On the latest episode of the Debtwire Municipals Muni Lowdown podcast, Managing Editor Paul Greaves speaks with reporters Deb Pace and Simone Baribeau about how wages and union organizing are driving labor disputes in the education and hospital sectors.

On this podcast, Deb discusses strike votes at various higher education institutions such as Rutgers University, Chicago State University, as well as the three-day strike at Los Angeles Unified School District. Deb also highlights the efforts of school principals to organize in Chicago. Simone discusses the sector challenge hospitals face grappling with appropriate staffing levels, as well as medical residents looking to unionize at Mass General Brigham.

As reporters for Debtwire Municipals, Deb Pace covers the transportation and education beats, while Simone is responsible for Puerto Rico and healthcare.

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