Labor History

Organizing Labor Solidarity Across Borders by Labor History Talks

Originally recorded on February 21, 2023.

Originally recorded on March 17, 2021.

Originally recorded on February 16, 2021.

Originally recorded on August 28, 2020.

Originally recorded on September 20, 2022.

Originally recorded on March 1, 2022.

Women in the Labor Movement: Clara Zetkin and International Women's Day. Originally recorded August 28, 2020.

Originally recorded on April 21, 2020.

The anti-labor movement, racism, and the history of "right to work" laws. What's disgusting? Union Busting! Originally recorded January 21, 2020.

Leslie Masland (vice article: https://www.vice.com/en/article/g5gzz4/our-future-is-not-for-sale-america-is-witnessing-the-biggest-strike-wave-in-a-generation) Alex Wells on the environment leading up to and surrounding the strike. Luz Villafana, San Diego County Employee during the strike(narrated) Dee Myers, San Diego County Employee during the strike Linda Correa, San Diego County Employee during the strike This session of Labor History Talks was recorded on October 19, 2021.

In that town called San Diego, when the workers try to talk, The cops will smash them with a sap and tell them, "Take a walk!" They throw them in a bull-pen and they feed them rotten beans, And they call that law and order in that city; so it seems The Little Red Songbook's "We're Bound For San Diego" (1912) This session of Labor History Talks was recorded on November 17, 2021.

Avery Wear discusses the relationship between law enforcement and labor efforts in the United States as well as efforts to resist imperialism by subordinates in the military during events such as the Vietnam War.

Labor History Talks focuses on the relations between the LGBTQ+ community and labor efforts. Speaking are Avery Wear and Nicole. Recorded on 06/18/2021 General resources (special thanks to Avery & Leslie for the great suggestions!): Great general intros/quick reads: “How LGBTQ Union Activists Transformed the Labor Movement” https://www.teenvogue.com/story/lgbtq-union-activists-transformed-the-labor-movement “LGBT Labor History is All Our History” https://www.autostraddle.com/lgbt-labor-history-is-all-our-history/ Pride at Work guide (1990): https://www.autostraddle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Pride-at-Work-1990.pdf Pride at Work website: https://www.prideatwork.org/ Miriam Frank, Out in the Union Miriam Frank, “Queer Liberation is a Labor Issue” https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/06/queer-liberation-labor-movement-pride-month Pride Month, Library of Congress: https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/ Marine Cooks & Stewards Union Sherry Wolf, Socialism & Sexuality Harvey Milk Milk (2008 biopic) (available on various streaming services) LGSM Pride (2014) (available on various streaming services)

Avery Wear and Jim Boyle speak on Immigration from a Labor perspective, providing some historical background and sharing lived experiences. Recorded on 05/18/2021

A night with Toni Gilpin, sharing about The Long Deep Grudge, ending with questions and encouraging words for labor organizers.

Rideshare Drivers United and California Prop 22 by Labor History Talks

A talk covering some of the history of working from home and the impacts that COVID-19 has had on workers and their relationships with the workplace. The featured speakers are Alexander Wells, Avery Wear, and Mamie McCall.

A call to strike by the San Diego Tenants' Union. Michael Contreras is raising the rent by $400 for tenants occupying his property. Strike will be on Saturday, August 3rd at: 9554 La Jolla Farms Rd. La Jolla, CA 92037. This will be a non-violent demonstration with hopes that you will attend in a show support and solidarity. https://www.facebook.com/events/429283184466778/

Slavery, Emancipation, and the Labor Movement Presented by Avery Wear in cooperation with SEIU 221 San Diego Research by Alex Wells Produced by Ian Hudson and Victor Liu Graphic Design by Lydia Ekeroth

Will technology destroy the labor movement? Presented by Avery Wear in cooperation with SEIU 221 San Diego Produced by Ian Hudson and Victor Liu Graphic Design by Lydia Ekeroth

Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Presented by Avery Wear in cooperation with SEIU 221 San Diego Produced by Ian Hudson and Victor Liu Graphic Design by Lydia Ekeroth

Introduction to U.S. Labor History Presented by Avery Wear in cooperation with SEIU 221 San Diego Produced by Ian Hudson and Victor Liu Graphic Design by Lydia Ekeroth

Doing It Ourselves A History of Rank-and-File, Independent Action in Unions Presented by Avery Wear in cooperation with SEIU 221 San Diego Produced by Ian Hudson and Victor Liu Graphic Design by Lydia Ekeroth

Social Justice Unionism The Black Freedom Struggle and the Labor Movement Presented by Avery Wear in cooperation with SEIU 221 San Diego Produced by Ian Hudson and Victor Liu Graphic Design by Lydia Ekeroth