Workers and Renters of the World, Unite!
Although unions seek higher wages from employers, much of that extra pay goes straight to the landlords. To build workers’ power, we need decommodified and democratically controlled land and housing.
Marnie Brady is assistant professor of politics and human rights at Marymount Manhattan College and co-chair of the research committee of Homes For All (HFA), a campaign of the Right to the City Alliance. Correspondence can be directed to [email protected].
Although unions seek higher wages from employers, much of that extra pay goes straight to the landlords. To build workers’ power, we need decommodified and democratically controlled land and housing.