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SMART Army steps up in PG County

“It’s all about helping our neighbors.” Today’s labor history: SCOTUS upholds right to boycott. Today’s labor quote by T-Bone Slim.

Why non-union members should care about trade

“In the end, we’re all subject to the same forces.” Today’s labor history: Milwaukee brewery workers begin 10-week strike. Today’s labor quote by Shirley Chisholm.

Victories, political action and mobilization focus of NE district meeting

“The American labor movement is more vibrant and relevant than ever.” Today’s labor history: NYC cab drivers stage 1-day strike. Today’s labor quote by Doug Fraser.

Labor History Today (5/12/19): Clowns at work

On this week’s show: By definition, clowns are not to be taken seriously; their job is to clown around. Mike Funt talks about the work of clowns. Plus: Julie Greene on the Labor and Working-Class History Association, whose conference is coming up May 30-June 1. 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. Produced & engineered by Chris Garlock and Patrick Dixon.   Which Side Are You On-Robert Burdick https://soundcloud.com/eatshoesforfun/which-side-are-you-on El Pueblo Unido- Inti Illimani https://youtu.be/7F_9FEx7ymg Other links: https://www.theclownschool.com/ https://www.lawcha.org

Sanders campaign workers ok contract, make history

Plus: Remembering Amalgamated Transit Union president Lawrence J. Hanley. Today’s labor history: completion of nation’s first transcontinental railway line, built by immigrants. Today’s labor quote by Larry Hanley.

Raise your voice for health justice

DC Health Justice Coalition hosts rally at 10a today at Wilson Building. Today’s labor history: Louis B. Mayer recognizes the Screen Actors Guild. Today’s labor quote by Walter Reuther.

Ride share drivers strike today

“I just won’t drive…We need better, better pay.” Today’s labor history: Brotherhood of the Footboard ratifies contract. Today’s labor quote by the Brotherhood of the Footboard.

UFCW 1994 celebrates silver anniversary

“The union that makes Montgomery County go!” Today’s labor history: Philadelphia’s longest transit strike ends. Today’s labor quote by The Future of (Guest) Work Migrant Women Delegation.

Labor History Today (5/5/19): The Haymarket Massacre/Riot/Affair; Pete Seeger at 100

On this week’s show: Timothy Messer-Kruse on "The enduring power of the Haymarket Square bomb: uncovering the hidden history of a failed revolutionary uprising in America." From the Our Daily Worker/Our Daily Lives Brown Bag series at Michigan State University. Plus: celebrating Pete Seeger’s 100th birthday with the R.J. Phillips Band. 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. Produced & engineered by Chris Garlock and Patrick Dixon.   Which Side Are You On-Pete Seeger https://youtu.be/5iAIM02kv0g Solidarity Forever-Pete Seeger https://youtu.be/pCnEAH5wCzo Troubadour (Tribute to Pete Seeger)-R.J. Phillips Band https://soundcloud.com/hillipsand/troubadour-tribute-to-pete-seeger Our Daily Worker/Our Daily Lives Brown Bag: http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/search~S39?/Your+daily+work+our+daily+lives&searchscope=39&SORT=D/Your+daily+work+our+daily+lives&searchscope=39&SORT=D&SUBKEY=our+daily+work+our+daily+lives/101%2C206%2C206%2CB/browse

Postal workers serve the community

Postal workers serve the community “If they could walk in our shoes then they would understand why we are so against the privatizing of the Postal Service.” Today’s labor history: 400 black women working as tobacco stemmers walk off the job in Richmond. Today’s labor quote by John J. Sweeney.