Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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Elise Bryant on a new generation’s plans at the Coalition of Labor Union Women and the Labor Heritage Foundation.
Today’s labor quote: Elise Bryant.
Today’s labor history: AFL-CIO grants United Farm Workers a charter.   
  
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A striking Prince William County driver reports from the Teamsters 639 picket line at Keolis Transit.
Today’s labor quote: Mustafa.
Today’s labor history: UMWA ends Pittston strike.      
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