Episode 67: Massive 50k worker strike threatens Vegas economy and employers

On this episode of Working Lunch, a looming union strike involving 50,000 restaurant, bar and casino workers threatens the City of Las Vegas amidst contentious contract talks. The Align crew explains the threat, the history of a strike this size and why robots are part of the negotiation. Plus, Walmart becomes the largest retail or restaurant company to offer employees paid online classes from several universities. What’s the business case for doing this in a tight labor market and will a major restaurant chain follow? Finally, the policy experts at Align have been alerting employers about universal basic income for more than a year and now one city is on the verge of having it. Those stories plus the legislative scorecard.