Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Kennedy Center musicians’ live concert for healthcare workers

Orchestra members – who belong to the Washington D.C. Federation of Musicians -- also donated money to provide lunches for medical staff.   Today’s labor history: Western Labor Union formed. Today’s labor quote: OPEIU Local 2.

In Memoriam: UFCW local 400 members lost to COVID-19

"It is important to remember those who we lost because of the coronavirus.”  Today’s labor history: 7,000 Japanese workers strike in Hawaii. Today’s labor quote: American Federation of Government Employees.

CSA helps “lift a big burden” off worker’s shoulders

"Stories like Jamie’s show the real impact of these generous contributions.”  Today’s labor history: Machinists union launches largest strike in airline history. Today’s labor quote: Gabrielle Carteris and David White.

This week’s Union City Radio highlights

Voices of essential workers on the front lines. Today’s labor history: "Mother" Jones leads rally in Philadelphia to focus public attention on children mutilated in the state's textile mills. Today’s labor quote: Susan B. Anthony.

Women workers’ essential role

“We have always showed up for these jobs. We are just showing up more now that this country is in crisis.” Today’s labor history: General strike shuts down Lansing, Michigan. Today’s labor quote: Lonnie Stephenson.

Three wins, one loss and one TBD

Primary results for DC City Council labor candidates. Today’s labor history: Supreme Court rules labor meeting ban is unconstitutional. Today’s labor quote: Ryan Timlin.

All of Us: Voices of Essential Workers on the Front Lines

“Institutionalized oppression has resulted in the deaths of thousands." Today’s labor history: AFL-CIO opens new “House of Labor” in DC. Today’s labor quote: Bonnie Castillo.

Public outcry forces Kroger to drop demands for “Emergency Pay” repayment

Union urges the company to “focus their attention on extending ‘hero pay’ until this crisis is over. Today’s labor history: International Ladies Garment Workers Union founded. Today’s labor quote: ATU Local 689.

AFL-CIO: “Black Lives Matter”

Labor federation pledges to continue to fight for economic, social and racial justice after protests damage headquarters. Today’s labor history: Philadelphia printers stage first strike in America. Today’s labor quote: Communications Workers of America.

DC & MD primaries tomorrow: VOTE!

Labor-endorsed candidates and voting info available at dclabor.org. Today’s labor history: AFL charters Ladies Federal Labor Union Number 2703. Today’s labor quote: Charles Moyer.