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May 17, 2019
May 17, 2019
2 min
“For a wealthy hospital like Johns Hopkins to hound economically distressed patients for even minor medical debt is unconscionable and disgraceful,” says NNU President Zenei Cortez, RN. Today’s labor history: Starbucks baristas in NYC join the IWW. Today’s labor quote by Jerry Wurf.
May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019
3 min
Time to rebuild and modernize America’s infrastructure. Today’s labor history: Minneapolis general strike. Today’s labor quote by A. Philip Randolph.
May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019
3 min
“It’s all about helping our neighbors.” Today’s labor history: SCOTUS upholds right to boycott. Today’s labor quote by T-Bone Slim.
May 14, 2019
May 14, 2019
2 min
“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.
May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019
3 min
“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.
May 12, 2019
May 12, 2019
40 min
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
May 10, 2019
May 10, 2019
3 min
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.
May 9, 2019
May 9, 2019
3 min
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.
May 8, 2019
May 8, 2019
3 min
“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.
May 7, 2019
May 7, 2019
3 min
“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.