Labor Radio

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Every Monday from 6:00pm to 6:30pm.

 

Of the working class, by the working class and for the working class.

Host schedule:

1st Mondays Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
2nd Mondays Stephen Siegel and Rachel Hanes
3rd Mondays Michael Cathcart
4th Mondays Amanda Hill and Jamie Partridge
5th Mondays Lane Poncy 
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Boeing Machinists on Strike

Airs at: Mon, 09/23/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Host Jamie Partridge interviews six striking workers on days one and two of the strike at the Boeing manufacturing plant and paint shop in Portland, Oregon. Read more

Labor Radio on 09/16/24

Airs at: Mon, 09/16/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Labor Radio on 09/09/24

Airs at: Mon, 09/09/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Labor Radio

Airs at: Mon, 09/02/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Join hosts Dr. Audrey Terrell and Tina Turner-Morfitt in our monthly Labor Radio Segment. Tonight’s show features our hometown favorite, Brother Vinnie Blanco, a Labor Union Specialist. We discuss the need to educate, engage and encourage voters of color of voting in their ... Read more

New Seasons Labor Union Ready to Strike

Airs at: Mon, 08/26/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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After nearly two years of struggle for a first union contract, after management's committing dozens of unfair labor practices and refusing to bargain in good faith, the New Seasons Labor Union is preparing to strike, possibly all eleven unionized stores in the Portland area... Read more

Labor Radio on 08/19/24

Airs at: Mon, 08/19/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Keeping the Pressure on NEA to Support a Free Palestine

Airs at: Mon, 08/12/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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When big national unions take a stand on political issues, it's often not due to the desires or efforts of their leadership, but rather the pressure from rank and file members.  Join us as we speak with two educators about their organizing within NEA for Palestinian liberat... Read more

Labor Radio

Airs at: Mon, 08/05/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Join hosts Dr. Audrey Terrell and Tina Turner-Morfitt in our monthly Labor Radio Segment. Tonight’s show features our hometown favorite, Brother Vinnie Blanco, a  Labor Relations Specialist. We discuss the need to educate, engage and encourage voters of color of voting in t... Read more

Secrets of a Successful Organizer

Airs at: Mon, 07/29/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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In many workplace situations, the issue chooses you.  Management is doing something awful and you feel the need to stop it: too much ovetime, an unfair rule, discrimination.  But maybe there are so many problems where you work, you hardly know where to begin.  You're angry ... Read more

What to Do When Your Union Leaders Break Your Heart

Airs at: Mon, 07/22/2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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Ellen David Friedman, retired union organizer and Labor Notes board member, walks us through the steps.  From heartbreak to anger to talking with co-workers to confronting your leaders to forming a rank-and-file caucus.  Based on this article in Labor Notes... https://labo... Read more