From Starbucks to Amazon, Apple to Chipotle, labor union actions are on the rise. In 2022, unions won more elections than in the past two decades. And three times as many workers went on strike in 2022 than the year before. We’ll discuss the latest news regarding resurgent unions, in Maine and nationwide.
Panelists:
Michael Hillard, professor of economics, University of Southern Maine; author of Shredding Paper: The Rise and Fall of Maine's Mighty Paper Industry
Emily E. LB. Twarog, associate professor of history and labor studies & director of the Regina V. Polk Women’s Labor Leadership Conference, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
VIP Caller:
Monica Wood, author and playwright; her new novel, How to Read a Book, which was scheduled to appear on June 6, will likely be delayed due to a strike at HarperCollins, and she refuses to cross the virtual picket line. her new play, Saint Dad, debuts at Portland Stage in October 2023.
Resources:
Monica Wood's comments regarding support for union workers
