Trade Unions

Iowa, Workers, Unions and Trade Agreements

One of the constants we report on is stagnant wages for the vast majority of Americans. Just today we learned that wages in Q1 grew by only .2% and analysts suggest the stagnant wage growth is at the heart of the slow economic recovery.  We've also reported on how corporations are stockpiling cash and the impact overseas manufacturing continues to have on our domestic economy. It seemed like a good time to reach out and hear from the labor unions to get their perspective. Ken Sagar is the president of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL/CIO we talked about a wide ranging set of issues including the "Fast Track" President Obama wants when it comes to trade deals. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.  

Worker Memorial Day with Mark Cooper

Last year 39 Iowans died from work related injuries. Each year trade unions mark April 28th as an International Day of Mourning.  We were there for the reading of the 39 names and then a brief conversation with Mark Cooper the president of the South Central Federation of Labor AFL/CIO for insight as to the meaning of the event. Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only business broadcast in the Des Moines Metro and a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications a full service advertising agency based in Des Moines.  Connect with us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour and, for more, here is our Facebook Page.