Why this "Hot Labor Summer" might just be the beginning

10/04/23 • 25 min

Union members across the country have been accumulating wins this year. Benjamin Sachs, Professor of Labor and Industry at Harvard Law School, joins Detroit Today to discuss the historic nature of the current labor climate, and what's behind America's support, and what it may mean for the future.

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Is a speedy, fair resolution between the UAW and Big 3 possible?

While the UAW and the Big 3 automakers continue to debate what a fair deal looks like for workers, others are raising concern about what the work stoppage could mean for the economy. Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, joins Detroit Today to discuss why his group wrote an open letter to Michigan business, government, labor and civic leaders calling for a "speedy resolution" with "fairness and long-term viability for all."

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Paper or plastic? The argument for and against plastic bag bans in Michigan

Do you use plastic bags at the grocery store? Currently in Michigan, local governments aren’t allowed to place restrictions on plastic bag use, but a new bill is seeking to change that. Nick Austin spoke with Andrea Bitely, VP for Marketing and Communications at Michigan Retailers Association, Christy McGillivray, the Legislative Director for the Sierra Club of Michigan, and State Senator Sue Shink about the arguments for and against plastic bag bans, including the impact and unintended consequences of a plastic bag ban in Michigan on consumers and businesses.