Saturday, September 9th, 2023
Special Edition: Summer of Strikes
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It seems organized labor is having a moment. ZipRecruiter chief economist Julia Pollak is here to explain why there have been so many walkouts across multiple industries. Then, I speak with Automotive News’ executive editor Jamie Butters about the current stalemate in Detroit – and what’s at stake for workers and car buyers if yet another strike begins.
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Guest: Jamie Butters
Jamie Butters is executive editor of Automotive News, leading the reporting, editing and production of the bible of the auto industry across multiple platforms. He joined the organization as its chief content officer in 2018 and also hosts its podcast, “Daily Drive.”
Butters has covered the auto industry in Detroit for more than two decades: first at the Detroit Free Press for eight years as a reporter and editor, then serving 10 years at Bloomberg News in Detroit, mostly as an editor and team leader.
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Guest: Julia Pollak
Julia Pollak is Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace. She uses real-time data from the ZipRecruiter marketplace to measure the health of the labor market, identify hiring trends, and help employers and job seekers prepare for the future of work.
Her research is frequently cited in leading national outlets and she is an active member of the National Association of Business Economists. She was named one of the 100 Most Influential TA Thought Leaders by TATech.
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