Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

UCR Extra: Remembering Dr. Howard Croft

The longtime social justice activist in Washington DC -- who recently died of COVID-19 -- worked in the labor movement, taught urban studies at the University of the District of Columbia, was a fervent DC statehood advocate and supporter of prisoner rights, a passionate Health Care For All activist and a long-time member of Metro DC Democratic Socialists of America. Tribute features former MWC president Jos Williams and others.
Originally broadcast on To Heal DC on WPFW 89.3 FM on June 29, 2020; hosted and produced by Joni Eisenberg, engineered by Mike Nasella. 

Pride Month Profiles: Aimee Stephens, Gerald Lynn Bostock and Donald Zarda

The three plaintiffs in the 2020 Supreme Court cases that led to the landmark decision protecting the workplace rights of LGBTQ Americans. Today’s labor history: Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers merged into the Steelworkers. Today’s labor quote: The IWW.

DC Excluded Workers Rally today

“It's just vitally vitally important that anybody that cares about the rights of workers and that cares about lifting the floor for everyone, turn out.” Today’s labor history: Chicago streetcar strike. Today’s labor quote: Chicago police chief.

“Ready To Kill”

Elise Bryant reads Carl Sandburg’s poem about who should be memorialized in our statues. Today’s labor history: President Cleveland declares Labor Day an official U.S. holiday. Today’s labor quote: A. Philip Randolph.

“Fund The Frontline”

AFSCME Maryland battles Hogan’s drastic cuts to state government. Today’s labor history: 26,000 NYC hotel workers strike. Today’s labor quote: The IWW.

Job losses at historic levels

Without massive federal aid, EPI says 5.3 million workers likely to lose their jobs by the end of 2021. Today’s labor history: American Railway Union supports Pullman strikers. Today’s labor quote: Emma Goldman.

Solidarity helps feed area union families

“Thank you so much to everyone who donated” to CSA’s Emergency Assistance Fund. “As we are able, we will also stand in solidarity to support others!” Today’s labor history: 8,000 attend dedication of The Haymarket Martyrs Monument. Today’s labor quote: A. Philip Randolph.

AFGE scores major contract victory for EPA employees

New five-year contract strengthens employee rights and improves health and safety. Today’s labor history: birth of Glove Workers Union president Agnes Nestor. Today’s labor quote: Albert Parsons.

Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly

New podcast features labor radio shows and podcasts across the country. Today’s labor history: Congress overrides Truman's veto of anti-worker Taft-Hartley Act. Today’s labor quote: Erica Smiley.

Meet the new Metro Washington Council president

Dyana Forester on her personal background and the need for solidarity across movements today. Today’s labor history: violence at a coal mine strike at Herrin, Illinois. Today’s labor quote: Dyana Forester.