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Labor Radio is news by, for, and about working people in Madison, Wisconsin and around the world. It originates out of the studios of WORT 89.9 FM Madison.

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The Building Trades Council and community members speaking at a public meeting are on opposite sides on building a data center in the DeForest area and Labor Radio hears from both side, new owners of Milwaukee Forge agree to keep the company open and... more

WORT lays off two union members and Labor Radio talks to the president of IBEW Local 2304, writer Eric Blanc says the the deal to end the federal government shutdown shows fissures in organized labor and a missed opportunity to exercise worker power,... more

UNITE HERE Local 1 invites the community to a picket demanding a first contract at the Madison Hilton Monona Terrace, the labor liaison to the Madison area United Way discusses how they are reaching out to workers facing dismissals and a federal shut... more

Machinists on strike at Boeing in the St. Louis area have a federally-mediated agreement that will be voted on by members on October 26, the national No Kings march takes place in Madison with labor support, federal workers who have been shut out fro... more

A membership meeting at Group Health Cooperative in Madison cheers a push for unionization with SEIU, Trump announces that some federal workers won't return after the government shutdown and American Federation of Government Employees members talk to... more

The strike at Mercy Health East Clinic in Janesville enters its 100th day and UAW Local 95 holds a solidarity rally, Boeing is ignoring striking Machinists and training scabs as the strike near St. Louis enters its third month, Labor Radio speaks to ... more

UFCW Local 1473 president Jake Bailey talks to labor Radio about a worker victory in an NLRB ruling shows egregious union busting in 2022 by Starbucks during a 1473 organizing drive in Madison, the Sumud Flotilla is stopped as it tries to break Israe... more

Unions and community supporters hold a rally for striking health care workers of Mercy Health East Clinic in Janesville, UAW members in California demand a sustainable industrial policy, striking Machinists at Boeing in the St. Louis area offer their... more

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William Townsend
President of AFGE Local 1732 and a veteran
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Episode: Trump's anti-union latest and local pushback: AFGE 1732 president speaks, rallies at the Labor Temple and post office | Labor endorsements | UAW 291 on strike | Fain vs. NFTA | FL child labor | NALC win
Shawn Fain
President of the United Auto Workers
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Episode: Trump's anti-union latest and local pushback: AFGE 1732 president speaks, rallies at the Labor Temple and post office | Labor endorsements | UAW 291 on strike | Fain vs. NFTA | FL child labor | NALC win
Bill Franks
Delegate for the South Central Federation of Labor
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Episode: Trump's anti-union latest and local pushback: AFGE 1732 president speaks, rallies at the Labor Temple and post office | Labor endorsements | UAW 291 on strike | Fain vs. NFTA | FL child labor | NALC win
Greg Jabowski
Reporter for Labor Radio
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Episode: Trump's anti-union latest and local pushback: AFGE 1732 president speaks, rallies at the Labor Temple and post office | Labor endorsements | UAW 291 on strike | Fain vs. NFTA | FL child labor | NALC win
Keith Steffen
Reporter for Labor Radio
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Episode: Trump's anti-union latest and local pushback: AFGE 1732 president speaks, rallies at the Labor Temple and post office | Labor endorsements | UAW 291 on strike | Fain vs. NFTA | FL child labor | NALC win
Dr. Kristin Lairley
Northeast Wisconsin area OBGYN
Episode: Abortion rally | State budget | Federal $ emergency bill | SEIU and Columbus Health | PLEDGE WEEK
Amanda Husk
Postpartum nurse at Merida Hospital and member of SEIU Wisconsin
SEIU Wisconsin
Episode: Abortion rally | State budget | Federal $ emergency bill | SEIU and Columbus Health | PLEDGE WEEK
Barrett Elward
Research engineer at UW-Madison and President of UFAS
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Episode: Abortion rally | State budget | Federal $ emergency bill | SEIU and Columbus Health | PLEDGE WEEK
Lisa Lassard
Certified nursing assistant at Columbus Health and member of SEIU Wisconsin
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Episode: Abortion rally | State budget | Federal $ emergency bill | SEIU and Columbus Health | PLEDGE WEEK

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Bert Zipperer
Host and member of the Labor Radio collective with extensive engagement in labor discussions.

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Q: How would you describe the situation surrounding the public school funding referenda?
86 jurisdictions are set to vote on public school funding referendums, reflecting a crisis in funding due to state-level policy failures.
Fed firings TRO | Medicaid, school funding rallies in Madison | Head Start woes | Oregon nurse, longshore contracts | PLEDGE WEEK
Q: What are your thoughts about these proposed cuts?
Cuts to services would affect families with children receiving Medicaid, which provide critical support for health and educational needs.
Fed firings TRO | Medicaid, school funding rallies in Madison | Head Start woes | Oregon nurse, longshore contracts | PLEDGE WEEK
Q: Can you tell us what you know about the proposed cuts to Medicaid?
The House of Representatives voted to approve a budget resolution which authorizes up to $888 billion in cuts that would primarily affect Medicaid services.
Fed firings TRO | Medicaid, school funding rallies in Madison | Head Start woes | Oregon nurse, longshore contracts | PLEDGE WEEK
Q: What does Medicaid do?
Medicaid is a joint federal-state partnership that provides health care and long-term care for more than one million Wisconsinites.
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Q: Can you give us an overview of what is going on right now for federal workers?
Federal workers are experiencing a hostile work environment and uncertainty due to the Trump administration's policies, leading to an increase in union membership and activism among workers.

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Focuses extensively on labor rights and the intersection of politics and social issues impacting working people. Topics frequently covered include grassroots movements, union actions, healthcare advocacy, and community activism. Notable episodes feature discussions around federal policies affecting workers, the challenges posed by the Trump administration, and local activism initiatives in Madison, Wisconsin and beyond. The content is unique for its commitment to showcasing voices from the labor movement, particularly in response to current events and political decisions, making it a valuable resource for those interested in labor rights and social justice.

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1. William Townsend
2. Shawn Fain
3. Bill Franks
4. Greg Jabowski
5. Keith Steffen
6. Dr. Kristin Lairley
7. Amanda Husk
8. Barrett Elward

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