Labor Sec. Walsh: Don't See Need for States to Extend Jobless Benefits

The transcript covers a Labor Day event with President Biden, focusing on the importance of labor and organized labor. It discusses legislative efforts like the PROACT, infrastructure bills, and job training. The impact of unemployment insurance on labor participation is examined, along with challenges faced by women in the workforce due to the pandemic. Solutions such as child care support and equal pay are proposed.

In what ways can organized labor contribute to the recovery of the middle class?

Discuss the impact of the pandemic on labor participation rates in the U.S.

What measures are being proposed to address the pay disparity between men and women?