Best The Valley Labor Report Podcasts (2025)

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

2d 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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The Valley Labor Report; America’s Workforce Radio; Heartland Labor Forum; Boiling Point; Stick Together; LabourStart; America Works 46:51

15d ago46:51

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This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: The Valley Labor Report asks: What does the new Pope mean for labor? Catholic TikToker Union Dad breaks it down. America’s Workforce talks air safety with PASS President David Spero. Heartland Labor Forum hears from frontline Social Security workers. The Boiling Point explains workers’ comp with attorney…

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Words and Work; Working People; Stick Together; Roswell Hub; On The Line: Stories of BC Workers 30:34

8h ago30:34

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On this week’s edition of the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: From Tucson to Melbourne to Vancouver, workers are rising up—and their stories are being told. We start with Words and Work, where Bookmans employees in Arizona walk off the job, demanding movement at the bargaining table. “If they’re not going to make a motion,” one worker says, “we’re goin…

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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

4d 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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Labor Notes Podcast; What's Going On Labor Mondays; My Labor Radio; 3rd & Fairfax; Worker Power Hour; Labor Heritage Power Hour 36:13

7d ago36:13

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Barbecues and base building at Amazon, ICE agents confronted in Newark, redefining plumbing with kids, the magic of assimilation, and why turning doctors into data entry clerks is bad for us all. Plus, a roundup of even more labor shows you should know. It’s a jam-packed episode with clips from Labor Notes…

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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

9d 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

11d 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

16d 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

18d ago1:29:03

1:29:03

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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Working Voices; On the Line; The Manufacturing Report; The Labor Show; Reinventing Solidarity; Solidarity Works 37:10

20d ago37:10

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This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: On Working Voices, UTLA fights to protect immigrant students; from On the Line, CTU’s Stacy Davis Gates marks May Day with a contract that builds working-class power; The Manufacturing Report exposes the hidden costs of cheap factory TikToks; The Labor & Energy Show goes inside Boilermakers Local 13; Rei…

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

23d 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

25d 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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Work Week Radio; Work Stoppage; Union Talk; BCTGM Voices Project; Tales from the Reuther Library; Buwa Basebetsi Updates 34:10

28d ago34:10

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This Week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: From San Francisco to South Africa, this week’s show brings you powerful stories of labor resistance, solidarity, and organizing across borders. WorkWeek Radio takes us to a San Francisco ICE rally demanding the release of detained student activist Mahmoud Khalil, then dives into the fight for Medicare a…

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

30d 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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Labor Radio on KBOO FM; America’s Workforce Radio; Union Strong; Concrete Gang; America Works 30:00

1M ago30:00

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: 📻 First, on Labor Radio from KBOO FM in Portland, Oregon, we hear from members of the Oregon Education Association Board of Directors on the power of unions and how they’re preparing for the challenges ahead—including the return of Trump and the threat to workers’ rights. ⚖️ Then on America’s Workforce Rad…

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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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Work Stoppage; Power at Work; Buwa Basebetsi Updates; We Rise Fighting; Classes of Mail; Stick Together 33:52

1M ago33:52

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: This week’s episode takes us from South Africa to California, Wisconsin to the Pilbara — with a few sharp words about Trump along the way. Work Stoppage: The fight against illegal deportations and labor’s role in defending our communities from unjust immigration policies. Power at Work: How recent administ…

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

1M 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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The Workers' Mic; The Valley Labor Report; Working People; Working to Live In Southwest Washington; School Me; Boiling Point; Know Your Rights 36:00

2M ago36:00

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Hands off our public services, our public workers, and our public spaces. The Workers' Mic reports that across the country, protests are rising up against the Trump administration's attacks on federal workers and the services so many of us rely on. Then The Valley Labor Report talks with Jeff, an organizer…

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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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Labor Notes Podcast; Heartland Labor Forum; My Labor Radio; The Flight Deck; Economics for the People; The SAG-AFTRA Podcast 35:18

2M ago35:18

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Labor Notes Podcast: How TSA Agents and Federal Workers are fighting a hostile administration. Heartland Labor Forum: Cuts to Haskell Indian Nation's University in Lawrence. My Labor Radio: Discussion with Eric Blanc on his new book We Are The Union. The Flight Deck: Women's history month: two captains dis…

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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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Everything U$P$; ETUI Podcast; Buwa Basebetsi Updates; El Cafecito del Día; AAUP Presents; Labor Jawn 34:59

2M ago34:59

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: the US Postal Service is under the most existential attack in it’s history; Everything U$P$ assesses the situation. What's behind Europe's labor shortages? We’ll find out, on the ETUI Podcast. From brand-new Network member Buwa Basebetsi Updates; migrant workers say enough is enough. Machinists Secretary-T…

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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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Heartland Labor Forum; Work Week Radio; Work Stoppage; LabourStart; Concrete Gang; Labor Heritage Power Hour 35:36

2M ago35:36

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Stewart Acuff discusses his new book of poetry Love Is Solidarity in Action, on the Heartland Labor Forum radio show; then, Work Week Radio takes us to a protest to shut down Google's Waymo taxis; on Work Stoppage, grad workers negotiate at Brown University; CUPE's Mark Hancock talks about the "Montreal De…

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

2M 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

2M 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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The Labor Notes Podcast; 3rd & Fairfax; Speaking of Work Podcast; The Dig; Workers Beat; UFCW 3000 Union Podcast; On The Line: Stories of BC Workers 41:09

3M ago41:09

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: from the inaugural episode of The Labor Notes Podcast, which just launched yesterday: When Nippon sought to acquire U.S. Steel in a $15 billion acquisition last year, the companies went to great lengths to convince U.S. Steel workers that the deal would benefit them too (and not just line executives’ pocke…

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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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Union Talk; Labor Radio (WORT); Labor Exchange; The SAG-AFTRA Podcast; Heartland Labor Forum; LabourStart 34:00

3M ago34:00

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Teachers talk about the impact education cuts will have on kids, on the Union Talk podcast…Then, from Labor Radio on WORT, teachers and advocates rally in Madison…Organizing in Utah and Colorado's ski communities; the Labor Exchange reports…Meet the union reps keeping front line union members safe, on The …

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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

1:28:54

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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America’s Workforce Radio; The Malmborg Report; Stick Together; Organizing for a Change; The Manufacturing Report; Labor - Know Your Rights 35:59

3M ago35:59

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Fedrick Ingram, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers, joins the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the AFT's role in civil rights, challenges in public education and the importance of organizing. On the Malmborg Report, Caleb Jerome Morales discusses the economic realities …

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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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Power at Work; Work Week Radio; Fire Up Plumbers; Words and Work; Art and Labor 30:59

3M ago30:59

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: National Treasury Employees Union President Doreen Greenwald, on the Power at Work podcast, talks about the attack on the rights of federal workers by the Trump administration and NTEU's strategies in defending its members; Tesla Fremont Assembly worker Branton Philipps, after working for years at the plan…

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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

3M 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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Boiling Point; El Cafecito del Día; BCTGM Voices Project; Stuck Nation; Labor Radio on KBOO FM; The Teamster View 34:24

4M ago34:24

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: On the Boiling Point podcast, Michelle updates us on the trials and tribulations of AFGE, the American Federation of Government Employees; from El Cafecito del Día, the impact of Trump’s Executive Orders on DEI programs; New year, new legislative challenges, on the BCTGM Voices Project, the podcast from th…

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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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School Me; CUPE Cast; Apple Box Talks; The Dig; The Valley Labor Report; LabourStart 35:51

4M ago35:51

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On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: On the NEA’s School Me podcast, Mary Ellen goes shopping with one Florida educator to expose the reality of what it means to live on a teacher’s salary; On CUPE Cast, Moe and Brianna sit down with Brandon Hayes from CUPE Local 4948 and Nas Yadollahi from CUPE Local 79 to discuss their bargaining process as…

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