Explain It to Me Are unions making a comeback?
Dec 20, 2023
Journalist and organizer Kim Kelly joins host Jonquilyn Hill to discuss the recent rise in labor wins and energy surrounding unionization efforts in 2023. They explore the impact of big companies like Starbucks and Amazon on labor conditions and public perception, as well as the history of labor unions in the US and the difficulties in organizing. They also touch on sustainable farming practices, the power of organizing, and the future of the labor movement.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Labor Wins and the Rise of Unionization Efforts
02:21 • 9min
The Influence of Big Companies on Labor Conditions and Public Perception
11:49 • 5min
Shift in Support for Labor Unions and Union Density in the US
16:50 • 8min
Viator, US Dairy, and Sustainable Farming
25:01 • 5min
The Power of Organizing and the Future of the Labor Movement
30:23 • 11min
Valuing Labor and the Future of the Labor Movement
41:16 • 3min