
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 64 | Founded | a year ago |
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It’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the boss’ relentless union busting (it’s why they do it!) and to get discouraged by lapses and disengagement by union leadership.
It can also compound the difficulty of organizing—figuring out how to make a meetin... more
A.I is a management power grab, disguised as an inevitable technical upgrade. To fight it, workers can use four strategies proven in the past: name the real problem; unionize it; ransom it; and block it.
Also read the piece by Labor Notes Organizer ... more
The Fair Share Amendment in Massachusetts, which passed in 2022, has helped offer free community college to tuition residents, provide free school meals for students, run free regional buses, and has helped to fund a multi-billion-dollar capital prog... more
There’s no magic formula for moving your co-worker (nor should there be)! Organizing is about building real relationships across the shop floor based on mutual trust and a shared vision for a better workplace—and having good 1-1 conversations is an i... more
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Informative, wide ranging guests, smart hosts
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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!
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.
This is exactly what you’re looking for!! You’ll learn so much
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!
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The show centers on frontline labor organizing, contract campaigns, strikes, and shop-floor action, featuring voices from union staff, rank-and-file organizers, and allied movements. Episodes frequently cover strategies for building power, training and supporting stewards, immigrant worker organizing, solidarity campaigns, and media-driven moments that spotlight worker rights. A notable strength is translating complex labor dynamics into practical tactics for organizers and workers, often weaving in guest perspectives from unions, community groups, and documentary partners to illustrate real-world campaigns and mobilization. This mix makes it a practical, action-oriented resource for listeners working in or around labor movements, unions, a... more
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Recent guests on The Labor Notes Podcast include:
1. Max Page
2. Sarah Hughes
3. Caitlyn Clark
4. Lisa Xu
5. Barbara Madeloni
6. Sindhu Sundar
7. Francisco Paco Arago
8. Chris Anders
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