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I've been to the Mountaintop by Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tells people to keep fighting for equality, even if it's dangerous. He talks about the problems in the country and encourages everyone to work together for a better future. -
Debate Over Workers' Rights and Global Trade by Gary Burtless
Gary Burtless explained that some people think countries should follow strict rules to protect workers, while others believe these rules can make it harder for poor countries to grow. He is an economist who discusses the debate over workers' rights in global trades. Focusing on challenges and arguments around enforcing labor standards in international trade agreements. -
Puerto Rican Obituary by Pedro Pietri
Puerto rican Immigrants worked hard but never reached the American Dream. They lived in tough conditions, always hoping for a better life but never getting ahead in life. These people were treated unfairly, underpaid, and dying without seeing their dreams come true. -
Labor Markets and Minimum Wage by Crash Course
Discusses how labor markets work, the role of wages, and the debates surrounding the minimum wage. It explains the forces of supply and demand in labor markets the impact of setting a minimum wage, and the pros and cons of raising it. The video also explains how these economic principles affect both workers and businesses. Adam Smith a Scottish economist is represented in this video putting his theories into play and reviewing what they influence. -
Labor's labors lost? A year after stunning victory at Amazon, unions are stalled by Andrea Hsu
After winning their first big vote, Amazon workers are still waiting for a contract because Amazon won't negotiate. Starbucks workers have the same problem - many stores voted for union, but no deals have been made. Big companies use delays to make it harder for workers to organize. Even though many people support unions, the laws make it tough for them to succeed. -
The Delano Grape Strike and Boycott by Holley Frey and Tracy V Wilson
The Delano Grape Strike was led by farmer workers like Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta who wanted better pay and working conditions. They started a boycott that spread across the country, asking people not to buy grapes until workers demands were met.