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Labor unions 'challenge the oligarchy:' Thom Hartmann on how unions 'stand up for democracy' - Velshi - MS NOW [View all]
The labor movement has been at the forefront of social change for much of American history. Unions and labor leaders have been instrumental in many political movements that helped to shape the society we live in today.
“Not only can labor challenge the oligarchy, they can challenge the corporate bosses,” author Thom Hartmann tells Ali Velshi. “They also stand up for democracy… Unions are democracy in the workplace.” - Aired on 02/01/2026.
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