Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Transdev returns to table as bus driver strike continues

“It's time for Transdev to bargain in good faith.” Today’s labor history: Federation of Trades and Labor Unions founded. Today’s labor quote by Tex Schramm.

Mark Pocan (D, WI): On labor representation in Washington

"Labor is the only voice that comes to Washington and says look; you’ve got to fight for people." Today’s labor history: trade unions form AFL precursor. Today’s labor quote by Leonora O’Reilly.

Supermarket workers ready to strike over pensions

Giant and Safeway workers protested at local supermarkets last week and there are plans for more protests this week. Today’s labor history: GM strike closes 96 plants. Today’s labor quote by Gil Scott Heron.

“Newsies” moves and inspires

The story is over a century old, yet the battle for workplace justice is exactly the same as that being fought by the Lorton bus drivers, Chicago teachers and GM autoworkers. Today’s labor history: Ellis Island closes. Today’s labor quote by John A. Byrne.

Labor History Today (11/10): Debs, Sanders, Socialism and 2020

Leon Fink talks with Patrick Dixon about Eugene Debs, Bernie Sanders, American socialism and the 2020 race for president of the United States. On this week’s Cool Things from the Meany Archive, Alan Wierdak and Chloe Danyo explore a document from two decades ago that links the newly-formed Pride@Work with a push to include alternative medicine in Medicare for All legislation. Questions, comments or suggestions welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by Union City Radio and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. Engineered by Chris Garlock. The Labor History Today team includes Ben Blake, Chloe Danyo, Patrick Dixon, Leon Fink, Sherry Linkon, Joe McCartin, and Alan Wierdak. This week's music: Bernie Sanders Brand New Campaign Theme Song (2016 Official Anthem) https://youtu.be/YNS6qaXVwzw Our Revolution: Bernie Sanders 2020 Theme Song by Tony Tig https://youtu.be/BX216znrtP0

Remembering the Union Veterans Council

Vets face real issues that require real actions. Today’s labor history: 57 crewmen die when their ships sank during a huge storm over Lake Michigan. Today’s labor quote by Hugo Black.

Flexing labor's muscle: Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Mark Pocan

“They’ve (corporations) gone way too far…and people are starting to fight back.” Today’s labor history: 20,000 workers stage general strike in New Orleans. Today’s labor quote by Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

“Shut it down!” say striking bus drivers

The Transdev strike is now entering its third week with no end in sight. Today’s labor history: general strike by building trades workers in eastern Massachusetts. Today’s labor quote by Myles Horton.

Transdev cuts health insurance for strikers, walks away from table

Major rally is planned at WMATA headquarters today at noon. Today’s labor history: Spangler coal mine explosion kills 79. Today’s labor quote by Louis H. Albert.

Labor gets out the vote on Election Day

Backs candidates in off-year elections. Today’s labor history: birth of Gene Debs. Today’s labor quote by George Meany.