Come Join Charlotte Metro DSA in reading No Shortcuts by the late Jane McAlevey. If you RSVP you will be emailed a link to a PDF of the book!

In NO SHORTCUTS: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age, Jane F. McAlevey investigates the reasons behind the recent failures of unions and lays out a way forward for the progressive movement. McAlevey, an experienced community, electoral, and labor organizer, presents a dozen case studies of unions and social movements seeking to effect change in the twenty-first century. As she analyzes each case, she identifies the reasons for the movement’s success or failure.

We will be reflecting on the chapters 1, 2, 5, and 7 so please read those prior to attending! Additionally, on our we have created a thread for members to discuss the book in between sessions to discuss chapters 3, 4, and 6. Please refer to our #reading-group-discussion channel on discord for that thread (please email us if you need access to discord). Please message us if you have any questions!