I know this isn't really a hot take, though. But I don't see a scenario in which we can make real changes that help people, save the planet, and destroy US imperialism without an organized working class - and that requires mass unionization. And right now the deck is stacked so much against unionization, from a legal / policy / regulation standpoint. But also, I do see a whole lot more positive energy regarding unionization among the working class in the US. People really are seeing through the anti-unionization lies spread by neoliberalism over the last few decades. Really, the one big objection from workers is they don't want to get fired, which is totally reasonable. That's why we need to make radical changes to the unionization rules and really beef up enforcement.
And this is has the benefit of being ostensibly in line with the goals of the Democratic party. Now of course, the party is beholden to capital and capital will fight this tooth and nail. But I think there will still be plenty of D politicians who see mass unionization as increasing their base of power, right or wrong.
So I think this should be our electoral focus, even if that means to the exclusion of other policies (because not like we're gonna get shit done in those areas as things stand now, anyway.
No, the US left should focus on building an actual anti-imperialism/war movement.
The fact that no such thing exists in a country that has the blood of so many innocents on its hands is fucking shameful.
I mean, I agree that anti-imperialism along with climate change, are the most important issues we face. It's just that I think we won't be effective in bringing about real change in those areas without first having a working-class movement based in unions.
Why focus on unions when you can easily form mass-work orgs, which are FAR more important to the people anyway. Unions are somewhat obsolete with gig work becoming more normal as well