On this day in Labor History the year was 1936. 50,000 people gathered in the small town of Mount Olive, in southern Illinois. They had come to commemorate a new memorial to renowned labor leader Mother Jones and the honor mine workers who had lost their lives. Five special trains and twenty-five Greyhound buses helped bring the crowd to the Union Miners Cemetery.

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This week on The Labor Force Podcast, we’re taking a hard look at what happens when the system stops working — and workers don’t. The federal government shutdown continues to ripple through the lives of hundreds of thousands of public servants, forcing families to make impossible choices. In St. Louis, the Boeing strike enters its third month as machinists stand firm for fair pay and respect. Meanwhile, contagious organizing is spreading in Houston’s hospitality sector and California’s health care system, where Kaiser nurses are threatening one of the largest walkouts in company history. We also unpack California’s groundbreaking new law allowing Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize — a major shift for gig workers nationwide. Then we close with a generational deep dive: from pension gridlock in Europe to Gen X’s fight for survival in an AI-driven job market. From shutdowns and strikes to questions of fairness across generations, this episode asks: what kind of economy are we really building — and who is it working for? Segments: “Surviving the Shutdown” – The human toll of Washington’s dysfunction “The Boeing Standoff” – Three months in, the fight for dignity on the line “Contagious Organizing” – Houston hospitality workers and California nurses rise up “The Gig Worker Breakthrough” – Sectoral bargaining comes to California “Gerontopia and Gen X” – Generational strain and the future of work

Why is Western Pennsylvania becoming the unexpected center of America's AI revolution? Host Kirk Westwood sits down with Shawn Steffee, Business Agent for Boilermakers Local 154 and seasoned union leader in the energy sector. A Homer City native who became a boilermaker in 2002, Steffee was elected Executive Board Trustee in 2017 and appointed Business Agent in 2018, gaining national recognition for his advocacy of union labor and fossil fuels industry. He believes natural gas and AI infrastructure represent the next industrial revolution for Western Pennsylvania. The conversation covers the devastating impact of coal plant closures, the $10 billion Homer City transformation into an AI-powered natural gas facility, and how union building trades are preparing for massive construction opportunities ahead. Steffee discusses workforce training needs, environmental advantages of natural gas over renewables, and his vision for replicating this model across coal country. "I really don't know a damn thing about AI, but the building trades sure as hell know how to build power plants," Steffee explains. Can this project become the blueprint for saving America's coal communities? Shawn Steffee is a seasoned union leader and advocate for skilled labor in the energy sector. A native of Homer City, Pennsylvania, he began his career as a Boilermaker in 2002, serving in various supervisory roles. In 2017, he was elected as an Executive Board Trustee for Boilermakers Local 154, and in 2018, he was appointed as a Business Agent. Steffee has been instrumental in political advocacy, serving as Chairman of the Local 154 LEAP Committee, and is recognized nationally for his efforts in promoting union labor and the fossil fuels industry. Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode! Talk the TAUC podcast is brought to you by The Association of Union Constructors (TAUC). Your host, Kirk Westwood, is Director of Marketing for TAUC. In each episode, we’ll explore the latest labor trends, industry insights, and important issues in the world of construction. Our guests are industry leaders, subject matter experts, and innovative visionaries discussing how we are building the ‘world of tomorrow.’ TAUC is made up of more than 1,800 contractor companies that utilize union labor for their projects, as well as local contractor associations and vendors in the industrial maintenance and construction fields. TAUC’s mission is to act as an advocate for union contractors and enhance cooperation between all parties to achieve the successful completion of construction projects. Discussion points: (00:00) How Shawn got his start in the boilermaker trade after manufacturing job loss (03:25) Growing up in Homer City and witnessing the coal plant's impact on community (05:39) The devastating ripple effects when Homer City coal plant closed (08:33) Why Western Pennsylvania is becoming the next Silicon Valley for data centers (12:04) Safety and environmental advantages of natural gas over coal and renewables (16:...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, leg...

Michael and I read from a route protection handbook. We talk about how to ensure you get all the time credit your route deserves.

If you have ever wanted to watch CUPE today would have been the day to do so. Congrats to Mark, and Candice they won their seats for another two years. A general resolution at the end of the day nearly broke the convention. At the very least it shows that trauma over resolutions are real and need to be managed properly.

On today's Labor Radio Podcast Weekly SPECIAL EDITION: After five years, we’re mixing things up a bit; Chris, Harold and Patrick talk about what’s new. Let us know what you think: email us at [email protected] Help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people’s issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited/produced by Chris Garlock & Patrick Dixon; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

9 months ago I made a video about how Mike rowe was a net negative for the working class and organized labor. 1 week ago Mr. rowe had a boomer Facebook crashout and called me out. I'm doubling down. -------------------------------------------------- This podcast and related works take a lot of effort and time to produce! Please support us wherever you can! WE NOW HAVE MERCH! = https://my-store-8932760.creator-spring.com Please, if you have a moment, take a second to rate and review on Apple! It's the single best way you can help us grow aside from word of mouth! Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2Fa69IA Check out all of our links at our LinkTree! https://linktr.ee/TribunusPlebisMedia Tribunus Plebis Media is a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network! Please check out the network all the other shows in it at the link below! https://www.laborradionetwork.org/

This is the full 9-28-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Day laborer Willian Giménez kidnapped by ICE, the Chicago Teachers Union protests more charter school closures and plans for No Kings Day 2.0 on Oct. 18th. Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.org and our homepage on Archive.org at: http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong

John Miles Branch discusses the National Labor Relations Board’s policy to dismiss union petitions at charitable organizations in the decades following the Second World War, and the policy’s reversal in 1976 when the board acknowledged nonprofit institutions as a “third sector” of the economy linked with the nation’s commercial life. Branch is a Ph.D. candidate … Continue reading Union Exemption: Nonprofit Work and the Boundaries of the Commercial Economy, 1951–1976

By Bob Hennelly On this episode of “We Decide: America at the Crossroads with Jenna Flanagan, we look at the federal government shutdown as it enters its first full week.

Dr. Millard Brown, Chief Medical Officer at Spring Health, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast on World Mental Health Day to discuss mental health awareness in construction, the value of therapy and how Spring Health is making a difference. Andrew Strom, a labor attorney and Brooklyn Law School professor, discusses the stark contrast between free speech protections in public and private sector employment on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast.

On this day in Labor History the year was 1933. That was the day that forty armed cotton growers shot at a group of striking workers in the small town of Pixley, California. That year a wave of labor unrest had swept through the fields of California’s agriculture industry. Nearly 50,000 workers participated in strikes throughout the year.

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Performers face unique financial challenges with multiple gigs and unpredictable income spread across different states and even other countries. But there are smart steps you can take right now to smooth the ups and downs of your income and protect yourself from IRS headaches. In this episode, we talk to Kevin Doyle, a licensed CPA who has spent more than a decade guiding creative professionals. He explains when it makes sense to form a loan out corporation or S corp, what performers overlook when claiming their deductions, and the smartest way to start building a retirement plan. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.

Tom Klein, a construction wireman with IBEW Local 25, joined the apprenticeship program to get the best training and become the best electrical worker he can be. What surprises him most about the trade? Its diversity—every day brings something new, valuable, and exciting. Through the EWMC, Tom has found a passion for giving back, proving that true value comes from serving others and strengthening the community. #local25ibew #unionstrong #ewmc #tradeslife #skilledtrades #apprenticeship #handsonlearning #communityfirst

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: The Labor Exchange remembers USW leader Leo Gerard with stories of fearless, hands-on solidarity. In labor history, four strikers were killed and six wounded in the 1933 Pixley cotton strike. Quote of the day: “When You Organize” (from Forgotten: The Murder at the Ford Rouge Plant, which runs October 10-12 in Detroit, MI; details here). @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

When migrant workers arrive in South Africa from other parts of the continent, their focus goes far beyond finding employment – they want to feel safe. In this episode, we look at how these workers form networks to support one another, often using online platforms like WhatsApp. Host: Tebadi Mmotla Guest: Zim migrant workers Casual Workers Advice Office

Dr. Millard Brown, Chief Medical Officer at Spring Health, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast on World Mental Health Day to discuss mental health awareness in construction, the value of therapy and how Spring Health is making a difference. Andrew Strom, a labor attorney and Brooklyn Law School professor, discusses the stark contrast between free speech protections in public and private sector employment on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast.

Rick Smith talks with Graham Trainor, president of the Oregon AFL-CIO, who debunks media myths about “war-torn” Portland, describing a peaceful, united city resisting Trump’s attempted militarization. Trainor explains how Oregon’s labor movement and local leaders are standing firm against federal overreach and fighting to protect jobs, rights, and democracy. Later, comedian and podcaster Pete Dominick joins the show, bringing humor and hope to dark times. He argues that laughter, free speech, and community action are essential tools for confronting authoritarianism—and proves that even in chaos, collective resistance and courage can still prevail. Don’t miss our daily TV show on Free Speech TV: www.freespeech.org Find us on: · DirecTV (Channel 348) · Dish (Channel 269) · Sling · Roku · Apple TV · Amazon Fire TV · Get the FSTV iOS app HERE Did you miss last night’s show? Miss part of the #RickShow on your local radio station? Want to listen at work, or around the house? Download the podcast on our website at: https://www.thericksmithshow.com Want Merch? Check out our store HERE Questions or comments? Email [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-rick-smith-show419/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy