Mostly Economics Podcast #10: The changing landscape of who and how we organize unions with Richard Freeman

Dean Baker sits down with renowned economist Richard Freeman to explore the multifaceted role of unions-not only in securing higher wages and better working conditions, but also in empowering workers with a collective voice and boosting workplace productivity. The conversation also delves into the recent wave of unionization among graduate students and post-docs, highlighting the broader implications for the academic workforce. Follow Dean Baker on: X / @DeanBaker13 Bluesky / @deanbaker13.bsky.social Follow Center for Economic and Policy Research on: X | IG | FB / @ceprdc Bluesky / @ceprdc.bsky.social