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Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
“We have more fights ahead to ensure our workplaces follow health and safety protocols.”
Today’s labor history: Laundry & Dry Cleaning International Union chartered.
Today’s quote: Miss Marx.
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Tuesday May 11, 2021
Tuesday May 11, 2021
After not-so-veiled threat by boss.
Today’s labor history: Pullman strike starts.
Today’s quote: Eugene V. Debs.
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Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
NLRB steps up prosecutions of violations of workers’ rights.
Today’s labor history: First transcontinental railway completed, thanks to immigrant workers.
Today’s quote: Gordon H. Chang.
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
DC Labor FilmFest launches; The soul of labor; Protect working people!
Today’s labor history: Actor’s union bluffs studio mogul.
Today’s labor quote: Big Bill Haywood.
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
This year Union City Radio teamed up with the House of Soul for the annual celebration of International Workers’ Day on WPFW 89.3FM, DC’s Pacifica station. Our theme this year was “Workers: The Heart and Soul of America”; DJ Lance spun tunes about work and workers, while Chris Garlock and Elise Bryant featured the best of labor radio and podcast programming from across the country.
This hour (the last of the 4-hour show): America's Work Force Radio, Building Bridges, the Rick Smith Show.
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
23rd Annual Spring Sing-along Concert features old favorites as well as new songs inspired by recent events.
Today’s labor history: “Bloody Tuesday” as strikebreakers try to run San Francisco streetcars.
Today’s quote: DC Labor Chorus; We Did Not Come This Far
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Stop the deaths and injuries: tell OSHA we need more staff and resources dedicated to protecting working people.
Labor calendar: DC Jobs with Justice celebrates 20 years of fighting for immigrant justice in Washington.
Today’s labor history: Spontaneous revolt by 400 black women working as tobacco stemmers.
Today’s quote: Liz Shuler.
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
This year Union City Radio teamed up with the House of Soul for the annual celebration of International Workers’ Day on WPFW 89.3FM, DC’s Pacifica station. Our theme this year was “Workers: The Heart and Soul of America”; DJ Lance spun tunes about work and workers, while Chris Garlock and Elise Bryant featured the best of labor radio and podcast programming from across the country.
This hour: The Valley Labor Report, Union Dues, Talking SMART and Laborwave Radio.
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
WPFW’s House of Soul teams up with Union City Radio for the 2021 May Day show.
Labor calendar: Virtual Rally for the DC Essential Workers Bill Of Rights.
Today’s labor history: The Battle of Harlan County.
Today’s quote: John Sweeney.
@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO
Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.
Tuesday May 04, 2021
Tuesday May 04, 2021
This year Union City Radio teamed up with the House of Soul for the annual celebration of International Workers’ Day on WPFW 89.3FM, DC’s Pacifica station. Our theme this year was “Workers: The Heart and Soul of America”; DJ Lance spun tunes about work and workers, while Chris Garlock and Elise Bryant featured the best of labor radio and podcast programming from across the country. This hour: Re:Work Radio, the 7th Street Chronicles, Activate LIVE, the SAG-AFTRA Podcast and the Grit Northwest podcast.
@wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @rework_radio @MachinistsUnion @sagaftra @GritNw
Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.