Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Union approval continues to rise

Union approval rate at highest point since 1965, according to Gallup poll.
Today’s labor quote: Liz Shuler.
Today’s labor history: John Henry beats steam hammer.

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This Week’s Union City Radio Highlights

Marty Walsh on labor’s potential; Ft. Lee barber strike enters 3rd month; TSOs: underpaid, overworked and understaffed; Defenders of Wildlife workers vote in union; “We’re ready to fight for our patients”.

Today’s labor quote: George Carlin.

Today’s labor history: 500,000 protest at DC Solidarity Day.  

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod #UnionStrong @laborradionet @AFLCIO @SecMartyWalsh @SOTUpod @AFGENational @defenders_staff @Defenders @SupportFLOC @UFCW400 @UnionCoalition @aboutKP @MineWorkers
 
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“We’re ready to fight for our patients”

Union says contract negotiations at Kaiser Permanente “are in serious trouble.”
Today’s labor quote: UFCW Local 400.
Today’s labor history: Year-long Pittston strike begins.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod #UnionStrong @laborradionet @AFLCIO @UFCW400 @UnionCoalition @aboutKP @MineWorkers

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Defenders of Wildlife workers vote in union

“This process is about creating a stronger, more equitable, and even more effective Defenders.”
Today’s labor quote: Defenders United.
Today’s labor history: FLOC wins contract with the Mount Olive Pickle Company.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod #UnionStrong @laborradionet @AFLCIO @defenders_staff @Defenders @SupportFLOC

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TSOs: underpaid, overworked and understaffed

AFGE says TSOs still don’t have the workplace rights they deserve.
Today’s labor quote: LaShanda Palmer.
Today’s labor history: UAW launches 69-day strike against GM.

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Ft. Lee barber strike enters 3rd month

Fifteen army barbers have been on strike since July 4th at Ft. Lee in Hopewell, VA.  
Today’s labor quote: Robert F. Kennedy.
Today’s labor history: Cape Cod Cranberry Pickers Union strikes.

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Behind the scenes at Working in DC, The Musical

Union City Radio's Annual Labor Day show
September 6, 2021 (1-2p)
Broadcast on WPFW 89.3FM
Hosted by Chris Garlock & Elise Bryant

This hour: Behind the scenes at Working in DC, The Musical.
With director Shanara Gabrielle, co-dramaturg Jordan Ealey, Scenic Designer Andrew Cohen and Social Accountability and Partnerships Director Trés McMichael.

Produced by Chris Garlock; engineering by Michael Nasella.

Marty Walsh on labor’s potential

The Secretary of Labor on the AFL-CIO’s State of the Unions podcast.
Today’s labor quote: Marty Walsh.
Today’s labor history: Attica uprising claims lives of prisoners and guards.

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod #UnionStrong @laborradionet @AFLCIO @SecMartyWalsh @SOTUpod

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This Week’s Union City Radio Highlights

Stand Together!; New AFL-CIO president hits doors and stores in VA; ”New era” for Painters union.

Today’s labor quote: Jimmy Williams Jr.

Today’s labor history: Jobless workers seize food in Toledo.  

@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod #UnionStrong @laborradionet @AFLCIO @WorkingDc @ShanaraG @LaborHeritage1 @jamiekmccallum @ProfPeterCole @MartinezMatsuda @haroldpdx @swwaclc @FairWorldPrj @AnnaCanning_ @ReutherLibrary @AFTarchivist @TEsquaared @grocery_nerd & @checkoutradio @lizshuler @va_labor @DCHotelworkers @UFCW400 @va_labor @GoIUPAT
 
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The people speak on the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Union City Radio's Annual Labor Day show
September 6, 2021 (12p-1p)
Broadcast on WPFW 89.3FM
Hosted by Chris Garlock & Elise Bryant

This hour: The people speak on the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Michelle Ellis: The BCTGM Project
Erroll Schweizer:  
Anna Canning: For A Better World
Judy Ancel: Heartland Labor Forum
Dan Golodner and Troy Eller English: Tales from the Reuther Library
Harold Phillips: Working to Live In Southwest Washington

Produced by Chris Garlock; engineering by Michael Nasella.