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Back to SearchSHOP TALK: Effective Flyers & Choctaw County 1979 (almost) Strike
Episode 284
In this Labor Notes featured episode, Adam examines the Secrets of a Successful Flyer article by Dan Lutz previously published in Steward's Corner. AND Adam shares a little Southern labor history wit…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
OVERTIME: What Does the 1997 Teamsters UPS Strike Mean for Today? w/ Teddy Ostrow - TVLR 7/15/23
Episode 283
The Teamsters are more aggressive than they have been in decades with UPS as the clock counts down to the contract expiration date following a reformer sweep in the international elections. Something…
Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
Actors ON STRIKE, Fran Drescher Goes HARD - TVLR 7/15/23
Episode 281
Actors just went on strike, joining the writers on the picket line for the first time on over half a century. We talk about BAD BOSSES, chat with the chat, AND MORE.
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Published on 2 years, 4 months ago
SHOP TALK: July Labor History
Episode 282
Adam shares what happened this month in labor and social justice history. Streetcar drivers on strike in New Orleans, textile workers on strike in Spain, desegregation in northwest Alabama, all that …
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
OVERTIME: The Nation's Dave Zirin on Sports & Labor, + Teamster President Sean O Brien SCHOOLS Corporate Media - TVLR 7/8/23
Episode 280
We've got updates on the Teamsters and Starbucks. Plus - Dave Zirin from the Nation joins to talk about sports & labor.
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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
How to Win Better Air Quality in Your Workplace w/ Michael Bailey - TVLR 7/8/23
Episode 279
We have a big win for transparency in Alabama with a new law about our economic incentives. Michael Bailey talks to us about air quality and what we can do to protect ourselves.
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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
OVERTIME: LIVE REACTION to Teamsters UPS Negotiations Press Conference & Calls from UPS Teamsters - TVLR 7/1/23
Episode 277
In OVERTIME we're spending some time talking about the Teamsters and UPS, take audience questions, and look at the new proposed silica standard.
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Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
Biden’s CHIPS Act is Funding Worker Deaths, Injuries, and Theft in Arizona / Lee Harris - TVLR 7/1/23
Episode 276
LOTS of news today! We breakdown what happened at Aerojet in Huntsville, bring on Lee Harris to give us an update on the TSMC construction in Arizona (not good!), Tryston gives us our regular Madison…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
SHOP TALK: When Your Union Breaks Your Heart w/Ellen David Friedman
Episode 278
Brought to you by Labor Notes, in this episode Adam interviews longtime organizer Ellen David Friedman. They discuss her journey in the labor movement and particularly, the workshop she does for Labo…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago
OVERTIME: A UPS Teamster Calls, "The Contract Offer's AN INSULT" - TVLR 6/24/23
Episode 275
In OVERTIME, we talk to folks from Pride at Work about the importance of fighting for LGBT rights in the workplace. Also, Teamsters are preparing for a strike, and Texas Republicans are content to se…
Published on 2 years, 5 months ago