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Jane McAlevey, Pioneering Labor Organizer and Author, Dies at 59

McAlevey's transformative approach to union organizing inspired workers globally and reshaped labor movements.

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Overview

  • Jane McAlevey's organizing methods emphasized 'deep organizing' over 'shallow mobilizing.'
  • Her books, including 'Raising Expectations' and 'No Shortcuts,' are widely used as guides for labor organizers.
  • McAlevey's 'Organizing for Power' training program reached over 36,000 participants in 130 countries.
  • She led successful union campaigns across the US and advised labor movements internationally.
  • McAlevey continued her advocacy even after being diagnosed with multiple myeloma, publishing her final book in 2023.