TED Talks
TED: Unions for climate action! | Payton M. Wilkins
In the long term, shutting down a coal mine means cleaner air and a healthier environment — but in the short term, it can devastate a community or family that relied on the mine's paychecks to make ends meet. Environmental justice...
Crash Course
Interest Group Formation: Crash Course Government and Politics
So last week we talked about what special interest groups are and how they influence the political system, and today we’re going to focus on why we even have them in the first place. As to avoid getting too cynical, we’re going to focus...
Crash Course
Government Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, we’re going to wrap up our discussion of economic policy by looking at government regulation. We're going to talk about the government's goals for the U.S. economy and the policies it employs to achieve those goals. Ever since the...
TED Talks
TED: How labor unions shape society | Margaret Levi
The weekend. Social Security. Health insurance. What do these things have in common? They all exist thanks to the advocacy of labor unions. Political economist Margaret Levi explains how these organizations forge equality and protect...
Curated Video
Our Economic System
Dr. Forrester describes the manner with which the economy of the colonies was established and how our country’s economy grew. She talks about the growth of corporations, the rise of labor unions, and the importance of the banking system...
Curated Video
Robber Barons or Captains of Industry?
The Gilded Age was a period of unprecedented industrial and economic growth in the United States – but were the men at the helm captains of industry or robber barons out for their own?
One Minute History
136 Gladiators the Oldest Union - One Minute History
Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with few...
Curated Video
Labor Unions
The video Video Introduction “Labor Unions” explains how labor unions formed in the United States and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of labor unions.
Hip Hughes History
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Explained: US History Review
Join me as we take a look at a pivot strike in US History, the Pullman Strike of 1894. Perfect for inquisitive learners, students of the social studies and the cray cray on the internets.
Hip Hughes History
Right to Work Laws: Lions, Tigers and Unions. Oh My!
With Michigan soon to become the 25th state to adopt "Right to Work" laws it about time you understood them. My Johnny Cash Teacher attempt to Walk the Line and do some explain'
Curated Video
Rebels in the Records: Equal pay protests from Dagenham Women by Lily
National Archives: This film is part of a series called ‘Rebels in the Records’. The films in the series were created by young people in July 2021 and combine puppetry, model-making and animation. They explore stories of people and...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Depression - Labour Protections
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Depression uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era of...
TLDR News
The War Against Woke Universities: Johnson's New 'Free Speech Champion' Explained - TLDR News
In recent months the Conservative government has been keen to start what they're calling a war on woke. This culture war now appears to have reached full heat, with Number 10 announcing a new Free Speech Champion to safeguard free speech...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Edward Deci - Teachers Make a Difference - George Taylor
Edward L. Deci is professor of psychology and Gowen Professor in the Social Sciences at the University of Rochester, where he is a member of the Human Motivation Program in the Department of Psychology. He holds a Ph.D. in psychology...
One Minute History
Gladiators, the Oldest Union - One Minute History_4K
Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with few...
One Minute History
Gladiators, the Oldest Union - One Minute History_1080
Gladiators ruled the Roman arenas for almost a thousand years. Accompanied by music during combat, gladiators often fought to the death for the entertainment of their audience. A gladiator would fight two or three times a year, with few...
TLDR News
How Labour Will Choose Their New Leader - TLDR Explains
With Corbyn set to stand down as Leader of the Opposition in the coming months, we've begun to see the race to replace him unfold. In this video, we take a look at the process Labour use to select their leaders, and will explain how the...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
Andy Stern: There Is a Way to Stop Machines From Making Americans Poorer
Advances in technology are rapidly transforming our economy, enabling smarter, cheaper and faster ways of producing goods, acquiring services, and communicating with others. But, warns Andy Stern, former president of the Service...
Cerebellum
Emergence Of Modern America: The Progressive Era - Wilson's Presidency
Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...
TLDR News
The Laws That Protect Police from Prosecution Qualified Immunity & Police Unions - TLDR News
With protests about racial bias and police brutality sweeping across America and the world, many are beginning to question how the police are protected. In this video, we discuss the laws and unions in place to protect police officers in...
Curated Video
Trade Unions in the Labor Market: Roles and Influence
This video provides an overview of trade unions and their impact on the labor market. The presenter explains the objectives of trade unions, which include protecting workers' rights, improving their pay and working conditions, and...
Professor Dave Explains
Corporations and Labor Organizations
What is a corporation, exactly? Why would someone form one? What are stocks? What types of corporations can there be? We have to talk about workers as well. How do the employees of a corporation ensure that they are treated fairly? What...
Curated Video
Learn and Master C Programming - Using 'union' keyword in C
Understand how to declare and use a union and how are they different from structures. This clip is from the chapter "Structures & Unions" of the series "Learn and Master C Programming For Absolute Beginners!".In this section, we use...
Step Back History
How Can We BEAT Neoliberalism?
Neoliberalism is the defining economic idea of our current moment, and we're all suffering for it. What is it, and how can we beat it?