreams, Jon Queally, 'Go Forth and Win!' Labor Movement Celebrates Life of Jane McAlevey (1964-2024) Reviews of No Shortcuts: In Harper's by Dayna Tortorici, in Jacobin by Sam Gindin.