How Labor Unions Create Worker Power - How to Be a Better Human

Explore the history and impact of labor unions in this 34-minute TED talk. Discover how unions have shaped workplace protections, including weekends, social security, health insurance, and the end of child labor. Learn from political scientist Margaret Levi as she delves into the long history of labor organizing and explains how unions promote equality and safeguard worker rights. Gain insights into Levi's optimism about today's young workforce and understand why she believes a revival of the labor movement is crucial for an equitable future. Gain valuable knowledge about the role of unions in creating worker power and their potential to shape a fairer society.