An expert in labor-management relations discusses what’s behind a series of strikes around the country, and what could happen next. Then we talk with a WPR reporter about how state and local governments are currently doing in response to the pandemic. And with the holidays fast approaching, a retail reporter explains why a shortage of warehouse workers may not be remedied soon enough.
Featured in this Show
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Are we seeing an October 'strike wave?'
Thousands of workers are striking across the country in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, arts, and entertainment. We make sense of what’s happening with a labor-management relations expert.
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DHS increases support for local testing programs
The state Department of Health Services is ramping up support for testing locations as at-home tests become more scarce. We learn what that support looks like and check in on the health measures city and county governments are taking.
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Why workers don't want warehouse jobs
A worker shortage has come for warehouse jobs just in time for what promises to be a chaotic holiday season. We talk to a business reporter about why workers don’t want the growing number of jobs in warehouses.
Episode Credits
- Molly Stentz Host
- Tyler Ditter Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Michael Childers Guest
- Shamane Mills Guest
- Abha Bhattarai Guest
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