# Organized Labor By:: [[Ross Jackson]] 2023-11-27 Since labor relations within the United States of America are governed by law, reviewing those laws provides insight into the power structure among the key players. Through a review, one thing is certain: the law is designed to limit solidarity. This is particularly interesting because solidarity is key in these blog posts. Our focus on solidarity came organically and upon reflection. In thinking about work, solidarity emerged as an essential element. Only recently has the review of labor law revealed the degree to which it was developed to preclude the development of solidarity at every level structurally. The law precludes its development within the ranks of workers, within the hierarchy, and across industries. The law allows for a union but not solidarity. This is not an error but a design feature. Why is organized labor marginally effective? Because it has both hands tied behind its back as it tries to negotiate with an unfettered advisory within a system more responsive to capital than labor. One should read the rules if one ever wants to know if they are playing a rigged game. #### Related Items [[Work]] [[Solidarity]] [[Law]] [[American]] [[Intention]] [[Rules]]