Re:Work by the UCLA Labor Center

Re:Work by the UCLA Labor Center

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Re:Work by the UCLA Labor Center

A women-led podcast that spotlights stories of work and activism to humanize and break down economic and racial justice issues. Produced by Veena Hampapur and Saba Waheed.

JUN 26

Re:Work and the IRLE present "The Reality of Workers and Learners – A Personal Story"

Today we are bringing you a piece produced by Ritika Sarma and Jimmy Mancilla, students in UCLA’s Labor Summer Research Program (LSRP). The piece is part of a larger 3-part series, “The Reality of Workers and Learners,” which examines the challenges faced by student workers, many of whom work over 20 hours a week. The episode opens with brief remarks by Lucero Herrera, a senior research analyst at the UCLA Labor Center and LSRP instructor. To listen to the rest of the series, please visit youtube.com/uclalabor. To visit the website LSRP students created, visit bit.ly/4k9G9ui

29 min
MAY 15

Re:Work and the IRLE present "May Day"

In honor of May Day 2025, Victor Narro, project director at the UCLA Labor Center and career organizer, joined Tobias Higbie, UCLA IRLE Director and professor of labor and history, for a conversation on the significance of May Day in Los Angeles. They discuss how May Day unites diverse coalitions to engage in a powerful act of collective resistance, share an inside look at the process of planning major direct action campaigns, and provide expert tips on how to maintain a sustainable career in social justice work. You can also watch their conversation on the IRLE's YouTube channel @UCLA-IRLE

45 min
MAR 31

Re:Work presents Código Doméstico, Part Two

In this episode, we bring you two more stories from Código Doméstico that have been translated into English. Código Doméstico is a podcast produced by Kruskaya Hidalgo Cordero. It aims to expose working conditions for women hired as cleaners through apps in Central and South America as well as the US. At the heart of this show is deep listening and fostering collaborations to fight for the dignity of workers in the digital platform economy. Today’s episode features stories from Paola and Giselle. To listen to the original Código Doméstico podcast episodes, and to learn more about the broader project, please visit codigodomestico.com. You can also listen on Spotify: bit.ly/codigodomestico To read the related research by Kruskaya Hidalgo Cordero, please visit bit.ly/codigodomesticoreport Episode Art: Jessi (top left) by Priscila Barbosa, instagram.com/priii_barbosa Roxy (top right) by Marisol Rivera, instagram.com/mar___rivera Paola (bottom left) by Saro Agustina, instagram.com/saroagustina Giselle (bottom right) by Day Cuervo, instagram.com/daycuervo

20 min
MAR 24

Re:Work presents Código Doméstico, Part One

We bring you two stories from Código Doméstico that have been translated into English. Código Doméstico is a podcast produced by Kruskaya Hidalgo Cordero. It aims to expose working conditions for women hired as cleaners through apps in Central and South America, as well as the US. At the heart of this show is deep listening and fostering collaborations to fight for the dignity of workers in the digital platform economy. This episode features stories from Roxy and Jessi. To listen to the original Código Doméstico podcast episodes, and to learn more about the broader project, please visit codigodomestico.com. You can also listen on Spotify: bit.ly/codigodomestico To read the related research by Kruskaya Hidalgo Cordero, please visit bit.ly/codigodomesticoreport Episode Art: Jessi (left) by Priscila Barbosa, instagram.com/priii_barbosa Roxy (right) by Marisol Rivera, instagram.com/mar___rivera

22 min
05/05/2022

Soul Force, Part II

Civil rights icon, Reverend James Lawson Jr., shares his recollections of the 1960s and working closely with Martin Luther King Jr. Reverend Lawson presents the nonviolent movement in America as the "nuclear engine" of the mid-20th century civil rights movement, and as a strategic series of organizing campaigns for racial and economic justice. This is the second part of our miniseries on Reverend James Lawson Jr. Transcript: bit.ly/soulforcepart2 This episode contains material from Rev. Lawson's UCLA Labor Studies course, Nonviolence and Social Movements, which he teaches with UCLA Labor Center Director Kent Wong. To watch the class, visit bit.ly/UCLALawson. Books by Rev. Lawson: bit.ly/revolutionarynonviolence books.labor.ucla.edu/nonviolence Related Links: irle.ucla.edu/labor-studies/comm…-social-movements/ newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-cla…ther-king-legacy newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/dedicat…ing-james-lawson newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/james-la…lding-dedication

32 min
10/11/2021

Stranded

In 2020, India suddenly went into a national lockdown without advance planning or adequate government support, which led to a humanitarian crisis in addition to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Millions of jobs disappeared and hunger was a serious issue. Tens of millions of migrant workers struggled to get home — often on foot — and many died attempting the journey. In this episode, we bring you the story of Gulzar, a migrant worker who left his village as a child and traveled across the country, to earn money to support his family. For more info on the Stranded Workers Action Network, visit strandedworkers.in/ This episode features music from Elephants with Guns - elephantswithguns.com Voiceover by Shawn Jain - shawnkjain.com/

34 min
08/04/2021

Episode 27: It's Magic

We often refer to birth as miraculous, and it can also seem mysterious. Many times there is a veiling around birth and labor, and the types of work mothers and birthworkers do to bring new life into this world. In this episode, Allegra Hill shares birth stories from her family and how her personal journey led her into the world of birthwork. It is part two of our miniseries on Black midwives in Los Angeles devoted to helping women experience empowered births through their birthing center and foundation.

30 min
02/19/2020

Episode 23: Redemption

In today’s political climate, there’s a prominent narrative of "bad" immigrants who don’t deserve to be here. This isn’t new -- it’s a part of a much longer history of criminalizing immigrants and refugees in the United States. This episode is the first of two that explore the experiences of Cambodian refugees who get caught up in the criminal justice system at a young age. Billy Taing shares his story of fleeing the Khmer Rouge and resettling in America with his family, only to continue facing hardship.

28 min
02/02/2019

Episode 19: Trafficked

The International Labor Organization estimates 20.1 million people are trapped in forced labor globally, in industries including agriculture, construction, domestic work and manufacturing. Who does this happen to? And how does it happen? In this episode, we bring you the story of Lester Ramos and his journey from the Philippines.

28 min
11/02/2013

Re:Work - Episode 5: Raw Deal

For those of sitting in a restaurant eating, we may not be aware of what it takes to make our meal possible. What’s it really like for those working behind the kitchen door? This episode, Raw Deal, we talk with Heriberto Zamora, who worked in the kitchen of Urasawa, one of the most expensive restaurants in the country. From the UCLA Labor Center and KPFK, we bring you Re:Work. Real stories that rethink work.

26 min

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04/25/2023

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Re:Work sheds light on essential conversations for our communities. It brings culturally diverse histories to the forefront through immersive storytelling and interviews. Don’t miss out on this valuable resource.

A women-led podcast that spotlights stories of work and activism to humanize and break down economic and racial justice issues. Produced by Veena Hampapur and Saba Waheed.

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Re:Work by the UCLA Labor Center
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