1 big thing

A remarkable year for organized labor in the U.S.


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From Amazon employees forming their first union in Staten Island this April, to Congress intervening to stop a railroad workers' strike just a few weeks ago, it's been quite a year for labor. Axios' Emily Peck takes a look back at the year that was and what’s to come.

  • Plus, the surprising history of America’s favorite flowering Christmas plant.
  • And, Lionel Messi finally gets his World Cup.
  • Guests: Axios' Emily Peck and Marina Franco.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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    • Worker strikes surged in 2022
    • The poinsettia’s forgotten history
    • Messi wins first World Cup as Argentina downs France
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