About 400 people working as janitors in the city of Milwaukee will see their wages go up under a new union contract. We talk about what it could mean for other janitorial workers interested in organizing. And on Food Friday, we talk about how to cook in a college dorm or anywhere space is limited.
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Milwaukee Janitors To See Raise From New Union Contract
Janitorial workers in Milwaukee reached a new union deal last week that sets a $15-an-hour minimum wage and makes any janitor in the greater Milwaukee area eligible to join. We look at the deal and what it could mean for service workers across the state.
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Food Friday: College Cooking
Without access to a kitchen and basic appliances, cooking in college can be difficult. But our guest says it’s certainly not impossible. In this week’s Food Friday, we share tips and recipes for cooking in the dorms and spaces with minimal culinary resources.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Jon Shelton Guest
- Sarah Long Guest
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