Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Union-made Halloween; Labor looks to provide winning edge in VA races; Lipton workers ratify strong new contract; Anthrax then, COVID-19 now.
Today’s labor quote: Charles Evans Hughes.
Today’s labor history: Tennessee coal miners rout leased convict laborers.

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Labor works to turn out union vote for VA Democrats.
Today’s labor quote: Muhammad Khan.
Today’s labor history: "Black Tuesday" on Wall Street.

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Deal provides wage increases, increased time off, and no hikes in health and welfare costs.
Today’s labor quote: Terrell Owens.
Today’s labor history: Gateway Arch completed safely.

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“We are going to win as long as we get our people to go vote.”
Today’s labor quote: Liz Shuler.  
Today’s labor history: National Negro Labor Council formed.

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Hershey’s Kisses, Tootsie Rolls, Butterfinger and more; click here for the complete list of union-made chocolates and candies.
Today’s labor quote: Father John Raho.
Today’s labor history: Erie Canal opens; 1,000 died building it.

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Honoring America’s postal workers for their dedicated service despite life-threatening risks.
Today’s labor quote: John Sweeney.
Today’s labor history: The Great Hawaiian Dock Strike.

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Striketober continues; ”Hollywood ending”: IATSE workers win!; Shuler: “We need more people on the ground in Virginia.”
Today’s labor quote: Ron Carey.
Today’s labor history: General strike in New Orleans.

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American Federation of Musicians marks its’ 125th anniversary.
Today’s labor quote: Lawrence Katz.
Today’s labor history: Death of the "Sagebrush Robin Hood."

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Latina workers had to work an extra 10 months this year just to match white men’s 2020 pay.
Today’s labor quote: Merle Travis.
Today’s labor history: Wisconsin dairy farmers strike.  

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AFL-CIO chief says stakes in the upcoming Virginia election – now just 15 days away -- could not be higher.
Today’s labor quote: Liz Shuler.
Today’s labor history: Debs dies.

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