Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Resources to help survive the economic impact of coronavirus

Latest COVID-19-related developments and resources, plus a rundown of legislative actions. Today’s labor history: American Labor Union founded. Today’s labor quote: Barney Frank.

Amidst pandemic, labor authority moves union-busting rule

“That they would push forward with this kind of union busting in the midst of a pandemic…is truly disgraceful.” Today’s labor history: Michigan authorizes formation of workers’ cooperatives. Today’s labor quote: Mark Federici.

Local lawmakers warn against layoffs for cleaners

“These men and women are the unsung heroes of the Coronavirus pandemic.” Today’s labor history: two workers die during space shuttle Columbia test. Today’s labor quote: Jose Andres.

Efforts to ease economic effects of COVID-19 pandemic

Area political leaders take steps to mitigate the financial burden on local workers. Today’s labor history: postal workers stage first mass strike. Today’s labor quote: Barack Obama.

Union City Labor Coronavirus Watch launches

Latest virus-related news affecting working people. Today’s labor history: KMPX-FM staffers strike, supported by Rolling Stones, Joan Baez, Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead. Today’s labor quote: Kyle Lewis.

Labor History Today (3/15/20): The Great Postal Strike, Watergate and “Casey Jones, the Union Scab”

Longtime labor lawyer Jules Bernstein on the 1970 postal strike, AFL-CIO president George Meany on the Watergate scandal, and Pete Seeger on “Casey Jones, the Union Scab.”

COVID-19 exposes inequalities at work

Pandemic highlights vast inequalities between those who can stay home and seek medical attention and those who cannot. Today’s labor history: formation of the United Federation of Teachers. Today’s labor quote: Alice Paul.

Nurses say CDC weakening containment protections

“This is a major public health crisis of unknown proportions.” Today’s labor history: auto workers win four-month strike at GM. Today’s labor quote: Damon Silvers.

"Serious concerns" with government's response to coronavirus

Among AFGE’s chief concerns are worker safety, protective equipment, telework and hazardous duty pay. Today’s labor history: "Bread and Roses" textile strike ends in victory. Today’s labor quote: Lane Kirkland.

AFL-CIO demands OSHA issue emergency infectious disease standard

19 million U.S. workers face an elevated risk of exposure; Call your representative now at 866-832-1560. Today’s labor history: TWU members at American Airlines win 11-day national strike. Today’s labor quote: Richard Trumka.