Temple Professor of Political Science Joe Schwartz lays out the history of labor unions and their necessity in organizing democracy in the workplace, where the system reflects that of a hierarchy. Following Schwartz is Rosalind Jones Johnson from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, who expounds upon why it is paramount that union exists in the Philadelphia School District and how they are integral to the future of the students.

A collection of lectures featuring particularly prominent speakers, many of whom are guests to the university.