Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Aruna Miller meets Metro maintenance workers

The Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in Maryland tours Metro’s Greenbelt Rail Yard and talks with ATU 689 members.
Today’s labor quote: Lech Walesa.
Today’s labor history: "The Battle of Burbank".   

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DC gets first union Starbucks

Plus, more congressional staff vote union.
Today’s labor quote: Liz Shuler.
Today’s labor history: Workers begin carving Mt. Rushmore.

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Truck-driving Queen

Elizabeth was a truck mechanic and driver before she ascended to the throne. Really. 
Today’s labor quote: Queen Elizabeth.
Today’s labor history: Death of Woody Guthrie. 

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Wes Moore’s “back of the house” visit with Gaylord workers

The Maryland gubernatorial candidate talked with rank and file hospitality workers about their concerns. 
Today’s labor quote: Wes Moore.
Today’s labor history: Progressive Farmers and Householders Union attacked.   

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Congressional staffers make history

Vote unanimously to form first-ever union.
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Today’s labor quote: Congressional Workers Union.
Today’s labor history: The Battle of Estevan.   

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“C’mon Starbucks, get serious”

Olney Starbucks urged to bargain with workers.  
Today’s labor quote: UFCW 400.  
Today’s labor history: Wobblies indicted for protesting World War 1.    

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AFGE urges action to avoid a government shutdown

Click here to tell Congress to support a continuing resolution and pass a full-year budget.
Today’s labor quote: Daniel Horowitz.
Today’s labor history: ILGWU strikes Triangle Shirtwaist Company.
 
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ATU 689 drivers honored

WMATA Board recognizes bus operators Allen Whitaker and Rail Operator Fonda Moore “for their work to keep the riding public safe!”  
Today’s labor quote: Dan Krauss.
Today’s labor history: Rio de Janeiro teachers take over City Council.  

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Union City Radio Highlights

Meyerson on the rail deal; One door at a time; Operatic high notes; The Anthrax Attacks; “One job should be enough!”
Today’s labor quote: Lewis Hine.   
Today’s labor history: Striking cotton-pickers killed.

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“One job should be enough!”

Airport workers and their supporters rallied for paid sick leave and health care at National Airport on Wednesday.
Today’s labor quote: Paul Blair.  
Today’s labor history: California becomes first state to offer workers paid family leave.   

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