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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Nobody wants to strike [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Radio on KBOO hears why university workers say they don't want to strike—but will if they must. In labor history, Detroit newspaper workers launched their 19-month strike in 19…
All one love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Grocery Nerds explores the “all one love” message behind a beloved grocery product and the man who created it. In labor history, federal troops crushed the Pullman Strike in 1894. Qu…
Live from the Great Labor Arts Exchange! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Heritage Power Hour celebrates a night of music, spoken word and solidarity. In labor history, a 1935 subway cleaners’ strike won reinstatement for six fired workers. Quote…
Healthcare workers are driving a strike surge [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Reinventing Solidarity examines new strike data showing healthcare has surged to the second-most strike-active industry, behind accommodation and food services. In labor history, the…
Contracts Can't Wait [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Work Stoppage examines why requiring employers to reach a first contract faster could transform labor law. In labor history, the 1912 Grabow Massacre marked a turning point in the Lo…
A martyr remembered [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Jawn tells the story of Carl Mackley and the Aberle Hosiery strike, remembering a worker whose death became a symbol of labor solidarity. In labor history, Eugene V. Debs was a…
Boots Riley exposes racism through satire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Heritage Power Hour explores how filmmaker Boots Riley uses satire to reveal the mechanics of racism in America. In labor history, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed wor…
Solidarity stands up to intimidation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: We Rise Fighting examines how Minnesota union members responded to federal immigration enforcement and defended their communities. In labor history, feminist and labor activist Charl…
Collective education builds worker power [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Work Stoppage explores how collective education helped build the Coalition of Rutgers Unions, which traces part of its roots to Labor Notes. In labor history, New Orleans streetcar w…