TED: How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi

The video discusses the importance of labor unions in shaping the middle class and securing worker rights. It highlights the historical evolution of unions, their decline due to political and economic challenges, and the need for modernized unions to address current workforce dynamics. The speaker emphasizes the role of unions in reducing inequality and suggests innovative approaches like worker cooperatives and platform technologies to empower workers in the 21st century.

How do right-to-work laws impact union membership and worker rights?

What is the significance of the term 'essential workers' in the context of labor unions?

What are some examples of alternative labor organizations that have emerged recently?

In what ways can unions contribute to reducing income inequality in society?