In Milwaukee, about 100 workers walked off the job at 11 a.m. on Friday along with GM workers at the plant in Hudson, Wisconsin. WTMJ-TV Milwaukee speaks with Dr. Michael Childers about the strike. WTMJ-TV …
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Why UAW is striking against top automakers and what impact it could have
A massive worker strike by UAW is putting pressure on automakers to reach a new labor agreement. Dr. Michael Childers joins WPR Central Time to explain what led to the strike and what consequences it …
Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay
Workers at the GM parts center in Hudson are not on strike yet but, waiting to see if they’d be asked to join other workers on the picket line. Professor Michael Childers speaks with KSTP-TV, …
For the Record: Breaking down contemporary labor issues on Labor Day weekend
Since being established nationally in 1894, the first Monday of September has been celebrated as Labor Day, a holiday recognizing the contributions of workers and labor unions…
Super moon during the summer of strikes
As we are on the brink of yet another strike (this time with the United Auto Workers), the Summer of Strikes rages on. Michael Childers, Professor at School for Workers, speaks with As Goes Wisconsin …
Wisconsin’s dairy industry relies on undocumented immigrants, but the state won’t let them legally drive
Undocumented immigrants in the state can own and register their vehicles, but they aren’t allowed to drive them, forcing many farm workers to risk fines and arrest. Determining how many of Wisconsin’s dairy workers are …
Actors join writers striking in Hollywood
Nearly a week into a SAG-AFTRA actors strike, Dr. Michael Childers speaks with WPR host Rob Ferrett on what asks the actors have, why they joined the writers already on strike, and how this could all …
Stop stock buybacks
An article written by Dr. Ericka Wills about the aviation unions’ No Stock Buybacks campaign, the issues the unions are standing up for, and where airlines’ record profits have been going. Stop Stock Buybacks | …
Beat the heat
Professor Michael Childers speaks with Planet Magazine about the dangers of heat stress for workers. Beat the Heat | Planet Magazine Interviews: Michael Childers Read the articlea
Understanding the Writers Guild of America strike and its impact
WPR talks with a UW-Madison School for Workers Professor Michael Childers and an entertainment reporter about the latest in the second week of a massive Hollywood writers strike. Understanding the Writers Guild of America strike …