Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Mini Show #45: Union Activity, CNN Ratings, Ukraine Lobbying, & Institutional Decay!
Jul 18, 2022
Jonathan Guyer, a senior foreign policy writer for Vox, dives into the complex lobbying efforts by Ukraine in the U.S. amidst their conflict with Russia, stressing the need for reforms in lobbying laws. The discussion also touches on the significant rise in grassroots labor organizing, paired with a critical look at CNN's struggles with ratings in a polarized media landscape. They explore how institutional trust has declined, linking it to events like the Pentagon Papers and the COVID-19 pandemic, revealing a complicated web of public confidence issues.
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- There has been a significant increase in union elections despite funding and staffing shortages at the National Labor Relations Board, attributed to factors such as a labor-led movement and the influence of the Bernie Sanders campaign.
- Cable news outlets, including CNN, are facing declining ratings and lack of viewer confidence due to unsuccessful attempts to appeal to the middle of the road, posing challenges in regaining trust and viewership.
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Increased Union Elections and Staffing Issues at NLRB
According to new government numbers, there has been a significant increase in union elections, with a 56% jump in the first nine months of fiscal year 2022. This increase comes despite a funding crisis and staffing shortages at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The NLRB's budget has decreased by 25% since 2010, while their workload has increased. Unfair labor practices charges have also risen by 14.5%. This surge in union activity is seen as a positive development and is attributed to factors such as a labor-led movement and the influence of the Bernie Sanders campaign.
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