EE041 - Labour Day and Unions

In this episode, in light of the upcoming Labour Day in Canada, Tahlia discusses the impacts and importance of labour unions on fair wages, fair working conditions, access to healthcare, and how anti-union lobbying has directly contributed to rising income inequality.

Read the Costco vs. Walmart turnover example here: https://hbr.org/2006/12/the-high-cost-of-low-wages

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