Podcast Episodes

EXPLAINED: How Virginia Educators Won the Biggest Union Election in Years (Decades??) - TVLR 6/15/24

Episode 391

We follow up with the Virginia education unions after their big win in Fairfax. We talk about the union difference at UPS, and how the Spotify CEO is too rich. In OVERTIME, we talk to Shayna Elliot f…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

OVERTIME: Explaining Federal Labor Law w/ Former FLRA Chair Ernie DuBester - TVLR 6/8/24

Episode 390

 In OVERTIME, we talk to Ernie Dubester, former chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. UC finally got an injunction and ALU is merging with the Teamsters. 

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Armed and Organized Coal Miners Might Just be the Next Big TV Hit - TVLR 6/8/24

Episode 389

We talk to Mark Brown, creator of Redneck Army, about his pitch for a network drama about the Battle of Blair Mountain. Also: Nigerian workers struck and are making progress on a higher minimum wage.…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

OVERTIME: The Wagner Act is Good, Actually with Labor Attorney Brandon Magner - TVLR 6/1/24

Episode 388

In OVERTIME, we talk to Brandon Magner about the Wagner Act. We also take a look at the farm bill and some good provisions that were kept out of it. 

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Breaking Down the Big News Everyone is Talking About - TVLR 6/1/24

Episode 387

We talk to leaders from the Fairfax Education Union Alliance about the Big News. Korean Samsung workers are gearing up for a strike, and Mexican auto makers are being charged with violating trade law…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

OVERTIME: A 32 Work Week is Ours for the Taking with Sarah Jaffee - TVLR 5/25/24

Episode 386

In OVERTIME, we talk to Sarah Jaffe about her week in Tuscaloosa, the fight for a 32 hour work week, and why Work Won't Love You Back. 

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Lessons from 100 Years of Labor Organizing in the South with Michael Goldfield - TVLR 5/25/24

Episode 385

We talk to professor Michael Goldfield about the Mercedes UAW campaign in light of his historical work on southern labor. Speaking of Mercedes - the union is asking the NLRB for a rerun. In OVERTIME,…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

OVERTIME: Corps of Engineers Employee SPEAKS OUT About Clean Water Act Enforcement - TVLR 5/18/24

Episode 384

We talk to Collin Smalley, President of IFPTE Local 777 about enforcement of the Clean Water Act. We take a call and respond to clips,

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Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Workers at Mercedes Lose Election, but the Fight isn't Over - TVLR 5/18/24

Episode 383

Big loss at Mercedes in Tuscaloosa, but a big win at New Flyer in Anniston. Lots of news in Alabama! 

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The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

OVERTIME: Mercedes Workers Say to BET ON THE UNION Ahead of Election - TVLR 5/11/24

Episode 382

In OVERTIME, we're talking to Jeremy Kimbrell to let us know how it feels on the shop floor in the run up to the Mercedes vote. 

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Published on 1 year, 7 months ago