Podcasts about unions

Erica Meiners and Priya Kandaswamy on how prison guard unions use the valor of labor movement to reinforce the prison industrial complex.  TW: Discussion of brutality, murder, sexual assault and suicide of prisoners at the hands of prison employees. "Prisons Are Anti-Labor Institutions. We Need an Anti-Carceral Labor Movement." (Truthout) https://truthout.org/articles/prisons-are-anti-labor-institutions-we-need-an-anti-carceral-labor-movement/ Legal Aid Society: "I'm Just Collateral Damage. The Human Cost of an Illegal Prison Strike" https://legalaidnyc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/LAS_PrisonersRightsProject_ClientStoriesReport_Final.pdf Southern Poverty Law Center on white supremacy among prison guards  https://www.splcenter.org/resources/hate-watch/new-york-fired-racist-prison-guard-identity-evropa-membership/   Support us and find links to our past episodes: patreon.com/sadfrancisco  

Les Réunions de printemps du Fonds monétaire international et de la Banque mondiale commence ce lundi à Washington. Durant cet événement notamment, les acteurs de l'économie de tous les pays se réunissent pour parler de l'état de l'économie mondiale. Sans surprise, cette édition va être marquée par la politique commerciale de Donald Trump. Décryptage. Depuis son retour à la Maison Blanche il y a moins de 100 jours, c'était le 20 janvier, Donald Trump a relancé la guerre commerciale contre pratiquement tous les pays du globe. On le rappelle, tous les produits qui entrent aux États-Unis sont taxés à hauteur de 10%. Cela monte jusqu'à 145% sur certaines importations chinoises. Pékin ne s'est pas fait attendre pour répondre avec une taxation de 125% sur les produits américains. Bref, cette escalade entre les deux premières économies mondiales a des conséquences pour la planète toute entière, ce qui inquiète et le Fonds monétaire international, et la Banque mondiale. Croissance mondiale affectée  La directrice générale du FMI l'explique elle-même mais elle reste modérée. Kristalina Georgieva estime aujourd'hui que l'incertitude sur les politiques commerciales mondiales est "hors norme”. Selon plusieurs études du FMI justement, le taux effectif moyen des droits de douane américains atteint désormais environ 20%. Et les conséquences sont très concrètes. Par exemple. le dollar s'affaiblit alors qu'il est perçu comme une valeur refuge. Et puis la croissance américaine en souffre. D'après le Peterson Institute, elle devrait tomber à 0,1% cette année. C'est loin de ce qui était envisagé il y a encore quelques semaines, à savoir 2,5%. Une tendance qui va irrémédiablement avoir un impact sur la croissance mondiale.  À lire aussiLe coût des mesures douanières de Donald Trump à l'échelle mondialeToujours d'après la directrice du FMI, il faut se préparer à revoir sa copie car l'institution financière prévoit désormais une révision à la baisse des perspectives économiques mondiales. Le rapport devrait justement être publié cette semaine. Si en janvier, avant l'investiture de Donald Trump, la croissance mondiale pour 2025-2026 était estimée à 3,3%, elle devrait diminuer. Ce chiffre semble aujourd'hui optimiste voire irréaliste car la croissance de la planète aurait dû être stimulée par celle des États-Unis. Or, on l'a dit, elle devrait être pratiquement atone. Un multilatéralisme mis à mal Ce n'est presque plus à prouver, Donald Trump a une vision assez personnelle du multilatéralisme. Le problème, c'est que les États-Unis sont les premiers actionnaires du FMI. Le pays est aussi essentiel dans le fonctionnement de la Banque mondiale puisqu'il y est représenté via 17% des capitaux de l'institution. Et lorsque l'administration Trump remet en cause son rôle dans l'activité de ces deux instances, c'est en effet tout un pan de l'économie mondiale qui est en sursis. À lire aussiSur la piste d'une machine à café pour comprendre les effets des taxes douanières de TrumpL'aide au développement est un secteur très affecté. D'après l'OCDE, elle a diminué de 7% l'an passé. Cette année, elle devrait encore baisser, entre -9 et -17%. Concrètement ce sont des dizaines de milliards d'euros en moins. Les patrons du FMI et de la Banque mondiale appellent ainsi à des réformes profondes de l'économie, plus équilibrée, plus résiliente, avec une priorité: continuer à dialoguer avec toutes les parties, même les États-Unis. Mais pour échanger, il faut être deux, et Donald Trump ne compte visiblement pas faire partie de la discussion.

On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: North America's Building Trades Unions lay out the case for union careers on Work Stoppage. Plus: Vegas showgirls organize, the Taylor Law bans public sector strikes, and a labor quote from John D. Rockefeller. Full calendar and events at laborheritage.org. @WorkStoppagePod @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

The boys discuss unions, crystal prisons and when movies get turned into broadway musicals

Jim and Greg are off for Good Friday but they've also been busy lately doing some spring cleaning—but not around the house. Greg is tossing out outdated policies, messages, and organizations, while Jim is ready to send a few politicians packing.First, Greg targets the type of taxes he finds most infuriating. He's not a fan of any taxes but there's one he finds particularly burdensome and fundamentally unfair. Jim, meanwhile, celebrates the quiet departure of a Republican who dominated headlines late last year but is now largely forgotten—and not missed.Next, Greg shifts his focus to education, identifying a major obstacle to our schools that, if eliminated, would greatly benefit students and restore academic integrity. Jim highlights a once-promising politician who failed to deliver, faced numerous legal issues, and appears headed for a huge political defeat this year.Finally, Greg turns to the lighter side and takes aim at some of the most irritating TV commercials. While he is a huge fan of free speech, Greg explains why these ads are especially grating and need to go. Jim reflects on a political figure who has already stepped away from the spotlight—but wonders how long before he fades from public view altogether.Please visit our great sponsors:Oracle will cut your cloud bill in HALF —new US customers only, offer ends May 31st! Check eligibility: https://oracle.com/MARTINIThis spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTINI, plus an extra 15% off at checkout on your first purchase! Visit https://fastgrowingtrees.com/MartiniIt's free, online, and easy to start—no strings attached. Enroll in Understanding Capitalism with Hillsdale College. Visit https://hillsdale.edu/Martini

Welcome back to the Abundance Hack Podcast, where we dive deep into the alchemy of turning life's challenges into gold and the magic of true embodiment. In this follow-up to a previous, thought-provoking episode, host Niajae sits down once again with sacred intimacy coach Cheri' Calico to explore the nuanced layers of modern relationships. After stirring up some intense reactions last time, they're here to go even deeper, unpacking topics like the resurgence of traditionalism, the real meaning behind the “soft life” trend, and the disconnects that arise between men's and women's expectations in relationships. Through candid conversations, Niajae and Cheri' tackle everything from emotional safety, the survival-based dynamics many couples unconsciously operate in, to the ways unchecked childhood wounds, especially around the mother archetype, can impact partnership today. They also discuss powerful tools like relationship agreements, inspired by practices in the kink and non-monogamy communities, and highlight the importance of clarity, healthy conflict resolution, and upholding authenticity on both sides. Whether you're curious about reparenting your inner child, identifying dysfunction loops, or learning how to create a sacred union, this episode is packed with insights, actionable advice, and plenty of soul. Get ready to challenge old beliefs and open your mind to healthier, more connected ways of loving. Get in touch with Cheri' https://bit.ly/ConnectwithCheri Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chericalico   Ready to reparent your inner child and become an emotionally safe partner? The Healthy Love Healing App offers guided meditations, journal prompts, inner child healing, shadow work, and so much more to support your emotional growth and healing journey.

Take 2 PodcastHost: Heidi HatchGuests: Maura Carabello, Greg HughesUtah Unions turn in 320k signaturesBernie Sanders and AOC rally gets crowd of 20k – Why does Utah tend to lean hard left and hard right?Utah named state with the best economic outlook for 18th straight yearRich States Poor States Report https://www.richstatespoorstates.org/states/UT/Utah domestic violence shelters face funding crisis amid rising demandDeportation war rages in DC over flights sent to El Salvador and Kilmar Abrego GarciaColumbia and Harvard respond to Trump funding cutsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Here's your local news for Thursday, April 17, 2025:We head to Library Mall for a rally pressuring UW higher-ups to resist the Trump administration,Highlight Black maternal health disparities and the community-based efforts working towards a solution,Find out how yesterday's announcement fast-tracking the Enbridge 5 pipeline could affect ongoing litigation against the Canadian oil company,Sit down with a self-described "recovering" Wall Street recruiter,Prepare our basements for spring flooding,Explore the many lives of objects,And much more.

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On today's Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Working People talks with a National Park Service worker; American Federation of Teachers founded; A. Philip Randolph quote @WorkingPod @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Workplace Organizing for Radicals . . Why should workplace organizing matter for the radical left? What kind of unionism should radicals try to foster? How should we go about doing it? How should people who want to do workplace organizing think about where to work for pay? An interview with two experienced activists, retired New York transit worker Steve Downs and Ontario public sector worker Katherine, about these and related questions. . . To learn more: . Secrets of a Successful Organizer, from Labor Notes https://labornotes.org/secrets . Tim Goulet, Unions and the rank and file strategy https://tempestmag.org/2023/07/unions-and-the-rank-and-file-strategy/ . Steve Downs, Hell On Wheel Pamphlet https://archive.org/details/hellonwheelpamphlet . Steve Downs, Socialist Strategies in Unions:Twenty Years in Transport Workers Union Local 100 https://solidarity-us.org/transit_working_paper/

Unleashed! The Political News Hour with Mayor Deb – Moms for Liberty rises to challenge the growing influence of teachers' unions in public education. As a parent and advocate, I explore how school boards, groupthink, and union power silence dissent and marginalize families. This is a call to stand up for our children, reclaim parental rights, and restore balance in the classrooms where truth belongs.

[WEEKEND RECAP 04-12-25] I'm old enough to remember when the national catchphrase wasn't “Build Back Better,” but BUY AMERICAN. It wasn't a marketing slogan—it was a wake-up call. People started noticing that the “Made in the USA” label was disappearing faster than Joe Biden memory at a press conference.Entire industries were being shipped overseas like suitcases with broken wheels. And instead of fighting for American jobs, we built a system that punished companies for making things here, and rewarded them for setting up shop in places where labor costs less than a vending machine soda. [X] SB – Stephen Miller on taxes Overall economic vision. Political class allowed it to happen. NAFTA, WTO, entry of China into the WTO  Now, I get it. Unions played their part. Many of them became bullies with lunch breaks, demanding so much that they drove companies to throw up their hands and say, “We'll show you!” But let's not forget who egged them on: Democrats. They coddled that selfishness, turned blind eyes to its consequences, and called it “worker advocacy.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

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The Trump administration has ordered some 20,000 workers in Health and Human Services to leave their jobs, and has cut billions of dollars for research from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. To protest, a coalition of unions called for a nationwide Day of Action on April 8 to Kill the Cuts. Unions representing researchers at UCSB rallied at Davidson Library and marched to Cheadle Hall. KCSB's Ray Briare has this story.

 In OVERTIME, we take a look at how unions are reacting to tariffs. We also have workers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health on to talk about the cuts to their agency. We'll take calls at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the full show for April 9, 2025. We ask the American Mamas if it's possible to get the teachers union out of education. We Dig Deep into the White House's refusal to respond to journalists who list their pronouns in emails. Plus, Ross Perot was right about fair trade, and that's a Bright Spot. And we finish off with the end of the Civil War that will make you say, "Whoa!" 

We got a question in for our American Mamas... Dear Mamas, is it possible to get the teachers unions out of education? 

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump tariffs (AP photo)   Trump announces pause on tariffs except China, democrats say damage is done and uncertainty remains Federal worker unions fight back against Trump attacks on government workers and their unions, while Dems back pro-worker legislation UN World Food Programme says over half of South Sudan population faces food insecurity as nation on brink of civil war State senate committee advances bills to boost school funding in low-income districts, and boost financial aid for state college students who have been homeless California Women's Legislative Caucus unveils priority bills on criminal justice, incarcerated women, immigrants, and emergency diapers The post Trump announces 90-day pause on most tariffs; Federal worker unions fight back against Trump attacks on government workers and their unions- April 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Joyce talks about Trump derangement syndrome, Peter Navarro and tariffs, American production, the Supreme Court siding with the Trump administration on immigration and Unions, protests, trade deals, and RFK tackling fluoride in the water and school lunches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The surest way to defeat a union is to create division within it. Many in management excel at pitting workers against each other, but this week we'll talk with organizers […] The post How Do We Overcome Internal Division in Unions? and Beneath REI's Green Sheen: Union Busting, Debt Bondage, and Partnership with Eco-Criminals appeared first on KKFI.

[EP 25-139] I'm old enough to remember when the national catchphrase wasn't “Build Back Better,” but BUY AMERICAN. It wasn't a marketing slogan—it was a wake-up call. People started noticing that the “Made in the USA” label was disappearing faster than Joe Biden memory at a press conference. Entire industries were being shipped overseas like suitcases with broken wheels. And instead of fighting for American jobs, we built a system that punished companies for making things here, and rewarded them for setting up shop in places where labor costs less than a vending machine soda. [X]SB – Stephen Miller on taxes Overall economic vision. Political class allowed it to happen. NAFTA, WTO, entry of China into the WTO  Now, I get it. Unions played their part. Many of them became bullies with lunch breaks, demanding so much that they drove companies to throw up their hands and say, “We'll show you!” But let's not forget who egged them on: Democrats. They coddled that selfishness, turned blind eyes to its consequences, and called it “worker advocacy.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-kevin-jackson-show--2896352/support.

Episode 331 of RevolutionZ has as guest long-time labor organizer Stephen Lerner to provide strategic clarity and emotive urgency about our current situation.Lerner describes a coordinated assault by "billionaires, the fossil fuel industry, and Silicon Valley" to "dominate every aspect of the country." Make public institutions "broke on purpose, "deliberately underfund vital services, and finally privatize them.Lerner argues that in addition to protesting government buildings we need to target the economic interests of billionaires bankrolling authoritarianism. From pension fund divestment to strategic disruption of luxury resorts and businesses, Lerner urges imposing real costs on those who drive inequality. Seek multi union and constituency alliances.Lerner also addresses the paralyzing fear that now prevails. As universities, law firms, and even some unions quickly cave to political pressure, Lerner emphasizes that "to be driven by fear means to give up." He calls for "heroic moments" to inspire others to move "from fear to bravery." And crucially, he warns against fighting merely to return to pre-Trump conditions. He urges the need for positive vision of better.Trump, Musk, and their buddies? For Lerner "These are flawed, billionaire, whiny clowns, and if we get our act together, we will win something much better than the past."Support the show

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWDemocracy faces multiple threats as Trump's second term policies cause economic turmoil and constitutional concerns. Rising tariffs trigger market plunges while federal workers lose collective bargaining rights and the NSA leadership gets fired at the recommendation of a far-right activist.• Trade war escalation as China imposes reciprocal 34% tariffs on US imports, sending stocks tumbling amid recession fears• Trump administration attempts to end collective bargaining rights for federal employees through executive order• Despite court orders, TikTok ban deadline extended as negotiations continue behind the scenes• Obama and Harris break silence, criticizing Trump's threats against universities and legal establishments• NSA Director and Deputy Director fired after far-right activist Laura Loomer urged Trump to remove them• Judge considering contempt charges against Trump officials for violating deportation flight orders• Casual dining chains facing crisis as Americans abandon sit-down restaurants for fast food options due to economic pressuresI'd love to hear from you about how economic pressures are affecting your dining habits. Are you choosing fast food over casual dining restaurants? Email me at wolfpacklistener@gmail.com or leave a voicemail at 833-399-9653. Also Check out my Substack under     Jeff Alan Wolf From The Wolf's DenAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

Last week, President Trump escalated his administration's war on the federal workforce and workers' rights when he signed an executive order to end collective bargaining with federal labor unions across the government. The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents 150,000 government employees, has sued the Trump administration over the executive order.In response to these intensifying assaults on federal workers, agencies, and critical programs like Social Security, unions, social justice and community organizations, veterans groups, and people of conscience will be participating in protest actions in locales across the US on Saturday, April 5. In this episode, we speak with James Jones, a maintenance mechanic with the National Park Service, a veteran, and a member of the Federal Unionists Network, to get a firsthand account of the Trump administration's attacks on federal workers, agencies, and the people who depend on their services.Additional links/info: Federal Unionists Network website Indivisible website “Hands Off!” National Day of Action (April 5) website Joe DeManuelle-Hall, Labor Notes, “Trump Goes Nuclear on the Federal Workforce” Tyler Pager, The New York Times, “Trump Moves to End Union Protections Across Broad Swath of Government” Daniel Weissner, Reuters, “Union Sues to Block Trump from Ending Collective Bargaining for Many federal workers” Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, “Curious How Trump's Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not Get a Straight Answer” Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘It's not Elon versus government, it's Elon versus everyone': A dire warning from fired federal workers” Permanent links below… 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… Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song Studio Production: Maximillian Alvarez Post-Production: Jules Taylor

On this episode of the Astonishing Healthcare podcast, we discuss how modern technology - Judi® - brings efficiency to the labor union market with Capital Rx's Mike Miele, FSA, MAAA (Senior Vice President of Insured Services), Christie Peperato (Manager, Payment & Operations), and Kelly Smith (Product Manager). Who knew that Capital Rx has an hours banking system? Why did we build one? Well, every hour a union worker works may be tracked and "banked" for benefits eligibility purposes. So, those hours and the accuracy of the reporting matter... a lot. And as Christie describes, it's been a manual, "painful" process forever. After Mike explains the unique needs of union clients and what hours banking is all about, Christie and Kelly dive into how this newly developed system alleviates the pain by automating the tracking of work hours and eligibility for health benefits and having everything, including payments, processed in one system. By removing the manual burden on union office managers and making it easy for contractors to submit the data, managers and plan administrators can focus on what matters most: taking care of members' needs. Want to help name the new system? Drop us an email.

Last week, President Trump escalated his administration's war on the federal workforce and workers' rights when he signed an executive order to end collective bargaining with federal labor unions across the government. The National Treasury Employees Union, which represents 150,000 government employees, has sued the Trump administration over the executive order.In response to these intensifying assaults on federal workers, agencies, and critical programs like Social Security, unions, social justice and community organizations, veterans groups, and people of conscience will be participating in protest actions in locales across the US on Saturday, April 5. In this episode, we speak with James Jones, a maintenance mechanic with the National Park Service, a veteran, and a member of the Federal Unionists Network, to get a firsthand account of the Trump administration's attacks on federal workers, agencies, and the people who depend on their services.Additional links/info:Federal Unionists Network websiteIndivisible website“Hands Off!” National Day of Action (April 5) websiteJoe DeManuelle-Hall, Labor Notes, “Trump Goes Nuclear on the Federal Workforce”Tyler Pager, The New York Times, “Trump Moves to End Union Protections Across Broad Swath of Government”Daniel Weissner, Reuters, “Union Sues to Block Trump from Ending Collective Bargaining for Many federal workers”Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, “Curious How Trump's Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not Get a Straight Answer”Maximillian Alvarez, Working People / The Real News Network, “‘It's not Elon versus government, it's Elon versus everyone': A dire warning from fired federal workers”Permanent links below…Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music…Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongStudio Production: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.

-Even the penguins are included in Trump's trade war -Unions grow members just as W.H. guts federal labor mediators -Climate change deniers in Congress are getting dumber -Working Class History: The 504 Sit-ins

This week, Zak and Aaron sit down to discuss the newly formed United Videogame Workers Union — a brand-new collective attempting to bring the power of collective bargaining to every corner of the industry, regardless of company or position.They spend some time outlining the circumstances that brought us to this crossroads, and then dissect some of the potential positives of the movement as well as the challenges it may face moving forward. There are still a lot of questions left to answer, but one thing is for certain: this is a significant moment in video game history.Listen to Beach Girl on SpotifyCheck out MosscatMarket on EtsyCheck out even more MosscatMarket on Instagram

The contentious relationship between Twin Cities restaurants and employee unions is once again making headlines. Minneapolis restaurant business mogul Daniel del Prado's DDP Restaurant Group announced that the four Café Cerés locations will close this month. In a statement, DDP Restaurant Group said they are closing the Café Cerés locations to focus on their other restaurants, which include fine dining restaurants Martina, Colita and Porzana. “While we are proud of what we accomplished in the café space, it is clear that the DDP Restaurant Group's future lies in what we do best — creating and operating amazing, and highly successful, restaurants by delivering exceptional hospitality, crafting unforgettable dining experiences, and leading chef-driven food and beverage programs,” the statement said in part. Last August, baristas at Café Cerés voted to unionize under hospitality union UNITE HERE Local 17. Employees were in the first few months of contract negotiations with DDP Restaurant Group when the closure was announced last week.  “Heads of restaurant empires like Daniel del Prado would rather close shop than give a fair share to the workers who make them rich,” a spokesperson for the union said in a statement. A similar situation happened last year at chef Ann Kim's Uptown restaurant called Kim's. Kim's workers voted to unionize and within two months the restaurant closed, citing “financial losses.” Adam Platt, the executive editor of the magazine Twin Cities Business, joined Minnesota Now to break down what he thinks is happening in Twin Cities restaurants.

In this riotous episode of The Chad & Cheese Podcast, the boys drag Dr. Jessica Kriegel, Culture Partners' Chief Strategy Officer, into the clown car of post-COVID work woes. They tackle the return-to-office (RTO) brouhaha like it's a bad slapstick routine—is it a heroic charge back to the water cooler, or are we all just pratfalling into 2019 with pants that don't fit anymore? Dr. Kriegel's swinging the “adapt or flop” hammer, dubbing RTO a dusty VHS tape in a streaming world. The gang cackles over how Gen Z's “work-from-bed” energy is giving Boomer bosses heartburn, while leading via Zoom feels like herding cats on a dial-up connection. RTO's sneaky sucker punch to diversity and inclusion gets a guffaw too—turns out mandating face time might mean fewer faces that don't look like the CEO's golf buddies. Dr. Kriegel lays it on thick: COVID flipped the script on everyone, and companies still doing the pre-pandemic tango are basically dancing with a mop. She paints a hilarious picture of the C-suite vs. HR showdown—CEOs chasing shareholder high-fives like it's a pie-eating contest, while HR's stuck mopping up a mental health meltdown with a paper towel and a prayer. Tech's the unsung hero keeping remote work from being a total farce, but those corporate silos? They're like cubicle Berlin Walls—good luck getting a memo over ‘em. And don't get her started on the “me first” corporate vibe—it's less “teamwork makes the dream work” and more “every suit for himself.” The talent market's a dumpster fire, unions are either flexing or fumbling like a bad stand-up act, and upskilling's your only shot at not being the punchline when the layoffs hit. Takeaways? Trust your slackers have a pulse, morph your culture before it fossilizes, and don't bank on CEOs sticking around—turnover's so high they're practically on a conveyor belt to the exits. Chapters 01:32 - The Return to Office Debate 08:17 - Cultural Adaptation in the Workplace 12:44 - Leadership Challenges in Remote Work 18:10 - The Impact of RTO on Diversity and Inclusion 19:51 - Solutions for Equity and Employee Engagement 22:20 - The Pressure of Shareholder Value 23:48 -The Disconnect Between HR and C-Suite 25:56 - Technology's Role in Remote Work 28:43 - Breaking Down Silos in Organizations 32:16 - The Future of Unions and Worker Power 35:25 - Navigating the Talent Market Crisis 38:19 - The Role of Upskilling in Job Security

On today's episode we discuss the book Blue Collar Empire: The Untold Story of US Labor's Global Anticommunist Crusade with author Jeff Schuhrke. Blue-Collar Empire explores how the CIA used American unions to undermine workers at home and subvert democracy abroad through the shocking story of the AFL-CIO's global anticommunist crusade—and its devastating consequences for workers around the world.Unions have the power not only to secure pay raises and employee benefits but to bring economies to a screeching halt and overthrow governments. Recognizing this, in the late twentieth century, the US government sought to control labor movements abroad as part of the Cold War contest for worldwide supremacy. In this work, Washington found an enthusiastic partner in the AFL-CIO's anticommunist officials, who, in a shocking betrayal, for decades expended their energies to block revolutionary ideologies and militant class consciousness from taking hold in the workers' movements of Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.Jeff Schuhrke is a labor historian, journalist, union activist, and assistant professor at the Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies, SUNY Empire State University in New York City. He is a frequent contributor to In These Times and Jacobin, and his scholarship has been published at Diplomatic History and Labor: Studies in Working-Class History.Episode image: President Richard Nixon gestures toward labor leader George Meany during a speech at the 1971 AFL-CIO convention. (Wally McNamee / Corbis via Getty Images)

Inez Stepman of the Independent Women's Forum fills in for Jim today on 3 Martini Lunch Join Inez and Greg as they break down President Trump's executive order ending collective bargaining for federal employees in key national security roles, the escalating turmoil at Columbia University, and the backlash Inez faced online for simply expressing gratitude for her husband.First, Inez explains why Trump's order removing collective bargaining for federal employees at the Pentagon, State Department, Homeland Security, EPA, and other agencies is long overdue. She argues that as head of the executive branch, the president should have the authority to determine who works for him. Inez also highlights the absurd difficulty of firing even the worst-performing federal employees under the current system.Next, they examine the latest controversy at Columbia University, where President Trump pushed for action against rampant anti-Semitism on campus. Interim President Katrina Armstrong reportedly agreed to Trump's demands to secure $430 million in federal grants but has now resigned amid faculty backlash. Inez shares why it's absurd that Columbia gets so much taxpayer money in the first place and how the school now finds intself in a tight political spot.Finally, Inez became the center of a social media storm after tweeting her appreciation for her husband taking care of their baby when Inez wasn't feeling well. The post triggered outrage, with critics arguing men shouldn't be thanked for basic parenting duties. Inez responds to the backlash and explores why her simple expression of gratitude sparked such intense reactions, particularly among women.Please visit our great sponsors:This spring, get up to 50% off select plants at Fast Growing Trees with code MARTINI, plus an extra 15% off at checkout on your first purchase! at https://fastgrowingtrees.com/MartiniNo missed calls, no missed customers with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at https://Openphone.com/3ml 

On this episode of the podcast, Mark Mix, President of the National Right to Work Committee dives into the Right to Work movement and what it means for American workers. He breaks down how these laws give employees the freedom to choose union membership without fear of losing their jobs.With just over 50% of our country embracing Right to Work, and with 24 states still choosing to resist, Mix highlights the economic impact, citing a 50-year study that links these laws to higher job growth, especially in the manufacturing industry. Furthermore, Mix examines union influence in politics, revealing how 60% of union households backed President Trump in 2024 and exposes union tactics like astroturfing town halls.You can keep up with the great work of Mark Mix and the National Right to Work Committee by visiting their website: NRTWC.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is the full show for March 28, 2025. We ask the American Mamas if they saw Ivanka doing Jiu-Jitsu. We Dig Deep into Mississippi's plan to eliminate the state's income tax. Plus, it's Fake News Friday. And we finish off with some words of wisdom about women that will make you say, “Whoa!” 

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – The federal gravy train is flowing—and it's coming from your wallet. The Department of Government Efficiency is uncovering shocking waste, fraud, and abuse, and powerful groups are scrambling to keep the truth buried. Unions, lobbies, and local governments have long benefited from unchecked spending. It's time to ask who's really protecting the people—and who's cashing in.

In this episode, our host Niajae welcomes back the insightful Cheri' Calico. If you missed their enlightening discussion on Gene Keys and human design, you might want to check it out first for some foundational insights on Cheri'.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/272FXalT6yqzWhzgiEgZMv?si=WDdG0P2MSY-Hg26vCEmbKQ Now they are diving into something that's ever so pertinent, relationships and their various dynamics. Together, they peel back the layers of societal programming around what relationships should look like and introduce the concept of sacred unions. Cheri' elaborates on what healthy love means to her, rooted in the wholeness of individuals coming together. But that's not all. They take a close look at female-led relationships (FLRs), challenging the often narrow, traditional views of relationship roles. They discuss how these dynamics can defy outdated constructs of patriarchy and misogyny, empowering men and women to embrace their fullest selves. If you've ever questioned the roles we've been taught to play in relationships or want to explore how to create something more fulfilling and authentic, this episode promises to open new doors for you. Whether you're redefining what partnership means for you or curious about flipping the script on societal norms, Niajae and Cheri's dialogue is sure to inspire. Tune in for an insightful conversation that challenges the status quo and encourages profound personal and relational growth. Watch the episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/vVs0Ppspgjw Get in touch with Cheri' https://bit.ly/ConnectwithCheri https://www.instagram.com/chericalico Enroll in the Healthy Love Healing app https://healthylovehealing.com  

On episode 235, we welcome Jaz Brisack to discuss unionizing efforts for Starbucks workers and Project Germinal, how unions form and why workers may fear them, the popular ideas of unions and how they're misrepresented by corporate media, Jaz's experiences in the Starbucks union and “salting,” whether corporate managers act in good faith, anti-union tactics and why they should be considered psychological warfare, and how workers can sustain a sense of hope in the face of their significant and persistent professional struggles. Jaz Brisack is a union organizer and cofounder of the Inside Organizer School, which trains workers to unionize. After spending one year at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, they got a job as a barista at the Elmwood Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, becoming a founding member of Starbucks Workers United and helping organize the first unionized Starbucks in the United States. As the organizing director for Workers United Upstate New York & Vermont, they also worked with organizing committees at companies ranging from Ben & Jerry's to Tesla. Their new book, available on April 29, 2025, is called Get on the Job and Organize: Standing Up for a Better Workplace and a Better World. | Jaz Brisack | ► Website | https://www.insideorganizerschool.com ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/jazbrisack ► Twitter | https://x.com/jazbrisack ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/jaz.brisack ► Get on the Job and Organize Book | https://bit.ly/GetontheJobandOrganize Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment  

Seattle unions planning ‘fight-back training’ to push back against Trump’s immigration plan. Washington Congressman has a great new piece of legislation. Guest: Burien City Councilmember Stephanie Mora says she’s excited that Dow is out as King County Executive. // Big Local: An update out of Fife where it appeared that someone was trying to impersonate as an ICE agent. There is a Tuberculosis outbreak in Yakima County. Pierce County Sheriff Keith Swank says he will not hire illegal immigrants. // Fridays with Jake Skorheim: how early do Americans mentally checkout before vacation?

Marc Elias joins to discuss the legal smackdown dealt against Trump's grudge-filled crusade against private law firms. Plus, Delaware Sen. Chris Coons on his call for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign for his role in the Signal-gate security fiasco.

The 1946 Oakland General Strike was part of a massive wave of strikes that took place in the U.S. in 1945 and 1946. Over two days in Oakland, California, and the surrounding area, thousands of strikers shut the city down. Research: “Oakland General Strike (1946) (Part 2).” From Golden Lands, Working Hands. Part Seven: We Called It a Work Holiday. Written by Fred Glass. CFT. Via YouTube. 7/23/2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-yFDzKzLfE “Oakland General Strike (1946).” From Golden Lands, Working Hands. Part Seven: We Called It a Work Holiday. Written by Fred Glass. CFT. Via YouTube. 7/22/2009. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfUmIeCTJTA “World War II Homefront Era: 1940s: Post War Workers Protest Salary Cuts & Layoffs.” Picture This: California Perspectives on American History. Oakland Museum of California. https://picturethis.museumca.org/pictures/oakland-general-strike Barbash, Jack. “Chapter 6: Unions and Rights in the Space Age.” U.S. Department of Labor. https://www.dol.gov/general/aboutdol/history/chapter6 Borden, Timothy G. "Strike Wave: United States." St. James Encyclopedia of Labor History Worldwide, edited by Neil Schlager, vol. 2, St. James Press, 2004, pp. 273-277. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3408900275/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=033d396d. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025. Boyden, Richard. “The Oakland general strike.” Libcom.org. 11/4/2012. https://libcom.org/article/oakland-general-strike-richard-boyden Glass, Fred. “"We Called it a 'Work Holiday:" The 1946 Oakland General Strike.” From “Mission to Microchip: A History of the California Labor Movement.” June 2016. Glass, Fred. “Latham Square renovation commemorates the 1946 Oakland General Strike.” California Federatoin of Labor Unions. 8/3/2016. https://calaborfed.org/california-history/latham_square_renovation_commemorates_the_1946_oakland_general_strike/ Miller, Gregory M. "Taft-Hartley Act." St. James Encyclopedia of Labor History Worldwide, edited by Neil Schlager, vol. 2, St. James Press, 2004, pp. 292-295. Gale In Context: U.S. History, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CX3408900280/GPS?u=mlin_n_melpub&sid=bookmark-GPS&xid=014855b4. Accessed 25 Feb. 2025. National Labor Relations Board. “1947 Taft-Hartley Passage and NLRB Structural Changes.” https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/who-we-are/our-history/1947-taft-hartley-passage-and-nlrb-structural-changes National Labor Relations Board. “1947 Taft-Hartley Substantive Provisions.” https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/who-we-are/our-history/1947-taft-hartley-substantive-provisions New American Movement and Oakland Study Group. “The Oakland general strike of 1946.” California Revealed. Pacifica Radio Archives. https://californiarevealed.org/do/a5f71c35-85c9-4f8e-83f4-77e49cc287cc Rosalsky, Greg. “Price Controls, Black Markets, And Skimpflation: The WWII Battle Against Inflation.” Planet Money. 2/8/2022. https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2022/02/08/1078035048/price-controls-black-markets-and-skimpflation-the-wwii-battle-against-inflation The National World War II Museum. “The Smith–Connally Act and Labor Battles on the Home Front.” 6/22/2023. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/smith-connally-act-and-labor-battles-home-front The Oakland Standard. “Notes on the 1946 General Strike.” https://vimeo.com/43192608 Tomlin, Justin. “The 1946 Oakland General Strike.” Socialist Alternative. 2/10/2022. https://www.socialistalternative.org/2022/02/10/the-1946-oakland-general-strike/ Weir, Stan. “Oakland 1946 General Strike.” FoundSF. https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Oakland_1946_General_Strike See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trying to kill your way out of a problem. Unions are not taken care of by Democrats so why do they still vote Democrat? How did places like New York and Boston go so hard to the left. The ideological gulf between everyone else vs college educated white women. Commies shifting a woman’s nature. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them.Is This What Democracy Looks Like: Heather Cox Richardson (First) | Local UAW Leader (Starts at 30:48) | 100 Years of 100 Things: New Yorker Cartoons (Starts at 1:15:26)If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.  

Brandon Mancilla, UAW Region 9A director, talks about his union's diverse local membership, which includes auto workers, as well as public defenders and workers at museums, movie theaters, higher education, and nonprofits; the effects of Trump administration cuts; and their ranked-choice-voting campaign in the mayoral primary.

In this Citations Needed News Brief interview, we're joined by Rutgers professor Eric Blanc to discuss his new book "We Are The Union," and lay out how any meaningful resistance to Trump and Trumpism has to be grounded in a growing, strong, confrontational labor movement.