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From “Million Bazillion”: What are labor unions?
May 14, 2024
Episode 1160

From “Million Bazillion”: What are labor unions?

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What kids (and you) should know about unions.

With the big push to unionize auto workers in the South, it looks like it might be another hot labor summer. And if you and your little ones have questions, this episode is for you! Today, we’re bringing you a special episode from Marketplace’s kids podcast, “Million Bazillion,” all about the history of labor unions, collective bargaining and how unions changed the way we work. Plus, how many hours a day should a person work? Kids have thoughts!

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