The Common Ills: Episode 116: Make The Climate Killer Pay; Teachers Win a Good Deal; Professionals Going Union

Friday, January 25, 2019

Episode 116: Make The Climate Killer Pay; Teachers Win a Good Deal; Professionals Going Union

Just as we were wrapping up the podcast episode, the striking teachers in Los Angeles won a new contract. I review the highlights, and underscore the smart strategy the union used in the campaign that generated overwhelming support for the teachers.

Then, I chat with climate warrior Daphne Wysham about “risk bonding”, a demand that the fossil fuel industry stop dumping the costs of environmental damage on us and start paying up, in advance, for the wreckage the industry causes.

Finally, with Jennifer Dorning, the president of the AFL-CIO’s Department of Professional Employees, I dig into the interesting trend of a slight uptick in professionals who are joining unions.

Our Robber Baron of the week is the CEO of ExxonMobil.

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Episode 116: Make The Climate Killer Pay; Teachers Win a Good Deal; Professionals Going Union

Episode 116: Just as we were wrapping up the podcast episode, the striking teachers in Los Angeles won a new contract. I review the highlights, and underscore the smart strategy the union used in the campaign that generated overwhelming support for the teachers. Then, I chat with climate warrior Daphne Wysham about “risk bonding”, a demand that the fossil fuel industry stop dumping the costs of environmental damage on us and start paying up, in advance, for the wreckage the industry causes. Finally, with Jennifer Dorning, the president of the AFL-CIO’s Department of Professional Employees, I dig into the interesting trend of a slight uptick in professionals who are joining unions. Our Robber Baron of the week is the CEO of ExxonMobil.

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