Adam Chaikof- Young Democrats of America- Labor Caucus

Adam Chaikof- [e-mail] and Adam had a conversation where Adam discussed his background in Democratic politics and his involvement in the labor movement. They also talked about the role of the Young Democrats of America's Labor Caucus in connecting young Democrats with the labor movement. Jewish labor - Adam discusses the impact of his grandparents' involvement in Jewish labor organizations on his life.Adam and Tony discussed the importance of leadership and accountability, drawing parallels between Jewish teachings and their own experiences in the labor movement. They also mentioned the unionization efforts at the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the Democratic National Committee (DNC).Adam and his colleagues successfully organized a union at the D-trip, a labor-funded organization within the Democratic Party, to address pay and benefits issues. They faced minimal pushback from their supervisors and bosses, but received negative comments from trolls on Twitter.Adam and his colleagues at the D-Trip unionized with the help of Teamsters Local 23H. They successfully negotiated a contract that addressed issues such as competitive pay, predictable schedules, and compensation for language services, setting standards for campaign workers and receiving support from former D-Trip staffers. Tony and Adam discussed the importance of organizing and unionizing in the workplace, emphasizing the need for solidarity among workers. They also highlighted the efforts of the Young Democrats' labor caucus in supporting labor movements at the state and local levels.Adam and Tony discussed the importance of collecting and sharing stories about labor activism and unionization. They emphasized the need for diverse voices and allies to debunk misconceptions and inspire others to join the movement.