

How We Make Working in America Better
Sep 25, 2024
In this insightful discussion, an anonymous human relations veteran with 20 years in corporate HR and Hamilton Nolan, a passionate labor journalist, dive deep into the complexities of labor rights in America. They discuss the detrimental impacts of at-will employment on job security and employee welfare. The conversation highlights the vital role of unions in addressing wage disparities and the challenges facing modern labor organization. They also explore the need for legislative reform through the PRO Act to revitalize workers' rights and combat economic inequality.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
The Critical Role of Unions in Wage Equity
03:04 • 3min
The Dark Reality of Corporate Layoffs and Their Impact
06:10 • 5min
At-Will Employment and Unionization Challenges
11:10 • 7min
Understanding Power Dynamics in American Labor
18:34 • 4min
The Decline of Unions and Worker Rights
22:57 • 22min
Reviving Labor: The PRO Act and Its Challenges
45:17 • 7min