Podcasts about steelworkers

On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: A student hunger striker on the Working People podcast reflects on Gaza, starvation, and cultural erasure. Plus, the Dropkick Murphys perform at Friday's Unite for Veterans rally on the National Mall; on this day in 1956, 600,000 Steelworkers went on strike; and we remember the ILGWU, founded June 3, 1900, with “Look for the Union Label.” @WorkingPod @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Here are the three big things to know this hour—   Number One— We are continuing to learn—what all of us already knew—Joe Biden was not running the country during his time in office—in fact he was barely present for most of it—especially the last 2 years—   Number Two— Ukraine is calling for a ceasefire in its war with Russia—and is hoping to map that out in Turkey this week—BUT it comes after one of the most violent weeks on both sides since the war began—   Number Three— As you already know I was aboard Air Force One with President Trump on Friday—as he went to Pennsylvania to rally with Steelworkers there to celebrate a $14 billion investment into United States Steel by the Japanese firm Nippon—

In latest installment of our new “State of the Resistance” series, Scott talks with organizer Patrick Young. They discuss the May Day protests, the upcoming “No Kings” day of action and the recent sit-in at the Columbia library. They also discuss how the economic turmoil from the tariffs and DOGE cuts are an opportunity to radicalize and organize people. Bio//Patrick Young (@patrickjyoung.bsky.social) is a long time organizer. He's worked with the Steelworkers, the Teamsters, Rising Tide North America, Shutdown DC and more recently the Movement Infrastructure organizer. —————Outro- "Green and Red Blues" by MoodyLinks//+ Millions Rally to Tell Trump “Hands Off” Our Democracy (https://bit.ly/3G2lREK)Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast⁠⁠⁠ +Our rad website: ⁠⁠⁠https://greenandredpodcast.org/⁠⁠⁠ + Join our Discord community (https://discord.gg/3a6AX7Qy)+Follow us on Substack (https://greenandredpodcast.substack.com)+Follow us on Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/podcastgreenred.bsky.social)Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast +Or make a one time donation here: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DonateGandR⁠⁠⁠ Our Networks// +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.laborradionetwork.org/⁠⁠ +We're part of the Anti-Capitalist Podcast Network: linktr.ee/anticapitalistpodcastnetwork +Listen to us on WAMF (90.3 FM) in New Orleans (https://wamf.org/) + Check us out! We made it into the top 100 Progressive Podcasts lists (#68) (https://bit.ly/432XNJT) This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). Edited by Scott.

On Friday, April 25, thousands of labor activists, including USW members, marched and chanted through the streets of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico, as part of an annual event commemorating the murders of two Los Mineros union members who were killed while on strike in 2006. In today's episode, we recount the mine explosion and consequential strike that led Los Mineros President Napoleon Gomez to live in exile for nearly a decade in Canada. We're also chatting with members who attended this year's trip to Mexico, as well as a USW activist who participated in a recent global youth exchange program co-hosted by the Steelworkers and Los Mineros. This episode features music by several artists, including Ketsa, Lobo Loco, and Greg Kirkelie.

In 1959, 500,000 Steel Workers across the country went on strike against the three major steel producers in the country. This months long battle involved everything from Cold War tensions to planned communities without mass transit. Originally aired: August 22, 2023.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com

The issue of how to best handle the impacts of Donald Trump's U.S. presidency is becoming a priority for Canadians voting in the next federal election. SFU political scientist Sanjay Jeram joins the show to discuss how Trump's tariff threats could factor in the ballot, and we take audience members' calls to find out who you think is the best candidate to deal with Donald Trump.The United Steelworkers union is condemning Trump's plan to impose 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. Guio Jacinto, the union's lead researcher on tariffs, discusses the impacts. The B.C. Securities Commission is sounding the alarm on the rise of AI scams targeting investments. Pamela McDonald, the commission's director of communications, and Ali Mahdavi Amirian, an SFU assistant professor in the School of Computing Science, discuss the concerns surrounding AI fraud. We take audience members' calls to weigh in.

Post gazette Evan Johnson calls in to talk with Larry and John about Steelworkers' plea to Trump.

Clairton Steelworkers voice their support for the Nippon Steel-US Steel merger full 434 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 20:08:41 +0000 dinPsYhIZMeA1aozRq23fJKgi9YpeCJA emailnewsletter,news,a-newscasts,top picks Marty Griffin emailnewsletter,news,a-newscasts,top picks Clairton Steelworkers voice their support for the Nippon Steel-US Steel merger On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player

Steelworkers are standing in solidarity with the employees of Welded Tube of Canada in Vaughan after they were locked out on Dec. 24; Toronto residents used adjectives ranging from 'crazy' to 'silly' to describe Donald Trump calling Canada the 51st state; and, Consumer Reports separates fact from fiction with the best ways to handle some of the more stubborn and difficult holiday stains.

00:00 Introductions 01:29 United Health CEO 03:33 We Are 100 06:04 Hawk Tuah 17:40 KISS 27:56 Jason Zugai 32:48 Mitch McConnell  33:14 Hunter Biden —Anthony Eugenio joins the idiots. —It was all the rage last week, but we really don't spend a lot of time covering the death of Brian Thompson. We do find it incredibly amusing that Internet Slueths, who ALWAYS find the identity of mysterious (or, more often than not, racist) people (Karens) online, are taking a pass on hunting down the hero who put a CEO in his forever box. —How dumb is Nathan? Very dumb. He had to be reminded that he wrote a book about vigilantes who took out horrible people, and that book literally opens with someone blowing up a group of healthcare executives. Life imitating art… If only I could get a modicum of attention for being ahead of the curve. —Jake is in love with Hailey Welch. nathan is decidedly agnostic, with a slight lean to the negative.  She had a great moment, and good on her for cashing in on it, but why does anyone want to listen to anything she says? And for the love of God, why would anyone by crypto from her? Apparently people lost thousands of dollars, and they couldn't have deserved it more. Gambling on crypto is dumb enough.  Doing so because of an influencer? Beyond dumb. Also: Jake wants you to watch the documentary, “Sour Grapes.” —You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world, KISS… …is being sued by a former employee.  Specifically, their wig handler.  David Matthews has worked for KISS since 1992, and according to the lawsuit, put in 12 to 15 hour days. Question: doing what? He was their wig wrangler. That should be 15 minutes of a day, total. Put wig on rockstar, poof it up. Rockstar performs live, takes wig off, hands it to you.  Done. Apparently Matthews was worried about COVID protocols not being followed to the letter.  I'm sure he has a lot of close friends and well-wishers. People that whine incessantly usually do.  —Is Jason Zugai the dumbest person on the planet?  Well… maybe not dumbest, but he's pretty close. He's a the VP of the United Steelworkers union. Because he's dumb, he endorsed Trump.  Now, Trump is opposed to a merger that would help the Steelworkers, and Zugai is upset.   Oooh, you didn't see this coming? The guy who never paid his workers, not having the back of the working man? You have to marvel at the stupidity. —Sometimes, I wish I was a Christian.  Because then I could believe in Hell. And then I'd feel comfort in knowing that Mitch McConnell will burn for all eternity because of his evil ways. Mitchy is upset, because two Democratic Federal Judges announced their retirement, then decided to stay on the bench after Trump won the election. Mitchy thinks they're hypocrites. Mitch McConnell. Mr. “We can't appoint a Supreme Court judge in an election year when Obama is president, but can absolutely appoint one as Trump is leaving office.” —Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter. nathan understands why, but thinks it was a dumb, awful move. Jake is more forgiving. Idiots on Parade: we mock the news, so you don't have to. Tune in and get your giggle on. Find Jake at @jakevevera Find nathan at nathantimmel.com

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Today's guest is Rob Gutro, a paranormal investigator and medium with Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland and the author of several books about Ghosts and Spirits.In our first episode, we talked about pet mediumship, his books, and some of his  experiences involving paranormal investigations, Today, we will take a deeper dive into some of his cases, Rob, welcome back to the show”  Paranormal Investigations with Medium Rob Gutro In this episode of Closer to Venus host Johnny Burke welcomes back paranormal investigator and medium Rob Gutro. Rob discusses his involvement with Inspired Ghost Tracking of Maryland and shares detailed accounts of his paranormal investigations. Highlighting a particularly chilling case involving a double murder and the lingering spirits of two women, Rob explains the rigorous processes of validation and investigation used by his team. He also delves into the limitations and responsibilities of mediums and recounts his encounters with famous historical ghosts in England and Ireland. The episode emphasizes the importance of treating spirits with respect and provides practical advice for those who believe their homes may be haunted. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:48 Rob Gutro's Journey into Paranormal Investigation 01:47 A Haunting Case: The Family in Distress 03:51 Technical Team's Investigation 05:40 Mediums' Insights and Discoveries 08:03 Uncovering the Tragic Story 17:41 Proving Mediumship Abilities 22:21 The Tragic Tale of Anna the Ghost 23:05 The Persistence of Earthbound Spirits 23:49 Exploring Battlefields and Ghostly Energies 27:04 The Double Murder Investigation 32:14 The Steelworker's Ghost and Ectoplasm 36:45 Infamous Ghosts of England and Ireland 42:06 Advice for Dealing with Haunted Houses 43:01 Conclusion and Contact Information www.robgutro.com @robgutro_author Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If Donald Trump is re-elected as US president he may once again impose tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum. A RadioLabour interview with USW District 6 Director Kevon Stewart. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And singing: U N I O N.  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.  

U.S. representative for Illinois's 13th congressional district Nikki Budzinski sits-down with Megan Lynch for an interview covering her opposition to Nippon Steel's acquisition of US Steel; investment in storm-water management in the Metro-East; & the high costs of prescription drugs.

Steelworkers lose arbitration case against US Steel in their bid to derail sale to Nippon. State Police Warning of Email Extortion Scam. Ashli Babbit lawsuit gets green light. Kamala and MSNBC/CNBC hosts attack Trump on Tariffs. PVC Figure The Joker for sale on the Marketplace. Kamala Harris will not do another one-on-one interview againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steelworkers lose arbitration case against US Steel in their bid to derail sale to Nippon. State Police Warning of Email Extortion Scam. Ashli Babbit lawsuit gets green light. Kamala and MSNBC/CNBC hosts attack Trump on Tariffs. PVC Figure The Joker for sale on the Marketplace. Kamala Harris will not do another one-on-one interview again. House to pass another CR (Without the SAVE Act). Now Suge is going after Sean Combs. Rate Cuts Spur Refinancing, but not home buying as prices remain high. Even Ruhle has a hard time defending KamalaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Helene is coming. Kamala wants people to pay their "fair share" in taxes. Biden desperate for a cease fire. Dan Bilzerian is a putz. New York City Mayor Eric Adams under fire. Fever eliminated. Who is Matt Sluka? UNLV QB redshirting remainder of season amid reported NIL dispute. Kamala can't shine even with a "friendly" interviewer.  Steelworkers lose arbitration case against US Steel in their bid to derail sale to Nippon. State Police Warning of Email Extortion Scam. Ashli Babbit lawsuit gets green light. Kamala and MSNBC/CNBC hosts attack Trump on Tariffs. PVC Figure The Joker for sale on the Marketplace. Kamala Harris will not do another one-on-one interview again. House to pass another CR (Without the SAVE Act). Now Suge is going after Sean Combs. Rate Cuts Spur Refinancing, but not home buying as prices remain high. Even Ruhle has a hard time defending KamalaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FBN's Lydia Hu joins Marc and Kim to talk about Steelworkers sound off on US Steel deal.

Governor Healy tries to appeal to normal people by using "wicked" in a tweet welcoming college students, plus Justin Trudeau is confronted by a steel worker whom calls him out for his record of mass immigration and high taxes. Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

"U.S. Steel is a historic American company. And it is vital for our nation to maintain strong American steel companies. And I couldn't agree more with President Biden - U.S. Steel should remain American-owned and American-operated." That was Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning in Pittsburgh on Labor Day in a joint appearance with President Joe Biden. She told the crowd of over 600 people at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #5 union hall, "I will always have the back of America's steelworkers." Harris and Biden have strongly opposed the sale of the U.S. Steel Corporation to Japanese company Nippon Steel, a $14.9 billion deal, threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of American steelworkers, with the potential loss of up to 600 jobs at the Granite City Works plant. Harris and Biden stand firm with American workers, insisting that American steel remains in American hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act. This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience. Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker politicians in states like Georgia and Alabama. The Biden administration has done important work to correct course at the NLRB, and there are pro-worker provisions in recent investments, which are helping smooth the way for workers to have a voice on the job.  This includes extensive new requirements for infrastructure projects to be “made in America” as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Known as the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), this section of the law promises to stimulate American manufacturing and create jobs for American workers by ensuring that a substantial portion of BIL funding is used to purchase U.S.-made products and materials. However, workers still face an uphill battle when it comes to forming unions.  The solution is to finally pass comprehensive legislation that shores up loopholes in our laws and attaches real, immediate penalties to corporations that violate workers' rights.  Leslie and Maria share the legislative solution to these issues, which is the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act). They detail what the law would do, which is: - Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law - Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue to whittle down Union membership by subcontracting - Force an employer to reach a first contract in a timely manner with a newly organized group of workers. (No more dragging out first contracts) - Reverse so-called 'Right to Work,' regardless of state laws  - Prohibit employers from forcing employees to attend anti-union meetings Recent polls show that support for unions is at a fifty-year high, and having Joe Biden, the only sitting President to walk a picket line, in office has helped workers a great deal.  But, it's time for the law to catch up.  Maria Somma has been an organizer for her entire career, first as a community organizer, and then as a labor organizer.  She started with the Steelworkers in 2001 as a healthcare workers organizer, and became Organizing Director in 2015. The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. Like them on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/Steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The pair explores why workers still need the PRO Act. This includes white collar workers, which Maria shares multiple examples of with the audience. Workers in the South are also eager to exercise their rights, though this is drawing backlash from anti-worker politicians in states like Georgia and Alabama. The Biden administration has done important work to correct course at the NLRB, and there are pro-worker provisions in recent investments, which are helping smooth the way for workers to have a voice on the job.  This includes extensive new requirements for infrastructure projects to be “made in America” as part of the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). Known as the Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA), this section of the law promises to stimulate American manufacturing and create jobs for American workers by ensuring that a substantial portion of BIL funding is used to purchase U.S.-made products and materials. However, workers still face an uphill battle when it comes to forming unions.  The solution is to finally pass comprehensive legislation that shores up loopholes in our laws and attaches real, immediate penalties to corporations that violate workers' rights.  Leslie and Maria share the legislative solution to these issues, which is the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act). They detail what the law would do, which is: - Establish stronger and swifter remedies to stop employers from breaking the law - Make companies recognize contractors as part of the collective bargaining process so they can no longer continue to whittle down Union membership by subcontracting - Force an employer to reach a first contract in a timely manner with a newly organized group of workers. (No more dragging out first contracts) - Reverse so-called 'Right to Work,' regardless of state laws  - Prohibit employers from forcing employees to attend anti-union meetings Recent polls show that support for unions is at a fifty-year high, and having Joe Biden, the only sitting President to walk a picket line, in office has helped workers a great deal.  But, it's time for the law to catch up.  Maria Somma has been an organizer for her entire career, first as a community organizer, and then as a labor organizer.  She started with the Steelworkers in 2001 as a healthcare workers organizer, and became Organizing Director in 2015. The website for the USW is www.USW.org. Their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. Like them on Facebook by visiting www.Facebook.com/Steelworkers.

Mini-podcast about a massacre of striking steelworkers in India 1977.See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayAnd browse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateOur work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory.If you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History. And for radical history books, posters, and more, check out our online store, here.AcknowledgementsWritten and edited by Working Class History.Theme music by Ricardo Araya. Check out his YouTube channel at youtube.com/@peptoattack

An extraordinary phase of the 2024 race unfolding this week as Donald Trump finds himself stuck in a Manhattan courtroom and the focus of historic Supreme Court arguments, while President Biden sprints across a major battleground state. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri zero in on that stunning split screen and what it could mean for the presidential race. Plus, Claire and Jen talk to constitutional law professor Michele Goodwin about the chipping away of reproductive freedom and how that could also shape the election.Further reading: Here is the map Jen mentioned, showing where reproductive rights stand, state by state.

"We have our jury,” announced Judge Juan Merchan late Thursday as the historic trial against the former president continues. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri explore the heart of the case and underscore the finer points of jury selection (voir dire) with former US attorney and law professor Joyce Vance. Plus, a look at Biden's three-day stop in Pennsylvania and Speaker Johnson's big bet on bringing foreign aid votes to the floor this weekend.

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Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity. President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China's non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market.   Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security. The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain. Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs. President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries. McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel's Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW's 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by the International President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. The two explore the topic of restoring the United States' lost shipbuilding capacity. President McCall first details how the USW, alongside four other labor organizations, filed a petition last month requesting the United States Trade Representative (USTR) open an investigation into China's non-market practices as it seeks to dominate the commercial shipping market.   Next, Leslie and President McCall discuss how the loss of shipbuilding capacity poses a grave threat to America's national security. The pair also explores how the U.S. loss of commercial shipbuilding capacity has directly resulted in the loss of high-paying manufacturing jobs in the sector and across the supply chain. Finally, President McCall breaks down how the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the danger of relying on foreign manufacturers to supply America's needs. President McCall previously served four years as International Vice President, leading negotiations that delivered wage increases, stronger job security and other gains for tens of thousands of workers in steel, tire and other key industries. McCall, a fourth-generation Steelworker, was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. His great-grandfather, grandfather, great-uncles, uncles and mother all worked at U.S. Steel's Gary Works, and he walked his first picket line at age 7 during the USW's 116-day, industry-wide strike in 1959. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X, Facebook and Instagram is @steelworkers.

The USW's Next Gen program saw its humble yet historic beginnings in a resolution at the International union's Constitutional Convention in 2011. It endorsed the training and development of younger Steelworker activists to take on increasingly greater roles in their local unions, their governments and their communities. Since then, young and newer members of the USW across the United States and Canada have answered the call to become activists, and we're talking with three of them for our latest episode.  They'll share how they became involved in their local unions, what they believe is currently driving young workers to organize, and why they believe the labor movement's future is bright because of the next generation's diversity.  

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Leslie is joined by Luis Mendoza, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As International Vice President, Mendoza has responsibility for all facets of the USW paper sector, including bargaining, safety, trade, legislative issues, global solidarity and organizing initiatives. Leslie and Luis talk about building unity in the paper industry and beyond. Of the many industries where USW members work, one of the biggest is the paper sector, representing approximately 90,000 workers. Since the onset of the pandemic, these workers have made groundbreaking advances in promoting workplace health and safety, advocating for economic security, and building unity through eliminating dangerously divisive two-tiered systems. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by Luis Mendoza, International Vice President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As International Vice President, Mendoza has responsibility for all facets of the USW paper sector, including bargaining, safety, trade, legislative issues, global solidarity and organizing initiatives. Leslie and Luis talk about building unity in the paper industry and beyond. Of the many industries where USW members work, one of the biggest is the paper sector, representing approximately 90,000 workers. Since the onset of the pandemic, these workers have made groundbreaking advances in promoting workplace health and safety, advocating for economic security, and building unity through eliminating dangerously divisive two-tiered systems. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook at Facebook.com/Steelworkers.

Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a new contract between Transport Workers Union of America Local 208 and the Central Ohio Transit Authority. Hager also discussed proposed improvements to the regional transit infrastructure and the ongoing issues with the John Glenn International Airport terminal expansion project. As the America's Work Force Union Podcast wraps up its Black History Month coverage, we have one bonus segment. Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, joined us to talk about his journey from a young black man working with his father as a Steelworker in Chicago to eventually becoming the highest-ranking African-American in the history of the labor movement.

South Side steelworkers were promised economic stability as a reward for grueling and dangerous work. But many who survived were forced to start over when the industry collapsed.Host - Jon HansenReporter - Maxwell EvansRead More Here To read more on this and other stories, head to BlockClubChicago.org New Goal Update:Block Club Chicago is participating in NewsMatch, an annual campaign that aims to bolster support of nonprofit newsrooms across the nation and fill the gaps news deserts have left.Block Club has participated in the national NewsMatch campaign every year since we launched. The campaign matched donations dollar to dollar to our newsroom. But because of our newsroom's growth (thanks to you!) and the growth of nonprofit news, our newsroom doesn't qualify for matching support from foundations this year.Our newsroom is a recipient of the DEI Partner Fund supported by the Knight Foundation and Heising-Simons Foundation. They are generously donating $8,000 that will contribute to our year-end donation goal.On November 1, we set an ambitious goal to raise $20,000 and reached it in 20 days thanks to the generous support of our readers. We're moving the meter to see if we can double ourinitialgoal by December 31.Every time we've asked for your support, you've never let us down. Help us reach our new goal of $40,000.We're also looking for donors to match their contribution to help us raise even more money from participating in NewsMatch. Offering a match is a powerful tool for our newsroom because it incentivizes other readers to give. The more money we raise, the more we can reinvest in putting reporters on the ground and covering the stories that matter most to you.No donation is too small to match. If you're interested in matching your donation, please reach out to Maple Walker Lloyd at maple@blockclubchi.org.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The people in the EU have had enough, it starts with the farmers but this will spread to the rest of the people. Manufactures came back to the US with Trump and leaving with Biden. The fake news is trying to gas light everyone in regards to the economy. The [CB] is ready to juice the economy for Biden. The sting operation is now moving to the next level. The people must accept the information, this is why it had to go slow in the beginning. Now the drops of information is going to speed up. The 2024 elections are right around the corner and people now know who the corrupt people are. Those who were once protected are no longer, timing is everything, Epstein information inbound. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1736862764159951304?s=20 https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/1736826909093200210?s=20 https://twitter.com/Mary_frostt/status/1735827081236545577?s=20 Now That Blackrock-Biden White House Have Forced EV Mandates, China Moves Massive Investment into Mexico to Make EV's for U.S Market   Now that Joe Biden has designated EPA mandates for U.S. automobiles that include having at least 50% of all new vehicle sales be electric by 2030 {LINK}, three major Chinese EV manufacturers are reportedly building manufacturing facilities in Mexico.Blackrock investments steer WH policy {Go Deep}. Blackrock investments are heavy in China and EV production.  Blackrock returns on their investments would be substantial with Chinese EV production in Mexico.  Quite a coincidence. BUSINESS INSIDER – Three major Chinese EV companies are planning to build new factories in Mexico, sparking concern among US officials, according to a new report. MG, BYD, and Chery are all looking at sites to build new factories in the country, according to unnamed sources cited by The Financial Times, and this investment is causing angst in Washington as it seeks to keep China out of the US electric car market. US officials have reportedly raised concerns with their Mexican counterparts over Chinese investment, with the new sites potentially including a new $1.5 billion to $2 billion MG electric car factory and a factory investment worth hundreds of millions of dollars from Warren Buffett-backed Tesla rival BYD. China's electric vehicle market is booming, and local manufacturers are increasingly looking to expand overseas amid cutthroat competition for customers back home. China also dominates the global electric vehicle battery supply chain, allowing it to produce far cheaper EVs than many of its US rivals.   Blackrock invests in China and EV's.  Biden policy supports China and EV's. Blackrock invests in Ukraine.  Biden policy supports Ukraine reconstruction. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com U.S. Steel, Which Helped America's ‘Arsenal of Democracy' Defeat Japan in WWII, Sold to Japanese Company The United States Steel Corporation, which played a critical role in helping the Allies defeat Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany in World War II, is now being sold to Japan's largest steelmaker. Early on Monday, executives with U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel Corporation announced the nearly $15 billion deal, which vows to uphold the U.S. Steelworkers' (USW) labor contract and will be completed mid-2024, though shareholders for U.S. Steel must still give their stamp of approval. Following news of the deal, USW President David McCall blasted the decision as “the same greedy, shortsighted attitude that has guided U.S. Steel for far too long.”

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Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The two discuss how workers across the economy – from automakers to health care workers – are using their collective power to ensure they have fair contracts and safe working conditions. The first step in this process is organizing, and as workers seek greater protections on the job, they're capitalizing on this unique moment. It's not just the hot labor market, though the recent low unemployment has certainly helped. The pandemic helped workers in a number of industries understand that they're essential. It has also highlighted what they needed from their employers – in terms of job security, living wages, and more – as well as the power of working together to achieve these goals. Also, Joe Biden, the most pro-labor president in recent memory, has tasked his administration with helping workers to exercise their right to form unions. This unprecedented support, and whole of government approach, has helped tip the balance back toward workers, and away from greedy corporations. Workers are also experiencing a time of great potential as we look to the clean energy transition. Clean technology – like electric vehicles – require a wide variety of raw materials and other components. It's essential that jobs from mining to manufacturing are good, community supporting jobs. That means ensuring workers can exercise their right to organize. The final step in organizing is not, as some might think, a successful vote, but a first contract. This is where corporations like Starbucks double down on their efforts to break workers' collective will. We've seen this protracted bargaining at places like Kumho and OHL/Geodis, though the USW was ultimately successful in both cases. What workers need to help them successfully weather the immense challenges they face, including getting this vital first contract, is the PRO Act. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook by visiting Facebook.com/Steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by Maria Somma, Organizing Director for the United Steelworkers (USW). The two discuss how workers across the economy – from automakers to health care workers – are using their collective power to ensure they have fair contracts and safe working conditions. The first step in this process is organizing, and as workers seek greater protections on the job, they're capitalizing on this unique moment. It's not just the hot labor market, though the recent low unemployment has certainly helped. The pandemic helped workers in a number of industries understand that they're essential. It has also highlighted what they needed from their employers – in terms of job security, living wages, and more – as well as the power of working together to achieve these goals. Also, Joe Biden, the most pro-labor president in recent memory, has tasked his administration with helping workers to exercise their right to form unions. This unprecedented support, and whole of government approach, has helped tip the balance back toward workers, and away from greedy corporations. Workers are also experiencing a time of great potential as we look to the clean energy transition. Clean technology – like electric vehicles – require a wide variety of raw materials and other components. It's essential that jobs from mining to manufacturing are good, community supporting jobs. That means ensuring workers can exercise their right to organize. The final step in organizing is not, as some might think, a successful vote, but a first contract. This is where corporations like Starbucks double down on their efforts to break workers' collective will. We've seen this protracted bargaining at places like Kumho and OHL/Geodis, though the USW was ultimately successful in both cases. What workers need to help them successfully weather the immense challenges they face, including getting this vital first contract, is the PRO Act. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org and their handle on X and Instagram is @steelworkers. You can find them on Facebook by visiting Facebook.com/Steelworkers.

Steel manufacturing is important, but even more important is the safety of the workers in steel plants. In this episode, we embark on a riveting voyage through the digital age of worker safety in the steel industry…or even, every industry. Doug Matthews, Chief Growth Officer at Guardhat and former senior executive at U. S. Steel, joins host David Kirkpatrick to explore the distinctive challenges faced by not just steelworkers, but anyone working in high-risk environments, from extreme temperatures to toxic gases, and the dedicated efforts to ensure their safety.

Leslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year. While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom's vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families. Tom's legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts: He bargained cutting-edge contracts across USW sectors. - He understood that companies needed to be successful so they could pay workers good wages and benefits, so where he could, he worked with them. - When he couldn't, he was relentless in his work to find ways to make sure workers' needs remained at the forefront. - This included the 2015 oil strike, which helped secure a number of important health and safety provisions for workers. - And a number of rounds of steel bargaining that helped stave off calls for concessions and ensure fair pay and high-quality benefits. But Tom understood that fighting for working families wasn't just about pay; it was about securing the future. - Early in his time as an international leader, Tom was instrumental in developing the Institute for Career Development (ICD), a joint labor-management training program, enshrined in a number of USW collective bargaining agreements, that offers members opportunities to learn new skills. - Under his leadership union workers and activists were able to achieve a major victory with the passage of the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of more than one million workers and retirees, including more than 100,000 USW members. Tom was also committed to building a diverse movement and many of his efforts contributed to building a strong future for workers. - He spearheaded an innovative organizing initiative connecting rank-and-file members with their fellow workers to talk about joining the labor movement. This quickly paid dividends, resulting in organizing victories in the United States and Canada, including some of the union's biggest wins in years. - These include 3,500 faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh who joined the USW, as well as baristas at Starbucks coffee shops across Canada, and 1,500 workers at Georgia's Blue Bird Corp. bus factory. - They join others, including waste disposal workers, professional football players, museum and library workers, high-tech workers, airport workers, prison chaplains and others, who all joined the Steelworkers' ranks as a result of Conway's initiative. Tom also invested heavily in building out the bench, and under his leadership, the union held its first international Next Gen conference in November 2019. - Under Tom's direction, the USW built out our Veterans of Steel committees to make sure – to the fullest extent possible – that the union was helping those in need, and making sure veterans' voices are heard. Finally, Tom fought relentlessly for both for fair trade and job creation. - This included working with government leaders in Washington to ensure that they enforced trade laws to prevent illegally subsidized and dumped products that damage American industries and destroy good paying jobs. - He did this work in steel, rubber and tire, and many other industries. - It also meant finding creative solutions, as well as working with companies and lawmakers to create jobs. - He formed partnerships and allied groups like the Alliance for American Manufacturing. - And more recently, his was one of the loudest voices calling for infrastructure investment. Tom will be missed a great deal, but his strength as a leader, and vision for the future, have helped countless working people and will continue to help countless more moving forward. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by the incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW), David McCall. During this interview, they remember the late Tom Conway, former President of the USW, who sadly passed away on September 25th of this year. While the labor movement and the union both lost a great leader, thanks to Tom's vision and hard work, both are on firm footing and primed to continue the fight for economic justice and fairness for working families. Tom's legacy involves innovations and breakthroughs on a number of fronts: He bargained cutting-edge contracts across USW sectors. - He understood that companies needed to be successful so they could pay workers good wages and benefits, so where he could, he worked with them. - When he couldn't, he was relentless in his work to find ways to make sure workers' needs remained at the forefront. - This included the 2015 oil strike, which helped secure a number of important health and safety provisions for workers. - And a number of rounds of steel bargaining that helped stave off calls for concessions and ensure fair pay and high-quality benefits. But Tom understood that fighting for working families wasn't just about pay; it was about securing the future. - Early in his time as an international leader, Tom was instrumental in developing the Institute for Career Development (ICD), a joint labor-management training program, enshrined in a number of USW collective bargaining agreements, that offers members opportunities to learn new skills. - Under his leadership union workers and activists were able to achieve a major victory with the passage of the Butch Lewis Act, which saved the pensions of more than one million workers and retirees, including more than 100,000 USW members. Tom was also committed to building a diverse movement and many of his efforts contributed to building a strong future for workers. - He spearheaded an innovative organizing initiative connecting rank-and-file members with their fellow workers to talk about joining the labor movement. This quickly paid dividends, resulting in organizing victories in the United States and Canada, including some of the union's biggest wins in years. - These include 3,500 faculty members at the University of Pittsburgh who joined the USW, as well as baristas at Starbucks coffee shops across Canada, and 1,500 workers at Georgia's Blue Bird Corp. bus factory. - They join others, including waste disposal workers, professional football players, museum and library workers, high-tech workers, airport workers, prison chaplains and others, who all joined the Steelworkers' ranks as a result of Conway's initiative. Tom also invested heavily in building out the bench, and under his leadership, the union held its first international Next Gen conference in November 2019. - Under Tom's direction, the USW built out our Veterans of Steel committees to make sure – to the fullest extent possible – that the union was helping those in need, and making sure veterans' voices are heard. Finally, Tom fought relentlessly for both for fair trade and job creation. - This included working with government leaders in Washington to ensure that they enforced trade laws to prevent illegally subsidized and dumped products that damage American industries and destroy good paying jobs. - He did this work in steel, rubber and tire, and many other industries. - It also meant finding creative solutions, as well as working with companies and lawmakers to create jobs. - He formed partnerships and allied groups like the Alliance for American Manufacturing. - And more recently, his was one of the loudest voices calling for infrastructure investment. Tom will be missed a great deal, but his strength as a leader, and vision for the future, have helped countless working people and will continue to help countless more moving forward. The new USW President, David McCall, has a career of fighting for fairness and justice for workers that began as a member of Local 6787 in Burns Harbor, Indiana, where he worked as a millwright at the sprawling integrated steel facility. He joined the union's staff in 1985 and served as the director of USW District 1 from 1998 until 2019. Over the course of his career, McCall successfully fought to preserve thousands of jobs in the steel industry and beyond. McCall has also chaired USW master contract negotiations with Cleveland Cliffs, Republic Steel, Timken, Graphics Packaging and others. The website for the United Steelworkers is www.USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Co-host of The Valley Labor Report, Adam Keller, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about their live, in-person event, Labor Talk Live. Keller also talked about the information and calls they've received from UAW members involved in the strikes and a new segment and newsletter known as Last Week in Southern Labor.  President of United Steelworkers Local 2599, Jerry Green, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his time with the Steelworkers. Green also gave advice to the younger generation of workers and what he believes is the future of Local 2599.

Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW's Rapid Response Department, a nearly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio. The two discuss the power of ordinary people, strengthened by their Union, the United Steelworkers (USW). During their conversation, Leslie and Amber examine the specific ways that the USW empowers their members to make a difference. This includes by educating USW members about critical issues that affect them and their families, working with legislators to put workers' priorities into action, and offering workers a venue to communicate directly with their elected leaders. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

Leslie is joined by Amber Miller, Director of the USW's Rapid Response Department, a nearly 30-year tradition of member-driven, issue-based, nonpartisan legislative activism. Amber has been a proud second-generation Steelworker since 1997 where she began her career at Chase Brass and Copper in northwest Ohio. The two discuss the power of ordinary people, strengthened by their Union, the United Steelworkers (USW). During their conversation, Leslie and Amber examine the specific ways that the USW empowers their members to make a difference. This includes by educating USW members about critical issues that affect them and their families, working with legislators to put workers' priorities into action, and offering workers a venue to communicate directly with their elected leaders. The website for the United Steelworkers is USW.org. Their handle on both Twitter and Instagram is @steelworkers.

In 1959 500,000 Steel Workers across the country went on strike against the three major steel producers in the country. This months long battle involved everything from Cold War tensions to planned communities without mass transit. Music: Rich Men Earning North of a Million by Billy Bragg, arranged and performed by Young Sam James.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/laborjawn

On this week's episode of Work Stoppage, Trader Joe's continues to drag out the process of certification at its Louisville store. Negotiations between the Teamsters and UPS have moved to discussions of economic issues, with only a month to go before a strike. Nearly 2000 nurses struck for a week in Oregon and are now demanding their employer be investigated for hiring professional scabs. Over 1000 UE locomotive makers in Erie, PA have gone on strike to protect their jobs and their working conditions as Wabtec threatens to slash the labor force. We also catch up with the longest strike in digital media which we missed on our break, with writers at Insider winning healthcare coverage the company claimed was unaffordable. Finally, workers at the University of Pittsburgh officially filed to unionize with the Steelworkers and 1100 undergraduate student workers at Western Washington voted near unanimously to join the UAW! Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX  Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter,  John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

One from the archives for your Memorial Day weekend listening. Enjoy.It was an industry that at one time employed 700,000 workers, including 200,000 here in the Chicago area. Italians, Poles, Mexicans, African Americans, and others willing to put in a long and sometimes dangerous day's work found good pay and a career working at the steel mills. Then gradually, it went away… but not before one fateful Memorial Day protest turned deadly.YouTube Short: Chicago's U.S. Steel South Works and Steelworker's Park (Then and Now)https://youtu.be/20dc56meKG8PBS: Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried https://www.pbs.org/video/memorial-day-massacre-workers-die-film-buried-3hzo89/Affiliate Links (anything you buy - not just this stuff - through these links helps benefit the show at no additional cost to you):Memorial Day Massacre: Workers Die, Film Buried by Greg Mitchellhttps://amzn.to/45PIy7J1937 Chicago Steel Strike: Blood On The Prairie, The by John F. Hoganhttps://amzn.to/3vh6spFBlood On Steel: Chicago Steelworkers and the Strike of 1937 by Michael Dennishttps://amzn.to/3v9XXNfSteelworker's Park:https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/steelworkers-parkChicago Lakeside: Imagine (with Bill Kurtis)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Po53cnuHlgIllinois Labor History Society Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q3RUGLfFv0Mollie West Describes the Memorial Day Massacre:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sO1siAQlWA&t=9sThinking about outdoor movies? Here's the gear I use:Epson 1080p Projector:https://amzn.to/3qfGvcI120" Projector Screenhttps://amzn.to/3BWDmRpChicago History Podcast Clothing, Mugs, Totes, & More (your purchase helps support the podcast):https://www.teepublic.com/user/chicago-history-podcasthttps://teespring.com/stores/chicago-history-podcastChicago History Podcast (chicagohistorypod@gmail.com):https://www.chicagohistorypod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Chicago-History-Podcast-107482214277883https://twitter.com/chicago_podhttps://www.instagram.com/chicagohistorypod/Chicago History Podcast Art by John K. Schneider (angeleyesartjks  AT gmail.com) and on https://www.instagram.com/angeleyesartjks/History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Turns out the CIA has trained gremlins and is trying to disrupt our podcast by breaking John's audio setup, but we soldiered on with a tin can on some string. After a few quick congratulations, we discuss the University of Michigan's choice to sacrifice its academic integrity to try and break a strike. We also follow up with developments in the fight back by the South Korean working class against the far right Yoon government. Starbucks has extended its war on its workers to the entire town of Ithaca, prompting protests. UAW workers at the largest car battery manufacturer in the country have gone on strike in Ohio. Workers in Minnesota have used organized pressure to prompt some good legal reforms in recent weeks such as a ban on captive audience meetings. Dancers at Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in LA became the only state recognized union strippers this week, potentially opening the door for another organizing wave. Finally, a huge win in the South where 1400 workers manufacturing school buses at Blue Bird have voted to join the Steelworkers. Join the discord: discord.gg/tDvmNzX Follow the pod at instagram.com/workstoppage, @WorkStoppagePod on Twitter, John @facebookvillain, and Lina @solidaritybee

Jeff joins the show for this episode. He has an extensive car story that includes all makes and models. Charles opens the show by asking Jeff about the beginning of his love for cars. They also discuss Jeff's journey through many makes and models. They close the show by discussing how all of us are more alike than we are different.

Would you rather own a single-family rental property or a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card? Depending on where you live, the latter might be a much better investment (and definitely sounds cooler at a cocktail party). In this episode, we dive into our childhood hobby and compare the similarities of investing in trading cards, stocks, and real estate.