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Michael Childers

Capital City Sunday: Rise in worker unrest

Posted on November 12, 2023

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. …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Labor Forward 11/15 with Kilah Engelke

Posted on November 2, 2023

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 …

Posted in Labor Forward, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Forward Forum, Michael Childers, News

Pharmacy frustrations: Demands for more staff, better training grow louder

Posted on November 1, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Wisconsin labor leaders say federal rule changes could help reverse declines in union membership

Posted on September 27, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

UAW workers now part of a string of strikes; how is it affecting the economy?

Posted on September 25, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

UAW strike in Milwaukee and across the country has impacts on drivers, dealers in Wisconsin

Posted on September 22, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Labor Forward 10/18 with Andrew Hutchinson, LiUNA Local 955

Posted on September 21, 2023

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 …

Posted in Labor Forward, School for Workers NewsTagged Labor Forward Forum, Michael Childers, News

Why UAW is striking against top automakers and what impact it could have

Posted on September 19, 2023

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 …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

Workers strike at all 3 Detroit automakers, a new tactic to squeeze companies for better pay

Posted on September 15, 2023

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, …

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers

For the Record: Breaking down contemporary labor issues on Labor Day weekend

Posted on September 3, 2023

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…

Posted in School for Workers in the newsTagged In the news, Michael Childers
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