Best Iww Podcasts (2025)

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Quality Assurance Workers on Games Like Elder Scrolls Now Have a Union Contract - TVLR 5/31/25 1:29:16

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We're super excited to talk to a member of the bargaining committee for ZeniMax Workers United CWA about how they unionized and what they won in their recent tentative agreement with the company. This is an important step forward for the video game industry. We also talk to a union painter in Tennessee about the International Union of Painters and …

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OVERTIME: Working Families Party Explains How to Win the Working Class 1:55:06

5d ago1:55:06

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We have Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party on to discuss fighting Trump. Then we break down the House budget bill. We also take your calls! 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how the…

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UE General President Rosen on the UE's History, "Illegal" Strikes, and Fighting Trump - TVLR 5/24/25 1:28:40

7d ago1:28:40

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We have Teamsters from Virginia on to discuss a recent union election win. Then, we have UE General President Carl Rosen on to discuss the recent budget bill and the crackdown on dissent. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how…

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OVERTIME: How Federal Workers Critical to Safety & Health are Fighting to Get Their Jobs Back - TVLR 5/17/25 1:30:54

12d ago1:30:54

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We've got on a NIOSH employee who was recently rehired. We're also reacting to employers who are really upset about a proposed heat safety rule, and the latest DOGE failure. Phone lines are always open for voicemails, so give us a call at 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggle…

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How Sesame Street Workers WON Their Union - TVLR 5/17/25 1:29:30

14d ago1:29:30

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We talk about Alabama's legislative session. We also hear from a worker on Sesame Street about how they just unionized! ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alab…

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OVERTIME: We Talk to the Cops on Wall Street that Trump & Musk Want to Defund - TVLR 5/10/25 2:02:47

19d ago2:02:47

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We talk to the National President of NTEU Doreen Greenwald about attacks on federal workers, and NTEU Chapter President Cat Farman about attacks on the CFPB specifically. Connor Lewis, a union member and a Catholic, calls in to talk about the new pope. Others can call in at 844-899-TVLR! ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radi…

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Alabama Union Member is Running for State House as an Independent - TVLR 5/10/25 1:29:03

21d ago1:29:03

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Jake's back! In the first half we talk to Al Kuhn, President of IATSE Local 900 about work as a stagehand in Huntsville. Joe Cleveland, Recording Secretary of IAMAW Local Lodge 291 joins to make an announcement. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, e…

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OVERTIME: Justice Democrats on their Outreach to Working People - TVLR 5/3/25 1:39:59

26d ago1:39:59

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In OVERTIME, we have the communications director from the Justice Democrats on to talk about what their plans are moving forward. Chris Townsend joins to talk about the state of the labor movement. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks…

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Catholic Labor Network on Pope Francis' Passing - TVLR 5/3/25 1:29:52

28d ago1:29:52

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Whitney joins the show! She'll be sitting in for Jake as we have the Catholic Labor Network on the show to discuss the passing of Pope Francis. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant…

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OVERTIME: Failure DOGE Committee is Starting to Crumble - TVLR 4/26/25 1:50:34

1M ago1:50:34

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We're going to be diving into DOGE, taking a look at social security, and taking your calls. 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond…

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Wells Fargo Workers are Sounding the Alarm About the Return of Predatory Sales Practices - TVLR 4/26/26 1:27:26

1M ago1:27:26

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In the first half of the program today we have Robyn Hyden of Alabama Arise on to give us an Alabama legislative update. We've also got a Wells Fargo worker on to talk to us about their union campaign. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating f…

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OVERTIME: Does the "Abundance Agenda" Have Room for Unions? TVLR 4/19/25 2:03:31

1M ago2:03:31

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Bob Funk from LaborLab about union busters, and bring on Matt Lech and David Griscom from Left Reckoning to discuss the "Abundance Agenda" and where unions fit into it (if they do at all). You can give us a call while we're live or leave us a voicemail any time at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only u…

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Alabama Starbucks Workers Organizing and a Preacher Running for State Senate - TVLR 4/19/25 1:28:57

1M ago1:28:57

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There is new Starbucks organizing in Alabama! We talk to baristas about those developments. Also, Ryan Cagle joins to talk to us about his campaign for Alabama Senate. In OVERTIME, we talk to Bob Funk from LaborLab about union busters, and bring on Matt Lech and David Griscom from Left Reckoning to discuss the "Abundance Agenda" and where unions fi…

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OVERTIME: How the Trump Administration is Unwinding America's Meager Worker Protections - TVLR 4/12/25 1:51:11

2M ago1:51:11

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In OVERTIME we have on Jordan Barab, a former OSHA official to talk about what Trump is doing to worker safety regulations. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in …

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Breaking Down the UAW's Position on Tariffs - TVLR 4/12/25 1:28:53

2M ago1:28:53

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Lots to talk about on the program this week! If you'd like to weigh in you can do so at 844-899-TVLR. We'll be reacting to the last week of tariff news. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing…

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OVERTIME: Unions React to Tariffs - TVLR 4/5/25 1:23:32

2M ago1:23:32

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In OVERTIME, we take a look at how unions are reacting to tariffs. We also have workers from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health on to talk about the cuts to their agency. We'll take calls at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairnes…

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How the UAW Kicked the Anti-Union Tuscaloosa Preacher and City Councilor Out of Office - TVLR 4/5/25 1:28:33

2M ago1:28:33

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Several interviews in the first half of the show! We talk to a local organizer of the April 5th protests, highlight the local Laborers Union, and we dance on the political grave of the union busting preacher from Tuscaloosa with a UAW supporter at Mercedes. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating st…

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DOUBLE OT: Reacting to Trump's Attack on Federal Union Rights w/ Federal Unionists Network - TVLR 3/29/25 1:30:09

2M ago1:30:09

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In DOUBLE OVERTIME have a federal worker on to dive deeper into Trump's latest executive order. 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and bey…

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OVERTIME: Breaking Down Arbitration Award for Letter Carriers - TVLR 3/29/25 1:29:37

2M ago1:29:37

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In OVERTIME we talk about the arbitration award between the letter carriers and the postal service. We'll take lots of calls! 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant new…

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Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Break Down the Latest in Bargaining - TVLR 3/29/25 1:21:47

2M ago1:21:47

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We touch briefly on Trump's attack on federal workers. We also talk to UAW members at VW in Chattanooga, TN about the latest in bargaining. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant new…

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Isabelle Santin And Chosen Few Software: What Liberation Can Look Like In Tech 47:12

2M ago47:12

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Intro: S: This is Sprout C: and this is Charyan, and we are the hosts of Molotov Now!, on The Channel Zero Podcast Network, thank you for joining us on this episode of the podcast. S: if you like what we do here and want to support it, you can do that by going to linktr.ee/al1312 and clicking donate, or scrolling to the bottom for Patreon. C: "Hell…

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OVERTIME: How Workers in the Global South are Fighting Climate Change, Building Solidarity, and Fighting the Bosses - TVLR 3/22/25 1:39:23

2M ago1:39:23

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In OVERTIME, we've got Lala Penaranda from Trade Unions for Energy Democracy to talk about how unions from the Global South are fighting climate change and fighting the bosses. We also take your calls, and you can leave us a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggle…

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Federal Workers Are Beating Trump in Court, Here's How - TVLR 3/22/25 1:28:51

2M ago1:28:51

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Federal workers are really putting the wallop on the Trump administration in court. AFGE's general counsel explains how they're doing it. We also talk to an ATU member in Mobile about contract negotiations with the city's private bus company. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for jus…

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OVERTIME: DOGE Wants to Destroy the Post Office - TVLR 3/15/25 1:42:31

3M ago1:42:31

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In OVERTIME, letter carriers call in to express concern about DOGE, and we take a look at how postal unions are reacting. We also highlight how Musk wants to let private equity freaks run roughshod over social Security. AND! We've got George DeCuir of the ATU to discuss a transit strike in Baton Rouge, LA. Leave us a voicemail at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ AB…

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The UAW is Winning Good Contracts and Building Worker Power in Tennessee - TVLR 3/15/25 1:28:28

3M ago1:28:28

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Packed show full of great guests today. In the first half of the program, we've got Jack Jacobs - a worker side labor attorney in Alabama on to discuss some of his recent cases and why he does what he does. We've also got Chuck Davenport from the UAW to talk about the great new contract membership just ratified at Ultium Cells in Spring Hill, TN, a…

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OVERTIME: Can You be a "Pro-Worker" Union Buster? No. but Joe Brock Thinks so - TVLR 3/8/25 1:45:15

3M ago1:45:15

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In OVERTIME, we've got Joe Brock, a union busting consultant coming on to have a debate about what it means to be "pro worker." We'll also be evaluating the performance of Elon Musk and the DOGE bros. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating fo…

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Uber Drivers are Fighting Back in Tennessee - TVLR 3/8/25 1:29:01

3M ago1:29:01

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In the first half of the show, we've got Ironworker Charles Conaser on to talk about being a union ironworker. We'll also be reacting to some backtracking from the Trump administration, and taking calls. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating…

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OVERTIME: Matt Walsh Doesn't Know Anything About Federal Workers - TVLR 3/1/25 1:41:01

3M ago1:41:01

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In OVERTIME, we're talking to Beth Howard about her book: Rednecks for Black Lives. We've also got a Matt Walsh (derogatory) clip to react to, and we'll take your calls at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how t…

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Why Attacks on Federal Workers are an Attack on the American Working Class - TVLR 3/1/25 1:28:54

3M ago1:28:54

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In the first half of the show today, we've got Chris Dols, president of IFPTE Local 98 in New York and steering committee member for the Federal Unionists Network (FUN) to discuss the attacks on the civil service and how federal workers are fighting back. We also have a voicemail from a listener about an event in Guntersville about the power of com…

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OVERTIME: Workers Can Still Organize in Trump's America - Here's How w/ Eric Blanc - TVLR 2/22/25 1:26:55

3M ago1:26:55

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In OVERTIME, we'll have Eric Blanc on to talk about organizing under Trump. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of…

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Letter Carriers Head to Arbitration, Dejoy Resigns, Trump Talks of a Postal Shake Up - TVLR 2/22/25 1:30:16

3M ago1:30:16

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In the first half of the program we talk to NALC Branch 9 Executive Vice President about the latest postal news. In OVERTIME, we'll have Eric Blanc on to talk about organizing under Trump. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about ho…

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OVERTIME: How is Donald Trump's Assault on the Federal Government Affecting Working People? TVLR 2/15/25 1:50:16

3M ago1:50:16

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In OVERTIME, we have Natascha Uhlmann from LaborNotes on to discuss immigration, and we also take a look at Trump's continued assault on the federal government. We'll take calls from federal workers at noon, so call in! 844-899-TVLR (8857) ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justic…

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How Working People Are Fighting and Winning in New Orleans w/ Sarah Jaffe - TVLR 2/15/25 1:29:32

4M ago1:29:32

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In the first half of the program, we talk to Sarah Jaffe about her new book and about recent wins in New Orleans. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama an…

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OVERTIME: Union Members React to Kay Ivey's State of the State - TVLR 2/8/25 1:33:17

4M ago1:33:17

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In OVERTIME, we'll talk to a couple of historians about some important labor history, what is means for us today, and opportunities for folks on college campuses to spread the gospel of solidarity. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks…

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Sam Seder Explains Trump's Plan to Destroy the State - TVLR 2/8/25 1:30:18

4M ago1:30:18

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We talk to Sam Seder of the Majority Report about the attacks on the federal government and how this will impact working people. In OVERTIME, we'll talk to a couple of historians about some important labor history, what is means for us today, and opportunities for folks on college campuses to spread the gospel of solidarity. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley La…

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OVERTIME: Letter Carriers REJECT Tentative Agreement w/ Mike Caref - TVLR 2/1/25 1:57:22

4M ago1:57:22

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In OVERTIME, we've got Jasmine Payne-Patterson on to discuss a progressive, pro-labor agenda for the South. After that, NALC National Business Agent Mike Caref will discuss letter carriers overwhelming REJECTION of the tentative agreement. You can call in at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabam…

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Elon Musk is Trying to Destroy the Government - TVLR 2/1/25 1:30:12

4M ago1:30:12

1:30:12

We'll talk to Patricia Todd with Jobs to Move America about getting a local hire ordinance passed in Birmingham, and about some legislative priorities she is hoping to see passed in Montgomery. We'll also react to Trump's latest attacks on federal workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating str…

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OVERTIME: More Ways That Jimmy Carter was a Bad President w/ Harvey J Kaye - TVLR 1/25/25 1:38:55

4M ago1:38:55

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In OVERTIME, we talk to historian Harvey J Kaye about Carter's legacy. We also take a look at a story of a worker being fired for NOT BEING POLITICALLY CORRECT (she said she thought Elon Musk did a Nazi salute), and none of the free speech warriors care. We'll take your calls at 844-899-TVLR. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk…

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North Carolina Amazon Workers Talk About Their FIGHT to UNIONIZE - TVLR 1/25/25 1:29:44

4M ago1:29:44

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We talk to workers from North Carolina who are about to vote on being the FIRST union Amazon location in the South. Also, we have a message for federal workers in the wake of Donald Trump's attacks. In OVERTIME, we talk to historian Harvey J Kaye about Carter's legacy. We also take a look at a story of a worker being fired for NOT BEING POLITICALLY…

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OVERTIME: Labor Lawyer Explains How He DESTROYED Steven Crowder - TVLR 1/18/25 1:41:25

4M ago1:41:25

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In OVERTIME, we talk to Matt Bruenig about his case against Steven Crowder, and also hear from Jeff Schurke about his new book. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers…

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Engineering Union Leaders Respond to H1B Visa Controversy - TVLR 1/18/25 1:29:46

4M ago1:29:46

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We talk to IFPTE's Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson and Staffer Faraz Khan about the H1B controversy and the union's ideas to fix the program. In OVERTIME, we talk to Matt Bruenig about his case against Steven Crowder, and also hear from Jeff Schurke about his new book. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, e…

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DOUBLE OVERTIME: Jimmy Carter Was A Bad President - TVLR 1/11/25 1:19:27

5M ago1:19:27

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In DOUBLE OVERTIME, we've got Chris Townsend coming on to talk about why Jimmy Carter was bad for workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyon…

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OVERTIME: Bargaining in The Railroad Industry, Jason Bailey Talks Kentucky AND MORE - TVLR 1/11/25 1:32:27

5M ago1:32:27

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In OVERTIME, we've got some railroaders coming on to talk to us about what is going on with the disjointed bargaining. In DOUBLE OVERTIME, we've got Chris Townsend coming on to talk about why Jimmy Carter was bad for workers. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness…

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How to Handle Management's Post-Peak Crackdown & Why Jimmy Carter Was a Bad President - TVLR 1/11/25 1:29:07

5M ago1:29:07

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We're back!! Give us a call at 844-899-TVLR. In the first half of the show, we'll be talking to a UPS Teamsters about surviving management's post-peak crackdown. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and…

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DOUBLE OT: Asking a Conservative Radio Host What His Problem is for an Hour and a Half - TVLR 1/4/25 1:29:07

5M ago1:29:07

1:29:07

Dale Jackson, a conservative radio host, joins us in studio for a conversation about his political philosophy, and what he expects to come out of the 2025 legislative session in Alabama as well as a second Trump administration. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairne…

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OVERTIME: Last Year in Labor w/ Alex Press - TVLR 1/4/25 1:09:22

5M ago1:09:22

1:09:22

We have an interview with award winning labor journalist Alex Press about the year that was 2024, along with some speculation about what's to come in 2025. After that, we've got a KNEE SLAPPER of a conversation with Alex Edward from Minion Death Cult, reviewing some of our best youtube comments. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union t…

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Unions 101 - TVLR 1/4/25 1:30:13

5M ago1:30:13

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We're re-airing today what I honestly think is one of the best interviews we've done, a unions 101 panel with an assortment of unionists from several different sectors. Listen to this episode for some of the basics of unionism. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairne…

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DOUBLE OT: Practical Lessons for Beating Apathy and Forming an Organizing Committee in Your Union Campaign - TVLR 12/28/24 1:17:31

5M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

More BRAND NEW Interviews, these with LaborNotes staff organizers Courtney Smith and Keith Brown, going through some true LaborNotes classic workplace organizer training. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the …

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OVERTIME: Organizing Young Workers in Colorado w/ Len Harris - TVLR 12/28/24 1:33:47

5M ago1:33:47

1:33:47

We've got a never before heard interview for you today with the Young Worker Organizer for the Colorado AFL-CIO. Before that, we revisit an excellent conversation with Barry Eidlin about union reform in the 90s and union reform today. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and…

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Donald Trump Didn't Save Alabama Tire Workers Jobs in 2020, Will He Save Yours Now? TVLR 12/28/24 1:30:01

5M ago1:30:01

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We revisit a revelatory conversation with some retirees from Goodyear in Gadsden, Alabama about what ACTUALLY happened to their jobs. With Trump coming back into office, it may be relevant. We also look at what the fight over telework has looked like in the last year, and bring you a brand new conversation with Jeff from Good Morning Comrade on WHI…

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