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Michael Zweig Class Race & Gender Part 2 MLR 7 14 24
07/14/2024
Michael Zweig Class Race & Gender Part 2 MLR 7 14 24
This episode is part two of my discussion with who is the emeritus professor of economics and founding director of the . We spoke with in early February of 2024 about his most recent book . That first interview is linked here . In April of 2024 I met up with Michael Zweig in Chicago IL at . On Saturday 4/20/24 we had a chance to sit down and talk further about his book and gain additional insight into the work he put into the pages of this amazingly informational book. As always we provide links to our guests works for purchase from a Union Shop. Specifically . The members who will process your order are represented by . Michael Zweig's Printed Works are listed and linked here. You can also find his most recent work at his publishers website . Special THANK YOU to the for their support of . When you need more information about organizing in your workplace, check into what the CWA has to offer and talk directly to an organizer in the Special THANK YOU to for their support of . They are an over 4,000 member Union in NE Indiana serving multiple industries and communities in the Tri-State area. Thanks for listening you can find us on all the socials by following our .
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Heidi Beidinger Indiana HD-5 MLR 7 12 24
07/12/2024
Heidi Beidinger Indiana HD-5 MLR 7 12 24
is in north west IN. is the candidate who will bring change to the District at the State House. We talked with on Monday July 8th to review her plans for work to be done on behalf of constituents in HD-5. This conversation includes her positions on important topics and we also talk about her 2022 run for this same seat. She has doubled down this election cycle and is in it to win it. Heidi wants to remind voters she is in this race for all the right reasons. We appreciate her tenacity as she stays consisteant to her values and putting the people of HD-5 in the forefront of her campaign. Visit Heidi on all the links we have here; Her website is On Twitter she is On Facebook she is on Instagram she is On TikTok she is Thanks for listening. You can find us at our LinkTree Special thanks to the for their support of Special thanks to for their support of
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Kyle Thele For State Rep HD-83 MLR 6 30 24
06/30/2024
Kyle Thele For State Rep HD-83 MLR 6 30 24
This episode we want you to meet . (His last name is pronounced Tee-Lee) He is running for in NE Indiana. You can hear the interview to learn more. You do need to know that we have an alternative to the hatefull attitude that the so called Christian who occupies the seat now holds. This is a great chance for change and Kyle does not hold back in this interview. Also you'll learn why he wants to run and the fact is clear he wants to hear from you. The Constituant. Visit his website read more and learn why this election year, a time for change is happening at IN House District 83. Kyle is a Union member of - Kyle is working for VOX Media. On Twitter he is On Instagram he is On Facebook he is As always you can find out more at Special Thank You to the You have been thinking about organizing a Union in your workplace and the best step forward is by clicking this link here to contact an organizer and make that change in your workplace. Special thanks to for their support of they are an over 4,000 member amalgamated union serving their membership and communities at large in NE Indiana. Thanks for listening - You know where to find us...
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Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee EWOC - MLR 6 16 24
06/15/2024
Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee EWOC - MLR 6 16 24
This episode we learn about - To learn more we talk with volunteer and activist . Nate is the Media Lead for EWOC. We talk about the process, how to contact and start working with them. We also talk about his origins and what the support and wins in organizing is doing for and so many Unions in America. , Learn more about by visiting this website Learn more about To get your hands on the printed booklet Nate spoke of follow the link to learn more about this valuable tool Learn more about by visiting that italicized link The is linked here On Instagram they are On TikTok they are On Twitter they are On BlueSkySocial they are You can find Nate on Twitter Find out more about Special thank you for the support we receive from find them at When you are ready to talk with an Organizer through the CWA just follow this link Special thank you also goes to for their support of . Find out more about this 4,000 member local in NE Indiana. A UAW local supporting their members and serving the Tri-State area and their communities. Thanks for listening; You can find us at and on the Socials we are; on Twitter on Instagram on Facebook on TikTok This show and more are posted on getting us to all platforms. Just search MyLaborRadio
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Wall Street's War On Workers - Les Leopold MLR 6/3/24
06/01/2024
Wall Street's War On Workers - Les Leopold MLR 6/3/24
Meet We talk about his latest book He was on earlier in the year but it was a short we picked up from his time with the This time we spend a solid 45 plus minutes talking about his amazing perspective on this important Working Families issue; Mass Layoffs! Les also has some great dispatches and writings on his You can also find him on some links below and he has several previously published books, we link them here as well.. We talk about Mike Lux and his writing which can be found at this link from the website On SubStack find him as On Twitter Les can be found as The Book is published by in The UK The links to his book, and others he has published are from in OR. It is a Union Shop and the employees handeling your book order are represented by in Portland OR. Listed here are the Les Leopold books they carry for sale. Special thank you to our supporters at You want information about organizing your workplace? Follow this link to check in with a . Special thank you to for their support of My Labor Radio. You can find out more about the work they do in the community and for their over 4,000 members in NE Indiana. Check out the link at Thanks for listening, you can find us in all the socials listed below or visit On Twitter we are On Instagram we are On Facebook we are On TikTok we are
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Art Works - Ken Grossinger MLR 5 19 24
05/19/2024
Art Works - Ken Grossinger MLR 5 19 24
Meet author, organizer and activist His first book talks about the melding of Art and Movements. This is an easy and quick read and brings together the ideas of joining Arts and Culture. It is all around us and growing as we win with the power of Art joining Movements in this world. Learn more about the publisher and Fearless Reading by visiting their website We talk for about 40 minutes and cover several campaigns and the genesis for writing this book. Follow the link here to immerse yourself in the This playlist is a companion to the book. On Twitter you can find Ken and his book The book is detailed at his website As always we have a link to You can purchase the book from a Union Shop, represented by . The link is here at Powell's Books Special thanks to for their support of My Labor Radio You have questions about organizing your workplace? contact an organizer at to find out the steps you can take to Be Wise and Organize. Special thanks to the membership of for their support of My Labor Radio Thanks for listening, You can find us at - All our shows are in a directory you can easily roll through, On Twitter we are On Facebook we are On Insta we are On TikTok we are
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APFA - Association of Professional Flight Attendants MLR 5 12 24
05/12/2024
APFA - Association of Professional Flight Attendants MLR 5 12 24
This episode we talk with Government Affairs team member Allie Malis We talk about the importance of passenger support in their quest to get a contract done. Five years without a raise. It is outrageous the fight they are in. It is our fight too. They need our help and support. Learn more by visiting the and follow them on all the socials too. Allie and I talk for about forty minutes and you will learn more about why they do NOT have a simple operation and can just withold their labor like so many can. They fall under the which is an interesting thing to learn about too. It only benefits the company in all cases, ask the Railrod Union members. Here is a link to the the video on Twitter Allie and I speak about. Here is a link to the we made while in Chicago on 4/18/24 prior to . Here is a link to the who also represent Flight Attendants. Thanks to CWA for their support of My Labor Radio - You want to organize a Union in your workplace? talk to a to find out more. Thanks to Thanks also to for the support we recieve Go to to learn more about the 4,000 members working in NE Indiana. Thanks for listening, find us at or on all the socials search
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UAW Region 9 Director Dan Vicente & Labor Notes 2024 - MLR 4 28 24
04/28/2024
UAW Region 9 Director Dan Vicente & Labor Notes 2024 - MLR 4 28 24
Interviews from Chicago in April. Labor Notes 2024. On Saturday of the weekend we spoke with UAW Region 9 director Daniel Vicente about his election and what he had experianced so far in Labor Notes 2024. Director Vicente has a page dedicated to his story here - Dan is a member of the - Uniting All Workers for Democracy. His details as a member of are here. We also have interviews from rank and file participants from Labor Notes 2024. We have some links below that get you to some great information and other Podcasts on the Network. The can be found at To find out more about UAW Region 9 visit Follow Lynn Fields, her Podcast is on Spotify Find Harold Phillips and his show on Spotify at this link Follow the link here to find out more about . A group of like minded Union members that has been advocating for all workers since 1979. Special Thank You to UAW 2209 for their support of this programing. Special Thank You to the Communications Workers of America they are at Find out how they can help you organize you workplace Thanks for listening we can be found at On Instagram we are In Facebook we are On TikTok we are On Twitter we are
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Kiley Adolph US Congress IN 03 MLR 4 28 24
04/27/2024
Kiley Adolph US Congress IN 03 MLR 4 28 24
This episode we talk with who is one of the two people running for the open seat in Indiana's Third Congressional District. The winner of the May 7, 2024 Indiana primary, will be on the ballot to face a Republican challenger in November 2024. We spent about an hour talking on a number of important issues and her birth as a candidate from the support of friends and family. You can find more about her on the website and you can also follow her on the socials as well. Her web address is On Instagram she is On Facebook she is On Twitter she is Thanks to for their continued support of My Labor radio. When you are ready to organize in your workplace, contact an organizer here Also thank you to for their support of the work we do. They are an amalgamated Union in NE Indiana with over 4,000 members working and making a difference in the tri state area. Thanks for listening, visit our website for more on us and links to some things too.
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Phil Goss US Congress IN03 MLR 4 14 24
04/15/2024
Phil Goss US Congress IN03 MLR 4 14 24
Meet Indiana's Third Congressional District Candidate; . In a previous episode he and candidate Kiley Adolf answered questions. This episode is a one on one interview with Phil Goss. We cover a lot of topics and background on Phil with the show going a full 50 minuets of interview. Listen to the previous episode with both candidates too, it's the next one in the feed. You can visit Phil's Website by following this link . On Twitter he is On Instagram he is On Facebook he is Special thanks for the support we recieve from . Find out more about organizing in your workplace by visiting Special thanks to serving over 4,000 members in NE Indiana and the tri-state area. Thanks for listening
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Phil Goss Kiley Adolph IN03 Congressional Candidates MLR 4 7 24
04/07/2024
Phil Goss Kiley Adolph IN03 Congressional Candidates MLR 4 7 24
Meet The Candidates for the open seat in the US Congress representing NE Indiana's Third Congressional District #IN03. We hear from and . & working with the sponsored and coordinated this event. Held on April 6th at the main library in downtown Fort Wayne, two Democratic candidates answered questions and gave their positions on a number of important voter issues. Both candidates are running on the democratic ticket and are looking for voter support in the primary, May 7th. The winner of the primary will be on the ballot facing the Republican challenger in November 2024. To find out more on To find out more on Follow the links above, for more information on the event sponsors. Thanks for listening; find us on social media On Twitter we are On Instagram we are @ On Facebook we are On TikTok we are
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Three Candidates Allen County Council At Large MLR 3 31 24
03/30/2024
Three Candidates Allen County Council At Large MLR 3 31 24
Three Democrats running for the three seats as County Council At Large in Allen County Indiana. They need our support in the primary this May 7th. This is a team effort by these three to bring their expertise and background to the Allen County Council. They need your support in the primary and of course your vote in November 2024. We find out their backgrounds and the latest news on their respective journeys in life that has brought them to this election cycle. We also have them share a Tom Henry story since we recorded this just two days after his passing in March 2024. Find out more on each candidate you listened to in this episode. You can visit their website or email them with any questions you have at the links below. Nate Cardelli - email Nate at - Nena Bailey - email Nena at - Kevin Hunter - email Kevin at - Special thanks to for their support of . You can find out more about them at You can also get details on how to connect with an organizer at by following that link. Special thanks to for their continued support of the work we do at . They are an amalgamated Union in NE Indiana with over 4,000 members in multiple industries. Find out more at Thanks for listening. Find us all over the web doing more to promote good candidates who support Labor Unions, or Unions doing good work for their membership. We interview Labor Union members and their supporters, contact us at
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Wall Street's War On Workers & The Hammer MLR 3 17 24
03/16/2024
Wall Street's War On Workers & The Hammer MLR 3 17 24
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 more. In his latest book . Les gives us the top five reasons Labor is under attack and the research they have done proves it. spoke with Les, that is the interview you hear. The music in that piece is from the legendary Anne Feeney she wrote the song in 1969 War On Workers - She can be found at On Twitter find Les Leopold Les Leopold has writings regularly available to read between books. He can be found on Substack by following this link Order his latest book from a Union represented staff bookstore, Powell's Books in Oregon. Follow this link to find his latest writing He is the author of five books on Working Americans. Powell's Books employees are represented by . Next we hear from Labor writer and Author Hamilton Nolan. His most recent book is - we here him check in last week with & Chris Garlock interviews him for the team. We also hear from other Network members and their questions for Hamilton. You can find Hamilton Nolan's writings on Substack, by following this link . On Twitter he is He can be found writing for and respectively. You can also order his latest book from the team at Powell's Books, Follow the link here - Special Thanks to for their support of . Find out more about organizing in your workplace by visiting the link we have here, . A Special Thank You to in NE Indiana for their support of this programming also. They help over 4,000 UAW members with representation and support of an amalgemated membership full of diverse people working in varied industries in NE Indiana. You can find us on Twitter On TikTok we are On Instagram we are On Facebook we are On the web we are Thanks for listening.
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The Baristas Vs The Billionaire - Mark Mori Producer MLR 3 3 24
03/03/2024
The Baristas Vs The Billionaire - Mark Mori Producer MLR 3 3 24
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 from on and why their victories are so important to the labor movement as a whole in 2024. Follow this link to read the article; Support for this episode and the work we do at is brought to you by; The visit them at to learn more about organizing in your workplace. an amalgamated union with over 4,000 members in NE Indiana. You can find us on on TikTok we are on Instagram we are on FB we are on the web we ar We are a PROUD Member of the - Find Shows that promote the Voices of Working Class Labor search To find this podcast just search My Labor Radio - Thanks for listening.
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MAD Voters.org Chelsea Talks IN Statehouse News 2024 MLR 2 19 24
02/14/2024
MAD Voters.org Chelsea Talks IN Statehouse News 2024 MLR 2 19 24
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 legislator. We talked about Chelsea's service working on the board of directors. They have a Gala to raise money in April 2024. Follow the link to know more. website has a link you can connect with them through email, sign up here You can Donate to Check the link here programing is brought to you by the generous support of FInd out how you can form a Union in your workplace by visiting their website Thanks ! We also want to thank for their continued support of Located in NE Indiana they represent over 4,000 members in 10 different units of this amalgamated Labor Union. Their support allows us to be an independent voice for Labor Unions and working class families. Find us on Twitter On Instagram we are On FaceBook we are On TikTok we are Thanks for listening.
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Michael Zweig-Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism MLR 2 4 2024
02/04/2024
Michael Zweig-Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism MLR 2 4 2024
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 located below. You can purchase the book in many places, even from the publisher . We always recommend buying the book from a Union shop so we direct you to in Portland. The employees are represented by . 2023 - 2011 - (There are two editions of this book) 2004 - 1991 -
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Indiana Democratic Governors Race 2024 Two Candidates MLR 1 21 2024
01/20/2024
Indiana Democratic Governors Race 2024 Two Candidates MLR 1 21 2024
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 recording was made on at the meeting. They each give an overview of who they are and then answer questions of local Democrats in attendance. You can learn more about by visiting her website, Linked in her hilighted name. You can learn more about by visiting her FB page linked in her hilighted name. Check your Voter Registration for Indiana by visiting Thanks to the for their continued support of Thanks also to for their support of the work we do to bring you this programing. You can find us on and on on and on Thanks for listening.
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Chelsea LIUNA L596 Tradeswoman MLR 1 7 2024
01/07/2024
Chelsea LIUNA L596 Tradeswoman MLR 1 7 2024
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 Building Trades by visiting You can also visit the Department of Labor () website as they too have a link for . Thanks to the & for their support of . This is a link to learn about the struggles of Autoworkers around the globe. Thanks for listening - As always find us on or on on on
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Chicago Jobs With Justice MLR 12 13 23
12/09/2023
Chicago Jobs With Justice MLR 12 13 23
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 provide. The UAW can help in your organizing needs too, follow this . Thanks for listening We can be found on the web at My Labor Radio.org On TikTok we are MyLaborRadio on Twitter we are @mgevaart on Facebook we are @MyLaborRadio and on Instagram we are @MyLaborRadio.
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Labor Front Glenn Kage joins MLR 11 29 23
11/26/2023
Labor Front Glenn Kage joins MLR 11 29 23
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 too. We also include about 16 minutes of work we did with from Alabama. On Facebook they are - They (TVLR) were on the air for over 32 hours straight doing a fund raiser for Strike The South, Southern Unions on Strike. You can find them on YouTube at - My Labor Radio spent an hour on the show on an early Saturday morning. They have edited it down to a hot 16 minutes, we have them to thank for that work. The audio is posted on this show, the last 16minutes after the Glenn Kage interview. Here is a link to the video & audio version on Thanks for listening, you can find us at and on Facebook we are on Twitter we are We send a special Thank You to for their continued support of
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D.A.R.Y.L.2.0 From TikTok Talks with MLR 11 15 23
11/12/2023
D.A.R.Y.L.2.0 From TikTok Talks with MLR 11 15 23
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 a life and supporting our commuities as Union members. Thanks for listening, as always we can be found at on Twitter we are on TikTok we are on FB and Instagram just search My Labor Radio.
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Americonned The Documentary-Director Sean Claffey MLR 11 1 23
10/29/2023
Americonned The Documentary-Director Sean Claffey MLR 11 1 23
- 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 this link. As we eluded to also, it is Municipal Election time. You can know more about the candidates by visiting the links for shows I have posted here. Educate, learn and vote to change our community for the better. Also support our in his re-election bid. . Special Thanks to for their support. Special Thanks to for their support can get you on track to organizing your work place today! Just follow the links for more. You can always find us at and on FB, Insta and Twitter. On Twitter we are all else is . Thanks for your support.
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Matt Alley Blue Collar Writer MLR 10 18 23
10/14/2023
Matt Alley Blue Collar Writer MLR 10 18 23
Meet . He is the man behind - We spend about 45 minutes talking all things Labor and exploring where we are today in the American Labor landscape. Trust us when we tell you his work is top shelf. He finds the stories a lot of major networks do not tell. He has access to people in multiple Unions and has a life long commitment to Labor. You can find him on - - & it all starts at his website Like all independent media he is supported by Donations from readers. Once you get on board with his consistent content, consider As always you can find us on our Web address is still We thank for their support of My Labor Radio, find them at Special thanks to for their support of
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UAW Region 9 AD Ray Jensen Jr MLR 10 4 23
10/01/2023
UAW Region 9 AD Ray Jensen Jr MLR 10 4 23
This episode we talk with Assistant Director - We talk about the changes that have taken place since he landed in this job in April of 2023. We talk about the Region and the Big 3 strikes. We cover a lot in 45 minutes, we think you'll enjoy this interview. Thanks for listening. Additionally, if you want more information on the UAW strike actions in the US against the Big 3. Follow this link A special thank you to the for their support of the show. You can find out more about Organizing with them in the future at your workplace, just follow the link. Thank you as always to my own local, for the support we receive as we continue to produce this Union Programing. We have produced a new show every ten days for over five (5) years. Thanks As always you can find us on the web at or on Twitter we are We are also on TikTok follow the QR code for more.
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Factory Social General Holiefield Jr MLR 9 20 23
09/17/2023
Factory Social General Holiefield Jr MLR 9 20 23
This episode we talk with General Holiefield Jr. and his work on an All UAW members app called . He has been at this for awhile and has had some trials and the technoligy and timing is great for an app like this. The details are on the . The conversation we have covers his families story and you learn about him and his goals with this entrepreneurial endevour, . Follow the links and you can find the contact on the main page and be linked to answer questions from General, just by sending an email. Special thanks to the for their support of . You can find them at Thank you to for their support of also. You can find us at and on Twitter/X we are Thanks for listening, Be Wise, Organize!
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Ultium Cells - Luis Feliz Leon MLR 9 6 23
09/03/2023
Ultium Cells - Luis Feliz Leon MLR 9 6 23
Meet writer . He wrote an amazingly indepth article about and the plant they built in Lordstown Ohio. He is an assistant editor at and while doing free lance Labor Journalisim, he wrote this piece for . The article is linked here Inside of this article there is a link to other articles that enhance and help tell the story with great background. One piece that stood out to us was the , linked here. To better understand what the workers are dealing with we have to understand the Health and Safety aspects of what these electric vehicles and batteries contain as they are assembled. Follow this link to read the entire article on On Twitter/X he is Luis also references an article he wrote for that you can read by following the link here, Let's be clear about Luis, he has pages and articles in multiple areas of Labor Journalisim: Thanks for listening, you can find us at and on Twitter we are
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988 -Troubled? Dial 988 MLR 8 23 23
08/20/2023
988 -Troubled? Dial 988 MLR 8 23 23
When you have trouble, dial three digits, will be your guide to help in your area. You can text to and have a live chat anytime. This episode we talk with MAP Coordinator Chris Lalevee. We met Chris last year in November. Follow this link to hear that show A special thank You to Chris Lalevee for his help in spreading the word on 988. He has been instrumental in helping people in his workplace and you can too. Use 988, dial it, text to it, visit the website to find out how you can help YOU and Others. A special Thank You to the find out more about them by following the link to Thanks to for the work they do each day on behalf of over 4,000 members working in NE Indiana. UAW 2326 in Dayton NJ - search them on the Region 9 UAW site and on FB, to see what you can do to help them. They have been on Strike since June 2023. and standing tall for over 100 days on strike. joined them in July.
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Audrey Davis FW City Council at Large MLR 8 9 23
08/06/2023
Audrey Davis FW City Council at Large MLR 8 9 23
Meet candidate . She is one of three solid Democratic candidates running for the three at large seats for Fort Wayne City Council. This election cycle we have an opportunity to elect three dynamic women, check your voter registration by visiting In this conversation you'll learn about her history, her goals for being on council and her work with the group follow that FB link to learn more. You can also visit to learn more about her candidacy and commitment to Fort Wayne. You can be a part of this awesome campaign as a volunteer. Consider joining in some training on August 15, 2023. This training session will help volunteers better understand the goals and mission of the . What a great chance to be a part of this exciting piece of Fort Wayne history. Follow the link on her website at A special Thank You to the for their support of . Want to Organize your workplace? Check into it at to learn more about organizing a Union in your workplace. A special Thank You to for their support of My Labor Radio. , representing over 4,000 members building full sized Chevy and GMC trucks in NE Indiana. We appreciate you listening and your support for this show. Visit our website at and on Twitter we are
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Ahmed White MLR 7 26 23
07/24/2023
Ahmed White MLR 7 26 23
Meet . We talk about his latest book . The story of the rise of the in America and how Capital, the Judiciary, Government and more worked to crush labor unions in the early 20th century. We just scratch the surface of this well written book over the 48 minute discussion. We recommend you learn more by purchasing the book, links below can help you. Learn more about the today by visiting their website . Learn more about the work of by visiting his site Here is a link to a Union Shop Powells Books in Portland OR. and first book, Powell's Books employees are represented . Find us at and on Twitter we are Special thanks to the for their support of My Labor Radio Visit their Website Also a special thank you to the support we receive from in Fort Wayne IN.
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Wage Theft in US & NE Indiana MLR 7 12 23
07/09/2023
Wage Theft in US & NE Indiana MLR 7 12 23
Meet Katherine Coker. We spend the hour talking about Wage Theft in Pennsylvania, Indiana & the US. We talk about some specific cases and scenarios of Wage Theft in PA & NE IN. We also have some other labor news and some great informational links below as well. You can find Katherine on TikTok at She also has some great you can access for doing that subtle thing of posting stickers in the community. You can follow her on as well. She has some great writings you can learn from at her linked here. The website specific to Wage Theft is linked here. The HAll's Restaurant chain in NE Indiana has been charged in Federal Court for Wage Theft. The Department of Labor's Hour & Wage Division District Director Aaron Lewis said Luke Hall, GM of Don Hall's Factory Restaurant, agreed to change his business' practices, but he reportedly refused to pay back wages owed to his employees. Read about the DOL case from this Here is the . If you are in the Service Industry check out some of the resource links we have provided below. The is a resource you should use as a Working Famly. They are at Also check out this article on . Read about the recovered here. In the Union News section we talk about the Strike in Erie PA by members, Follow the link for more details. Another resource for Restaurant Workers is ROC United - An example of a community group developed to help exploited workers, check out Chicago based . For Wage and Hour Division nformation check it out here - this is an stark example of a Republican ran state, very weak offerings if you need help. The state proves they do not support Working Families, they just provide the bare minimum required and then they underfund that. Thanks for listening, Find us on the web at and on Twitter we are
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