November 27, 2018
EP. 84 — What Do Trade Unions Actually Do? with Professor Rebecca Givan
Rebecca Givan is an Associate Professor of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Rutgers University. She joins Jonathan to discuss the ins and outs of trade unions: what they are, how they work, why they’re needed, the benefits and protection they offer members, and much more.
Professor Givan is on Twitter @rkgwork, and her website is www.rkgivan.com.
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