Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
A primer on labor laws and labor union history
What is the history of unions, and how do public and private sector unions work? Which employee benefits have been secured by unions and which by law? How has this changed over the years? Your questions answered on Midday.11:00 a.m.GuestsJohn Remington: Professor, Center for Human Resources and Labor Studies, University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management.More from MPRWisconsin governor warns of layoff notices (02/22/2011)Neither side budging in Wisconsin union fight (02/22/2011)Comparing Wis., Minn. public employment benefits (02/18/2011)Wis. union head calls on teachers to go to work (02/20/2011)Resources
What should be done about Colonel Gadhafi?
The BBC's "World Have Your Say" talks to people on the ground in Libya about the clashes between anti-government forces and Colonel Muammar Gadhafi's forces. There is also a discussion about the 6.3-magnitude earthquake that struck New Zealand.12:00 p.m.More from MPRGadhafi's hold on Libya weakens in protest wave (02/21/2011)BBC global call-in on Libya and Morocco protests (02/21/2011)Obama condemns violence in Middle East (02/18/2011)Violence marks 'Friday of Rage' across Yemen (02/18/2011)Unrest spreads across the Arab world (02/17/2011)Resources
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