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Proactive Empowerment In Julie's Shift In Progress: A Not So Comic Book

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“Shift in Progress: A Not So Comic Book” is a collection of narratives that highlights the struggles of workers in contemporary workplaces and to “empower young people to tell their stories, [...] [making their] voices heard in a broader context” (Pike, S., Butz, L. & R., Johnson, K., Louden, S., & Barlott-Cardenas, L., 2007, p. 2). From discrimination and exploitation to harassment and burnout, these narratives portray the harsh realities faced by workers in today’s society. In this essay, I will explore the effectiveness of these workplace strategies in addressing workplace challenges, and argue that the proactive empowerment and advocacy by Julie’s approach, is seen as the most effective in achieving fair treatment and justice in the workplace. …show more content…

Through each story in the “Shift in Progress: A Not So Comic Book”, we are shown into the lives of the individual workers, who are each struggling with challenges in their workplaces. From discrimination to personal sacrifices, it presents a portrayal of the harsh realities faced by each worker. As each story unfolds, we are able to witness the resilience and vulnerability of each character as they navigate to balance between their workplace challenges and their individual lives outside of work. “Shift in Progress: A Not So Comic Book” encourages readers to reflect on their own experiences and engage with broader issues that shape their understanding of work and society. Eva is a young artist who finds herself working as an employee in her local art store (Pike, S., 2007, pp. 5-15) She faces numerous challenges which include long hours, unpaid overtime, and health issues (Pike, S., 2007, pp. 5-15). The adage is a

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