On today's program! Live 3-6PM http://ricksmithshow.com/
Irwin Aronson, labor attorney and show regular talks about how the Corbett/Rep Scott Perry Unemployment Insurance compensation changes are effecting unemployed workers.
Larry Spivak, Regional Director for AFSCME Council 31 and President of the Illinois Labor History Society talks about the recent Executive Order issues by the Illinois Governor attacking workers.
Raul Fabian 7-year Huhtamaki worker joins Rick to talk about the recent action at his workplace and why he is working with his coworkers to join a union.
Graham Fortier, Lead Organizer with the AFLCIO joins Rick to talk about their efforts to aid the Huhtamaki workers.
Mark Price, Labor Economist with the Keystone Research Center talks about Monday’s Minimum Wage Rally and dispel myths surrounding a reasonable increase.