Podcast Episodes

OVERTIME: Mayo Pete is NOT the Victim of the East Palestine Derailment - TVLR 2/25/23

Episode 224

How is Mayo Pete so bad? Plus we discuss the Sec. of Labor vacancy, this month in labor history, and more. 

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

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

There is ANOTHER Child Labor Story, PLUS Updates on UMWA's Return to Work - TVLR 2/25/23

Episode 223

Another major child labor story involving over 100 kids broke this week. What the hell is going on? Plus, updates on the Hyundai child labor situation, a status on our fundraiser,  and the latest on …

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

OVERTIME: Conservative Pundits Can't Tell the Truth About the Ohio Train Derailment - TVLR 2/18/23

Episode 222

we talk about pro-criminal Tommy Tuberville, some disagreements we have with Alabama writers on the right and left, and how conservatives just can't tell the truth about the Ohio train derailment. 

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Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

The Warrior Met Strike is Coming to an End, and Our Leaders Failed Them - TVLR 2/18/23

Episode 221

The UMWA has sent an offer of unconditional return to work to Warrior Met. What does this mean for the miners? We talk about some of the things floating around in discussions about the upcoming legis…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

OVERTIME: Jimmy Dore Orbiters' Bizarre Defenses of Anti-Worker Contracts w/ Walker Bragman - TVLR 2/11/23

Episode 220

We take a look at contracts that folks worked under for Jimmy Dore and examine defenses of them. Bradley Alsopp joins later to talk SPORTS. We wrap by taking a look at some self reported Union Ws fro…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Railroad Workers Predicted the East Palestine Train Derailment, but They Were Ignored - TVLR 2/11/23

Episode 219

We talk to railroader Fritz Edler about the train derailment last week, and why this didn't have to happen. A caller tells us he doesn't understand why union members vote Democrat. Meanwhile, Republi…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

OVERTIME: Restaraunt Bosses are SHAKING and CRYING w/ Julia Rock - TVLR 2/9/23

Episode 218

Faith leaders come out in support of the UMWA. We talk to Julia Rock about her recent article in The Lever about the restaurant industry and Chris Townsend about a public sector strike in Virginia. 

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Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

The Multi-Front Education Wars w/ Lois Weiner - TVLR 2/4/23

Episode 217

We have an announcement! PLUS, education is under attack on multiple fronts - we talk about a few with Dr. Lois Weiner. The Alabama paper mill lockout comes to an end. 

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Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

DOUBLE OT: Adam Keller

Episode 216

Jacob interviews Adam Keller in the style of the Working People Podcast, reviewing his life, jobs, dreams, struggles, and hopes for the future and this project. 

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Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

OVERTIME: United Football League Players UNIONIZE and WIN First Contract w/ Ryan Cave - TVLR 1/28/23

Episode 215

We talk to Ryan Cave from the US Football Players Association, analyze Jordan Peterson's advice for a raise, and react to Candace Owens attacking Amazon workers.

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Published on 2 years, 10 months ago