Episode 27 - The Current State of Our Labor Unions
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Unfortunately, union power has been weakening for many years. Many laws and court rulings now work against workers instead of protecting them. Politicians often look away, and corporations use their money and legal teams to delay until workers run out of energy and give up the fight. Globalization has added another challenge. Companies can move jobs overseas or hire cheaper labor abroad, and this makes it harder for local workers to negotiate for wages that cover the basic cost of living. Industries that were once supported by strong unions have been stripped down and…
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