Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

“Some of the things that they are concerned about go far beyond the workplace.”
Today’s labor quote: Eve Livingston.
Today’s labor history: West coast ports lock out more than 10,000 workers.
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Supported by our friends at Union Plus; founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Today's episode includes audio from the Radio Labour podcast.

Union approval continues to rise; BSO moves concerts from Strathmore amid union impasse; KC Opera House Orchestra Oks 3-year deal; ALEC’S sneak attack on MontCo union rights; Red flags at Silver Line Phase 2 project.

Today’s labor quote: Will Rogers.

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

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"The project has been plagued by multi-year delays and multi-million dollar cost overruns, but it is the construction quality that should be raising the most alarming red flag for Metro.”
Today’s labor quote: Lewis Hine.
Today’s labor history: Canada declares Wobblies illegal.

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Montgomery County police officers could lose their collective bargaining rights if Bill 34-20 passes, warns UFCW Local 1994.
Today’s labor quote: UFCW 1994.
Today’s labor history: Google tech contractors join the Steelworkers.

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“This sacrifice signifies a serious commitment on the part of these musicians and their families.”
Today’s labor quote: Bela Fleck.
Today’s labor history: Great Steel Strike begins.

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Union says Strathmore has used the pandemic as an excuse to make permanent cuts.
Today’s labor quote: Mother Jones.
Today’s labor history: Militia sent to Leadville, CO to break miners strike.

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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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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.  

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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.

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“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.

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