Madison bus action | SEIU nurses rally | Head Start crisis | Fed worker purge | NTEU pushback | Corporate fightback | Carolina Amazon union vote |  Costco update |

Madison bus action | SEIU nurses rally | Head Start crisis | Fed worker purge | NTEU pushback | Corporate fightback | Carolina Amazon union vote | Costco update |

Author: WORT-FM Labor Radio February 22, 2025 Duration: 31:07

Absence of Madison bus drivers on February 20 looks like a labor action from drivers and mechanics working without a contract, SWIU Wisconsin rallies for Meriter nurses during their contract talks and for UW Health and GHC workers who are organizing, chaotic federal funding cuts affect Head Start, US Forest Service workers facing Trump purges speak at the Madison Labor Temple, the National Treasury Employees Union pushes back on the Trump-Musk cuts, the Labor Temple has a workshop on fighting back against corporate power, Amazon workers vote against a union in Carolina, and Costco raises non-union wages,


Tune in to Labor Radio for a direct line to the voices and stories often overlooked in mainstream headlines. This weekly podcast from the team at WORT-FM Labor Radio brings you news and analysis rooted in the experiences of working people, both in Madison, Wisconsin and across the globe. Recorded at the community-powered studios of WORT 89.9 FM, each episode digs into the policies, struggles, and victories that shape our workplaces and communities. You’ll hear firsthand accounts from organizers, deep dives into local and international labor issues, and thoughtful commentary that connects the dots between economics, politics, and daily life. It’s more than just reporting; it’s a conversation built on solidarity and the belief that the people doing the work have the most important perspective to share. Whether it’s a strike at a local factory, a debate on workers' rights legislation, or a look at global union movements, this podcast grounds every discussion in the real-world impact on everyday lives. Join us for consistently insightful and unfiltered coverage that champions the collective power of working people.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Labor Radio
Podcast Episodes
Lunchtime picket at CUNA | UW Health snubs NAACP | Red Cross bleeds workers |  Minny nurses, Cali health workers strike | IRA impact |  Starbucks doesn't care about your stinking labor laws | Sweatshop soup | Voces forum | and more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:55
This week we hear from the Dane County NAACP on their support for UW nurses, , hear more on fights for contracts at CUNA and at the Red Cross, learn about strikes by health workers in Minneapolis and California, hear abo…
Dying for Prime Day | Rail strike? | Dobbs vs. health care |  Election official speaks | IAM Horicon talks to start | Congressional aides union | Chipotle with a side of umion busting | Lowest minimum wage | and more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:38
This week we continue our coverage of how the recent Supreme Court decision on abortion affects working families, hear how workers are dying for Prime Day, learn more about a potential rail strike, take a look at contrac…