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Back to SearchSHOP TALK: 10 minute meetings to build power on the job
Episode 323
Adam talks with Lisa Xu of Labor Notes about her story, her article for Labor Notes on the 10-minute meeting inspired by UAWD, and thoughts on the current moment for labor. https://labornotes.org/blo…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
OVERTIME: It's Time for a Shorter Workweek - TVLR 10/21/23
Episode 322
In OVERTIME we talk to the Southern Workers Assembly. We also take a look at the fight for a shorter workweek, AND MORE!
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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Ford Heir BEGS UAW to End Strike, Union Refuses - TVLR 10/21/23
Episode 321
We talk about the latest in the UAW negotiations with the big 3, as well as bring you good news about the recently concluded UAW strike in Alabama. Adam breaks down the latest in the Alabama Democrat…
Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
OVERTIME: Why is Northrop Grumman so Secretive About Two Workplace Deaths in Utah? Taylor Barnes Reports - TVLR 10/14/23
Episode 320
In OT, we have an IATSE panel highlighting new organizing at Marvel, Disney, and the video game industry. Taylor Barnes talks to us about some of her recent reporting AND MORE
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Published on 2 years, 1 month ago
Workers Who Make 54% of Ford's Profits Just STRUCK, Local Union President Discusses - TVLR 10/14/23
Episode 319
We talk to Todd Dunn, of UAW Local 862 about the strike at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant. In OT, we have an IATSE panel highlighting new organizing at Marvel, Disney, and the video game industry. UAWD …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SHOP TALK: Cooperatives and Employee Ownership
Episode 318
Adam talks with Kevin Burns of the Sand Mountain Cooperative Education Center about co-ops and employee ownership, the work they're doing on those fronts in Alabama, and why it is relevant to labor. …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
OVERTIME: UAW Lays Foundation for a Just Transition at GM, BIG NEWS - TVLR 10/7/23
Episode 317
Biggest news yet from the UAW negotiations, with GM agreeing to folk battery plants into the master agreement. We talk to Ed Flash Ferenc about all things labor, and take your calls!
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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
President of Nation's Largest Federal Employee Union Responds to Attacks by GOP - TVLR 10/7/23
Episode 316
Reverend Everett Kelley joins to discuss right wing attacks on the federal workforce. Updates on the UAW strike. Last week in Southern Labor and Boss Watch!
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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
SHOP TALK: October Labor History
Episode 315
Adam talks about important events in labor history that happened during the month of October.
Main Sources: Zinn Education Project at zinnedproject.org and Labor Tribune of St. Louis and Southern Ill…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
OVERTIME: UAW Ignores Trump's BEGGING for Endorsement - TVLR 9/30/23
Episode 314
Trump is begging for the UAW endorsement - he's not getting it. We talk about labor councils with Jay Malone, and Biden with Chris Townsend.
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Published on 2 years, 2 months ago