Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

5 Biggest Lies About Unions: #1

Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich debunks corporate America’s biggest lies about unions.   
Today’s labor quote: Al Ekblad.
Today’s labor history: Ford replaces craftsmanship with drudgery.   

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Union City Radio Highlights

A Ukrainian worker’s voice; Times Tech Guild wins big; Unions hail postal reform bill; Latest DC labor news.
Today’s labor quote: Bev Grant and the Brooklyn Women’s Chorus.
Today’s labor history: Origins of the “rat”.

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Latest DC labor news

Howard University Hospital nurses may walk out; DC government employees get new 4-year deal; 10,000 Steel Workers ratify 5-year contract with Newport News Shipbuilding; Richmond first school district in Virginia to reinstate collective bargaining rights.
Today’s labor quote: Bev Grant’s “We Were There”.
Today’s labor history: Luddites smash “labor saving” textile machines.  

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Unions hail postal reform bill

Senate passage “marks a turning point in the fight to protect and strengthen the people’s public Postal Service.”
Today’s labor quote: Liz Shuler.
Today’s labor history: Chávez breaks 24-day fast.   

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A Ukrainian worker’s voice

“We are united in this fight; we'll continue to fight for our country.”
Today’s labor quote: Ukrainian state worker.
Today’s labor history: The "Slovak strike."  
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Times Tech Guild wins big

New York Times tech workers vote overwhelmingly to join The NewsGuild-CWA; largest group in decades.
Today’s labor quote: Times Tech Guild.
Today’s labor history: NYC Fur and Leather Workers Union members strike.   

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Hotel workers still struggling

Laid-off housekeepers and other service workers fear their hotels are using the pandemic to permanently cut costs — and good union jobs. (see HuffPost story here)
Today’s labor quote: Linda Butler.  
Today’s labor history: Ford gasses and shoots unemployed workers.   

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Union City Radio Highlights

Peace starts at home; Workers say “Nyet!” to Russian liquor; DC nurses deserve a fair contract; VA nurses, PAs win $145m in OT pay; DC’s big moves on Paid Family Leave
Today’s labor quote: Joe Hill.
Today’s labor history: 9,000 Knights of Labor strike.

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DC’s big moves on Paid Family Leave

City Council boosts Paid Family Leave for private sector, considers expanding for public sector workers.
Today’s labor quote: Dyana Forester.
Today’s labor history: FDR names Frances Perkins to head DOL; first female cabinet member.   

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VA nurses, PAs win $145m in OT pay

Win AFGE lawsuit seeking unpaid overtime pay.
Today’s labor quote: Steven Greenhouse.
Today’s labor history: Davis-Bacon Act takes effect.  

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