“The Cablevision War is a powerful story of working people who refused to be intimidated, divided, or defeated. Gay Semel shows us the courage of Brooklyn workers who stood together for dignity on the job, and the vital role that unions, communities, and elected officials can play when we stand with workers in their fight for justice. At a time when too many corporations still try to silence organizing and weaken worker power, this book is both a warning and an inspiration: when workers fight for their rights and when public leaders use their voices and offices to support them, justice can prevail.”
—Letitia James, New York State Attorney General

“Gay Semel’s first person account of the epic unionization struggle waged by a set of Brooklyn Cablevision workers is compelling and dramatic. A combative and resourceful union-side lawyer, Semel makes clear that victory at the National Labor Relations Board and in the courts can only take place when workers themselves are militant and steadfast. The Cablevision Wars is an inspiring and instructive story that offers unionists and progressives an invaluable set of lessons, on-the-ground and in the hearing room.”
—Nelson Lichtenstein, author of Why Labor Unions Matter

“A vividly told inspirational story of how brave and resilient workers and their committed union, with support from bold community allies, successfully beat back aggressive corporate abuse. This beautifully-written account reflects a true demonstration of Power of the People, who, by coalescing around a common goal and flexing collective muscle through protest and other activities, bettered their lives.”
—Jennifer Abruzzo, former National Labor Relations Board General Counsel