Dive into the evolving landscape of unionization in the tech industry with our insightful episode featuring Ethan Marcotte who draws from extensive research he's done for writing his book You Deserve a Tech Union. Explore the transformative power of collective action, fueled by instances like Google employees uncovering their role in Defense Department contracts, and discover the various forms organizing takes in tech companies. Our guest emphasizes the vital role of unions in addressing pay disparities, benefits, and job security, especially in the face of AI's impact on the industry. Join us as we dissect the changing dynamics of tech workers and the labor movement, shedding light on the essential role of social media platforms like Twitter in connecting people. Don't miss this enlightening journey into the world of tech workers and the evolving landscape of labor rights.--------- EPISODE CHAPTERS ---------(0:00:03) - Tech Workers and the Labor Movement(0:04:25) - The Importance of Organizing and Unionizing(0:14:58) - Unions and Workplace Rights in Tech(0:20:01) - AI's Impact on Tech Workers and Unions(0:33:30) - Tech Unions(0:42:10) - Twitter's Evolution and Comparison to SlackAbout EthanMeet Ethan Marcotte, a web designer from Boston, Massachusetts, who came up with the term "responsive web design" a few years ago. Think of it like this: imagine designing a website that can easily adapt and look great whether you're using a phone, tablet, or computer. Ethan wrote popular books explaining how designers and groups can use the web's flexibility for this. He's talked at conferences and worked with big names like New York Magazine and the Sundance Film Festival. Ethan's not just a web designer; he also helped create a writing platform called Editorially.https://ethanmarcotte.com/https://twitter.com/beephttps://abookapart.com/products/you-deserve-a-tech-unionhttps://aneventapart.com/speakers/ethan-marcotte/