UAW: Fain latest strike expansion, rally in Milwaukee, Frank's analysis | OPEIU-TruStage update | Hollywood writers settle |  Demo up for UW-Oshkosh | PLEDGE WEEK

UAW: Fain latest strike expansion, rally in Milwaukee, Frank's analysis | OPEIU-TruStage update | Hollywood writers settle | Demo up for UW-Oshkosh | PLEDGE WEEK

Author: WORT-FM Labor Radio September 30, 2023 Duration: 29:20

We bring more news on the historic UAW strike against the Big 3 automakers, including coverage of a solidarity rally in Milwaukee and an analysis of the strike's impact by Frank Emspak, along with news of struggles at TruStage, UW-Oshkosh and more. THIS IS A PLEDGE WEEK EDITION.


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