America's Work Force Union Podcast

Nussbaum: Unions are critical safeguards to democracy

Written by awfblog | August 18, 2022

The Nation Magazine contributor Karen Nussbaum joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed her recent article, “Unions Protect Democracy. How Do We Protect Unions?

Nussbaum is the Founding Director and board member of Working America, which unites working people who do not have a union on the job.

Her article surveyed 20 global labor leaders on the myriad of ways the right is threatening organizing efforts, which she claims poses threats to democracies around the world.

Nussbaum discussed the various ways democracy is under attack around the globe and in the U.S. and explained why unions need protection.

Listen to the entire episode to learn more about these topics.