Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

“We are all isolated now; anything that we can do to create a sense of community, all of those little things will be important.” Today’s labor history: first “Poor People’s March” on Washington. Today’s labor quote: John O’Connor.

People’s World reporter Al Neal and labor historian Joe McCartin. Today’s labor history: groundbreaking on first section of the New York City subway system. Today’s labor quote: Richard Trumka.

The troops didn’t have a clue how to sort and deliver mail and a settlement came a few days later. Today’s labor history: Nixon send in troops to break postal strike; it doesn’t work. Today’s labor quote: Coalition of Labor Union Women.

Al Neal’s “Silent streets: Life halts, but not for all workers,” and Joe McCartin on “Class and the Challenge of COVID-19.” Plus Saul Schniderman and John O’Connor remember the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire.

Al Neal’s evocative report could be from anywhere. Today’s labor history: 32-day baseball lockout ends. Today’s labor quote: Mark Twain.

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.

“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.

“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.

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.

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.