Podcast Labor Lines WWRL

Nissan is bringing their manufacturing to the United States however they have not been so Union Friendly so far. In an effort to empower workers at the Nissan factory in Mississippi the UAW is holding a series of protests at the auto show. To talk about this battle and shed a light on the UAW in NY we talk to Brian Schneck, President of UAW local 259. After this Congressmen Israel highlights the resurgence of class warfare as it relates to the war on workers with legislation targeting unions.

We seem to hear more and more news about the war on workers as corporations continue to maximize profits by cutting costs, often cutting employees. SHIFT CHANGE is a movie that challenges this cut throat business model with an alternative where the employees manage the business. Our guests are Melissa Young and Mark Dworkin, the Producers who talk about employee owned businesses that ensure dignified work while remaining economically competitive. Learn how a business model developed in the Basque area of Spain has expanded to inspire a bakery chain in San Francisco as well as an engineering firm in Cleveland and other endeavors.