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History 7: The Great Depression, the New Deal and how it changed our economy

Planet Money Summer School

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The Rise of American Unions and Their Economic Impact

This chapter explores the pivotal role of the auto workers' strike and the emergence of American unions during the Great Depression and World War II. It emphasizes how unionization enhanced wages and working conditions, ultimately uplifting the middle class and boosting the economy.

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