Harvard University doctoral candidate Reverend Colin Bossen delivers a talk entitled, "The Chicago Couriers Union, 2003-2010: A Case Study in Solidarity Unionism." Bossen describes the creation of the courier union in which he participated and documented. He talks about management's actions and the reactions of the couriers; firings, NLRB filings, and grass roots organizing efforts. Bossen explains the couriers' relationship with the I.W.W. and their paid organizer. He also recounts the successes and failures of the efforts as examples of how "solidarity unionism" can improve working conditions for workers. Bossen answers questions from the audience. He is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series co-sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum. Held in the MSU Museum Auditorium.
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