Nov 28 Watch Midwest Manufacturers Bid to Stay Competitive amid Globalization The American Midwest, traditionally a base for manufacturing, has been hit hard by globalization in recent years. Economic correspondent Paul Solman reports on efforts aimed at strengthening the region's competitive edge. Continue watching
Feb 14 Watch Free Trade Hurts American Workers, AFL-CIO Director Says As the U.S. trade deficit hits a record $800 billion a year and manufacturing jobs continue to flow overseas, AFL-CIO policy director Thea Lee discusses free trade's impact on U.S. jobs. Continue watching
Jun 23 Watch The Jobless Recovery By PBS News Hour Paul Solman looks at the recession's effect on the changing world of manufacturing, where heavy losses have left many machinists with few options. Continue watching