Hourly workers have made headlines over the past year by rallying for better wages, but one reporter believes the next labor movement will be over scheduling practices. We learn what workers are fighting for, and where new laws are popping up. Then, we look at the future of tenure in the UW System after the UW board of regents voted Friday not to urge lawmakers to keep tenure as part of state law. We also get some recipes designed to work asparagus into our meals.
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UW Regents Will Not Urge Lawmakers To Keep Tenure In State Law
The University of Wisconsin board of regents voted Friday not to urge lawmakers to keep tenure as part of state law after the Joint Finance Committee approved its removal a week prior.
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New Movement To Give Hourly Workers More Control Over Their Schedules
Hourly workers’ fight for a higher minimum wage has been well documented over the past year, but one reporter says the next big labor battle will be over scheduling practices. We learn about the movement to give workers more control over their schedules.
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Food Friday: The Wonders Of Asparagus
After a long Wisconsin winter, local spring produce is a welcome treat. On Food Friday, a James Beard award-nominated chef offers recipes that highlight the unique flavor of asparagus and advice for the best preparation methods.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Galen Druke Producer
- Matt Oleson Producer
- Judith Siers-Poisson Producer
- Karen Herzog Guest
- Lydia DePillis Guest
- Jonny Hunter Guest
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