The prestigious New York Herald tribune closed during a strike. Did the union kill the Herald Tribune . For 40 years, united auto worker president s walter reuther, Leonard Woodcock and Douglas Fraser won higher pay for their members. Why in 1979 would fraser agree to take less . Employers and labor unions like buyers and sellers, try to make the best deal for themselves. Labor and management how do they come to terms . With economic analyst richard gill well examine that question on this edition of economics usa. Im david schoumacher. Fewer than 1 3 of American Workers are covered by union contract. But organized labors strength at the economys pressure points the big smokestack industries, the arteries of transportation and communication make them a force to be reckoned with. For more than 75 years labor unions have been a fact of American Economic l how did they get pow . We are childn ofmmigrants. The largest number came here around the turn of the century. Millions, most of them j
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Middle of a partisan partial Government Shutdown. Chicago congressman mike quigley on the phone with us as the drama unfolded. Cong. Mike quigley d 5th district when the passions are as high as they are; the intensity of, uh, the communication that we get from people is much, much higher and its a cause of concern. as we have been reporting, no shots were fired by the driver. No weapon was found in her car. And its worth noting the Capitol Police who dealt with this are victims of the partial shutdown. Theyve been furloughed but are considered essential, required to work, but for now, without paychecks. Live in the newsroom, tn, wgnnews. Law enforcement response to that car chase in washington provided a rare moment of unity. Democrats and republicans praised the offices quick containment of the threat. I know that i joined the majority leader in expressing our gratitude to the Capitol Police. applause several federal buildings were in lockdown and the house and Senate Suspended work f
Won higher pay for their members. Why in 1979 would fraser agree to take less . Employers and labor unions, like buyers and sellers, try to make the best deal for themselves. Labor and management how do they come to terms . With economic analyst richard gill, well examine that question on this edition of economics usa. Im david schoumacher. Fewer than 1 3 of American Workers are covered by union contract. But organized labors strength at the economys pressure points the big smokestack industries, the arteries of transportation and communication make them a force to be reckoned with. For more than 75 years, labor unions have been a fact of American Economic l how did they get power . We are childn of immignts. The largest number came here around the turn of the century. Millions, most of them jewish or italian, unskilled and uneducated, settled in new york citys crowded tenements. What kind of work did america offer . Fannie susskind remembers. We came with the needle in our hand. Ive w
Did the union kill the Herald Tribune . For 40 years, united auto worker president s walter reuther, leonard woodcock, and Douglas Fraser won higher pay for their members. Why in 1979 would fraser agree to take less . Employers and labor unions, like buyers and sellers, try to make the best deal for themselves. Labor and management how do they come to terms . With economic analyst richard gill, well examine that question on this edition of economics usa. Im david schoumacher. Fewer than 1 3 of American Workers are covered by union contract. But organized labors strength at the economys pressure points the big smokestack industries, the arteries of transportation and communication make them a force to be reckoned with. For more than 75 years, labor unions have been a fact of American Economic le. How d they get power . We are childn of immignts. The largest number came here around the turn of the century. Millions, most of them jewish or italian, unskilled and uneducated, settled in new