Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

The AFL-CIO and Metro Washington Labor Council, which are supporting the Assembly and March, are urging the local labor movement to turn out in support; click here now to RSVP.
Today’s labor quote: Naomi Klein.
Today’s labor history: Atlanta transit workers strike.

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Testify at Alexandria City Council.
Today’s labor quote: Ismail Ahmed.  
Today’s labor history: NYC Starbucks baristas organize.  

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Longtime organizer Richard Bensinger learns from young workers organizing at Starbucks.   
Today’s labor quote: Buffalo barista Lexie.
Today’s labor history: A. Philip Randolph dies.    

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Reproductive rights are workers rights; White House hosts union organizers; Honoring Saunders and Sweeney; Service sector workers rally to thank DC Mayor.
Today’s labor quote: Lily Tomlin.
Today’s labor history: Library Employees’ Union founded.  

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Letter carriers will pick up food at your door to help feed millions of hungry Americans.
Today’s labor quote: Fredric Rolando.  
Today’s labor history: 10,000 dock workers strike.    

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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s recent regulations help keep hotels safe and sanitary as D.C.’s hospitality industry picks up and tourism approaches pre-pandemic levels.
Today’s labor quote: Airport Workers United.
Today’s labor history: Immigrant workers targeted by ICE raid.

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Labor Heritage Foundation honors AFSCME President Lee Saunders.
at its Solidarity Forever Reception and Awards Ceremony; labor movement celebrates life and legacy for former AFL-CIO president John Sweeney.
Today’s labor quote: John Sweeney.
Today’s labor history: 1894 Pullman Strike begins.
  
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Baltimore County Public Library union organizer among those at gathering.
Today’s labor quote: Jaimie Caldwell.
Today’s labor history: Western Labor Union formed.   

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Unions respond to the leaked Supreme Court decision reversing Roe v. Wade.
Today’s labor quote: Hayley Brown.
Today’s labor history: Longshoremen’s strike sparks general work stoppage in San Francisco.   

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Remembering the “labor priest”; Kaiser Permanente therapists unionize with UFCW; Public Service Recognition Week; MWC releases endorsements; Partnership Award honors Claimant Advocacy Program.
Today’s labor quote: 1863 Brotherhood of the Footboard Constitution.
Today’s labor history: Brotherhood of the Footboard ratifies constitution.

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