Hundreds of thousands of workers have gone on strike this year. That includes TruStage workers in Madison and Leinenkugel employees in Chippewa Falls. UW-Madison labor expert Michael Childers said that since the COVID-19 pandemic, worker perception has changed. …
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Labor Forward 11/15 with Kilah Engelke
November 15, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Register now empowHER Wisconsin was created to normalize the role of women in construction, support and retain women that are already in the industry, and recruit …
Pharmacy frustrations: Demands for more staff, better training grow louder
If you’ve been frustrated by long lines at the pharmacy, you are not alone. Pharmacists themselves are getting frustrated to the point of walking out across the country, and it’s being called “Pharmageddon.” Dr. Michael …
Wisconsin labor leaders say federal rule changes could help reverse declines in union membership
State labor leaders are hopeful that recent changes by the National Labor Relations Board make it easier for Wisconsinites to unionize, especially in the service industry. Dr. Michael Childers speaks with Wisconsin Public Radio about …
UAW workers now part of a string of strikes; how is it affecting the economy?
The United Auto Workers strike is the latest in a string of strikes by labor unions nationwide this summer. TMJ4 speaks with Professor Michael Childers about the strike. TMJ4 | UAW workers now part of …
UAW strike in Milwaukee and across the country has impacts on drivers, dealers in Wisconsin
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 …
Labor Forward 10/18 with Andrew Hutchinson, LiUNA Local 955
October 18, 2023 @ 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Register now Recently members of LiUNA Local 955 successfully voted to ratify their new contract with the city of Columbia, Missouri. The contract holds the potential to …
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…