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The Labor Notes Podcast

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The Labor Notes Podcast, co-hosted by organizers Danielle Smith and Natascha Elena Uhlmann, is a weekly show from the folks who put on the Labor Notes conference every two years. We’ll talk about the strikes, contract campaigns, shop floor actions, reform caucus organizing, and union elections that our staff and rank-and-file workers in the labor movement’s troublemaking wing write about and work ... more

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You guys loved our episode about having bad meetings so much that we’re actually bringing it back. Revisit this old Labor Notes pod banger and evergreen organizing question: “What if Unions Meetings Were Actually Good?”

It feels like we just saw about 4,700 of you a week ago in Chicago, so we're taking some space this week to give you a chance to miss us a little. (i.e. We're catching up on sleep after the 2026 Labor Notes Conference, and will be back to our program... more

What do you do when you work at a public school in a “right-to-work state” that also bars public employees from collective bargaining? And what happens, when your school district exploits its leverage over employees to snatch raises owed to workers? more

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Joe DiManuel Hall
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Ellen David Friedman
Author of Keep Going; labor organizer and commentator
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Episode: Keep Going: A Guide To Organizing When It’s Hard (w/ Ellen David Friedman and Carlos Pérez)
Carlos Pérez
Organizer with Durham Association of Educators
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Episode: Keep Going: A Guide To Organizing When It’s Hard (w/ Ellen David Friedman and Carlos Pérez)
Tony Rosario
Teamsters Local 804 organizer
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Episode: The Antidote to Organizing Burnout (w/ Teamsters Local 804 Organizer Antonio Rosario and Sarah Slichter, Movement of Rank-and-File Educators)
Sarah Slichter
Movement of Rank-and-File Educators (MRFE) facilitator
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Episode: The Antidote to Organizing Burnout (w/ Teamsters Local 804 Organizer Antonio Rosario and Sarah Slichter, Movement of Rank-and-File Educators)
Max Page
President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association
Massachusetts Teachers Association
Episode: Massachusetts Teachers Taxed the Rich and Brought in $3B Last Year
Sarah Hughes
Coworker guest returning for a training session on leadership and organizing
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Episode: Secret: Your Workplace is Already Organized and Leaders Are Waiting to Step Up!
Caitlyn Clark
Organizer with Essential Workers for Democracy
Essential Workers for Democracy
Episode: The First Major Meatpacking Strike in 40 Years Extends into Third Week
Barbara Madeloni
Educator and reform organizer; experienced in reform organizing
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Episode: So You’ve Been in Reform Organizing for a While. What Next?

Hosts

Natascha Elena Uhlmann
Co-host and staff writer at Labor Notes; long-time organizer and journalist focused on labor movement coverage and education reform within unions.
Danielle Smith
Host of The Labor Notes Podcast; co-host and organizer with Labor Notes, focusing on worker organizing, campaigns, and steward-led actions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • Great

    Informative, wide ranging guests, smart hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sweiver84
    United States7 months ago
  • Informative!

    IAM 751 steward checking in!

    This podcast is great. I love the topics. It is a great addition to the steward tool kit. They cover topics that are relevant to my roll as a shop steward. Keep up the good work!

    Solidarity forever!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yandy_and
    United States9 months ago
  • Good stuff

    If you’re a shop steward or new to the union movement, then this is the podcast for you. I also recommend their workshops as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Roland Zanzibar
    United Statesa year ago
  • Solidarity forever

    This is exactly what you’re looking for!! You’ll learn so much

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goindierock4ever
    United Statesa year ago
  • My favorite labor podcast

    I’ve been searching for a labor podcast that wasn’t long, run by old-school union men, and took modern takes on labor problems that have persisted in the country since it was created. This podcast hits the nail on the head. I love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bitterherbz
    United Statesa year ago

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A strong, worker-centered perspective on organizing and campaigns.
Great resource for shop stewards and union organizers seeking actionable tactics.
Great guests and smart hosts with broad labor movement coverage.
Solidarity-focused show with practical steward tools for the field.

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Keep Going: A Guide To Organizing When It’s Hard (w/ Ellen David Friedman and Carlos Pérez)
Q: Could you think of a moment when either you or someone else was right on the verge of not keeping going, and then something happened and you were able to, or somebody that you observed was able to?
The answer describes how, despite repeated cycles of expansion and contraction in workplace committees, sustained organizing and a culture of inclusion kept the campaign alive, with moments of renewed energy arising from solidarity actions and principled resistance to unjust district decisions.
Massachusetts Teachers Taxed the Rich and Brought in $3B Last Year
Q: Could you talk a little bit about that trajectory in the MTA over the past decade or so and how that led to this organizing campaign to pass a tax on the rich in Massachusetts?
They discuss boosting member expectations, militant locals, and strategic campaigns that connected bargaining with ballot measures, culminating in the 2022-2024 push for the fair share amendment.
The First Major Meatpacking Strike in 40 Years Extends into Third Week
Q: How has the local and national support evolved as the strike extended into a third week, and what can listeners do to help?
Support has included outreach from other locals, on-site picket line visits, and fundraising through Essential Workers for Democracy and Local 7 hardship funds; listeners can donate, attend the picket line, and amplify information to sustain momentum.
The First Major Meatpacking Strike in 40 Years Extends into Third Week
Q: Earlier, we referenced reform currents within the UFCW and how this strike fits into that reform journey. Could you talk about the strategic significance of Local 7 within this wider movement?
Local 7 has built a fighting reputation within a network of reform-minded locals, coordinating bargaining with other UFCW locals to increase leverage, and they have previously joined efforts to block a Kroger-Albertsons merger, illustrating a broader push for worker empowerment and independent bargaining power.
Your Union Isn’t Working Like it Should. Now What?
Q: What are the first steps or foundational ideas in starting a caucus, and what should people read or use to get started?
Start by talking to coworkers and then to union leadership about improvements, be strategic, stay steady, and use the packet as a guide to understand principles, getting started, and organizing from below, including how to convene members and build a base before formalizing a caucus.

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What is The Labor Notes Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A worker-focused show that centers practical organizing tactics, campaign strategy, and worker-led power-building in the labor movement. Episodes frequently cover strikes, contract campaigns, shop-floor actions, reform caucus organizing, and union elections, with guests ranging from seasoned organizers to educators and union leaders. The format emphasizes real-world tactics, mentorship, and sustaining solidarity through structures like caucuses, trainings, and steward networks. A notable strength is translating complex organizing concepts into actionable steps, often illustrated with recent labor actions and first-hand experiences. This makes it a valuable listen for listeners who want both current labor movement insights and hands-on tools... more

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2. Ellen David Friedman
3. Carlos Pérez
4. Tony Rosario
5. Sarah Slichter
6. Max Page
7. Sarah Hughes
8. Caitlyn Clark

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