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Explore the impact of unions in the airline industry, the rise of organized labor and recent surge in labor activism, the power of labor unity, and the role of unions in civil rights. The podcast also discusses the story of Victoria Frankovich and her battle for unions in the airline industry and explores the rise and fall of unions in society.
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- President Reagan's firing of 11,000 air traffic controllers in 1981 marked a turning point in union support and led to a decline in union power and influence in subsequent years.
- Flight attendants have been at the forefront of union organizing and continue to fight for better contracts and civil rights, showcasing the value and efficacy of unions in advocating for workers' rights.
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The power move that reshaped American unions
In 1981, President Reagan fired 11,000 striking air traffic controllers, signaling a shift in support for unions. This move set the stage for a decline in union power and influence in the following years.
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