Topics Discussed

Are the employment practices of retail superstores a cost-effective model for the 21st century global marketplace, or a throw-back to 19th century?

Hoosick Falls High School
Hoosick Falls, New York

Students from Hoosick Falls High School, discuss employment practices of big box superstores and the role of labor unions in today's workplace with panelists Bob Ward, NYS Business Council; Gordon McClelland, Cornell University School of Industrial Labor Relations; and Tom Cetrino, Public Employees Federation.

Moderated by WAMC’s Alan Chartock.

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