IL Rep. Arroyo Arrested For Bribery, Unions Emboldened After Years Of Decline

IL Rep. Arroyo Arrested For Bribery, Unions Emboldened After Years Of Decline

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IL State Rep. Luis Arroyo is accused of trying to bribe a state senator with monthly payments in exchange for support on legislation that would benefit a client Arroyo also lobbies for. And with major auto workers, nurses, and teachers strikes happening across the country, we take the temperature of the American labor movement, and why unions seem to be having a moment in the spotlight.