Feb 15 What We’re Watching Saturday By Kayla Ruble PBS NewsHour is following the news of the day, from Chattanooga to Lebanon. Continue reading
Oct 23 Watch Detroit bankruptcy eligibility case goes to trial The city of Detroit filed for bankruptcy in July, and now it must prove to a judge that the conditions necessitate that protection. But some pension funds, unions and retirees are fighting the filing. Jeffrey Brown gets an update from… Continue watching
Oct 21 Watch News Wrap: Bay Area transit workers go on strike, causing clogged commute In our news wrap Monday, 400,000 Bay Area Rapid Transit riders will face clogged commutes this week after more than 2,000 BART employees walked off the job over pay raises and workplace rules. Also, the Supreme Court will hear a… Continue watching
Mar 27 Watch Watch DOMA Challengers Speak After Oral Arguments End Watch DOMA Challengers Speak After Oral Arguments End… Continue watching
Dec 31 Watch Emancipation Proclamation Celebrates 150 Years and an Enduring Power to Inspire Emancipation Proclamation Celebrates 150 Years and an Enduring Power to Inspire… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch Labor Union Election Sheds Light on Embattled Future As local governments roll back employee pensions and benefits, the nation's largest public labor union is preparing for an internal leadership battle that could shape its external mission. Gwen Ifill analyzes the stakes with Steven Greenhouse of the New York… Continue watching
Apr 30 Watch Wisconsin Recall Watched as Possible Prophesy for November After just 16 months in office, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker faces a June recall -- an effort born of protests last year as he pushed through a law limiting collective-bargaining rights for most public employees. Ray Suarez and Frederica Freyberg… Continue watching
Nov 18 Watch For Wisconsin Gov. Walker, Tables Turn as Unions Push Recall Effort The eyes of the nation were on the political firestorm in Wisconsin last winter when Republican Gov. Scott Walker took on the labor union representing the state's public employees. Wisconsin Public Television's Frederica Freyburg explores how the tables have since… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch NBA Labor Battle Continues, Threatening Entire Season The entire NBA season is on the brink as talks between players and owners, aimed at ending the lockout, break down. Ray Suarez discusses what's at stake with Ian Thomsen of Sport Illustrated. Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch Ohio Voters Weigh Repeal of Controversial Collective-Bargaining Law A controversial new Ohio law aimed at restricting the collective-bargaining rights of 360,000 unionized public employees has led to a major political fight and a voter referendum in this battleground state. Gwen Ifill reports on the issue that has both… Continue watching