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The Union Workers Who Created Those Infamous Rat Balloons
Published 5 years, 1 month ago
Description
Scabby the Rat is now common on picket lines around the world, but the
balloon started right here in the Chicago area. This week on the show, we dig into
the origins of the iconic union labor protest mascot. Plus, Monica learns why there
are so many ice cream shops in Chicago with “La Michoacana” in their name — despite
having different owners, offerings, and prices.