What is behind the recent wave of unionization efforts across the United States, and what is its future? In this episode, we have a coffee with Professor Suresh Naidu, Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs at Columbia University, and Katy Habr, PhD student in Sociology and organizer for the Student Workers of Columbia.

Together, we discuss the state of U.S. labor unions today, the structural challenges facing worker organizing, and the victories of and tensions within labor movements. Katy Habr also shares her experience from the historic graduate student strike at Columbia, and Professor Suresh Naidu reflects on whether there is a future for the U.S. labor movement—and what it might look like.

Whether you're a labor organizer, econ student, or just curious about the future of work, this conversation is for you.