So far in 2023, there have been 200 strikes involving 320,000 workers. Labor has seen some big victories, such as the new UPS contract, and disappointments, like the defeat of a minimum wage measure for Maine farm workers. A labor historian, a union leader and the head of USM’s new Scontras Center for Labor & Community Education join us for a labor update.
Panelists:
Cynthia Phinney, president, Maine AFL-CIO
Matthew Emmick, executive director, Scontras Center for Labor & Community Education, University of Southern Maine
Michael Hillard, professor of economics, University of Southern Maine; author of Shredding Paper: The Rise and Fall of Maine's Mighty Paper Industry
VIP Caller:
Chris Smalls, founder, Amazon Labor Union
