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Interviews and information about working Americans, a new show every ten days. Filled with information for working families. Union Labor, Labor Unions, Union Yes, Union Members, Collective Bargaining, Empowering People.

My Labor Radio's Podcast mark g gevaart

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Interviews and information about working Americans, a new show every ten days. Filled with information for working families. Union Labor, Labor Unions, Union Yes, Union Members, Collective Bargaining, Empowering People.

    Wall Street's War On Workers & The Hammer MLR 3 17 24

    Wall Street's War On Workers & The Hammer MLR 3 17 24

    This episode is brought to you with the help of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. When scheduled guests canceld interviews, I turned to them for content help for this episode. They brought us interviews with two titans of Labor writing. Follow the network at the link above and learn more about the voices of Labor around the world today. Special thanks to Chris Garlock!
    First we hear from Les Leopold a co-founder of The Labor Institute.org. A non-profit organization that designs research & educational programs on ocupational safety & health, the enviornment & economics for Unions. Among a host of other great stuff, check out the link above for more. In his latest book Wall Street's War On Workers: How Mass Layoffs & Greed Are Destrying The Working Class & What To Do About It. Les gives us the top five reasons Labor is under attack and the research they have done proves it. Chris Garlock spoke with Les, that is the interview you hear. The music in that piece is from the legendary Anne Feeney she wrote the song in 1969 War On Workers - She can be found at Anne Feeney.com  
    On Twitter find Les Leopold @Les_Leopold
    Les Leopold has writings regularly available to read between books. He can be found on Substack by following this link Les Leopold Substack 
    Order his latest book from a Union represented staff bookstore, Powell's Books in Oregon. Follow this link to find his latest writing Wall Street's War on Workers He is the author of five books on Working Americans. Powell's Books employees are represented by ILWU Local 5.
    Next we hear from Labor writer and Author Hamilton Nolan. His most recent book is The Hammer: Power, Inequality & The Struggle For The Soul of Labor - we here him check in last week with the Labor Radio Podcast Network & Chris Garlock interviews him for the team. We also hear from other Network members and their questions for Hamilton.  
    You can find Hamilton Nolan's writings on Substack, by following this link Hamilton Nolan Substack @howthingswork. 
     On Twitter he is @hamiltonnolan 
    He can be found writing for The Guardian and In These Times respectively. You can also order his latest book from the team at Powell's Books, Follow the link here - The Hammer Power, Inequality & The Struggle For The Soul of Labor 
    Special Thanks to the Communications Workers of America CWA-Unions.org for their support of My Labor Radio. Find out more about organizing in your workplace by visiting the link we have here, CWA-Unions.org/Organize Union Workplace. 
    A Special Thank You to UAW Local 2209 in NE Indiana for their support of this programming also. They help over 4,000 UAW members with representation and support of an amalgemated membership full of diverse people working in varied industries in NE Indiana.
    You can find us on Twitter @mgevaart
    On TikTok we are @MyLaborRadio 
    On Instagram we are @My_Labor_Radio
    On Facebook we are @MyLaborRadio
    On the web we are MyLaborRadio.org
    Thanks for listening.

    • 52 min
    The Baristas Vs The Billionaire - Mark Mori Producer MLR 3 3 24

    The Baristas Vs The Billionaire - Mark Mori Producer MLR 3 3 24

    This episode we meet Mark Mori who is working to complete The Baristas Vs The Billionaire a documentary about Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) in their quest to unionize the over 15,000 Starbucks stores nationwide. We have a great talk about the process of making a documentary film like this and the work he has done in the past.
    A trailer and information about the film is linked here The Baristas Vs The Billionaire 
    There is also a Kickstarter Campaign to help fund this film follow the link for more The Baristas Vs The Billionaire Movie 
    The link for the International Uranium Film Festival to learn more about the Mark Mori production Building Bombs. This tour of the US includes the re-Release of Building Bombs. 
    We also talked about his TV Emmy Winner Kent State The Day The War Came Home. 
    Also we include an overview of the Eric Blanc article from Jacobin on SBWU and why their victories are so important to the labor movement as a whole in 2024. Follow this link to read the article; Seven Lessons From Starbucks Uniteds Historic Victories. 
    Support for this episode and the work we do at My Labor Radio is brought to you by; 
    The CWA Communications Workers of America visit them at CWA_Unions.org to learn more about organizing in your workplace. 
    UAW Local 2209 an amalgamated union with over 4,000 members in NE Indiana.
    You can find us on Twitter @mgevaart  on TikTok we are @MyLaborRadio on Instagram we are @My_Labor_Radio on FB we are @MyLaborRadio on the web we ar MyLaborRadio.org
    We are a PROUD Member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network - Find Shows that promote the Voices of Working Class Labor search LaborRadioNetwork.org 
    To find this podcast just search My Labor Radio  - Thanks for listening.

    • 56 min
    MAD Voters.org Chelsea Talks IN Statehouse News 2024 MLR 2 19 24

    MAD Voters.org Chelsea Talks IN Statehouse News 2024 MLR 2 19 24

    This episode brings you need to know information about the Statehouse activities of the Indiana GOP. Chelsea from MADVoters.org joins us as we detail what legislation is dead or alive and what the GOP is doing to take your rights from you. Twenty years of a super-majority in Indianapolis has brought us some very wreckless laws designed by bill mills thousends of miles away. Legislation & laws looking for a problem. The powerful website they have built at MADVoters.org can help you undersand who your representative is, how they vote and how to contact them. You can also Track Legislation or Check your Voter Registration with some great tools and templates to help get you started in contacting your legislator.
    We talked about Chelsea's service working on the Soup Kitchen of Muncie   board of directors. They have a Gala to raise money in April 2024. Follow the link to know more.
     MADVoters.orgs website has a link you can connect with them through email, sign up here Inform. Connect. Support.
    You can Donate to MADVoters Check the link here SUPPORT MADVoters
    My Labor Radio's programing is brought to you by the generous support of The Communications Workers of America. CWA-Union.org FInd out how you can form a Union in your workplace by visiting their website CWA-Union.org/OrganizeYourWorkplace Thanks CWA!
    We also want to thank UAW local 2209 for their continued support of My Labor Radio. Located in NE Indiana they represent over 4,000 members in 10 different units of this amalgamated Labor Union.  Their support allows us to be an independent voice for Labor Unions and working class families. 
    Find us on Twitter @mgevaart On Instagram we are @My_Labor_Radio On FaceBook we are @MyLaborRadio On TikTok we are @MyLaborRadio 
     Thanks for listening.

    • 53 min
    Michael Zweig-Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism MLR 2 4 2024

    Michael Zweig-Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism MLR 2 4 2024

    In his most recent book, Michael Zweig compiles a lifetime of history studying the working class in America. This quick read is a top recommendation by so many progressive Labor leaders in this country as a helpful guide about where we began, to where we are going.
    Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalisim brings us an in depth look at the intersection of all portions this abt title states, and more. The 45 minute conversation covers parts of the book but we also learn about other perspectives Michael has on important events and people in our collective American history. Other works and links to people we talked about in this interview are located below. 
    You can purchase the book in many places, even from the publisher PM Press. We always recommend buying the book from a Union shop so we direct you to Powell's Books in Portland. The employees are represented by ILWU local 5.
    2023 - Class, Race, & Gender Challenging The Injuries & Divisions of Capitalism
    2011 - Working Class Majority America's Best Kept Secret (There are two editions of this book)
    2004 - What's Class Got To Do With It? American Society in the 21st Century 
    1991 - Religion and Economic Justice 
    Reverand Dr. William J. Barber II
    Reverend  Dr. Liz Theoharris 
    Jack O'Dell
    Lewis F Powell Memo
    Adam Smith - Wealth of Nations
     

    • 53 min
    Indiana Democratic Governors Race 2024 Two Candidates MLR 1 21 2024

    Indiana Democratic Governors Race 2024 Two Candidates MLR 1 21 2024

    This episode we hear from Jennifer McCormick of New Castle IN and Tamie Dixon-Tatum of Anderson IN. Both want your vote in the primary this spring and the general election this November 5th, 2024. We all know a CHANGE at the State House starts with the Governor. They are the two Democratic party candidates you can vote for in the primary this spring and they will take on the primary winner of the Republicans this fall. As of the recording of this episode Jennifer McCormick had secured the needed registered voters signatures to appear on the ballot in all 92 counties, Tamie was still working on that in early January. 
    This recording was made on 1/6/24 at the Allen County Democratic party meeting. They each give an overview of who they are and then answer questions of local Democrats in attendance. 
    You can learn more about Jennifer McCormick by visiting her website, Linked in her hilighted name.
    You can learn more about Tamie Dixon-Tatum by visiting her FB page linked in her hilighted name.
    Check your Voter Registration for Indiana by visiting IndianaVoters.IN.Gov
    Thanks to the CWA - Communications Workers of America for their continued support of My Labor Radio. Thanks also to UAW Local 2209 for their support of the work we do to bring you this programing.
    You can find us on Twitter @mgevaart and on FB we are @MyLaborRadio on Instagram we are My_Labor_Radio and on TikTok we are @MyLaborRadio Thanks for listening. 
     

    • 53 min
    Chelsea LIUNA L596 Tradeswoman MLR 1 7 2024

    Chelsea LIUNA L596 Tradeswoman MLR 1 7 2024

    This episode we talk with Chelsea @thatunionlaborer a LIUNA member from Local 596 in Massachusetts.  We talk about her origins in the Trades. Her journey over the last decade and the opportunities for women in the Trades. Some of the links we include here are from our conversation so you can learn more for yourself or someone in your family. If you reside in Massachusetts here is a link for you to the BuildALifeMA.org we talk about in the show.
    Also the link for the NABTU Trades Women Build Nations - this will give you insight to the level of Tradeswomen currently working in construction and the need for more apprentices.
    In North East Indiana you can find out more about the Building Trades by visiting NEIBT
    You can also visit the Department of Labor (DOL.gov) website as they too have a link for Apprenticeship Information. 
    Thanks to the CWA & UAW Local 2209 for their support of My Labor Radio. 
    International Automotive Workers Coordination This is a link to learn about the struggles of Autoworkers around the globe. 
    Thanks for listening - As always find us on Twitter @mgevaart or on Facebook at MyLaborRadio on Instagram we are @My_Labor_Radio on Tiktok we are @MyLaborRadio 

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