The Union Edge

Recent Episodes

Portland State Organizing Victory and West Coast Longshoremen In the Fight!

Posted June 3, 2016 • 00:09:09

Doug Cunningham of Workers Independent News joins us to talk about the recent organizing victory at Portland State University, and update on West Coast...

Clear Correlation Between Declining Union Membership, Rising Profits for the Rich

Posted June 2, 2016 • 00:11:05

Economic Policy Institute author Lawrence Mishel joins us to talk about their latest study, how As Union Membership Has Fallen, the Top 10 Percent Have...

How to Build a Pittsburgh That Works for Working People

Posted June 2, 2016 • 00:09:58

Satya Rhodes-Conway, author of the COWS study A Pittsburgh that Works for Working People, talks about the struggles of Pittsburgh working people because...

How Workers Can Get Paid During Leave Time, and Legal Issues Around RNC Conference

Posted June 1, 2016 • 00:21:58

The Union Lawyers: Lawyers Mike Healey and Jay Hornack join us to talk about how workers can secure income during family and sick leave, why Verizon...

The Advantages of Single-Payer Healthcare, and How it’s Built from the Ground Up

Posted June 1, 2016 • 00:09:40

Kay Tillow of Unions for Single Payer explains the advantages of socialized healthcare, and why the movement for single-payer will be built from the...