The Playbook Behind Sports Union Breakthroughs With Harry Marino

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New video just dropped:

We had a deep, candid conversation with Harry Marino, former minor-league pitcher, attorney, and now president of Sports Solidarity, an organization making waves unionizing professional sports at incredible rates. 

We cover:

• What it really cost to chase the big-league dream (yes, $3,300 seasons)

• How a DM-driven organizing campaign turned into historic union recognition

• Why MLBPA ultimately brought 5,000+ minor-leaguers under its umbrella

• The next frontier: rugby, pickleball, and spring football first CBAs

• A spicy take on AI managing a pro baseball game — and why the human element still matters

Watch now on YouTube: 

If you’re organizing your workplace (or just love sports and labor stories), this one’s packed with practical lessons and behind-the-scenes strategy. This interview is also a great example of how workers are exploited because they really care about their jobs. From this interview you’ll get tips for helping you and your colleagues identify and stop exploitation. 

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• Instagram - @sportssolidarity

•  Twitter/X - @Sprt_Solidarity

• Website - sportssolidarity.org

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