The Union Edge

Recent Episodes

Why California and New York are Smart Economically to Raise Min Wage to 15

Posted April 13, 2016 • 00:08:31

Economic Policy Institute Analyst David Cooper talks about why more states should be taking bold steps in increasing minimum wages like New York and...

Leading the Fight for a union at UPMC, and Reflecting on Victories Won

Posted April 12, 2016 • 00:11:10

Cook in the Food Nutrition Department at UPMC Presby Joe Kennedy, joins us to talk about leading the fight for a union at UPMC for the last 3 years,...

Training Women for Legislative Positions, and the Equal Pay Rallies Today Across the Country

Posted April 12, 2016 • 00:11:21

Blayre Holmes, Program Manager of the Girl Gov Program of the Women and Girls Foundation, talks about the importance of training women to run for legislative...

A Nepalese Refugee Experience Organizing with SkyChefs and Casino Workers

Posted April 11, 2016 • 00:11:04

Unite Here! leader Hari Khadka joins us to talk about her experiences working in this country as a refugee from Nepal, organizing with casino workers,...

GOP Staffer Spills the Beans on the Push for Voter ID Laws

Posted April 11, 2016 • 00:08:41

Media Matters Researcher Christina Lopez to talk about, “Ex-GOP Staffer Details The Explicit Purpose of Voter ID Laws.