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It's Wednesday, May 13th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Timothy Reed Mexican cartel violence forces families to flee The Mexican state of Guerrero is seeing major drug cartel violence from the group Los Ardillos, forcing families and local citizens to flee. Mexican national forces are almost nowhere to be seen in the region, and according to Marina Velascho, representative of the People's Indigenous Council of Guerrero, “These have been days of terror. They've been bombing communities with drones, and how can one defend themselves from a drone, with bombs falling from the sky.”  Elderly Protestant missionary kidnapped by Mexican drug thugs The recent violence in the Mexican state of Guerrero is also affecting Christians. Benito Guevara Arcos, a 79-year-old Protestant missionary, disappeared from the area in recent weeks. An organized criminal group had kidnapped the missionary after taking exception to his preaching. Sadly, disappearances in Mexico have surged over 200 percent in the last decade. Anna Stangl with Christian Solidarity Worldwide said, “We urge the Mexican government, at all levels, to increase efforts to arrest the influence of organized criminal groups in the country, recognizing the specific threat that these groups pose to religious leaders.” In John 10:10, Jesus said, “The thief comes to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.”  Trump lumps in radical transgenders with Islamic terrorists In the United States, the Trump administration is cracking down on transgender ideology and the radical left. Transgenderism is identified as a major threat in the United States' newly released Counterterrorism Strategy for 2026. Far left groups have been placed on a watch list. The document stated, “In addition to cartels and Islamist terror groups, our national count terrorism activities will also prioritize the rapid identification and neutralization of violent secular political groups whose ideology is anti-American, radically pro-transgender, and anarchist.”  Marty Makary, who oversaw generic Abortion Kill Pill, out at FDA Dr. Marty Makary is out as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, reports The Western Journal. He announced his resignation Tuesday, May 12th, amid policy differences with President Donald Trump and prominent Republican senators, reports Politico. Kyle Diamantas, who previously worked as the top food official at the agency, will lead the FDA in an acting capacity. Makary has received backlash for his handling of the Abortion Kill Pill and vaccines. Marjorie Dannenfelser, the president of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, had called for Makary to be ousted. She wrote, “This is a five-alarm crisis for the pro-life movement and for the GOP. The GOP cannot win without its base and simply will not get the enthusiasm that drives turnout without leadership from the top.” Republican Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri tweeted, “This is welcome news. Dr. Makary was uniquely destructive to the pro-life movement. He attempted to place pro-abortion lawyers in key positions. He slow-walked a vitally necessary review of the abortion drug mifepristone. He used his discretion to approve a new abortion drug when the data shows it sends 1 in 10 women to the emergency room. He froze out prolife leaders and repeatedly stonewalled Congress. His resignation is an opportunity for the FDA to reset.” Southwest Airlines paid $1 million to fired pro-life stewardess Life News reports that Southwest Airlines paid nearly one million dollars to a pro-life stewardess last week. Charlene Carter had worked as a flight attendant for over 20 years. In 2017, she sent a message to the Transport Workers Union, protesting its support for abortion. She sued after the union and Southwest Airlines fired her for her pro-life speech. The recent settlement ends a nine-year legal battle. The National Right to Work Foundation represented Carter in the lawsuit. Listen to comments from Mark Mix, the president of National Right to Work Foundation. MIX: “What ended up as a long battle ended up well for Charlene Carter, and hopefully spreads the word to other employees that want to speak up on issues related to their beliefs and their ideas. The union can't thwart that. And that's what this case is all about.” Prices continue to skyrocket The prices of goods and services in the U.S. continued to rise last month.  The Labor Department reported inflation was up 3.8 percent in April compared to a year earlier. It's the biggest annual increase since 2023. Meanwhile, wages only grew 3.6 percent from April last year. This means inflation outpaced wage growth for the first time since 2023. Since the Iran war, Americans are seeing higher prices particularly for gasoline, electricity, and food.  50% of 18 to 24-year-old Christians are reading Bible weekly And finally, a new report found young Christians are engaging with the Bible more than older generations. The Patmos Youth Report surveyed nearly 30,000 young respondents around the world.  The report found half of Christians aged 18-24 read the Bible on a weekly basis. That level of Bible engagement is higher than older generations. Bible engagement was particularly high in the regions of Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.   Psalm 144:12 and 15 says, “May our sons in their youth be like plants full grown, our daughters like corner pillars cut for the structure of a palace . . . Blessed are the people to whom such blessings fall! Blessed are the people whose God is the LORD!” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, May 13th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Iranian state media is reporting that Tehran has launched drones against US military vessels.It comes after Iran's highest operational command unit described the seizing of an Iranian flagged cargo ship by US forces as a violation of the ceasefire... promising to retaliate.Washington says it attacked and seized the ship as it attempted to get past its blockade of Iranian ports.Further peace talks between the US and Iran are scheduled to take place later today but Iranian state media is reporting Tehran wont attend.The Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark order that will require large companies like Coles, Woolworths and Amazon to conduct reviews of fuel prices with their outsourced truck drivers and transport companies.The measure is the first of its kind under new laws brought into help transport operators dealing with the soaring price of fuel, amid the Middle East war.The Transport Workers Union says the order is "historic".and former Australian Rules footballer Barry Cable has been found not guilty of abusing a girl in the 19-60s.The 82-year-old faced trial in the W-A District Court last month, accused of sexual offences against a child who was aged nine or 10 at the time.The alleged victim told the court Mr Cable abused her in his home.Judge Michael Bowden found the 82-year-old not guilty of all charges.If this story has raised concerns for you can call 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732)Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Iran's deputy foreign minister says there's no plan for a second round of negotiations with the US for now.He says the US has shown it's "not serious" about pursuing the diplomatic process and has accused Washington of committing "aggressive acts". It comes after Washington seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. Iran's highest operational command unit says the seizure is in violation of the two-week ceasefire.Washington says it attacked and seized the ship as it attempted to get past its blockade of Iranian ports.Authorities in Japan say a magnitude 7-point-5 earthquake has struck off the northeastern coast of the country. They're urging residents to stay away from coastal areas, where tsunami waves up to 3 metres high are expected. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up an emergency task force and is urging citizens in the affected areas to evacuate to safety.and the Fair Work Commission has handed down a landmark order that will require large companies like Coles, Woolworths and Amazon to conduct reviews of fuel prices with their outsourced truck drivers and transport companies. The measure is the first of its kind under new laws brought into help transport operators dealing with the soaring price of fuel, amid the Middle East war. The Transport Workers Union says the order is "historic". Press the 'Follow' or '+' button on this show page to add us to your playlist, so you never miss an episode.For more news, politics and current affairs podcasts go to ABC listen.

Tom Elliott is joined by National Secretary of the Transport Workers Union, Michael Kaine, to discuss the newly recommended recoup to combat rising fuel costs through the Fair Work CommissionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

American Trade Unions and IrelandLast Friday I spent an enjoyable couple of hours in the company of my good friend American Trade Union leader John Samuelson and the staff of Áras Uí Chonghaile and Fáilte Feirste Thiar – the west Belfast Tourist Board. Unbeknownst to John both organisations had agreed to name one of the Áras rooms after himself and a former Transport Workers Union, (TWU) President Mike Quill. Keeping the Faith for UnityThis Easter the Good Friday Agreement is 28 years old. It only seems like yesterday that we were all gathered in Castle Buildings wondering if David Trimble was going to take the leap. He hadn't spoken to Sinn Féin at any time during the negotiations – except on one occasion when I said hello to him in the toilet and he told me to grow up. But on Friday 10 April 1998 he signed up to the Agreement.It was a defining moment in our recent history. It was a compromise between conflicting political positions. For the first time since partition the Agreement brought peace, stability and hope, and the opportunity for a better future for all the people of the island of Ireland. Terry ‘Cruncher O'NeillIt was the profound sadness that I heard on Sunday of the death of my friend and comrade Terry ‘Cruncher' O'Neill. Cruncher was an incomparable singer of Irish songs of resistance. Type his name into google and you Will discover videos and audio recordings of Cruncher singing. My memory is full of occasions when he enthralled an audience. There is a great Frankie Quinn photo of himself, Joe Cahill, me and Gerry Kelly singing ‘Something Inside So Strong' at the tops of our voices outside the old Sevastopol Street office. Cleaky is in the foreground looking after us. Gabriel Rosenstock. As we go to press I am also sorry to hear of the death of Gabriel Rosenstock, poet, play wright, haikuist and writer. Gabriel was one of the leading lights of Irish language literature. He was the author and translator of more than 180 books and publisher of over 400. 

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Join Lorcan Collins as he examines the life of Kerry IRA Volunteer Mike Quill who emigrated to the United States and founded the Transport Workers Union of America.

In a landmark agreement hailed as world-leading, the Transport Workers Union, Uber, and DoorDash have put forward a minimum standards deal for Australian gig workers to the Fair Work Commission on Tuesday, 25 November. This major reform guarantees food delivery riders a 25% wage increase, injury insurance, and protection from unfair algorithmic dismissal, fundamentally changing a commission-based system that workers say left them making virtually no money. - अस्ट्रेलियामा सञ्चालनमा रहेका दुई ठुला अन डिमान्ड डेलिभरी सेवा उबर इट्स र डोरड्यासले आफ्ना चालकहरूलाई न्यूनतम पारिश्रमिक दर र विस्तृत सुरक्षा व्यवस्था लागू गर्न सहमति जनाएका छन्। दुई कम्पनी र ट्रान्सपोर्ट वर्कर्स युनियन बिच गत मङ्गलवार, नोभेम्बर २५ मा भएको सम्झौता लागू हुन भने फेयर वर्क कमिसनको स्वीकृति आवश्यक हुन्छ। यही सन्दर्भमा फुड डेलिभरीको काम गर्दै आएका र ट्रान्सपोर्ट वर्कर्स युनियनका प्रतिनिधि रहेका क्यानबराका उत्सव भट्टराई र नवीन अधिकारीसँग एसबीएस नेपालीले गरेको कुराकानी सहितको रिर्पोट सुन्नुहोस्।

In a landmark agreement hailed as world-leading, the Transport Workers Union, Uber, and DoorDash have put forward a minimum standards deal for Australian gig workers to the Fair Work Commission today. This major reform guarantees food delivery riders a 25% wage increase, injury insurance, and protection from unfair algorithmic dismissal, fundamentally changing a commission-based system that workers say left them making virtually no money. - คำร้องสวัสดิภาพแรงงาน ‘gig workers' โดยสหภาพแรงงานขนส่ง อูเบอร์ และดอร์แดชยื่นคำร้องต่อคณะกรรมาธิการแฟร์ เวิร์ก ขอเพิ่มค่าจ้างให้ไรเดอร์ 25% พร้อมประกันคุ้มครองกรณีบาดเจ็บ และการคุ้มครองจากการถูกเลิกจ้างโดยไม่เป็นธรรมจากระบบอัลกอริธึม

In a landmark agreement hailed as world-leading, the Transport Workers Union, Uber, and DoorDash have put forward a minimum standards deal for Australian gig workers to the Fair Work Commission today. This major reform guarantees food delivery riders a 25% wage increase, injury insurance, and protection from unfair algorithmic dismissal, fundamentally changing a commission-based system that workers say left them making virtually no money. - В рамках первого в мире исторического соглашения Профсоюз работников транспорта, Uber и DoorDash представили Комиссии по справедливому труду документ о минимальных стандартах для австралийских гиг-работников. Эта масштабная реформа гарантирует курьерам служб доставки еды повышение заработной платы, страхование от травм и защиту от несправедливого увольнения, кардинально меняя систему, основанную на комиссионных.

In un accordo giudicato storico e all'avanguardia, la Transport Workers Union, Uber e DoorDash hanno presentato alla Fair Work Commission, nella giornata di martedì, un pacchetto di tutele minime per i lavoratori della gig economy in Australia.

In a landmark agreement hailed as world-leading, the Transport Workers Union, Uber, and DoorDash have put forward a minimum standards deal for Australian gig workers to the Fair Work Commission. - ギグワーカーの働く環境を大きく変える、歴史的な合意が、運輸労働組合、ウーバーイーツ、ドアダッシュの間で結ばれ、今週フェアワーク委員会に提出されました。これは最低賃金の導入に加え、ドライバーのための幅広い改善策と保護を提供するものです。

In a landmark agreement hailed as world-leading, the Transport Workers Union, Uber, and DoorDash have put forward a minimum standards deal for Australian gig workers to the Fair Work Commission today. This major reform guarantees food delivery riders a 25% wage increase, injury insurance, and protection from unfair algorithmic dismissal, fundamentally changing a commission-based system that workers say left them making virtually no money. - ایک تاریخی اور دنیا میں مثال بننے والے معاہدے کے تحت، ٹرانسپورٹ ورکرز یونین، Uber اور DoorDash نے آج آسٹریلین گیگ ورکرز کے لیے کم از کم معیارات پر مبنی تجویز Fair Work Commission میں جمع کرائی ہے۔ یہ بڑی اصلاح فوڈ ڈیلیوری رائیڈرز کے لیے 25% تنخواہی اضافہ، زخمی ہونے کی صورت میں انشورنس اور غیر منصفانہ الگورتھمک برطرفی سے تحفظ کو یقینی بناتی ہے—ایک ایسا کمیشن بیسڈ نظام بنیادی طور پر تبدیل کرتے ہوئے، جس کے بارے میں ورکرز کا کہنا تھا کہ اس میں وہ تقریباً کچھ بھی نہیں کما پاتے تھے۔

In a landmark agreement hailed as world-leading, the Transport Workers Union, Uber, and DoorDash have put forward a minimum standards deal for Australian gig workers to the Fair Work Commission today. This major reform guarantees food delivery riders a 25% wage increase, injury insurance, and protection from unfair algorithmic dismissal, fundamentally changing a commission-based system that workers say left them making virtually no money.

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On September 28, 2025, the Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute (SEDI) hosted historian Jon Bekken for a far-reaching talk on the Marine Transport Workers Union (MTWU) of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) — one of the most militant and transnational labor formations of the early twentieth century.Drawing on decades of archival research and his own publications on the IWW, Bekken reconstructed the MTWU's rise from Spanish-immigrant firemen working the Atlantic coast's coal-fired ships to a globe-spanning network of syndicalist seafarers linking Boston, Buenos Aires, Philadelphia, Hamburg, and Sydney. He challenged the familiar myth that the Wobblies were merely an itinerant “strike-and-disappear” movement, instead revealing how maritime workers built durable ship-board committees, job-branch autonomy, and international solidarity capable of enforcing better food, shorter hours, and direct control over conditions at sea.Bekken also traced how the MTWU confronted racism within the mainstream seamen's unions, created alternative hiring systems to bypass employer blacklists, and maintained cross-border communication through clandestine presses from Chile to Sweden. The result is a vivid portrait of working-class internationalism that redefines what industrial unionism could mean when the workplace itself was the ocean.Jon Bekken is a labor historian, editor, and anarchist writer whose work explores the communication, organization, and radical culture of the working class. He is a co-editor of Anarcho-Syndicalist Review, a contributor to Wobblies of the World: A Global History of the IWW, and author of numerous essays on IWW organizing, the press, and the struggle for workers' self-management.This event is part of SEDI's ongoing speaker series, bringing together radical historians, writers, and organizers to deepen our understanding of the past and sharpen our interventions in the present.PDF for this episode:https://cyberdandy.org/MTW%20International%20Revolutionary%20Industrial%20Unionism.pdfThe Sam and Esther Dolgoff Institute (SEDI):https://www.dolgoffinstitute.com/Explore Jon Bekken's work:Faculty page – https://www.albright.edu/faculty-detail/jon-bekken/The Anarchist Library texts –https://theanarchistlibrary.org/category/author/jon-bekkenAnarcho-Syndicalist Review – https://syndicalist.us/

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John Samuelson, International President of the Transport Workers Union, joins Sid live in-studio to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding horse-drawn carriages in New York City. The conversation covers Mayor Eric Adams' sudden policy reversal on banning horse carriages, which Samuelson attributes to political pressures and financial interests. They also touch on the treatment of horses, public safety concerns, and the motivations behind calls to ban the industry, citing real estate developers' interests in stable land. Samuelson criticizes Adams for betraying his commitments to the union and draws parallels with perceived betrayals by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The union's future strategies and the potential stabling of horses within Central Park are also discussed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Council leaders have asked the Board of Elections to block three proposed ballot questions that could speed up housing development while limiting Council power. Meanwhile, Governor Kathy Hochul must decide whether to sign a bill requiring two-person crews on subway trains, a move the Transport Workers Union says is critical for safety but the MTA warns could raise costs. Plus, New York City is struggling to keep enough ambulance workers on the streets, with union leaders warning that record turnover and stalled contract talks are driving longer waits for 911 emergency response. Vice president of the FDNY EMS officers union Anthony Almojera joins us to explain.

A huge cultural change is under way at Nine Entertainment and now it’s senior female figures making the news. Today - Media Diary editor Steve Jackson on the drama inside Nine’s culture revamp. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Qantas workers are claiming victory over its $90 million fine for illegally sacking more than 1800 workers. The court's found outsourcing baggage handlers, cleaners, and ground staff in 2020 was done to curb union bargaining powers. Qantas says this judgment holds them accountable. Australian Correspondent Lesley Yeomans told Ryan Bridge $50 million of the fine will be going to the Transport Workers Union, and what happens with the other $40 million will be decided at a later date. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transport Workers Union wants to see the return of a Bus Safety Forum in the wake of a severe attack on a Sunshine Coast bus driver. Dean Miller labelled the current response from authorities as "weak" and said the "silence is deafening". TWU Queensland Director of Organising Josh Millroy told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "It's getting to the point now where bus drivers don't even bother reporting it because so little is happening to these culprits."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Corliss King, a member of Transport Workers Union of America Local 556 and Illinois State AFL-CIO board member, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey as an "accidental lobbyist," her efforts to change labor laws for flight attendants and her work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry. Tom Buffenbarger, former International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to share his insights on So-Called “Right to Work” legislation and the impact of Defense Department cuts on workers.

Bryan Flannery, Director of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's Labor and Trust division, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how Anthem is working to keep healthcare costs affordable and accessible for union members nationwide. John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the long journey to getting Amtrak onboard service workers a historic wage increase and industry-leading paid parental leave in their recently ratified contract.

Australia's inflation rate rose to 3.8 per cent in the June quarter from a year earlier, up from 3.6 percent in March. The Transport Workers Union says up to 850 workers will lose their jobs at Rex Airlines, after the carrier entered voluntary administration and grounded all its Boeing 737 flights...etc - オーストラリアのインフレ率は、3月の3.6％から、6月四半期には前年同期にくらべ3.8％に上昇しています。運輸労働組合は、レックス航空の従業員、最大850人が職を失うことになるだろうと発表しています。その他

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The Transport Workers Union is following the steps of the CFMEU, and is lobbying against the appointment of Paul Jones as Virgin Australia's next CEO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyn Montgomery, Executive Board member and Lead Negotiator for the Transport Workers Union of America Local 556, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new industry-leading contract ratified by flight attendants with Southwest Airlines. Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, business agent and coordinator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Member Assistance Program (MAP), Chris Lalevee, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the work he's done to create the program for Local 825 and promote mental health awareness among members.

First, Richard Davis, president of TWU Local 100, shares his thoughts on Governor Hochul's move to send members of the National Guard to patrol the subways and inspect bags, and what members of the Transport Workers Union are feeling about their safety underground.Then, Donna Lieberman, executive director for the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), shares criticism of Gov. Hochul's plan to send members of the National Guard and state police officers to patrol subway stations, as well as search bags, in an attempt to reassure riders of their safety.

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.

Authorities are investigating after a Bronx fire killed a 5-year-old boy on Wednesday night. Also every year landlords fail to register tens of thousands of rent-stabilized apartments with New York State's housing agency, but face few repercussions. WNYC's David Brand reports. Meanwhile, 11 of the city's public hospitals are requiring masks due to increased cases of COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Plus, 57 years ago New York City experienced its first ever transit strike, led by the Transport Workers Union. WNYC's Michael Hill reports. Finally, for a lot of people, the new year is a chance to turn the page on the past and set their sights on the future. WNYC's Community Partnerships desk is highlighting stories in our communities that focus on the idea of fresh starts. Meet Saul Serrano of Manhattan.

The Transport Workers Union says Qantas has backed out of a court-ordered mediation over compensation claims worth millions of dollars. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lyn Montgomery, President of the Transport Workers Union of America Local 556, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their ongoing fight for a new contract and the protest being held outside of the Southwest Airlines “Spirit Party” in Denver. Montgomery also talked about the impact the negotiations have had on flight attendants and the perception the public has of working as a Southwest Airlines flight attendant.  As part of our coverage for National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, the America's Work Force Union Podcast was joined by the Director of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Membership Assistance Program (MAP), Alexandra Jacobi. Jacboi discussed the different approach the MAP uses to help members, the stigma in the construction industry around mental health conversations and how it impacts progress.

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn ahead of a High Court decision on whether Qantas acted lawfully when it sacked 1700 workers during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, and replaced them with outsourced casual workers. The airline argues it needed the flexibility, but the Transport Workers Union claims it was another move in Qantas' recent history of trying to ward off union strike action. Also, a new tourism campaign aiming to entice international tourists sees more than a 100% boost in Chinese visitors, month on month. China is now the second alrgest sourtce of inbound tourists after New Zealand. Karen Middleton is chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper.

Conductor with Ironworkers Local 396 in St. Louis, Aurora Bihler, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her life as a journeyman in the Ironworkers Union. Bihler also talked about the importance of diversity in the trades and her work with the BUD program in St. Louis. President of Transport Workers Union of America, John Samuelson, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss working conditions on New York City railways and the potential for TWU workers to go on strike. Samuelson also discussed the conditions of the SAG-AFTRA picket and the importance of solidarity in the labor movement.

The food delivery industry is facing a renewed call for a shake-up, with the Transport Workers Union launching a campaign for better pay and conditions for employees. But operators such as Uber say the flexibility of the industry should not be affected by any changes. - เสียงเรียกร้องจากผู้ที่ทำงานในภาคส่วนเดลิเวอรีอาหาร สหภาพแรงงานออกแคมเปญเรียกร้องให้ลูกจ้างได้ค่าจ้างเพิ่มและมีสภาวะทำงานที่ดีขึ้น แต่อูเบอร์กล่าวว่าความเปลี่ยนแปลงที่จะมีขึ้น จะไม่กระทบความยืดหยุ่นของการทำงานด้านนี้

From flight attendant to labor leader with the Transport Workers Union of America, from Senior Advisor to the Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid to policy and government relations expert at AARP and NAACP, Portia Reddick White has seen a lot from the skies and the trenches. On this episode of STAFFER, host Jim Papa speaks with her about her experiences and so much more.Find more episodes at www.staffershow.com

The food delivery industry is facing a renewed call for a shake-up, with the Transport Workers Union launching a campaign for better pay and conditions for employees. But operators such as Uber say the flexibility of the industry should not be affected by any changes. - अस्ट्रेलियाको यातायात मजदुर सङ्गठनले खाना डेलिभरी गर्ने कामदारको तलब र सुविधामा वृद्धि गरिनु पर्ने मागलाई अभियानमा बदल्दै छ।

The food delivery industry is facing a renewed call for a shake-up, with the Transport Workers Union launching a campaign for better pay and conditions for employees. But operators such as Uber say the flexibility of the industry should not be affected by any changes.

Lyn Montgomery, President of the Transport Workers Union of America Local 556, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the late December operational failures of Southwest Airlines and the poor working conditions the airline's flight attendants endure every day.   Colin Lavin, Business Manager and Financial Secretary of IBEW Local 47, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about electrical vehicle infrastructure investments, plus the need to pass down industry knowledge from journeymen to apprentices.

If you thought the air travel fiasco could not get worse, consider the scary news that airlines are offshoring the maintenance work needed to keep planes safe. It's the same greedy cost-cutting behind the outdated computer systems and gutted airline staffing that is causing the epic air travel meltdowns upending millions of peoples' lives. In the race-to-the-bottom offshore aircraft maintenance facilities in El Salvador, Singapore, China, and Brazil mechanics' special aircraft certifications, security and background checks, and drug testing is waived. And of course there are no FAA inspectors doing spot checks. Just like with the flight schedule Hell, the Department of Transportation is letting the airlines get away with it. Experts say it's just a matter of time before there is a horrific incident. In this episode of Rethinking Trade with Lori Wallach, we are joined by the two people in the country who know the most about this threat. William McGee, Senior Fellow for Aviation and Travel at the American Economic Liberties Project, is America's leading aviation consumer safety and rights expert with 22 years at Consumer Reports. He's a former FAA licensed aircraft dispatcher. Gary Peterson is the Vice of the Transport Workers Union and a certified Airframe and Powerplant aviation mechanic by trade. He is Executive Director to the International President and former Air Division Director at the union. Gary worked for decades for American Airlines leading the teams who safety inspect and rebuild planes. He also served as crew chief doing maintenance on aircraft in the Air Force. Gary, Bill and Lori talk about the lunacy of offshoring aircraft safety inspection and maintanace lunatic practice has been allowed and how to fix the problem now.

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Randy Barnes, President of Transport Workers Union Local 555, joined the AWF Union Podcast and claimed Southwest Airlines' mistreatment of workers and general mismanagement is driving worker turnover. He also detailed why he believes a change in the airline's business model will lead to more flight delays and cancellations.   United Food and Commercial Workers Local 919 President Mark Espinosa joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss a new cannabis law will help unions organize and a recently signed contract with Stop & Shop.

If you were following the strikes and labor actions that happened last year, then you may have noticed that a certain face kept popping up in photos and reports from picket lines all over the country, from the Kelloggs', Nabisco, and John Deere strikes, to the Warrior Met Coal miners caravan, to New York City. Who is this mysterious member of the Transport Workers Union making his way to states all around the US to show solidarity with workers in their different struggles? Well, it turns out that that guy is Tevita 'Uhatafe, a first-generation Tongan American, family man, rank-and-file member of the Transport Workers Union Local 513 in Dallas-Fort Worth, and vice president of the Tarrant County AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. In this episode of Working People, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez talks with 'Uhatafe about his life, about why family has always been so important to him, about working in the airline industry, coming to the organized labor movement, and about how doing the vital solidarity work he does is such a fundamental part of who he is as a person.For more information and to read the transcript of this interview, visit: https://therealnews.com/meet-the-tongan-american-unionist-on-a-pilgrimage-to-support-striking-workers-around-the-usPre-Production/Studio: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

If you were following the strikes and labor actions that were happening last year, then you may have noticed that a certain face kept popping up in photos and reports from picket lines all over the country, from the Kelloggs', Nabisco, and John Deere strikes, to the Warrior Met Coal miners caravan to New York City. Who was this mysterious member of the Transport Workers Union making his way to states all around the US to show solidarity with workers in their different struggles? Well, it turns out that that guy is Tevita 'Uhatafe, a first-generation Tongan American, family man, rank-and-file member of the Transport Workers Union Local 513 in Dallas-Fort Worth, and Vice President of the Tarrant County AFL-CIO Central Labor Council. In this episode, we talk with Tevita about his life, about why family has always been so important to him, about working in the airline industry, coming to the organized labor movement, and about how doing the vital solidarity work he does is such a fundamental part of who he is as a person. Additional links/info below... Tevita's Twitter page Tevita's PayPal (let's get Tevita to Labor Notes!): @TUhatafe  Haeden Wright's Twitter page Braxton Wright's Twitter page Haeden and Braxton's PayPal (let's get them to Labor Notes too!): @haedenwright Tarrant County Central Labor Council website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Tevita recognized for his contribution to the labor movement for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "'Twerking-class heroes: LA strippers are fighting for a union"  Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People Theme Song

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After nearly 3 months, the strike at cereal giant Kellogg's, which involved 1,400 workers at four different plants, has come to an end. On Tuesday, December 21, the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union (BCTGM) announced that its members at Kellogg's had voted to ratify the latest contract offer. We want to send all our love and solidarity to everyone who held strong on the picket line and congratulate them on their new contract. We also want to thank everyone who watched and participated in the 6-hour livestream fundraiser for striking workers that we cohosted last week with Mel Buer and the Morning Riot podcast (produced by the great David Story of The Valley Labor Report). All in all, we ended up raising just shy of $16,000 for Kellogg's workers and their families! That money is being divided equally and sent to the members of the BCTGM locals in Omaha, Nebraska, Battle Creek, Michigan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Memphis, Tennessee. Even though the strike has ended, workers have racked up many costs since walking off the job in October, and every dollar we raised will go to helping them get through the holidays and get back on their feet. In case you were unable to watch the livestream, we are uploading all six hours of audio here for listeners. The strike may be over, but this was an incredibly special, entertaining, and solidarity-filled event that brought together powerful voices from the Kellogg's picket lines as well as special guests including: Marianne Williamson, Alex Winter, Randy Bryce, Breht O'Shea of Revolutionary Left Radio and Guerrilla History, Kim Kohlhaas of AFT-Wisconsin, Haeden Wright of the UMWA Auxiliary in Alabama, Caroline Smith of Student Workers of Columbia, Tevita Uhatafe of the Transport Workers Union, Steven Monacelli of Protean Magazine, Bryan Conlan of Strikewave, Dwight Rhinosoros of Eat the Rich, David Griscom of Left Reckoning, Jacob Morrison of The Valley Labor Report, and Professor Jon Shelton. Thank you again to all who participated and donated, and congratulations to Kellogg's workers on their new contract. Solidarity forever! Additional links/info below... Morning Riot Twitter page Marianne Williamson's Twitter page Alex Winter's Twitter page Randy Bryce's Twitter page Revolutionary Left Radio Twitter page Guerrilla History Twitter page Tevita Uhatafe's Twitter page Kim Kohlhaas's Twitter page AFT-Wisconsin's Twitter page Caroline Smith's Twitter page Student Workers of Columbia Twitter page and hardship fund for striking workers Haeden Wright's Twitter page PayPal for UMWA Auxiliary strike pantry for Warrior Met Coal workers Steven Monacelli's Twitter page Protean Magazine Twitter page Bryan Conlan's Twitter page Strikewave Twitter page Dwight Rhinosoros's Twitter page Eat the Rich Twitter page David Griscom's Twitter page Left Reckoning Twitter page Jacob Morrison's Twitter page The Valley Labor Report Twitter page Jon Shelton's Twitter page Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People Theme Song"