Labor Jawn

Gabe Christy and Young Sam James
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Philly's working class history. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the working class history of Philadelphia and the surrounding world. www.laborjawn.com

  1. Greater Philadelphia Volumes - Interview with Dr. Francis Ryan

    DEC 8

    Greater Philadelphia Volumes - Interview with Dr. Francis Ryan

    Sam and Gabe sit down to chat with Dr. Francis Ryan, Associate Teaching Professor & Director of Master of Labor and Employment Relations Program, Labor Studies and Employment Relations (LSER) at Rutgers University, to discuss Philadelphia's importance in labor history, and his contributions to the three volume set The Greater Philadelphia Region, Greater Philadelphia and the Nation, and Greater Philadelphia and the World from University of Pennsylvania Press. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    49 min
  2. Feeding the Army of Labor - Interview with the Starbucks Strike Kitchen

    NOV 20

    Feeding the Army of Labor - Interview with the Starbucks Strike Kitchen

    Sam and Gabe sit down to chat with Megan and Claudia of Starbucks Workers United and Sophie of the Philadelphia Democratic Socialists of America who established a strike kitchen to feed and support Starbucks workers as they fight for a first contract.  Sign the pledge: https://www.nocontractnocoffee.com/  More links: https://linktr.ee/phillyDSAlabor Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    43 min
  3. 1936 Berkshire Knitting Mill Strike

    OCT 20

    1936 Berkshire Knitting Mill Strike

    By 1936, Berkshire Knitting Mills was one of the largest hosiery manufacturers in the world, and the American Federation of Hosiery Workers knew that if they could organize it, they could apply pressure to the entire industry and secure safety, wages, and the 40 hour week for thousands of workers. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    1h 17m
  4. du Pont Family - Interview with Lucas Clawson

    SEP 23

    du Pont Family - Interview with Lucas Clawson

    We sit down with historian Lucas R. Clawson to discuss the du Pont family's history of labor relations.  https://lucasrclawson.com/  Originally aired: August 8, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    46 min
  5. Hazleton General Textile Strike

    SEP 22

    Hazleton General Textile Strike

    When the United Textile Workers of America declared a general textile strike in 1934, the people of Hazleton, Pennsylvania had a choice: would they stand with the textile workers, or the bosses?  Originally aired: November 30, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    1h 2m
  6. 1981 Philadelphia Teachers Strike

    SEP 15

    1981 Philadelphia Teachers Strike

    In the midst of Reaganomics, a budget crisis, and a school board imposing layoffs and school closures, Philadelphia's teachers fight for "the integrity of [their] contract, the contracts of all people, and, in general, honor among people." Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    1h 8m
  7. 1903 Carpenters Strike

    SEP 14

    1903 Carpenters Strike

    In 1903, all building construction in Philadelphia was brought to a grinding halt when just a few thousand carpenters showed the power of their union.  Originally aired: February 6, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    55 min
  8. 1946 Electrical Workers Strike

    SEP 10

    1946 Electrical Workers Strike

    After World War 2, American soldiers came home to low wages and strict bosses. In 1946, 200,000 electrical appliance workers struck in cities across the country with 20,000 in Philadelphia alone. They had just beaten Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan, next up was General Electric and Westinghouse.  Episodes 36-37 originally aired on October 17 and 31, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com

    1h 43m
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Philly's working class history. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the working class history of Philadelphia and the surrounding world. www.laborjawn.com

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  • Creator
    Gabe Christy and Young Sam James
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Labor Jawn
  • Show Website
    Labor Jawn

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