The Union Edge

Recent Episodes

Investing in Public Transportation Is Critical to the Working Class

Posted December 10, 2015 • 00:10:57

ATU Local 689 President Jackie Jeter joins us to talk about her re-election win, the approval of a federal transportation bill, and why we need to increase...

Walmart Attacks Proposed Min Wage Increase in Small CA Town

Posted December 10, 2015 • 00:08:59

ThinkProgress Reporter Bryce Covert joins us to talk about, “Walmart Threatens City Council for Considering Minimum Wage Increase.”

UAW Labor Victory in Tennessee, and Other Labor News from the State

Posted December 9, 2015 • 00:10:19

Tennessee AFL-CIO Communications Director Alyssa Hansen joins us to talk about reactions to the UAW vote at Volkswagen, and other news coming out of...

Just Transitions: Why Building the DC Micro-Grid is a Game Changer for Energy and Labor

Posted December 9, 2015 • 00:21:06

Just Transitions host Dr. Patty Demarco joins us with special guest Gregory Reed of the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering join...

Hospital Workers Stand Up for $15 and a Union

Posted December 9, 2015 • 00:08:15

UPMC Mercy worker Josh Malloy joins us to talk about why these workers are calling for $15 an hour and a union in the workplace.