Countering Authoritarian Takeover With the Labor Movement
Briefly

The chances of rebalancing power among government branches and advancing multiracial democracy can be improved through worker organizing. Historical evidence shows that regions with active union participation have an over 80 percent success rate in democratic revival, compared to a general rate of 50 percent. Currently, the U.S. is in a breakthrough phase of authoritarian advancement, with a critical timeframe of 12 to 18 months to act against further consolidation. Recent political events signal a functioning authoritarian regime amid ongoing challenges.
Worker organizing serves as a powerful tool for enhancing democracy, raising chances of power rebalancing among government branches to over 80% in vibrant union environments.
Ramos identifies the current phase in the U.S. as a 'breakthrough' in authoritarianism, with a limited window of 12 to 18 months to counter its consolidation.
Conditions suggest that we are functioning under an authoritarian regime, as illustrated by recent events that exemplify multiple authoritarian attempts within the U.S.
Historical patterns reflect a 50% success rate for democratic revival; however, active union participation drastically improves outcomes in politically tumultuous times.
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