What Happened to the Great American Logistics Machine?

Package King author Joe Allen discusses with Flynn Murray what's happening in the behemoth US logistics industry during a time of crisis . ------------------------------- United Parcel Service (UPS) is playing a critical role in maintaining the supply chain for urgent PPE supplies and essential goods amidst the pandemic. The corporation and its' workers wield incredible amounts of power and influence, particularly now. Joe Allen will tear down the Brown Wall surrounding one of America's most admired companies. How did UPS displace General Motors, the very symbol of American capitalism, to become the largest, private sector, unionized employer in the United States? And, at what cost to its workers and surrounding communities? Joe Allen and Flynn Murray will discuss all this and the overarching logistics machine in the US as it attempts to keep the country afloat in these tumultuous times. Joe Allen is the author of The Package King: A Rank and File History of UPS. Flynn Murray recently authored "The Rebirth of a Logistic Workers’ Movement?" for Dissent Magazine. ------------------------------- This event is co-sponsored by Haymarket Books and Dissent Magazine. Every dollar we take in from this event will go directly to support our collective work of sharing ideas for changing the world—a project that has never been more necessary or more urgent. We need your help to continue to do the work. While all of our events are freely available, we ask that those who are able make a solidarity donation in support of our continuing to do this important publishing work. All donations will be shared between the sponsors. ------------------------------- Get Joe's book, The Package King: https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1441-the-package-king Subscribe to Dissent Magazine for 25% Off: https://www.ezsubscription.com/dis/subscribe?key=D20UPS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us! Website: https://www.haymarketbooks.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/haymarketbooks Twitter: https://twitter.com/haymarketbooks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haymarketbooks