Amazon win in NYC! | Starbucks union in Madison | CUNA negotiations | NLRB ok's Colectivo vote | Joe Hill on stage | Poor people fight | Election Tuesday, and more

Amazon win in NYC! | Starbucks union in Madison | CUNA negotiations | NLRB ok's Colectivo vote | Joe Hill on stage | Poor people fight | Election Tuesday, and more

Author: WORT-FM Labor Radio April 2, 2022 Duration: 28:14

This week we share updates on organizing at Amazon, Starbucks and Collectivo, learn about an event celebrating the life and work of Joe Hill, discuss Labor endorsements for the upcoming election, check in on contract negotiations at CUNA, visit an event by the Poor Peoples' Campaign, share the COVID report and much more.


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