Organizing and Abolition: Then and Now - When the Prisoners Ran Walpole 50 Years Later - Session 4
Exploring prison reform, activism, and abolition through the lens of the 1973 Walpole prison takeover. Experts discuss historical events and their relevance to contemporary movements for justice and incarceration reform.
Blurring the Prison Wall: The NPRA, Commissioner John Boone, and Prison Abolition - Session 3
Exploring the 1973 Walpole prison takeover by inmates, its impact on prison reform, and connections to the abolitionist movement. Features firsthand accounts and expert perspectives on this historic event.
Getting into the Trades - Ironworkers 397
Explore the path to becoming a union Ironworker with insights from the apprenticeship coordinator at Local 397 in Tampa. Learn about the trade, union benefits, and requirements for joining this skilled profession.
Can the Future of Democracy Be Found at Work?
Exploring how workplace democracy, employee ownership, and expanded economic rights could revitalize faith in democratic systems and foster active citizenship beyond the political sphere.
Reinvigorating the American Dream - Economic Insights from the Great Depression to Today
Pulitzer Prize-winner David Leonhardt explores America's economic history, from the Great Depression to today's challenges, seeking ways to revitalize the American Dream and address current stagnation.
Quality Jobs for All - Challenges and Solutions for Dignified Work
Exploring strategies to ensure quality employment for all, addressing challenges in wages, benefits, and job security across diverse communities and industries in the United States.
Demystifying the Unionizing Process
Explore the unionization process, its motivations, and implications for software developers in the post-pandemic workplace.
How Labor Unions Create Worker Power - How to Be a Better Human
Explore the history and impact of labor unions, their role in workplace protections, and their potential for creating equality and safeguarding worker rights in today's evolving workforce.
Where in the World Is It Easiest to Get Rich?
Discover why Nordic social democracies, not free-market economies, create more wealth per capita. Explore how high taxes and strong welfare systems foster a better environment for accumulating riches.
How Labor Unions Shape Society
Political economist Margaret Levi explores the crucial role of labor unions in shaping society, advocating for worker rights, and forging equality. She calls for a revival of the labor movement to build a more equitable future.