Organizing the Lawrence Journal-World & How the Ultra-Rich Profit from Racial Injustice

Reporters at the Lawrence Journal-World have formed a union. In response, the bosses have hired one of the most expensive anti-labor law firms in the country to handle negotiations. This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, we’ll speak to the reporters union representative, Shannon Duffy, of the United Media Guild and one of the reporters about their fight for a first contract. Then, ever wonder what the super-rich get from perpetuating racism? We’ll talk to Jim Freeman about his book, Rich Thanks to Racism. Tune in Thursday at 6PM, rebroadcast Friday at 5AM.


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