Tim Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Ellen Cassedy, Co-founder of the 9 to 5 Movement

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - May 02, 2023 18:44 - 53 minutes - 51.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Ohio State legislature’s House Joint Resolution 1 and how it might change the future of Ohio politics if passed. Burga also talked about a recent bill introduced to extend the hours that children can work during the school week.

Ellen Cassedy, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of the 9 to 5 Movement she co-founded, the movie it inspired and its impact on today’s labor movement. Cassedy also discussed Frances Perkins and her history of fighting for workers' rights and better working conditions.