{"product_id":"team-building-a-memoir-about-family-and-the-fight-for-workers-rights-paperback","title":"Team Building: A Memoir about Family and the Fight for Workers' Rights - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBen Gwin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn \"engaging\" firsthand account of the organizing effort inside one of the world's largest tech companies--and its impact on one Pittsburgh family (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 2019, Ben Gwin played an integral role in organizing the contract workers at Google's Pittsburgh offices. In \u003ci\u003eTeam Building\u003c\/i\u003e, he takes us inside the employees' fight for better benefits and more flexible scheduling, offering us a candid account of today's labor movement and the forces in America that aim to divide workers and maintain the status quo. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e But this is also a personal story of struggle and triumph. As Ben works with the union, he's suddenly faced with the prospect of raising his teenage daughter alone after her mother dies of a drug overdose. As he juggles work and the challenges of single fatherhood, he offers us a frank portrait of daily American life, where it sometimes feels like every moment is an uphill battle. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Expertly crafted and tightly structured, \u003ci\u003eTeam Building\u003c\/i\u003e artfully explores the ways our working conditions reach deeply into our lives outside the office. It's an honest and ultimately hopeful look at the importance of building solid foundations with the teams that matter most. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Depict[s] the many ways unfair work policies can impact employee lives.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"This engaging memoir goes beyond detailing a period in Gwin's life, also offering a forthright take on the frustrations of the contract worker. It's an essential piece for understanding the fight for labor rights. Gwin's resolve shines through in this moving tale.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen Gwin\u003c\/strong\u003e is the author of the novel, Clean Time: The True Story of Ronald Reagan Middleton (Burrow Press, 2018). His fiction and essays have appeared in the Normal School, Lit Hub, the Rumpus, and other venues. He is the editor of The Pittsburgh Neighborhood Guidebook (Belt). He lives in Pittsburgh with his daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 216\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 7.4 x 4.96 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 13, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50332691988717,"sku":"9781953368331","price":19.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/uXRPvu3fNk9781953368331.webp?v=1784967240","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/team-building-a-memoir-about-family-and-the-fight-for-workers-rights-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}