Labor Power and Strategy

The Center for Work and Democracy at ASU

John Womack will present his talk, "Labor Power and Strategy," in two separate events on April 3rd via Zoom webinar and in-person.

Arizona State University: 135 West Hall / Zoom Webinar

Talk DetailsIn the duration of his illustrious career as an economist and historian, John Womack's scholarship has shifted from primarily the study of Mexican history to that of labor power and strategy. His scholarship considers “strategic positions” at work and loci of work in technical connections-- namely transport, communications, or logistics, but also in manufacturing, education, and health systems. Within this scholarship, his work pays special attention to chokepoints in the supply chain and how they can disrupt production or the flow of services to labor’s benefit. His book, "Labor Power and Strategy," will also be available for purchase at the in-person event. About John WomackJohn Womack was born in Norman, Oklahoma in 1937. He attended Norman public schools (1943-1951), Thomas Jefferson School in St. Louis (1951-1955), Harvard College (1955-1959), the University of Oxford (1959-1961), and Harvard University for his PhD (1961-1966). Womack has published books and articles on the history of Mexico and Latin America. He has one daughter, one son, and two grandsons. Event Time(s):"Labor Power and Strategy" will be conducted in two separate events on April 3, 2025.Virtual Event (10:30AM - 11:30AM): There will be a will be a Zoom webinar hosted online. Click on the link <a href="https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0Br9secHRaiHYOJLZV3ENA#/registration" title="https://asu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0Br9secHRaiHYOJLZV3ENA#/registration" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to register!In-Person Event (5PM-6:30PM): An in-person event will be hosted at Arizona State University, Tempe campus in the room West Hall 135. We would also like to acknowledge the support of our wonderful event co-sponsor, the United Campus Workers.