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How U.S. Unions Took Flight (Throwback)

2024/9/5
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Airline workers played a crucial role in the U.S. labor movement. Their unions fought for better working conditions, civil rights, and influenced labor relations across industries.
  • Airline workers represent diverse groups across the U.S.
  • Reagan's firing of air traffic controllers signaled a shift against unions.
  • The 2023 labor movement saw renewed support for organized labor.
  • Flight attendants played a key role in advocating for labor rights and social change.

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Airline workers — pilots, flight attendants, mechanics, baggage handlers, and more — represent a huge cross-section of the country. And for decades, they've used their unions to fight not just for better working conditions, but for civil rights, charting a course that leads right up to today. In this episode, we turn an eye to the sky to see how American unions took flight.To access bonus episodes and listen to Throughline sponsor-free, subscribe to Throughline+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/throughline).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)