Chapter
Air Traffic Controllers and Society
25:53 - 30:05 (04:12)
In 1964, air traffic controllers faced criminal punishment for not striking as their jobs were essential to society's functioning, leading to the mayor and police commissioner going to the table. While there is an argument against striking for essential jobs, there was a balance between enforcing minor issues and providing necessary aid.
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The speaker discusses the air traffic controllers in the US and how their jobs are deemed essential to society.
25:53 - 28:11 (02:18)
Summary
The speaker discusses the air traffic controllers in the US and how their jobs are deemed essential to society. However, there is a debate on whether other essential jobs such as EMTs should be able to strike.
ChapterAir Traffic Controllers and Society
EpisodeBehind the Police: How Police Unions Made Cops Even Deadlier
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast episode discusses the history of police unions and strikes, including Coolidge's stance on the issue.
28:11 - 30:05 (01:54)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the history of police unions and strikes, including Coolidge's stance on the issue. It also covers a news story about radio journalists being assassinated in Miami and the police department's priorities in responding to crime.