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- Dr. Maite Tapia, of the Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, presents a talk entitled, "Organizing the fragmented : workers, unions and the fast food industry." Dr. Tapia discusses efforts to improve working conditions and wages at companies like Walmart and the vast number of fast food franchises throughout the United States. Tapia answers questions from the audience and is introduced by MSU Professor John P. Beck. 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, the MSU Center for Gender in Global Context, and the MSU Women's Resource Center. Part of the University's Project 60/50. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-04-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A speech entitled "Call of America," delivered by Senator James Hamilton Lewis (D-IL), in 1917 to fellow Senators, justifying American involvement in World War One.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton's prime time press conference on the economy and health care.
- Date Issued:
- 1994-08-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States Vice President Joe Biden speaks at a campaign event for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton in Parma, OH. Biden thanks the UAW for their support when he first ran for the Senate in Delaware and explains why Hillary Clinton is the best candidate for president. He also criticizes Republican nominee Donald Trump for his economic policies and his lack of foreign policy experience. Biden deals with a heckler criticizing him about Iraq.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-09-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush talks about the Senate passing his budget plan and the decision to delay the execution of Timothy McVeigh, convicted of bombing a federal building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Bush implores the House to approve the budget so that he may begin to enact the policies in the budget. Bush also explains that he fully supports Attorney General Ashcroft's decision to delay the execution of McVeigh, which was prompted by the discovery of undisclosed evidence found in possession of the FBI. Following his remarks, Bush answers questions from reporters.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-05-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President George W. Bush speaks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce tax cut rally about federal spending and cutting taxes, and urges Americans to press Congress to pass his $1.6 billion tax cut plan. Bush is introduced by Kelly Stanley, chairman of the board of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and President of the Ontario Corporation.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-04-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Speech to Latin American political and economic leaders discusses trade. Announces the Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, whose three pillars are Trade, Investment, and Debt.
- Date Issued:
- 1990-06-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At a Michigan State University "study away" class held in Washington, D.C., Scott Bryson from the AFL-CIO talks about political activism and young people's involvement in electoral politics and explains why organized labor advocates for all workers. Elizabeth Bunn, director of the AFL-CIO organizing Department, talks about the level of unionization in the U.S. and how it relates directly to income inequality and organized labor as a broad social movement. Rachel Babale from the National Labor Relations Board describes the experiences that motivated her to become involved in worker justice issues. They all answer questions from the class. Poor quality recording. Held at the AFL-CIO Building in Washington D.C.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-07-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama honors the men and women who gave their lives in service of our nation during a Memorial Day commemoration at Arlington National Cemetery. Obama recognizes the 60th anniversary of the end of the Korean War and honors the service of military members in Iraq and Afghanistan. He recognizes some of the recent funerals at Arlington recounting the service record of those buried.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- U.S. President Donald Trump talks via video conference with NASA astronauts Peggy Whitson and Jack Fisher who are aboard the International Space Station. Trump discusses with Whitson and Fisher the possible time-frame for sending astronauts to Mars. Astronaut Kate Rubins talks about sequencing DNA in space. Ivanka Trump asserts that the Trump Administration wants to prioritize encouraging girls to pursue STEM careers.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-04-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection