Workers Speak for Themselves

Workers Speak for Themselves

Author: Union City Radio May 30, 2026 Duration: 55:00
This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Labor Radio on KBOO talks with workers organizing at a gender-affirming care clinic, Riverside Rank and File explores union organizing at Amazon, Solidarity Breakfast marks National Sorry Day with Indigenous activists in Australia, Heartland Labor Forum talks with retiring Texas AFL-CIO leader Rick Levy, El Cafecito del Día examines the history of mass deportations and mixed-status families, and Say Watt explores the core beliefs that shape our lives. Plus, a speed round of Shows You Should Know from across the Labor Radio Podcast Network.Subscribe, listen, and follow us at laborradionetwork.org@kboo @3CRsolidarity @Heartland_Labor @LCLAA#LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong #WorkersVoices #SolidarityMedia @AFLCIOHelp us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below.Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people’s issues and concerns. Produced by Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon, Harold Phillips and Thejis Fout.

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: 100

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Hungry Enough to Organize Every Day [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Heartland Labor Forum examines organizing in right-to-work states and why unions there may be “hungrier” and more member-driven. In labor history, Teamsters for a Democratic Union wa…
Solidarity Across Every Line [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Heritage Power Hour explores why racial equity and solidarity are inseparable in the fight for worker justice. In labor history, Congress approved Taft-Hartley in 1947. Quote o…
If You Say “Sorry” Don't Do It Again [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Solidarity Breakfast examines National Sorry Day and the ongoing struggle for justice and recognition for First Nations people in Australia. In labor history, the International Ladie…
We Need a Seat at the Table [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Riverside Rank and File talks with an Amazon worker about organizing for a voice in pay and workplace decisions. In labor history, Philadelphia printers launched America’s first reco…
That's Pretty Hostile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Labor Radio on KBOO talks with workers organizing at Real You Electrolysis Workers United and the pushback they've faced from management. In labor history, Mexico abolished the siest…
Kate Hudson on Marketable Skills [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the I Am An Actor podcast features Kate Hudson on turning childhood “troublemaking” into a career. In labor history, Disney animators launched their landmark 1941 strike. Quote of th…
Telling Our Own Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: the Labor Heritage Power Hour explores how working people preserve their stories through People's 250, labor art, labor songs, and labor archives. In labor history, 30,000 Rochester…
From Traffic Circles to Resistance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Green and Red Podcast explores France’s Yellow Vest Movement and how workers built community and resistance after local gathering places disappeared. In labor history, the Suprem…
The Quiet Agencies Under Attack [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Working People podcast looks at how attacks on labor rights are unfolding inside little-known federal agencies and commissions. In labor history, Actors’ Equity was founded in 19…
Warehouse Workers and Historic Fights [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Worker Power Hour looks at organizing in the warehouse industry and what workers call one of labor’s biggest fights today. In labor history, the Remington Rand strike began in 19…