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There is growing discontent and criticism towards Boeing's management from various stakeholders like Wall Street, labor unions, customers, and regulators.
Major Boeing customers like Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are publicly holding Boeing accountable for quality issues and demanding reimbursement, indicating a significant shift in the industry's code of silence about problems.
The government, particularly the FAA, has taken actions against Boeing and is showing signs of increasing regulation, potentially leading towards a moment where Boeing's management structure may face significant changes.

The ACLU is trying to expand mandatory arbitration, potentially limiting workers' rights and making union organizing harder.
The ACLU is challenging the appointment of the current General Counsel of the NLRB, which could impact the legitimacy of decisions made by the Biden Board.
The underlying dispute revolves around the termination of an ACLU staffer for protected complaints about workplace conditions, revealing a complex situation where legal theories are used to justify actions.

Jewish lawyers in a labor union faced hostility and abuse for supporting Israel, leading to a congressional investigation for antisemitism.
Messages from the union's group chat included accusations against Israel of genocide, ethnic cleansing, and apartheid.
The union resolution in support of a cease-fire in Gaza faced criticism for detracting from the main purpose of the union, which is to fight for workers' rights.

Executives are feeling awkward and unsure of how to engage with writers due to the WGA strike
The strike is impacting the personal and professional relationships in the entertainment industry
Communication about the strike is sensitive, with executives being cautious about what they say and not putting anything in writing

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Class theory explores puzzles like defining working class, even if someone is a CEO.
The American Prospect's interview discussion encompasses class tensions and unions.
The interview delves into contractor complaints about clients, from annoying questions to perceived entitlement.

Corporate capitalism is a complex, circular system with no clear beginning or end.
Understanding the roles of state institutions, corporations, and financial sectors is essential in comprehending the economy.
Consumers, workers, managers, and suppliers all play key roles in the corporate capitalist ecosystem.

Technology like GenAI can be viewed as a platform for coordinating labor, shaping relationships between users, owners, and revenue sources.
The development of GenAI involves complex layers of human labor, from providing training data to post-training alignment through human feedback.
The economic structure surrounding GenAI results in the extraction of value for platform corporations, while the vast majority of human labor involved in its development remains unpaid or underpaid.

Coordinated efforts become stronger as the numbers grow, but the value of the individual diminishes.
Union bargaining gains power with a critical mass of numbers, enabling negotiation for better terms.
Tesla's success in the market is partly due to its non-unionized workforce, providing cost advantages compared to unionized competitors.