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Labor History Today

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Gripping stories of the historic battles for worker rights and how they fuel today’s struggles. Part of the Labor Radio/Podcast Network: #LaborRadioPod

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Who gets to tell workers’ history? Artist and “community-taught historian” Shaun Slifer shares how the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum grew from a grassroots vision into a community institution in Matewan.

From installing homemade historical markers ... more

Labor History Today: In our first segment, we honor Dolores Huerta, the pioneering organizer and United Farm Workers co-founder who died this week at 96. Then, how did “Solidarity Forever” become labor’s enduring anthem? From the West Virginia Mine W... more

Labor History Today: UMWA Secretary-Treasurer Michael Phillippi connects Mother Jones’ legacy with today’s labor struggles at Miners Day in Mount Olive, Illinois. Then, we remember Jack Metzgar with our 2021 interview about Bridging the Divide and th... more

Labor History Today: LHT producer and host Chris Garlock toured the Reuther Library Archives last week with archivist and Tales from the Reuther Library host Dan Golodner; we'll share that tour in an upcoming episode of LHT. Meanwhile, here's one fro... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Venable Moore
Historian, writer, and West Virginia Mine Wars Museum co-founder.
West Virginia Mine Wars Museum
Episode: Sí, Se Puede. Solidarity Forever.
Michael Phillippi
Secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America
United Mine Workers of America
Episode: Mother Jones’ Boys and Jack Metzgar’s Legacy
Jack Metzgar
Labor educator and historian, and author of Bridging the Divide
Episode: Mother Jones’ Boys and Jack Metzgar’s Legacy
Anthony Dominiczak
Producer from the Labor Memory Project
Labor Memory Project
Episode: Solidarity Has a Long Memory
Mark Strolle
Retired auto worker and union leader
UAW / Lansing labor community
Episode: Built by Workers, Remembered by Workers
Sarah McNamara
President of Southern Labor Studies Association
Southern Labor Studies Association (SLSA)
Episode: “Working History” Is Back on the Job
Julie Greene
Editor of Labor Studies and Working Class History
Journal of Labor and Working Class History (JLWH)
Episode: “Working History” Is Back on the Job
Eileen Boris
President of LATRA / advocate for broader labor history
Labor and Working Class History Association (LAWCHA)
Episode: “Working History” Is Back on the Job
Mae Ngai
Senior Editor at ILWICH; historian
ILWICH / International Labor and Working Class History
Episode: “Working History” Is Back on the Job

Host

Chris Garlock
Labor-history host and producer

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 45 ratings
  • Wishing I'd found this podcast years ago

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    8 months ago
  • Always interesting, never predictable.

    I like labor history today because the podcast draws on many voices and many sources. You never know what you’re gonna hear, from week to week, but it’s always interesting and enlightening. Plus there’s no annoying back-and-forth between two people who aren’t very informed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mystery Jig
    United Statesa year ago
  • Solidarity Forever

    Incredible producing and great history of our working class!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a Utah fan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Working Class History

    An interesting podcast that tells a story of the people & movement who created this country.

    However, this episode “the Union’s inspiration” it should be noted that, Tom Hoffman of the Labor choir is no friend of labor, he’s an opportunist. He acted as a mole for SEIU’s Andy Stern’s Yuppie Unionism movement. He assisted in the dismissal of several SEIU staff. Eventually he was removed, along with the entire handpicked local’s staff, for misappropriation of funds. He was part of the local’s ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Durbano
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent history, excellent stories

    Podcast Addict
    4Justice
    4 years ago

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Listeners value the range of voices and sources, with episodes that feel varied, interesting, and informative.
One listener praises the production quality and the treatment of labor history.
The history of working people and labor movements is a central draw.
A review raises concerns about the portrayal of a labor figure, suggesting that contentious movement histories can prompt strong reactions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sí, Se Puede. Solidarity Forever.
Q: Why do you think it's important that people know that West Virginia plays a part in this?
Moore explains that the West Virginia Mine Wars and the Paint Creek–Cabin Creek families' struggle helped shape both the song and a foundational story of the U.S. labor movement.
Sí, Se Puede. Solidarity Forever.
Q: What significance does “Solidarity Forever” have in relation to the Paint Creek, Cabin Creek strikes?
Ralph Chaplin was inspired by the diverse coalition of mining families and their endurance during the strike. Moore says the song grew from seeing solidarity become a tangible force in the struggle.
Mother Jones’ Boys and Jack Metzgar’s Legacy
Q: And I'm wondering if it's a question of semantics or class. We don't like to talk about class in this country. But I know from some of the reading I've done in the past, that nobody really, or very few people, want to be thought of as working class. There's just something that is something to be escaped from. And everybody wants to be middle class, right? And I'm wondering, is that a, is it a class thing? What's behind that?
Metzgar says class labels vary with how the question is asked: many people identify as working class when offered that option, while others describe themselves as middle class because they are neither rich nor poor. He adds that working-class identity has been widely present but historically underused in politics.
Mother Jones’ Boys and Jack Metzgar’s Legacy
Q: What's the idea there? What were you looking for?
Metzgar explains that the book compares professional middle-class culture with working-class culture, making the case that working-class culture is an equally valid alternative that is often overlooked.
Built by Workers, Remembered by Workers
Q: What would a youngster taking in the exhibit be encouraged to take away?
Visitors should understand the tangible link between labor history and present-day life, including how contracts and collective bargaining supported schools, parks, and retirement security, and why the rise and fall of auto jobs matter to today's communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Labor History Today

What is Labor History Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Stories of labor organizing, working-class culture, and worker rights connect landmark struggles to issues facing workers today. The format mixes interviews with historians, union leaders, organizers, workers, authors, and artists; archival material, on-location reporting, speeches, music, and shorter historical segments add variety. Recurring host Chris Garlock guides conversations and introduces material from other labor-history projects and voices.

A distinctive focus is the role of songs, public memory, and local histories in sustaining solidarity across generations. Subjects range from strikes, unions, and mine wars to immigrant labor, women workers, sports, and labor arts. The mix suits listeners interested in U.S. history from worke... more

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2. Michael Phillippi
3. Jack Metzgar
4. Anthony Dominiczak
5. Mark Strolle
6. Sarah McNamara
7. Julie Greene
8. Eileen Boris

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