Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Murder on the picket line

Fannie Sellins and Joseph Starzeleski murdered by coal company guards on a picket line in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania in 1919.
Today’s labor quote: Fannie Sellins.

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Don’t fink

Strikebreaking origins of the word.
Today’s labor quote: A. Philip Randolph.
Today’s labor history: Birth of strikebreaker Allan Pinkerton.  

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Labor journalism blossoms

1827 strike loss sparks labor journalism.
Today’s labor quote: Cesar Chavez.
Today’s labor history: Mechanics Gazette published.  
 
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Olney Starbucks workers strike

First Montgomery County Starbucks to organize hosts a Workers’ Strike Weekend.
Today’s labor quote: Olney Starbucks workers.
Today’s labor history: Sacco and Vanzetti executed.
   
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Breaking glass ceilings

Joyce Miller becomes AFL-CIO Executive Council’s first female member.
Today’s labor quote: Joyce Miller.  
Today’s labor history: Air Line Stewardesses Association formed.  

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NDWA workers ratify 1st contract

Workers at the National Domestic Workers Alliance are members of CWA Local 1180.
Today’s labor quote: Hold The Fort.
Today’s labor history: IWW’s "Little Red Song Book" published.  

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“Jobs with no benefits, are you sick?”

Airport workers call out Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority.
Today’s labor quote: Paul Blair.
Today’s labor history: WEVD – named after Gene Debs – goes on the air.   

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Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Parade

Participation welcome in union contingent in annual parade.
Today’s labor quote: Doug Larson.
Today’s labor history: LA Times workers strike.  
 
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Roscoe Ridley Jr., RIP

Funeral for the longtime local labor leader will be held today.
Today’s labor quote: George Meany.
Today’s labor history: Birth of George Meany.
  
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AU Staff Union set to strike August 22

Workers are frustrated after pushing American University for more than 18 months to get their first contract settled.
Today’s labor quote: Will Rogers.
Today’s labor history: NYNEX striker killed on picket line.   

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