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The Labor Notes Podcast

Labor Notes
Labor Movement
Trump Administration
Labor Organizing
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Labor Rights
Mexican General Motors Workers
May Day
Immigrant Workers
Solidarity
Collective Bargaining
Climate Change
Cintia
Workers' Rights
Public Education
Union Organizing
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Tariffs
US Steel

The Labor Notes Podcast is a new show from the folks who put on the Labor Notes conference every two years. We’ll talk each week 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 on all year round. New episodes on Fridays.

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Recent Guests

Kari Thompson
Labor Notes organizer who leads Steward's workshops
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Episode: Turn a Disciplinary Meeting into an Organizing Opportunity
Francisco Ortiz
President of United Teachers of Richmond in California
United Teachers of Richmond
Episode: Build Power By Coordinating Your Bargaining
Chris Spurlock
Steward in Teamsters Local 135 at Zenith Logistics
Teamsters Local 135
Episode: Build Power By Coordinating Your Bargaining
Keith Brower Brown
Writer and performer of the podcast's title music, covering the building trades
Labor Notes
Episode: Construction Unions Face a Choice: Cave or Defend Members?
Lisa Xu
fellow Labor Notes organizer
Labor Notes
Episode: How to Win a Strong Contract
Lisa Hsu
Co-worker and contributor who focuses on grocery workers.
Labor Notes
Episode: Grocery Workers at the UFCW are Organizing for a Fighting Union
Joe DeManuelle-Hall
member of the training team and leads many Stewards' workshops
Labor Notes
Episode: Stewards’ Corner: What if Union Meetings Were Actually Good?
Luis Feliz Leon
A journalist covering labor stories around rank and file organizing.
Episode: Beyond May Day: Part 1
Barbara Madeloni
Organizer with a focus on K-12 teachers and higher education workers
Massachusetts Teachers Association
Episode: Everything Sucks! Here’s What We Can Do About It

Hosts

Danielle
Co-host of The Labor Notes Podcast and an organizer at Labor Notes based in New York City.
Natasha
Co-host of The Labor Notes Podcast and a staff writer with a connection to Labor Notes in Philadelphia.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • 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 Statesa month 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 States4 months ago
  • Solidarity forever

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    goindierock4ever
    United States4 months 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 States4 months ago
  • Stewards Corner: what if meetings were actually good.

    I have been a long time reader and supporter of Labor Notes and welcome these podcasts. Even if you are not a steward you have attended meetings both useful or not. In these perilous times we need tools to activate as many co-workers as possible.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hoy día
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical insights on labor organizing and current strikes, making it a valuable resource for union members.
The conversations are praised for being engaging and informative, appealing to both seasoned activists and newcomers to labor issues.
Reviewers emphasize the importance of the grassroots perspective presented, highlighting its relevance in today's socio-political landscape.

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Stewards' Corner: Did You Know You're Allowed to Read Your Boss' Emails?
Q: Can you give us a little taste of what people can expect in the workshop, like practice exercises, case studies, or discussion prompts, things like that?
Participants can expect to work through common scenarios together, like discussions on union meeting attendance and member engagement in grievance processes.
Stewards' Corner: Did You Know You're Allowed to Read Your Boss' Emails?
Q: How do we help stewards avoid seeing their role so narrowly?
By integrating their organizing responsibilities into their daily tasks and viewing every grievance as an opportunity to engage coworkers and build union strength.
Everything Sucks! Here’s What We Can Do About It
Q: What steps can we take to carry that energy forward beyond just one day?
We need to understand that we're building networks and connections with each other, and that we have to repeat those gatherings regularly.
Beyond May Day, Part 2: Organizing in the Authoritarian Whirlwind
Q: What are some of the ways we can organize ourselves to support people who might be fearing detention and deportation?
Creating community support systems and block associations to display visible solidarity and ensure immigrant workers' safety is essential.
Beyond May Day, Part 2: Organizing in the Authoritarian Whirlwind
Q: What are some places where some of this is already happening in some way?
Unions in Kentucky have shown solidarity with immigrant workers, demonstrating the importance of specific local actions and community support.

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Focused on the nuances of labor movements, the content encompasses discussions around strikes, contract negotiations, workplace actions, and the importance of union organizing. Regularly featuring voices from within the labor movement, this show examines contemporary labor struggles, innovative organizing strategies, and historical labor issues. Notably, it emphasizes grassroots movements and the perspectives of rank-and-file workers, making it a pivotal resource for those interested in workers' rights and union dynamics. The engaging discussions are likely to resonate with listeners seeking actionable insights and solidarity in the labor sector.

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Recent guests on The Labor Notes Podcast include:

1. Kari Thompson
2. Francisco Ortiz
3. Chris Spurlock
4. Keith Brower Brown
5. Lisa Xu
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7. Joe DeManuelle-Hall
8. Luis Feliz Leon

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