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In 2022, workers who went on strike increased by 50%. Today, all around the country, workplaces of different fields are walking out, striking and unionizing on a scale we haven't seen for decades. This got us thinking: Why do workers strike? Is there a pattern to be seen of these events throughout history?

In this Episode of Looped In, we explore the history of labor movements in our country and answer these questions with expert guests Dr. Steve Macek and Kim Kelly, journalist and author of the book "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor."



Follow Kim Kelly on twitter @GrimKim 

Follow us on our socials @WBBMPodcasts

In 2022, workers who went on strike increased by <a href="https://www.epi.org/publication/2022-work-stoppages/">50%</a>. Today, all around the country, workplaces of different fields are walking out, striking and unionizing on a scale we haven't seen for decades. This got us thinking: Why do workers strike? Is there a pattern to be seen of these events throughout history?
In this Episode of Looped In, we explore the history of labor movements in our country and answer these questions with expert guests Dr. Steve Macek and Kim Kelly, journalist and author of the book "Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor."
 
Follow Kim Kelly on twitter @GrimKim 
Follow us on our socials @WBBMPodcasts

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!

Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

Let's get Looped In, Chicago!
Each Wednesday, WBBM podcast producers Arielle Raveney and Jim Hanke sit down with our reporters to discuss stories that captivated them over the week. From hard hitting news about what's trending in the headlines to events and people around town you might never have heard of, we'll have the full run-down to inform you to start your day.

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