Common Problems, Common Cause

Common Problems, Common Cause

Author: Union City Radio September 1, 2026 Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: LaborForce explores how unions are building community resistance to ICE. In labor history, the Great Textile Strike began in 1934. Quote of the day: Walter Reuther. @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Produced by Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon and Harold Phillips.

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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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Fighting for the Boulderado [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Exchange follows workers fighting to preserve jobs and working conditions at Colorado's historic Boulderado Hotel. In labor history, President Obama signed a jobs bill to p…
Women Organize on Their Own Terms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: ReWork explores why women workers in Uganda built their own organization instead of joining male-led groups. In labor history, Eugene Debs was arrested after the Pullman Strike in 18…
Zinn: Art Can Change Lives [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Heritage Power Hour explores Howard Zinn's belief that art and theater can inspire social change and transcend politics. In labor history, Verizon workers launched a nation…
Why Ten Percent Unemployment Isn't Normal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Blue Collar News examines chronic unemployment in Montana's tribal communities and the barriers facing Native workers. In labor history, the FMLA took effect in 1993. Quote of the da…
Hospitality Workers Carry More Than Trays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Boiling Point explores how hospitality and service workers are expected to serve as social workers in downtown communities. In labor history, the 1997 UPS strike began; quote of the…
The hidden machinery of wage theft [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Workers Mic digs into the mechanics of tax fraud and wage theft with an expert who explains how the scam works and why workers should care. In labor history, Florence Reece died…
Black freedom met with deadly resistance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor History in 2:00 recalls the 1866 Mechanics Institute Massacre in New Orleans, when white mobs attacked Black Republicans and their allies fighting for civil rights. In labor hi…
Stand Up and Sing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Mindy Murray talks music and resistance on the Labor Heritage Power Hour. In labor history, Jimmy Hoffa disappeared in 1975. Quote of the day: Jimmy Hoffa. @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #Union…
Everyone Starts Somewhere [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Actor Harrison Ford joins the SAG-AFTRA Podcast to reflect on overcoming self-doubt and finding his place in the industry. In labor history, United Farm Workers won their first grape…
Small Movements Change History [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: My Labor Radio explores how ordinary people can change the course of history through everyday action. In labor history, women shoemakers formed the Daughters of St. Crispin in 1869 t…