Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Labor Radio-Podcast Daily

Author: Union City Radio Language: English Episodes: 100
Each day, Labor Radio-Podcast Daily brings you a concentrated dose of the voices and stories driving the modern labor movement, curated by Union City Radio. This isn't just a headlines feed; it's a curated blend of immediate news, deep-dive interviews, and historical context drawn from the broad network of worker-focused shows. You'll hear directly from organizers on the ground, analysis of workplace trends, and discussions on economic policy that actually affect people's jobs and livelihoods. Woven into the daily updates are segments dedicated to labor history, reminding us how past struggles shape current fights, and timeless quotes that capture the enduring spirit of collective action. For anyone interested in the intersection of business, news, and social justice from a worker's perspective, this podcast serves as an essential, daily briefing. It connects the dots between today's picket lines and yesterday's battles, offering both information and inspiration in a format designed for listeners who want to stay informed beyond the mainstream narrative. Tune in for a clear, unfiltered look at the forces shaping work and workers' rights.
Episodes
The story changed as the mill shut down [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Maryland Labor History podcast tracks a project overtaken by a mill closure. In labor history, 1894 Pullman Strike begins. Quote of the day: Eugene V. Debs. @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #…
Contracts, culture and the power to make change [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The International Labour Organization’s Future of Work podcast examines how job contracts and workplace policies shape safety and justice on the job. In labor history, 1863 Brotherho…
WPFW; Where Democracy Now! began [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the Labor Heritage Power Hour features Amy Goodman on WPFW’s roots and Steal This Story, Please! Q&A clips. In labor history, 1867 Knights of St. Crispin formed. Quote of the day: Ma…
Data center jobs and community wealth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Blue Collar News highlights how data centers drive construction jobs and local wealth on the Labor Radio Podcast Network. In labor history, 1937 Richmond tobacco stemmers strike. Quo…
We’re not working, we’re not spending [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Work Stoppage channels a boycott and resistance message on the Labor Radio Podcast Network. In labor history, machinists met in 1888 and launched what became the International Associ…
Let the People Speak [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Working People spotlights a worker-led vision for Philadelphia and a May Day push to ratify it. In labor history, the 1886 Haymarket massacre. Quote of the day: Albert Parsons. @wpfw…
“Pick it up off the shelf and make it yours” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Union Bug reflects on how past struggles can inspire today’s organizing. In labor history, millions joined the 2006 Day Without Immigrants protests. Quote of the day: The Internation…
Can unions build power through culture too? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the Labor Heritage Power Hour explores how unions are investing in arts and culture to build worker power. In labor history, the NLRB moved to speed union elections in 2012. Quote of…
“People power for mobility is not new” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Heartland Labor Forum explores how transit riders have long used organizing to demand freedom of mobility. In labor history, Coxey’s Army reaches Washington in 1894. Quote of the day…
“Can’t afford a car after 20 years on the job” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: On Union Strong, Albany News Guild journalists describe life without a contract for 17 years—and what it means for local news. In labor history, Congress creates OSHA in 1970 and Apr…