The Solidarity Report

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Join NALC union member Joshua Towne and a rotation of hosts as they talk labor unions and interviewing current and future labor leaders. The goal of The Solidarity Report is to gather and disseminate laborer’s trials, tribulations, and triumphs.

  1. Aug 10

    Michael Sainato Labor Reporter for The Guardian

    Michael Sainato labor reporter for the Guardian joins Mathew and Joshua on the Solidarity Report to discuss labor topic. This discussion includes-Michaels introduction to labor relations as a reporter-How media is works-How media has changed-How media has manipulated stories-How money has impacted our culture-Discussion on "The New York nurses replaced by AI" article-Discussion on "US labor board more likely to dismiss worker and union charges under Trump, analysis finds" and "US Supreme Court rules Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies" articles-How union busters, Billionaires, and Corporations are destroying working conditions and wages.-How union density is droping -Mentioning of "How AI may drive union-resistant tech workers to the bargaining table" article-How AI may affect news reporters and journalism-Final takeaways

  2. Aug 3

    MGB Home Care Clinicians On Strike

    Shannon Veira a registered nurse and committee chair of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) at Mass General Brigham (MGB) Home Care sits down with Matthew and Joshua to discuss the 7 day strike and the on going dispute between all the disciplines. this discussion includes-Fight First Contract-Voting to become a union -All different disciplines coming together to bargain together-Actions taking by membership-What the 7-day strike looked like-How organizing happened-How working conditions changed -Money and Work Schedule and Commuting from patient to patient -Solidarity and Unions forming-Weaponizing the clinicians compassion-Impacts of Covid-19-Returning to the bargaining table-Social Media to follow-Community Support-Balancing Life, Union, Workload-Final takeaways

  3. Jul 27

    President Eric Schultz speaks on how USW Local 7-1 Stands Strong

    President Eric Schultz returns to The Solidarity Report Podcast and gives an update on the situation between British Petroleum and USW 7-1. Eric, Joshua, and Sarah discuss the following topics. -How the membership is holding up after being locked out for over 120 days. -How does that impact and shape younger and older members -Community Support for USW 7-1 -Political allies and influences -Rally at British Petroleum Headquarters on June 26 -Disturbances at the oil refinery and British Petroleum's lack of transparency -Progress at the negotiation table -Jordan Marks influence on hurting working people in Beaumont Tx and now Whiting In -How members viewed the shareholders meeting in London. -How British Petroleum has learned how to far to push the enovlope -Solidarity T-shirts -How to support the locked out oil workers -The Poker Run (August 8, 2026) -Dropkick Murphys endorsement of the USW 7-1 -The Effigies and The Bollweevils Benefit Concert (August 21, 2026) -What advice would Eric Schultz give Eric Schultz at the start of the lock out -Final Takeaways

  4. Jul 20

    Labor Radio-Podcast Network

    Chris Garlock and Harold Philips of The Labor Radio Podcast Network join The Solidarity Report. This interesting conversations includes:-Turning points on becoming an activist -Blending Media and Labor movement -How The Labor Radio Podcast Network evolved -Harold talks about his journey to becoming a union actor-Union contracts in the acting field-Threats of artificial intelligence to the acting field-Thoughts on pro wrestling joining the unionized workforce-How any job can become a union job-Labor Notes Conference -Labor Heritage Foundation-Overlap of culture and labor-Great Labor Exchange -Labor Site Seeing Map-Preserving history as history is happening-How the Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly Program comes together-Partnership with Teamsters local 1932 streaming radio station 24/7 -Worker Power Hour and Podcasts Replaying on The Worker Power Radio Network -The Valley Labor Report-How to reach audiences through internet and radio-Letter Carriers being the fabricate of AmericaWebsites and Channels to check out-The Labor Radio-Podcast Network Homepagehttps://www.laborradionetwork.org-Work Power Radio Streaminghttps://workerpowerradio.ismyradio.com/#google_vignette -Harold Philips Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@UCWC17pXQG773bY33_3j31lQ -Harold Philips Home Pagehttps://www.haroldphillips.net-Labor Heritage Home Pagehttps://www.laborheritage.org/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=533040-Labor Landmarkshttps://labor-landmarks.supersoul.top-Labor Notes Home Pagehttps://www.labornotes.org

  5. Jul 13

    AFSCME Dave

    AFSCME Dave has a discussion with Joshua and Matthew about a multitude of issues that concern his members in Ann Arbor. This discussion includes -The approach AFSCME local 369 took into contract negotiations -How long contracts typically take between NALC and USPS-How transparency has impacted the AFSCME 369 local and aided in educating the public-Organizing and engaging members to go to city council meetings-Reviewing some of ASFCME Dave's social media clips/posts and in depth explanation why the clip/post is important-Dave's Solidarity with the Ann Arbor Teachers and other unions-The lack of wage increases and low starting wages-Attacks on Public Service with threats of privatization -Membership of ASFCME local 369 being priced out of like at or around Ann Arbor

  6. Jul 6

    University Heights Starbucks in RI votes to unionize!

    Joel is a Starbucks worker at the University Heights store which recently unionized and converses with Joshua and Matthew about it. The episode starts off with a clip of Joshua and Mathew attending the Sip-in at that store which promoted solidarity as the workers went on to vote to for their union later that week. Joel, Joshua, and Matthew go on to discuss a variety of topics that include, - Enjoying their occupations - Why the union is needed in University Heights store. - Reaction to More Perfect Union's Clip and coverage of Starbucks Workers United and acknowledgement of the deep dive More Perfect Union has done to bring out why Starbucks Workers United is needed. -How did organizing the store look-How intense the union busting became between declaration and the six weeks until the vote. -What the final vote looked like and how it impacted different people. -Education and conversation amongst co-workers and personal friends -Points and Reflection on what to tell new employees on why the union is important -No Contract, No Coffee and supporting the union campaign and strike fund Clip From More Perfect Union can be found here https://youtu.be/AcqPXzIzI_E Clip From Starbucks Workers United can be found here https://www.instagram.com/reel/DX2ZjG8yypR/ Support Starbucks Workers United at https://unioncoffeegear.com

  7. Jun 29

    Patrick Crowley Rhode Island AFL-CIO President speaks about labor and the AFL-CIO

    Joshua and John engage in conversations with Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley.The conversation topics include-What is the AFL-CIO?-Central Labor Councils and/ Area Labor Federations-2026 AFL-CIO Convention-The progress of the labor movement during the past 30 years. If you like this episode check out some of these linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSMurJv_s8https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1CwD11LaL7/https://www.facebook.com/RIAFLCIOhttps://www.labornotes.org/2026/04/how-rhode-islands-labor-movement-made-its-weight-felt-politics

  8. Jun 22

    McKenna Schueler (Orlando Weekly)

    Orlando Weekly's own McKenna Schueler visits the Solidarity Report and speaks with Joshua and John about Florida's state. There are discussions about -SB 256 a union busting bill that has started to decimate Florida unions starting when the bill passed in 2023. As well as a new union busting bill in Florida SB 1296. -IBEW 606 organizing Titusville public workers after working conditions decline after LiUNA local 630 decertified due to SB 256 -How union busting has become an expensive business for owners and lucrative for busters. -Snapshot on Labor Notes Convention Follow McKenna Schueler at https://www.orlandoweekly.com https://substack.com/@caringclassrevolt?utm_source=global-search Check out http://www.orlandoweekly.com/news/labor/blue-collar-city-workers-on-floridas-space-coast-form-new-union www.orlandoweekly.com/news/labor/the-union-avoidance-industry-is-worth-1-7-billion-florida-union-busters-are-cashing-in https://inthesetimes.com/article/labor-notes-organizers-strategy-workers-unions

    McKenna Schueler (Orlando Weekly)
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Join NALC union member Joshua Towne and a rotation of hosts as they talk labor unions and interviewing current and future labor leaders. The goal of The Solidarity Report is to gather and disseminate laborer’s trials, tribulations, and triumphs.

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  • Creator
    Solidarity Report
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Solidarity Report
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