
This podcast tracks the audio archives for the “Heartland Labor Forum” radio show. The Heartland Labor Forum is Kansas City’s only program about the workplace. It’s radio that talks back to the boss! Whether you’re a union member or your workplace isn’t organized, Heartland Labor Forum (HLF) has stories for you, guaranteed to inspire, educate, or enrage you.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 751 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Do you know the union members Bill of Rights? If you are a union member these affect you just in case your union fails to be democratic. Tonight we’ll talk to Josh Soffler from the Association for Union Democracy. Then, is burying a nuclear reactor a... more
UE, The United Electrical Workers, was the first US union to denounce Trump’s attacks on Venezuela. Other unions have now joined them demanding “no more blood for oil.” This week on the Heartland Labor Forum we talk to UE President Scott Slawson abou... more
A year ago on the Heartland Labor Forum we predicted what was in store for working people in 2025. This week we’ll look in our 2026 crystal ball and ask How will workers and unions do this year? Will organizing surge despite a paralyzed NLRB? Will Mi... more
It’s our Best of 2025 part 2 show. We'll hear interesting interviews, features, and songs from the last year, including the labor system that built the Panama Canal, how an independent labor union is succeeding in the current anti-labor environment, ... more
In this day and age where everything in America is for sale, it is refreshing to find Heartland Labor Forum fighting back by airing the truth.
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This podcast focuses on labor rights, workplace issues, and union activities, providing insights into the challenges and victories faced by workers across various sectors. Each episode presents discussions with labor leaders, educators, and activists who share their experiences and advocate for worker rights, aiming to inspire listeners to engage with and support labor movements. Through interviews and topical analysis, the content addresses current labor issues, the history of labor rights, and strategies for fostering solidarity among workers in today's economic landscape.
Noteworthy elements include expert discussions on systemic issues such as wage theft, union busting, and political dynamics affecting labor laws. The podcast serves a... more
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Recent guests on Heartland Labor Forum include:
1. Scott Slawson
2. Joe Embersberger
3. Carl Rosen
4. Julie Green
5. Jeff Stille
6. Jennifer Abruzzo
7. Randi Weingarten
8. Ray Salva
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