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A brief history of the labor movement in the United States, from the colonial era to today - hosted by Liam and Owen

The Hardly Working Podcast


    • Apr 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 4 EPISODES


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    Episode 4 - Labor's Future with Matt Christman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 30:32


    We talk with Matt Christman from Chapo Trap House about the general trends of labor history, as well as where we see the labor movement going and what we can do. Originally recorded 3/17/20.

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    Episode 3 - Decline and Resurgence

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 68:17


    We wrap up our story and come around the bend from the 50s and 60s to today. Originally recorded 2/21/20

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    Episode 2 - Roaring 20s and Squeaking 30s

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 35:09


    Labor reaches both a high and low point due to the decades we cover today, from the "well-off" 20s to the post-war national strikes. Originally recorded 2/13/20.

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    Episode 1 - Uncertain Beginnings and Industrial Growth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 34:49


    We begin our journey in precolonial America, and make our way to the rise of unions due to the Industrial Revolution. Originally recorded 2/6/20.

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