Ep. 59: A Murder of Crows- Workers at Crows Nest Call Out Working Conditions, Sanitary Issues, and More

We begin our show by looking at some shocking allegations about the working conditions and unsanitary problems by workers at Crow's Nest/ Fourth Coast. Serious issues abound- we discuss the history of the location as a Vine Neighborhood cultural institution and "third place" and the potential for workers there to organize.

 

We discuss some statewide stories, from an update on the legal status of the Attorney General's suit against Line 5 to how the end of federal COVID funds are going to be a huge financial hardship on Michigan public schools.

 

We look at the recent U.N. resolution on a ceasefire in Gaza, the U.S.'s role in watering it down, and how while "abstaining" our government is continuing to materially support the genocide.

 

We close by looking at the political situation in Argentina, and how people are rising up against austerity and the far-right.

 

2:00- 22:30 A Murder of Crows- Workers at Crows Nest Blow the Whistle on Reddit

 

24:40- 30:40 Line 5 Update

 

30:40- 39:20 The End of COVID-19 Funds Leads to Deep Budget Cuts in Michigan Schools

 

40:45- 52:00 The "Fine Print" of the U.N. Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

 

53:00- 1:01:00 The Working Class Rises Up in Argentina

 

SOURCES/ FURTHER READING

 

Boycott Crows Nest & Fourth Coast Cafe
https://www.reddit.com/r/kzoo/comments/1bknsaw/boycott_crows_nest_fourth_coast_cafe/

 

Five years into Line 5 fight, Nessel fears having to ‘start all over again’
https://www.bridgemi.com/michigan-environment-watch/five-years-line-5-fight-nessel-fears-having-start-all-over-again

 

As ‘COVID cliff’ looms for Michigan schools, Ann Arbor faces cuts, layoffs
https://www.bridgemi.com/talent-education/covid-cliff-looms-michigan-schools-ann-arbor-faces-cuts-layoffs

 

Ex-U.N. Official Craig Mokhiber: Israel Must Be Held Accountable for Violating Ceasefire Resolution
https://www.democracynow.org/2024/3/26/un_ceasefire_resolution_israel_gaza

 

48 Years After the Military Coup, Tens of Thousands in Argentina Take to the Streets Against Denialism and the Far Right
https://www.leftvoice.org/48-years-after-the-military-coup-tens-of-thousands-in-argentina-take-to-the-streets-against-denialism-and-the-far-right/