Best Ibew Podcasts (2024)

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Tributes to Frank Emspak | IBEW-Rock Energy gas workers contract | Child labor | August vote | Kaul ruling 29:48

14h ago29:48

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Rock Energy gas workers with IBEW 965 have a contract, some states are pushing back on child labor expansion, more on the August referenda vote, and Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has weighed in on ellection worker hiring. Today's show has tributes from friends and comrades of the late Frank Emspak, co-founder of Labor Radio.…

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Julie D'Altroy: Provincial Organizer at IBEW Construction Council of Ontario 44:29

19d ago44:29

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Julie D’Altroy, a seasoned electrician with over 16 years of experience. Julie provides insights into her journey in the skilled trades, offering a glimpse into her daily tasks as a residential electrician, which range from wiring houses to installing lights and plugs. Despite the challenges …

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147 | Safety Professional | How a “Safety Guy” becomes a LEGIT part of the LINE CREW | David Flener 1:23:31

17h ago1:23:31

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What I absolutely love about David and this conversation is how real he is. You can tell that every piece of advice and every comment comes from a place of actually living through it. I’m not going to say this is rare to see but it’s refreshing when you do come across someone so genuine. This episode is packed with value for both, the safety profes…

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OVERTIME: Lessons on Union Militancy, Pragmatism, and Idealism with Former UAW Organizer Jon Melrod - TVLR 6/22/24 1:46:55

21h ago1:46:55

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In OVERTIME we talk to Jon Melrod about his time organizing in the auto industry. CALL IN: 844-899-TVLR (8857) ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and b…

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Alabama's New Economy Will Be Built By Opioid Profiteers - TVLR 6/22/24 1:29:13

3d ago1:29:13

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We talk to Gabriella Spielberg about her recent More Perfect Union video about McKinsey, update yall on the latest at Mercedes, and break down some dumb BS about California's minimum wage. In OVERTIME we talk to Jon Melrod about his time organizing in the auto industry. CALL IN: 844-899-TVLR (8857) ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only unio…

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Cate McLellan: Carpenter & Women in Trades Advocate 52:35

8d ago52:35

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Remembering Frank Emspak (1943-2024) | Frank on labor and the media | Wisconsin civil service | Amazon-Teamsters | Virginia schools | New union nurses | Poor Peoples Campaign 31:54

6d ago31:54

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In this show, we remember Labor Radio co-founder Frank Emspak, who died June 14 at the age of 80. In a 2023 interview at WORT, Frank tells the story of Workers Independent News, which for a brief time brought union news into mainstream commercial radio. In labor news: It's the annual birthday celebration of the embattled Wisconsin civil service sys…

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146 | Braam Botha | Lineman Apprenticeship: START to FINISH look at what it takes to be a LINEMAN 1:14:11

8d ago1:14:11

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This is Braam’s second appearance on the podcast with his first being episode 081. The reason I brought him back on the show this time was to talk specifically about apprenticeship. Braam is a United States veteran. He started his working career in commercial fishing then guiding in Alaska. This led him to find a home in the power line industry. It…

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OVERTIME: DSA is Helping Workers Organize Workers - TVLR 6/15/24 1:34:15

8d ago1:34:15

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Shayna Elliot from DSA Labor about their Workers Organizing Workers program. We also take a look at Elon Musk's compensation package, and the recent SCOTUS decision in the Starbucks v NLRB case. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the…

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Dr. Molly Patterson: Oceanographer & Assistant Professor at Binghamton University 44:57

8d ago44:57

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Dr. Molly Patterson, a renowned oceanographer, climate scientist and Assistant Professor at Binghamton University. In this episode, Molly delves into the critical issue of sea level rise and its implications for coastal communities worldwide. We explore how sea level rise exceeding 30 centime…

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EXPLAINED: How Virginia Educators Won the Biggest Union Election in Years (Decades??) - TVLR 6/15/24 1:29:39

10d ago1:29:39

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We follow up with the Virginia education unions after their big win in Fairfax. We talk about the union difference at UPS, and how the Spotify CEO is too rich. In OVERTIME, we talk to Shayna Elliot from DSA Labor about their Workers Organizing Workers program. We also take a look at Elon Musk's compensation package, and the recent SCOTUS decision i…

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Nhu Nguyen: Auto Mechanic & Certified Porsche Classic Technician 40:50

12d ago40:50

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Nhu Nguyen, a trailblazing figure in the automotive industry as the first female certified Porsche classic technician. Nhu shares her remarkable journey into the world of automotive mechanics, driven by her passion for cars and driving since her teenage years. From her early days of street ra…

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Family values? | Juneteenth | Fair maps voting | EWOCs | Unemployment numbers | SCOTUS Starbux ruling } Waffle House 29:48

13d ago29:48

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If you want Family Velues @ Work, shouldn't you welcome your own union? Also: Wisconsin organized labor fights for Juneteenth recognition, the new Fair Maps ruling and the August ballot in Wisconsin, an Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee project of the UE and the DSA comes to the Madison area, the Supreme Court rules for Starbucks and against…

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145 | Jack Mauel & Matt Compher | Build your own AED program and SAVE LIVES TODAY 45:21

15d ago45:21

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Quanta Service’s (AED) program has saved 42 lives (including several civilians) so far. Quanta’s Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program aims to increase the rate of survival for people suffering sudden cardiac arrests wherever their crews are. Jack Mauel works for Stryker, the leading manufacture of (AED's) Automated External Defibrillators…

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OVERTIME: Explaining Federal Labor Law w/ Former FLRA Chair Ernie DuBester - TVLR 6/8/24 1:33:51

15d ago1:33:51

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Ernie Dubester, former chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. UC finally got an injunction and ALU is merging with the Teamsters. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, an…

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Armed and Organized Coal Miners Might Just be the Next Big TV Hit - TVLR 6/8/24 1:29:20

17d ago1:29:20

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We talk to Mark Brown, creator of Redneck Army, about his pitch for a network drama about the Battle of Blair Mountain. Also: Nigerian workers struck and are making progress on a higher minimum wage. The AEA is bragging about the legislative session for some reason. In OVERTIME, we talk to Ernie Dubester, former chair of the Federal Labor Relations…

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Storm repairs | Amendments on ballot | Kids fishing | Amazon union to join Teamsters | Food drive numbers | PLEDGE WEEK EDITION 28:13

20d ago28:13

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Utility workers fix things up after a big Madison-area storm, more on state contitutional amendments that will be on the August ballot, voices from the eighth trades-sponosred Take Kids Fishing Day, the Amazon Labor Union votes to affilitate with the Teamsters, and the final numbers are in on the letter carriers' Mothers Day food drive. THIS IS A P…

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144 | John Perez | Uncovering Underground Power Systems in America 1:55:54

22d ago1:55:54

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Few people give any thought to the state of the power network that lays beneath their feet. Americas grid is complex and rapidly aging with very few skilled tradesmen that are qualified to work on this network of equipment. John is a journeyman cable splicer and trainer with many years focusing on the underground craft. Join us for a behind the cur…

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OVERTIME: The Wagner Act is Good, Actually with Labor Attorney Brandon Magner - TVLR 6/1/24 1:28:43

22d ago1:28:43

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Brandon Magner about the Wagner Act. We also take a look at the farm bill and some good provisions that were kept out of it. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing rel…

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Ritu Jhaveri: STEM Educator & Founder of Deschool Online Inc 38:01

23d ago38:01

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Ritu Jhaveri, a pioneering figure in STEM education with over 12 years of experience. As the CEO and co-founder of Deschool Online, Inc., Ritu shares her journey from educator to entrepreneur and discusses the organization's mission to revolutionize STEM learning. Deschool, founded by women, …

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Breaking Down the Big News Everyone is Talking About - TVLR 6/1/24 1:29:32

24d ago1:29:32

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We talk to leaders from the Fairfax Education Union Alliance about the Big News. Korean Samsung workers are gearing up for a strike, and Mexican auto makers are being charged with violating trade law and violating the rights of trade unionists. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for j…

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Dr. Sandra Barr: Geologist, Mentor, & Professor at Acadia University 50:37

27d ago50:37

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Dr. Sandra Barr, a distinguished professor with over 45 years of experience in geoscience education. Delving into Sandra's extensive career, we explore her passion for teaching and the profound impact she's had on over 4,000 students. Sandra reflects on the most rewarding aspects of teaching,…

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City budget | End lunch debt? | Act 10 in court | Kids fishing | Teamster merger | UW protests and SCFL response | Nurse fired over Palestine 30:51

27d ago30:51

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Madison is telling workers 'No money for you,' progressive organizatiosn team up to wipe out student food debt, labor argues against Act 10 in court, Teamster locals 695 abd 120 join forces, it's Take Kids Fishing weekend, and the South Central Federation of Labor speals out against repression of protest at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.…

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143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers 1:39:49

29d ago1:39:49

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143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers You can’t afford not to listen to this episode because it might cost your life. There is a rise in incidents caused by dehydration and heat-related illness within the power utility industry. So I brought on the show the foremost experts on the topic. What I learned was …

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OVERTIME: A 32 Work Week is Ours for the Taking with Sarah Jaffee - TVLR 5/25/24 1:42:44

29d ago1:42:44

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Sarah Jaffe about her week in Tuscaloosa, the fight for a 32 hour work week, and why Work Won't Love You Back. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to …

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Lessons from 100 Years of Labor Organizing in the South with Michael Goldfield - TVLR 5/25/24 1:29:46

1M ago1:29:46

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We talk to professor Michael Goldfield about the Mercedes UAW campaign in light of his historical work on southern labor. Speaking of Mercedes - the union is asking the NLRB for a rerun. In OVERTIME, we talk to Sarah Jaffe about her week in Tuscaloosa, the fight for a 40 hour work week, and why Work Won't Love You Back. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor R…

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Shayla Aspden: Red Seal Plumber & Founder of the Tiny Technician 48:01

1M ago48:01

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Shayla Aspen, also known as the Tiny Technician, to explore her remarkable journey as a female entrepreneur in the trades industry. As a gas heating specialist, Shayla's expertise lies in working with gas-powered systems, ranging from fireplaces to tankless water heaters, within the residenti…

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Bean Feed | Meriter contract | Immigrant work permits | School budget | U of California strike | Constitutional amendments 31:09

1M ago31:09

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The South Central Federation of Labor holds its annual COPE Bean Feed, a worker in SEIU Wisconsin gives details on the UnityPoint-Meriter Hospital support staff contract that was approved this week, Voces de la Frontera calls for increased immigrant work permits, get the union side of the Madison schools teacher pay and staffing crisis, a worker fr…

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142 | Wayne Pickard | What does LINE WORK look like in CANADA 1:30:33

1M ago1:30:33

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Wayne has been a lineman in Canada for years. He’s seen the ups and downs of the industry north of the 49th parallel and is here to talk about it. Wayne’s experience spans a wide range including major storm response, energized barehand, and leading as a foreman. There is a ton of value in this episode so please enjoy! ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌️ …

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OVERTIME: Corps of Engineers Employee SPEAKS OUT About Clean Water Act Enforcement - TVLR 5/18/24 1:16:29

1M ago1:16:29

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We talk to Collin Smalley, President of IFPTE Local 777 about enforcement of the Clean Water Act. We take a call and respond to clips, ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to …

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Kelly Kienleitner: Red Seal Electrician, Red Seal Winder, & EJTC Instructor and Mentor 50:23

1M ago50:23

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Kelly Kienleitner, an electrician, winder, and educator breaking barriers in the male-dominated world of trades. From her childhood surrounded by tools to becoming the first red-sealed female in Canada in her trade, Kelly's story is one of resilience and determination. As Kelly recounts her p…

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Workers at Mercedes Lose Election, but the Fight isn't Over - TVLR 5/18/24 1:29:26

1M ago1:29:26

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Big loss at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa, but a big win at New Flyer in Anniston. Lots of news in Alabama! ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our…

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Sinéad Clarkson: Chartered Quantity Surveyor, Women in Construction Advocate, and Law Masters Student 51:28

1M ago51:28

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Sinéad Clarkson, a passionate quantity surveyor advocating for gender diversity in the construction industry. Sinéad sheds light on her unconventional journey into quantity surveying, stemming from a background in sciences and culminating in a fervent dedication to her construction career. Si…

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Meriter agreement | No Mercedes union | Faith-Labor | NALC drive results | UCal union strike vote | Kids learn union | August vote | Argentina general strike 26:45

1M ago26:45

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Negotiators have a tentative agreement for support staff at UnityPoint Health Meriter in Madison, the UAW comes up short in a union recognition vote at Mercedes-Benz in Alabama, voices from Madison's Faith-Labor Breakfast, the results of the letter carriers' Mothers Day weekend food drive is in, some third graders learn what a union is, 48,000-stro…

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141 | Lineman | Alex Wakeland | How TECH will transform the LINE TRADE 1:51:06

1M ago1:51:06

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16 year old Alex would never have guessed he would not only be a lineman but also be good at it an love it. He was a gamer who loved computers. Now he's been putting that energy and love of tech towards innovations in the line trade. You're going to want to hear what he has to say about AI, new technology and our trade. ✌️SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE ✌…

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OVERTIME: Mercedes Workers Say to BET ON THE UNION Ahead of Election - TVLR 5/11/24 1:45:45

1M ago1:45:45

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In OVERTIME, we're talking to Jeremy Kimbrell to let us know how it feels on the shop floor in the run up to the Mercedes vote. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers…

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Becky Nesel: Geologist, Science Communicator, and Hudsy Host of New York ROCKS with Geo Beck 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by geologist Becky Nesel to delve into Becky's journey into geology and science communication. The conversation brims with enthusiasm as they explore their mutual love for the natural world and the captivating wonders of geology. Becky shares her transition from working in a geotechnical enginee…

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Who is Really Fighting Against Alabama's Auto Workers? - TVLR 5/11/24 1:29:32

1M ago1:29:32

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Mercedes workers vote on a union next week, and they're facing a massive anti-union campaign. Who's funding it? Derek Siedman breaks it down for us. The legislative session just wrapped, we fill you in on the good, the bad, and the ugly. In OVERTIME, we're talking to Jeremy Kimbrell to let us know how it feels on the shop floor in the run up to the…

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Picket at Meriter | NALC food drive | UW faculty union and Palestine | State workers | Faith-Labor Breakfast | Nurses' Week | UAW and Mercedes 30:15

2M ago30:15

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SEIU Wisconsin pickets for a support staff contract at UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, the letter carriers union has its annual food drive, the student encampment at UW-Madison goes down but not before getting union support, it's State Employee Appreciation Week and Nurses Week across the country and in Wisconsin, Madison's annual Faith-Lab…

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OVERTIME: Shawn Fain has One Neat Trick for Biden to Make the Protests Go Away - TVLR 5/4/24 1:32:32

2M ago1:32:32

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College students and workers across the country are protesting for Palestine, Democrats hate it, and Shawn Fain has some words of wisdom. Adam talks to us about how unions are structured and we interview Chevelle and Emma about the newly unionized topless bar in Northern California. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio sho…

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Alabama College Worker Talks Union Fight for Living Wage at Jacksonville State - TVLR 5/4/24 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

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Workers on college campuses in Alabama are fighting for a living wage. Some people want teachers to have maternity leave, others think they have it too good already. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same,…

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May Day | UW Palestine protest | Meriter picket | State workers meet | Another UAW win | Weeks for nurses, teachers 30:04

2M ago30:04

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May Day marches in Milwaukee and Madison, labor support for protests for Palestine at the University of Wisconsin, an informational picket by SEIU Wisconsin at UnityPoint Health-Meriter, AFSCME and AFT state workers meet to talk pay and hiring, the UAW gets another win in the South, a blood drive is coming up in Madison for Nurses Week, and Teacher…

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140 | Lineman | AJ Martinez | How to become a successful Lineman 1:38:07

2M ago1:38:07

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AJ Martinez is a Texas lineman with an extremely positive look on life and line work. His story is an uplifting example of how this industry and trade is one in which you can truly build a wonderful life. Aj is very active in creating educational and entertaining content on platforms like TikTok as a way to give back to this community that’s given …

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OVERTIME: Democracy in Contract Campaigns - TVLR 4/27/24 1:32:37

2M ago1:32:37

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We speak to an educator about how to infuse a contract campaign with democracy. We also respond to right wing attacks on the UAW and explain what right to work is. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, a…

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Alabama Auto Workers SPEAK OUT After LANDSLIDE UAW Win in Chattanooga - TVLR 4/27/24 1:29:31

2M ago1:29:31

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We speak to Alabama auto workers Quichelle Liggins from Hyundai in Montgomery and Jacob Ryan from Mercedes in Vance about their campaigns after the huge win in Chattanooga. We'll also get caught up on the legislative session and respond to some of the latest attacks from politicians on the UAW. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union ta…

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Tam Pham: Molecular Biologist and Director of Youth Engagement at SCWIST (The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology) 57:31

2M ago57:31

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we are joined by Dr. Tam Pham, a passionate scientist and advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM. Tam, who is pursuing her PhD at Dalhousie University and serves as the Director of Youth Engagement for SCWIST, shares her inspiring journey into biochemistry and chemistry despite facing ableism and lack o…

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UAW wins at Volkswagen | Labor Notes | Workers Memorial Day | Google firings | COSATU on Palestine | UAW 180 on Case layoffs | May Day marches 29:21

2M ago29:21

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The US labor movement gets a big win at Volkswagen, we hear reports from the Labor Notes conference in Chicago and listen in on the Workers Memorial Day ceremony in Madison, 'No Tech for Apartheid' Google workers are fired after Israel arms AI protests and South Africa's largest labor federation calls for Palestine solidarity, the president of UAW …

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OVERTIME: Effective Stewarding w/ Joe Demanuelle-Hall + Labor's Finances w/ Chris Bohner - TVLR 9/3/22 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

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We talk to Labor Notes' Joe Demanuelle Hall about how to be an effective steward and then to Chris Bohner about the finances of the labor movement. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing rele…

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139 | Nick Figliolo & Tater | How TRADES and LABRADORS are changing VETERANS' Lives | Warrior's Wingman 1:24:50

2M ago1:24:50

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Nick Figliolo is a blue collar tradesman and dog lover. He decided he wanted to give back to veterans and in 2018 his passions were combined and Warrior’s Wingman was born. Warrior's Wingman is a non-profit organization providing professionally trained gundogs to veterans. They offer Labrador Retrievers that are trained for fieldwork and companions…

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Bardie Somerville: Carpenter, Tradie, & Mental Health Advocate 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Take a break, we’re on Smoko! This week we’re joined by Bardie Somerville, the renowned carpenter behind Bard's Builds on Instagram, for an inspiring and candid conversation. Bardie shares her journey into carpentry, starting from her initial pursuit of art in university to eventually finding her passion in laboring and carpentry, guided by her fat…

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