Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Hollywood Panic Over Organizing

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the Labor Heritage Power Hour reveals how fears of union organizing shaped early Hollywood. In labor history, the Supreme Court upholds the 8-hour day for railway workers in 1917. Quote of the day: Ernest “Big Train” Thompson.

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They Can’t Even Load a Dishwasher

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the SAG-AFTRA podcast shares a humorous take on AI struggling with a simple commercial shoot on the Labor Radio Podcast Network. In labor history, Walmart settles a $11M immigration case in 2005. Quote of the day: Thomas Geoghegan.

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Stronger Each Day

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: On The Line shares how community support strengthened workers during a four-day strike. In labor history, the 1970 U.S. postal strike begins in New York City and spreads nationwide. Quote of the day: Donald L. Foley. Labor landmark of the day: Knox Mine Disaster Site Marker.

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Workers’ Stories, Antidote to Despair

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: how hearing workers’ organizing stories on the Labor Notes Podcast has become a source of hope in turbulent times. In labor history, on this date in 1960, the United Federation of Teachers was formed in New York. Quote of the day: Eleanor Roosevelt.

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When “Rat” Entered the Labor Lexicon

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: backlash to a Christmas Eve strike on We Rise Fighting from the Labor Radio Podcast Network. In labor history, the term “rat” for a worker betraying fellow workers first appeared in print in 1830. Quote of the day: Eric Schlosser.

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Gloria Johnson’s Promise

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Elise Bryant recounts the story of CLUW leader Gloria Johnson and the promise she made after facing segregation while in labor, on a special International Women’s Day edition of the Labor Heritage Power Hour. In labor history, the 1912 Bread and Roses strike ends in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Quote of the day: Rose Schneiderman.

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The Problem With Oreos

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Green and Red podcast digs into deforestation and labor rights abuses tied to ingredients in Oreos and other global commodities. In labor history, Luddites smashed textile machines near Nottingham in 1811; Quote of the day: Albert Einstein.

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Big Tech Moves In Next Door

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Economics for the People reports on a massive data center project planned near homes on Bly Road and what it could mean for residents and workers. In labor history, the Supreme Court upheld Eugene V. Debs’ WWI-era conviction in 1919; Quote of the day: Gene Debs.

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Fight Like Hell for Our Unions

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Solidarity Podcast from Teamsters Local 769 says workers won’t give up their unions. In labor history, the 1912 Westmoreland County coal strike begins. Quote of the day: Franklin D. Roosevelt.

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Labor celebrates International Women’s Day

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Immigrant workers under attack in today’s climate on the Unite and Win podcast. Labor celebrates International Women’s Day. In labor history, Joe Hill’s “There Is Power In A Union” appeared in the IWW’s Little Red Song Book. Quote of the day: Folk Hogan’s version.

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