The Union Edge

Recent Episodes

Breaking News on the Chicago Teachers’ Union Contract Negotiations

Posted February 3, 2016 • 00:10:06

Doug Cunningham of Workers Independent News joins us to talk about the latest on the Chicago Teachers Union, and other breaking labor news from around...

Legal Matters: How Friedrich vs California Teachers Will Impact the Role of Unions

Posted February 3, 2016 • 00:24:34

Attorneys Mike Healey and Jay Hornack join us to talk about the Friedrichs Case in California, and how this could nationally change the scope and role...

Why Single-Payer Healthcare is Good for Unions and Business

Posted February 3, 2016 • 00:10:48

Kay Tillow of Unions for Single Payer joins us to talk about the single payer movement in America, and why we need to lower the cost of prescription...

How the Candidates Stack Up on Protecting Retirement Security

Posted February 3, 2016 • 00:08:22

Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta joins us to talk about the Iowa caucus results, a call to action for retirement security,...

Aviation Workers On the Lookout for Signs of Human Trafficking

Posted February 3, 2016 • 00:07:05

AFA-CWA President Sara Nelson joins us to talk about recent legislation introduced to stop human trafficking called Secure Our Skies Act, with the...