Labor strikes are a tool used by workers to get employers to meet their demands.
This year, Hollywood writers and auto workers have gone on strike.
The strikes and resulting work stoppages have ripple effects on the U.S. economy and labor market.
We’ll look at the increased interest in the resurgence of labor unions in America.
Host:
- Mike Thompson, WOSU chief content director of radio
Guests:
- Brian Rothenberg, partner at Triumph Communications
- Erik Loomis, Associate History Professor, Director of Graduate Studies, University of Rhode Island
- Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for Columbus/Central Ohio Building & Construction Trades Council
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