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 …
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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 …
Knights on strike in California
An article written by Dr. Ericka Wills looking at the assaults on strikers brought into public view and the challenges that members of Medieval Times Performers United (MTU)—representing actors, stunt performers, and stable hands—have faced …
Writers’ strike fallout
UW Madison professor Dr. Michael Childers addresses how streaming services impacted the Writers Guild of America Strike and where the strike goes from here. Writers’ Strike Fallout | WISN 12 News Interview: Dr. Michael Childers …
How will writers’ strike affect your favorite shows?
Michael Childers from the Department of Labor Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison joins Live at Four to discuss the writers’ strike that could impact your favorite shows. How will writers’ strike affect your favorite …
Don Taylor on the UW Health and nurses’ union dispute
UW-Madison School for Workers Professor Don Taylor explains an agreement between UW Health and nurses to halt a planned strike and communicate amid disputes over the legal status of a union campaign. Watch now PBS …
Police Union Contracts and Police Reform
Two months since George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police, the topic of police reform is still being discussed. Zac Schultz investigates how police union contracts impact how police are investigated for wrong doing and …