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
Dolores Huerta shares difficult truths [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: CWA Hour of Power features UFW’s Dolores Huerta reflecting on painful early movement experiences. In labor history: Harry Bridges dies at 88. Quote of the day: Harry Bridges. @wpfwdc…
Boss makes workers pay to stay safe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Work Stoppage exposes JBS workers forced to pay for their own safety gear. In labor history, 2002: Supreme Court limits rights of undocumented workers. Quote of the day: Mother Jones…
Sisters in the trades [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Heritage Power Hour features crane operator Sammy Cossairt on sisterhood – and singing -- in the trades. In labor history, San Francisco brewery workers’ 1868 strike forced…
99 percent vote to strike at JBS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Exchange reports a 99% strike authorization by JBS meatpacking workers. In labor history, the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire killed 146 workers. Quote of the day: Fr…
Power, not just contracts [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Force examines power imbalance between workers and a multinational food company. In labor history, NYC subway construction began in 1900. Quote of the day: Joseph Faherty. @wpf…
Workers Like You and Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Working People exposes the sweeping impact of immigration enforcement on everyday workers. In labor history, the Coalition of Labor Union Women was founded in 1974. Quote of the day:…
Breath and Brotherhood [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: a powerful moment from the America Works podcast reflects on strength, vulnerability, and solidarity. In labor history, Michigan authorized worker cooperatives in 1865. Quote of the…
Hollywood Panic Over Organizing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the Labor Heritage Power Hour reveals how fears of union organizing shaped early Hollywood. In labor history, the Supreme Court upholds the 8-hour day for railway workers in 1917. Qu…
They Can’t Even Load a Dishwasher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the SAG-AFTRA podcast shares a humorous take on AI struggling with a simple commercial shoot on the Labor Radio Podcast Network. In labor history, Walmart settles a $11M immigration…
Stronger Each Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: On The Line shares how community support strengthened workers during a four-day strike. In labor history, the 1970 U.S. postal strike begins in New York City and spreads nationwide.…