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Ep 232 - Lockout Lessons

Work Stoppage

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Struggles for Labor Rights at PBS and Beyond

This chapter delves into the ongoing negotiations and hardships faced by PBS workers in securing fair contracts, emphasizing the lack of management responsiveness to their demands for better compensation and protections. It also highlights the labor issues of AV production workers in Minneapolis and the abrupt layoffs at a Pepsi bottling plant, showcasing the lack of consideration afforded to long-serving employees and the broader implications of corporate decisions on workers' lives. The conversation addresses the systemic injustices in the workforce and stresses the importance of supporting labor rights amidst these challenges.

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