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How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi

How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi

FromTED Business


How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi

FromTED Business

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Oct 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect worker rights, calling for a 21st-century revival of the labor movement in order to build a more equitable future. After the talk, Listen to our host Modupe dive into the role of affinity groups (or groups that are united by a common purpose) and how they make for a more inclusive workplace.
Released:
Oct 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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