A Gallup poll out last week shows less than a quarter of Americans say they disapprove of labor unions — the lowest since 1967, while 70% say they approve of unions.
In recent years, several national retailers and fast food chains have seen their workers organize.
NY1 anchor Annika Pergament spoke with a worker at REI in Soho, who after picketing for better hours and pay, is now hoping for a resolution.
State Sen. Jessica Ramos, chair of the Labor Committee, joined “The Rush Hour” on Tuesday to talk about this, labor movements in New York, Uber and Lyft drivers facing “lockouts” and the “Retail Worker Safety Act.”