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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The Boat's Gotta Float [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Notes explores the solidarity forged on the picket line during a union strike. In labor history, National Labor Union founder William Sylvis dies in 1869. Quote of the day: Wil…
Cheap Groceries at What Cost? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Grocery Nerds examines Aldi’s low-cost business model and what it means for workers. In labor history, the UAW and Teamsters launched the Alliance for Labor Action. Quote of the day:…
The Stories Behind the Struggle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Heritage Power Hour explores how the Labor Radio Podcast Network connects listeners with labor voices from across the movement. In labor history, Michigan copper miners strike…
Holding the Line in Great Falls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Blue Collar News visits locked-out workers on a Montana picket line fighting for their union jobs. In labor history, San Francisco brewery workers won a landmark 1886 strike. Quote o…
C&H Sugar Workers Walk the Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: WorkWeek Radio visits the first strike in 70 years by ILWU Local 6 workers at the C&H Sugar refinery. In labor history, Chicago labor-owned station WCFL began broadcasting in 1926. Q…
Bloody Friday Lives On [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Green and Red explores the harsh conditions faced by Southern textile workers. In labor history, the 1934 Minneapolis truckers' strike reached its deadly "Bloody Friday." Quote of th…
The Right to Refuse Dangerous Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Workers Mic examines labor conditions in the cannabis industry. In labor history, the 1944 Port Chicago disaster led to the court-martial of 50 Black sailors. Quote of the day: T…
Soccer was forged in the class struggle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Heritage Power Hour explores how soccer’s history is inseparable from labor, class, and industrialization. In labor history, San Francisco’s 1934 longshore strike became a…
The future of work belongs to workers who organize [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Force explores how workers across industries are organizing to shape the future of work. In labor history, Lovestruck game writers won raises after their 2020 strike. Quote of…
Heatstroke can hit anybody [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Roswell Hub shares lifesaving lessons on protecting workers from extreme heat. In labor history, the Great Railroad Strike of 1877 erupted after wage cuts sparked a nationwide revolt…