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A podcast (currently on hiatus) highlighting the most important Organized Labor headlines of the past week powered by the Labor Radio Podcast Network and hosted by @BhamHarold
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America has a duty to support our veterans. But right now, they’re under attack.

Join America’s unions, veterans, military families and allies TODAY at 2 p.m. as we rally to fight for veterans’ jobs, benefits and dignity. www.unite4veterans.org
Rally With America’s Veterans | Unite for Veterans Coalition
Join veterans and allies in Washington, D.C. on June 6 to defend the VA, protect our benefits, and carry forward the legacy of the Bonus Army.
www.unite4veterans.org
June 6, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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In every movement, there are moments when we celebrate and there are moments when we fight.

This year, for pride season, we recommit to the crucial fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, alongside of and on behalf of rainbow community Steelworkers.

More at: usw.ca/our-pride-is...
Our pride is political this year and every year - USW Canada
In every movement, there are moments when we celebrate and there are moments when we fight. This year, for pride season, we recommit to the crucial fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, alongside of and on beh...
usw.ca
June 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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“The administration is trying to use a national security exemption to eliminate union rights for hundreds of thousands of workers.” via @jamieson.bsky.social
New Trump Policy Would Eliminate Union Rights For A Million Workers
The administration is trying to use a national security exemption to eliminate union rights for hundreds of thousands of workers.
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March 28, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Harold wasn't able to put together a REAL Labor Week episode this week- but he wanted to make sure you were aware of an important event happening on Sunday!

laborweek.podbean.com/e/labor-week...

#LaborRadioPod #HellNo #UnionStrong
March 21, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Got a little scoop here.
The next general counsel of the NLRB will be a virtually unknown lawyer at union-busting law firm Morgan Lewis, whose biggest recent client is Amazon.
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Trump to Pick Union-Busting Attorney for Key Labor Law Position
The National Labor Relations Board general counsel is a key policymaker shaping labor law. Crystal Carey, an attorney at anti-union firm Morgan Lewis, is the apparent choice.
prospect.org
March 17, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Apologies, Labor Week fans - we were a little late in getting the links to the articles mentioned in this week's show posted on LaborWeek.org. That's been remedied, though... you can find them at laborweek.org/labor-week-f...
Labor Week For 3/14/25 – Putting It On The Line – Labor Week
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March 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Starbucks workers arrested in multiple cities, Columbia University “fires” its Grad union president the day before contract negotiations, and a federal judge says to the Trump administration "NOT SO FAST"

This is Labor Week For March 14, 2025!

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March 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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"The emergency decision out of Maryland followed an earlier ruling Thursday from a California federal judge who extended a previous temporary order immediately reinstating probationary jobs..."

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Second federal judge orders reversal of some Trump workforce cuts
WASHINGTON — A second federal judge ordered late Thursday that President Donald Trump’s administration reinstate probationary federal workers who were fired as part of the president’s and billionaire ...
www.newsfromthestates.com
March 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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DRIVERS IN IL ARE JOINING FORCES.

Uber & Lyft are raking in profits while IL rideshare drivers struggle. @seiulocal1.bsky.social, IAMAW Local 701 & @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social are uniting for legislation that grants fair wages, better conditions & a path to unionize. 🔗 seiu.co/ridesharesig...
March 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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"U.S. District Judge William Alsup described the mass firings as a 'sham' strategy by the government’s central human resources office to sidestep legal requirements for reducing the federal workforce."

www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Thousands of fired federal workers must be rehired immediately, judge rules
U.S. District Judge William Alsup described the mass firings as a “sham” strategy by the government’s central human resources office.
www.politico.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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"A person came around the block speeding... And when people tried to say, 'what are you doing? Slow down!' Apparently he swerved into them and hit two or three people. "

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VTA workers injured in traffic incident on 1st day of strike that shut down bus, light rail service
VTA union workers went on strike Monday, but the picketing became dangerous, as video shows two men hit by a marked VTA truck.
abc7news.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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“We’re not asking for opulence... Just what’s fair: dignified work, dignified pay, a job where we receive the materials and equipment necessary to do our work.”

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Mexico City’s Trolleybus Workers Took on Austerity and Won
The 1,970 rail, trolleybus, and cable car workers who make Mexico City run could go out on strike as soon as March 13. Their union, the Tram Workers Alliance of Mexico (Alianza de Tranviarios de Méxic...
labornotes.org
March 11, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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"ATU Local 265 President Raj Singh said the complaint is 'absurd,' because VTA’s claims are based on the contract that expired March 3."

sanjosespotlight.com/vta-sues-str...
VTA files legal complaint over striking union's alleged contract breach - San José Spotlight
VTA has filed a legal complaint against its striking workers, claiming the strike is a breach of contract.
sanjosespotlight.com
March 11, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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"With just over a year to go, there is virtually no scrutiny of labour rights at Mexico’s World Cup sites, because FIFA refuses to act."
March 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Strikes work.
March 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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It's true - I do!
March 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM
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"The trade union Verdi is demanding a collective wage deal for nearly 2.5 million public sector workers. Monday's strikes come after a second round of pay talks failed."

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Germany: Flights canceled as workers strike at 13 airports – DW – 03/10/2025
A nationwide strike has brought air travel to a near standstill at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs. Trade union Verdi has called the strike over a wage dispute.
www.dw.com
March 10, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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NLRB employees line the sidewalk to welcome back Board Member Gwynne Wilcox at HQ this morning after a federal judge ordered her reinstatement.

Trump fired Wilcox Jan 27 in what the judge ruled was an illegal removal.
March 10, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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Sorry this week's #podcast is late. Want to know what happened? @bhamharold.bsky.social explains it all to Patreon supporters at

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Sorry This Week's Show Was Late... | Labor Week
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March 9, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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Unions rally against Trump practically EVERY DAY THIS WEEK, VW Workers in New Jersey say it’s their turn, and Trump puts an anti-union “advocate” in the Department of Labor.

This is Labor Week For March 8, 2025.

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March 8, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Strikes Work!
March 8, 2025 at 6:20 PM
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Unfortunately, this week's edition of @LaborWeek is going to be delayed - look for the next episode of the #podcast tomorrow.
#LaborRadioPod
March 8, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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“Here’s the thing: It may be delayed, but we’re not denied..."

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The Southern Women Handling 1-800-MEDICARE Calls Still Want a Union
Federal call center workers continue their fight after the Biden administration dialed back support for it.
capitalandmain.com
March 7, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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“It’s been an uphill journey, but at long last, we’ve reached the mountaintop. We are standing in our breakthrough — stronger, bolder, and united..."

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Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Workers Ratify Historic First Union Contract
Walt Disney Animation Studios production workers have ratified a historic first union contract.
variety.com
March 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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And one more blow against card check...

US Agency to Cease Facilitating Easier Unionization Process
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
US Agency to Cease Facilitating Easier Unionization Process
The federal agency tasked with resolving workplace conflicts has decided to stop facilitating an easier process for unionization.
www.bloomberg.com
March 7, 2025 at 5:39 PM