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Union City Radio Highlights

Political action at work; “Fine Keolis” says ATU; “Organize or die”; Labor hails Julie Su nomination as labor secretary; Black women workers connecting globally.
Today’s labor quote: John Sweeney.      
Today’s labor history: 12,000 television and movie writers launch three-month strike.

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Black women workers connecting globally

Members of the Black Women’s Roundtable shared strategies for advancing racial and gender justice through labor movements worldwide at a recent Solidarity Center event.
Today’s labor quote: Mother Jones.
Today’s labor history: AFL leader William Green born.    

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Labor hails Julie Su nomination as labor secretary

AFL-CIO says “there’s no one more dedicated and qualified to defend the fundamental rights of working people.”
Today’s labor quote: Susan B. Anthony.
Today’s labor history: 6,000 drivers strike Greyhound.  
 
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“Organize or die”

IATSE 22’s Chuck Clay on how joining a union improves workers lives; Clay is one of the 2022 Metro Washington Council’s Evening with Labor award-winners.
Today’s labor quote: Chuck Clay.  
Today’s labor history: Hattie McDaniel first African-American to win an Academy Award.  
  
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“Fine Keolis” says ATU

Transit union calls on Loudoun County to fine Keolis for missed bus service during strike.
Today’s labor quote: Eugene Debs.
Today’s labor history: South African workers walk out in support of NJ workers.     

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Political action at work

UNITE HERE Local 25 Political Director Sam Epps on connecting worker’s lives with political action; Epps is one of the 2022 Metro Washington Council’s Evening with Labor award-winners.
Today’s labor quote: Sam Epps.
Today’s labor history: Sit-in at Detroit Woolworth’s.   
  
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Union City Radio Highlights

“We will strike and strike”; Labor’s next generation; Cannabis’ social equity; Major strike activity up nearly 50% in 2022; Union Vets delegation’s solidarity with Ukraine.
Today’s labor quote: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Today’s labor history: 20-week strike by 70,000 Southern California supermarket workers ends.

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Union Vets delegation’s solidarity with Ukraine

Urges support for rally this Saturday at 2 pm at the Lincoln Memorial supporting Ukraine and its workers.
Today’s labor quote: AFL-CIO’s Union Veterans Council.
Today’s labor history: Lawrence, MA cops beat women and children textile strikers.

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Major strike activity up nearly 50% in 2022

According to an analysis of BLS data by the Economic Policy Institute.
Today’s labor quote: Margaret Poydock.
Today’s labor history: Woody Guthrie pens a classic.    

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Cannabis’ social equity

Labor hails social equity in proposed MD legalized cannabis bill.
Today’s labor quote: Donna Edwards.
Today’s labor history: Knights of Labor and others plan People’s Party.   

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