What does the GM auto workers’ strike tell us about the strength of unions?
As United Auto Workers ratify a new employment contract with General Motors, ending one of the largest auto strikes in decades, Joseph Kane explains what this and other recent strikes indicate about the state of the economy at national and regional levels. Kane also explores the role of unions in supporting workers beyond their traditional collective bargaining power, especially in states with "right-to-work" laws. Full show notes: https://brook.gs/2Necv9N Subscribe to Brookings podcasts on Apple or on Google podcasts, send feedback email to BCP@Brookings.edu, and follow us and tweet us at @policypodcasts on Twitter. The Current is part of the Brookings Podcast Network.
