A remarkable year for organized labor in the U.S.

1 big thing

EpisodeDec 19, 202211m

A remarkable year for organized labor in the U.S.

1 big thing

EpisodeDec 19, 202211m

From Amazon employees forming their first union in Staten Island this April, to Congress intervening to stop a railroad workers' strike just a few weeks ago, it's been quite a year for labor. Axios' Emily Peck takes a look back at the year that was and what’s to come. Plus, the surprising history of America’s favorite flowering Christmas plant. And, Lionel Messi finally gets his World Cup. Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Marina Franco.Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.Go Deeper: Worker strikes surged in 2022 The poinsettia’s forgotten history Messi wins first World Cup as Argentina downs France

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Axios podcast host Niala Boodhoo digs deep with leaders you know — or need to know — in business, politics and culture. Every week, all in under 20 minutes.About Axios: Axios is a digital media company launched in 2017. Axios helps you become smarter, faster with news and information across politics, tech, business, media, science and the world. Subscribe to our newsletters at axios.com/newsletters and download our mobile app at axios.com/app. About Niala Boodhoo: Niala Boodhoo is the host of 1 big thing and previously hosted Axios Today She was the founding Host and Executive Producer of the award-winning news progr...

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