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Labor Unions and the Things we Take for Granted
The Fine Print of Democracy is a podcast about the rules, history, and ideas that shape American government. Each episode takes a closer look at the details we often overlook, the systems, institutions, and principles that influence how democracy works. Understanding the fine print doesn’t solve every problem, but it helps us become more informed participants in our democracy.
Labor Day is more than a three-day weekend. In this episode, we take a closer look at how workers organizing together helped change the American workplace, from the eight-hour workday and five-day workweek to overtime…
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