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This episode is brought to you with the help of the . When scheduled guests canceld interviews, I turned to them for content help for this episode. They brought us interviews with two titans of Labor writing. Follow the network at the link above and learn more about the voices of Labor around the world today. Special thanks to ! First we hear from Les Leopold a co-founder of . A non-profit organization that designs research & educational programs on ocupational safety & health, the enviornment & economics for Unions. Among a host of other great stuff, check out the link above for...
info_outline The Baristas Vs The Billionaire - Mark Mori Producer MLR 3 3 24My Labor Radio's Podcast
This episode we meet who is working to complete a documentary about in their quest to unionize the over 15,000 Starbucks stores nationwide. We have a great talk about the process of making a documentary film like this and the work he has done in the past. A trailer and information about the film is linked here There is also a to help fund this film follow the link for more The link for the to learn more about the Mark Mori production . This tour of the US includes the re-Release of We also talked about his TV Emmy Winner . Also we include an overview of the article...
info_outline MAD Voters.org Chelsea Talks IN Statehouse News 2024 MLR 2 19 24My Labor Radio's Podcast
This episode brings you need to know information about the Statehouse activities of the Indiana GOP. from joins us as we detail what legislation is dead or alive and what the GOP is doing to take your rights from you. Twenty years of a super-majority in Indianapolis has brought us some very wreckless laws designed by bill mills thousends of miles away. Legislation & laws looking for a problem. The powerful website they have built at can help you undersand , how they vote and how to . You can also or with some great tools and templates to help get you started in contacting your...
info_outline Michael Zweig-Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism MLR 2 4 2024My Labor Radio's Podcast
In his most recent book, compiles a lifetime of history studying the working class in America. This quick read is a top recommendation by so many progressive Labor leaders in this country as a helpful guide about where we began, to where we are going. brings us an in depth look at the intersection of all portions this abt title states, and more. The 45 minute conversation covers parts of the book but we also learn about other perspectives Michael has on important events and people in our collective American history. Other works and links to people we talked about in this interview are...
info_outline Indiana Democratic Governors Race 2024 Two Candidates MLR 1 21 2024My Labor Radio's Podcast
This episode we hear from of New Castle IN and of Anderson IN. Both want your vote in the primary this spring and the general election this November 5th, 2024. We all know a CHANGE at the State House starts with the Governor. They are the two Democratic party candidates you can vote for in the primary this spring and they will take on the primary winner of the Republicans this fall. As of the recording of this episode Jennifer McCormick had secured the needed registered voters signatures to appear on the ballot in all 92 counties, Tamie was still working on that in early January. This...
info_outline Chelsea LIUNA L596 Tradeswoman MLR 1 7 2024My Labor Radio's Podcast
This episode we talk with a from in Massachusetts. We talk about her origins in the Trades. Her journey over the last decade and the opportunities for women in the Trades. Some of the links we include here are from our conversation so you can learn more for yourself or someone in your family. If you reside in Massachusetts here is a link for you to the we talk about in the show. Also the link for the - this will give you insight to the level of Tradeswomen currently working in construction and the need for more apprentices. In North East Indiana you can find out more about the...
info_outline Chicago Jobs With Justice MLR 12 13 23My Labor Radio's Podcast
Jill and Angie from join us to talk about the union support they receive in Chicago and the work they are doing building coalitions of labor and community. On TikTok the are and on the web they can be found at The link to their awesome schwag is Check out the sweatshirts, best money you'll ever spend. Support for this episode comes from The Communications Workers of America can help you make a difference in your workplace. Check the link to speak with an Organizer, its easier than you think. The Membership supports My Labor Radio and we thank them for the support they...
info_outline Labor Front Glenn Kage joins MLR 11 29 23My Labor Radio's Podcast
This episode is made posible by the support of You want to know more about Organizing a Union at your workplace? Visit to learn more. You and your coworkers have taken the first step, you know its time to find out more options. Contact a organizer today. In Todays episode - Meet Glenn Kage from out of The Metro St. Louis MO area. You can find it all right here at or Glenn can be found on TikTok and on FB he is and on YouTube he is on Twitter he is We talk for about 30 minutes about the new UAW - GM National Agreement, new UAW President Shawn Fain and Politics...
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This episode we talk with - he outlines his working life, and how he became an advocate for Labor and Working Families. He also talks about how he got to over 10,000 followers on TikTok. Follow him at the links provided here & learn more about the work of a Special thanks to for their support of MLR. You want to organize your workplace? Just visit to find out more about how easy it is to communicate with an Organizer. Learm what it takes to help you get a Union in your workplace. Special thanks to for their support of this program. Over 4,000 members in NE Indiana building...
info_outline Americonned The Documentary-Director Sean Claffey MLR 11 1 23My Labor Radio's Podcast
- You, We, All of us, have been Conned! This documentary covers the history we need to be reminded of and helps us all understand how we got here, who is suffering the most & how can we can fix this or get out of it. This episode we talk with the films . Once you start watching this movie you're hooked. You know some of the information but this is the one you'll watch and then think of how you'll get more people to see it. Visit for more information. Bring to your Members! Follow this link to to make a request. You can also reach out directly to the team by email with...
info_outlineMeet Author Ellen Cassedy as we talk about her new book. Working 9 to 5 A Women's Movement A Labor Union & The Iconic Movie. She was there from the start 50 years ago, she describes the struggles that led to the formation and work ten women started in the early 1970's in Boston. Ellen's writing and history lessons help us understand their stuggle but also serve as a guidpost for those organizing today. You can find out more about this amazing person at EllenCassedy.com and find her on Twitter at @ellencassedy
You can purchase Ellen Cassedy's book from a Union Shop by going to Powell's Books
READ this article by Phil Cohen from his submission to Labor Notes - How To Win NLRB Cases Against Union Busters
Find more on Phil Cohen with this link Fighting Union Busters
Hear Phil Cohen do a Master Class on four key topics you need to know about in the workplace Enforcing Your Rights At Work
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