From Wisconsin to Memphis : King's gospel of labor rights on the rebound
Author Michael Honey, Professor of Humanities at the University of Washington-Tacoma delivers a talk entitled, "From Wisconsin to Memphis: King's gospel of labor rights on the rebound". Honey talks about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the context of the efforts in Wisconsin and other states to legislatively reduce or eliminate collective bargaining rights for public sector workers. He reminds listeners that King advocated for socioeconomic rights, not merely civil rights. Honey also draws a direct line between economic disparity, contemporary efforts to eliminate unions and the fight for social justice. A question and answer session follows. Honey is introduced by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and co-sponsored by the MSU African-American and African Studies Program. Presented at the MSU Museum.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date
- 2011-11-18
- Speakers
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Honey, Michael K.
- Hosts
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Beck, John, 1954-
- Recordist
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Vincent Voice Library
- Sponsors
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Michigan State University. School of Human Resources and Labor Relations
Michigan State University. Museum
- Subjects
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King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968
Labor unions--Law and legislation
Labor unions--Recognition
Philosophy
Social justice
Speeches, addresses, etc
Working poor
United States
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 01:07:26
- Venue Note
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Recorded at teh Michigan State University Museum by the Vincent Voice Library, Nov. 18, 2011.
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 16875
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b9350966
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