Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Art and Labor explores museums as both liberatory learning spaces and tools of empire. In labor history, 33 workers died when the Carl D. Bradley sank on Lake Michigan in 1958. Quote of the day: Pete Seeger.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Boiling Point explores how genuine grassroots organizing can shake entrenched power in unexpected ways. In labor history, the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen was founded in New York in 1785. Quote of the day: The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: America’s Work Force explores the haunting legacy of John Henry and the songs born from the pain and pride of Black railroad workers. In labor history, trade unions formed the Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Organizations, which became the AFL in 1881. Quote of the day: Leadbelly.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Senator Bernie Sanders joins the Labor Heritage Power Hour to reflect on labor hero Gene Debs and his enduring vision for justice and equality. In labor history, Karen Silkwood was killed in a suspicious crash while exposing nuclear safety violations in 1974. Quote of the day: Bernie Sanders.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Worker’s Mic breaks down the federal case that affirmed Scabby the Rat’s protection under the First Amendment — and what it means for labor picketing today. In labor history, on this date in 1954, Ellis Island closed after welcoming 12 million immigrants to America. Quote of the day: Molly Ivins.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Organising for a Change digs into the reform vote and the real fight ahead for labor. In labor history, on this date in 1919, a deadly clash between American Legionnaires and Wobblies erupted during the Armistice Day Parade in Centralia, Washington. Quote of the day: Eugene Victor Debs.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: LabourStart reports on escalating union repression in Serbia, where workers are being fired and demoted for political reasons. In labor history, Hormel workers in 1933 staged one of the first sit-down strikes of the decade. Quote of the day: Gordon Lightfoot.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Union Strong talks about efforts to professionalize the WNBA—ensuring players have the facilities, training, and support they deserve. In labor history, GE executive Lemuel Boulware dies, remembered for “Boulwarism.” Quote of the day: IUE President Paul Jennings.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Heritage Power Hour talks with a Casa Bonita performer in Denver who walked out on Halloween for fair pay and safety. In labor history, a 1922 explosion in Spangler, Pennsylvania killed 79 miners after the company ignored deadly gas warnings. Quote of the day: historian Sarah Bond.

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: From the Bipartisan Buzz podcast, a look at what postal workers can and can’t do on the clock. In labor history, the 1916 Everett Massacre left seven dead and dozens wounded. Quote of the day: Eugene V. Debs.

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