https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-rise-fighting-labor-podcast--5452973enPoliticsCopyright We Rise Fighting Labor Podcasthttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f75ff3819889af557531717ae9ec07be.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-rise-fighting-labor-podcast--5452973Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:44:11 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe Rise Fighting Labor Podcastwerisefighting@gmail.comLabor theory, history, news, and analysis.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e134-labor-news--72643383

Iran MOU

UNITE HERE Local 17 Members One-Day Strike

Cargill Meatpacking plant lockout in Fort Morgan, CO 

Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges

UAW members vote to build strike fund

Nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI Win Union Vote

Long Island Rail Road Workers end their strike

June 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba’s Queer Rights Revolution! 

Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Hold 1-Day Strike to Protest Firings, ‘Retaliation’ for Union Organizing

UAW to divest from Israeli bonds

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72643383Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:44:09 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Iran MOU - UNITE HERE Local 17 Members One-Day Strike - Cargill Meatpacking plant lockout in Fort Morgan, CO  - Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges - UAW members vote to build strike fund - Nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital...

Iran MOU

UNITE HERE Local 17 Members One-Day Strike

Cargill Meatpacking plant lockout in Fort Morgan, CO 

Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal Charges

UAW members vote to build strike fund

Nurses at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI Win Union Vote

Long Island Rail Road Workers end their strike

June 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba’s Queer Rights Revolution! 

Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Hold 1-Day Strike to Protest Firings, ‘Retaliation’ for Union Organizing

UAW to divest from Israeli bonds

]]>2483afl,cargill,chicago,cio,here,iran,island,labor,lockout,long,madison,mary's,nazareth,nurses,rail,road,st,strike,uaw,unitefalse4134fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e133-news-interview-w-laura-bielefeldt-of-burlington-coalition-to-dismantle-racism--72544764

Nurses at St. Mary’s in Madison, WI Vote Union

Cuba Under Siege, Fights Back With Worldwide Support

Free Salah Sarsour!

Interview with Laura Bielefeldt of Burlington Coalition to Dismantle Racism

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72544764Tue, 16 Jun 2026 05:23:08 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Nurses at St. Mary’s in Madison, WI Vote Union - Cuba Under Siege, Fights Back With Worldwide Support - Free Salah Sarsour! - Interview with Laura Bielefeldt of Burlington Coalition to Dismantle Racism

Nurses at St. Mary’s in Madison, WI Vote Union

Cuba Under Siege, Fights Back With Worldwide Support

Free Salah Sarsour!

Interview with Laura Bielefeldt of Burlington Coalition to Dismantle Racism

]]>2850bielefeldt,burlington,coalition,cuba,dismantle,labor,laura,madison,nurse,palestine,racism,salah,sarsour,seiu,union,wisconsinfalse4133fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e132-meatpacking-workers-on-strike-in-greeley-colorado--70791183
Bryan also shares info on upcoming events in Wisconsin where Ric will lead a research presentation on ICE and data centers. All that and tidbits of international news coverage.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70791183Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:09:00 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThe 3,800 workers at the JBS Swift meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado are on strike for better wages, health care, and working conditions. They are members of the United Food & Commercial (UFCW) Workers Local 7. Ric attended the picket line...
Bryan also shares info on upcoming events in Wisconsin where Ric will lead a research presentation on ICE and data centers. All that and tidbits of international news coverage.]]>23017,data,greeley,ice,immigrant,iran,jbs,labor,local,meatpacking,palestine,plant,practice,research,strike,swift,ufcw,unfair,wisconsin,workersfalse4132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e131-interview-w-olivia-najera-garcia-organizer-w-the-union-of-southern-service-workers--70402388https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70402388Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:23:40 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with Olivia Najera-Garcia, organizer with the Union of Southern Service Workers in North Carolina. 2965carolina,community,house,minneapolis,north,organizing,service,solidarity,south,southern,starbucks,union,waffle,workersfalse4131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e130-wi-bailout-the-people-anniversary-upcoming-events--70075232https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70075232Mon, 16 Feb 2026 03:49:14 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWI Bailout the People is celebrating its 15 anniversary. This episode covers some of the organization's upcoming events.1556assembly,bail,bailout,community,du,fond,labor,lac,madison,out,people,strike,the,union,wi,wisconsin,work,workerfalse4130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e129-report-back-on-worker-community-assembly-in-fond-du-lac-wi--69729907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69729907Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:40:46 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastBryan reports back from Fond du Lac on the Worker & Community Assembly event that took place on January 31st, 2026. 26592026,assembly,bail,community,du,fond,january,lac,movement,our,people,power,solidarity,struggle,union,wisconsin,worker,workersfalse4129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e128-bryan-russell-report-back-from-minneapolis-general-strike--69625377https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69625377Tue, 27 Jan 2026 18:31:08 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastBryan and Russell report back on their experiences and observations at the Minneapolis protests and general strike. 3445community,cwa,general,ice,labor,minneapolis,organization,protests,seiu,solidarity,strike,teamsters,union,workerfalse4128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e127-minneapolis-strike-international-updates--69512100

Resistance against ICE in Minneapolis

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event in Detroit 

Upcoming Fond du Lac, WI labor/community event on January, 31, 2026

Updates on Venezuela, Cuba, and Palestine

NYC Nurses Strike

Kaiser workers strike on the West Coast 

Starbucks workers update

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69512100Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:15:40 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Resistance against ICE in Minneapolis - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event in Detroit  - Upcoming Fond du Lac, WI labor/community event on January, 31, 2026 - Updates on Venezuela, Cuba, and Palestine - NYC Nurses Strike - Kaiser workers strike on the...

Resistance against ICE in Minneapolis

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event in Detroit 

Upcoming Fond du Lac, WI labor/community event on January, 31, 2026

Updates on Venezuela, Cuba, and Palestine

NYC Nurses Strike

Kaiser workers strike on the West Coast 

Starbucks workers update

]]>2876chavez,cuba,du,fond,ice,kaiser,labor,lac,maduro,minneapolis,minnesota,nurses,palestine,permanente,protests,resistance,starbucks,strike,venezuela,wisconsinfalse4127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e126-interview-w-wisconsin-labor-community-leaders--69159952
-Joanna Frasch, Vice President of AFSCME Local 1
-Joanna Weir of Starbucks Workers United
-Luis Velásquez, organizing director from Voces de la Frontera.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69159952Sun, 21 Dec 2025 21:06:25 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with: -Joanna Frasch, Vice President of AFSCME Local 1 -Joanna Weir of Starbucks Workers United -Luis Velásquez, organizing director from Voces de la Frontera.
-Joanna Frasch, Vice President of AFSCME Local 1
-Joanna Weir of Starbucks Workers United
-Luis Velásquez, organizing director from Voces de la Frontera.]]>2630false3126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e125-starbucks-workers-on-strike-interview-w-joanna-weir--68606899 (00:00:27) Reflections after 125 episode
(00:03:33) Why are Starbucks workers on strike?
(00:04:36) Exactly what does a Starbucks worker do?
(00:06:42) What are the issues at work? Why are workers on strike and organizing?
(00:08:39) Community support
(00:09:35) Where is bargaining at?
(00:11:33) What can the community do to support?
(00:12:55) How can people contribute to the strike fund?
(00:13:25) Where are the strikes happening?
(00:14:18) Do you have a background with unions?
(00:15:10) How has the strike changed your consciousness?
(00:18:01) Is there a grander vision?
(00:19:10) Message to fellow workers and the community...

Red Cup Rebellion!!! Starbucks workers have been on strike since Nov. 13th! In this episode we interview Starbucks worker Joanna Weir to learn what's happening on the ground, why workers are on strike, and where this is all going...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68606899Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:32:57 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastRed Cup Rebellion!!! Starbucks workers have been on strike since Nov. 13th! In this episode we interview Starbucks worker Joanna Weir to learn what's happening on the ground, why workers are on strike, and where this is all going... (00:00:27) Reflections after 125 episode
(00:03:33) Why are Starbucks workers on strike?
(00:04:36) Exactly what does a Starbucks worker do?
(00:06:42) What are the issues at work? Why are workers on strike and organizing?
(00:08:39) Community support
(00:09:35) Where is bargaining at?
(00:11:33) What can the community do to support?
(00:12:55) How can people contribute to the strike fund?
(00:13:25) Where are the strikes happening?
(00:14:18) Do you have a background with unions?
(00:15:10) How has the strike changed your consciousness?
(00:18:01) Is there a grander vision?
(00:19:10) Message to fellow workers and the community...

Red Cup Rebellion!!! Starbucks workers have been on strike since Nov. 13th! In this episode we interview Starbucks worker Joanna Weir to learn what's happening on the ground, why workers are on strike, and where this is all going...]]>1251cup,joanna,labor,madison,national,nationwide,rebellion,red,starbucks,stoppage,strike,weir,wisconsin,work,workersfalse3125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e124-mamdani-in-nyc-uaw-palestine-venezuela-starbucks-and-gov-t-lockout--68488607

Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City

Update on UAW Local 95 strike in Janesville, WI

Starbucks Workers Vote for Strike Authorization 

Palestine / Somerville recolution

SNAP and health care benefits

Venezuela

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68488607Sun, 09 Nov 2025 22:01:10 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City - Update on UAW Local 95 strike in Janesville, WI - Starbucks Workers Vote for Strike Authorization  - Palestine / Somerville recolution - SNAP and health care benefits - Venezuela

Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York City

Update on UAW Local 95 strike in Janesville, WI

Starbucks Workers Vote for Strike Authorization 

Palestine / Somerville recolution

SNAP and health care benefits

Venezuela

]]>214995,assistance,auto,city,food,janesville,local,mamdani,mayor,new,palestine,snap,starbucks,strike,uaw,united,venezuela,workers,york,zohranfalse3124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e123-interview-w-wisconsin-bail-out-the-people-movement--68306539
This is a basic overview of what the organization is about, its history, origin, activities, and political orientations/principles, ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68306539Tue, 28 Oct 2025 04:18:22 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastAn interview with members of the organization Wisconsin Bail Out the People Movement. This is a basic overview of what the organization is about, its history, origin, activities, and political orientations/principles, 
This is a basic overview of what the organization is about, its history, origin, activities, and political orientations/principles, ]]>1989bail,kings,labor,movement,no,nurses,out,people,politics,solidarity,strikes,theory,uaw,union,wisconsin,workersfalse3123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e122-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--68217103

• Palestine
• Venezuela
• No Kings protests
• UAW Local 95 strike
• UNITE HERE in Madison, WI, 
• Italian general strike
• The strike of Kaiser Permanente workers on the west coast.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68217103Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:07:42 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastNews updates on: - Palestine - Venezuela - No Kings protests - UAW Local 95 strike - UNITE HERE in Madison, WI,  - Italian general strike - The strike of Kaiser Permanente workers on the west coast.

• Palestine
• Venezuela
• No Kings protests
• UAW Local 95 strike
• UNITE HERE in Madison, WI, 
• Italian general strike
• The strike of Kaiser Permanente workers on the west coast.

]]>248095,gaza,general,here,italian,kaiser,kings,local,no,palestine,permanente,protests,solidarity,strike,uaw,union,unite,venezuelafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e121-call-for-us-national-strike-general-strike-in-italy-in-solidarity-with-palestine--68014265

Tribute to Assata Shakur

Increased barbarism of Trump administration

Call for US National Strike on May 1 2026

Italian general strike in solidarity with Palestine

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68014265Sat, 04 Oct 2025 18:05:42 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Tribute to Assata Shakur - Increased barbarism of Trump administration - Call for US National Strike on May 1 2026 - Italian general strike in solidarity with Palestine

Tribute to Assata Shakur

Increased barbarism of Trump administration

Call for US National Strike on May 1 2026

Italian general strike in solidarity with Palestine

]]>1489assata,class,general,international,italy,palestine,shakur,solidarity,strike,trump,union,warfarefalse3121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e120-labor-news--67649607

Hyundai workers in the US South

Elon Musk (the goofinerss of being a trillionaire)

Venezuela 

Hotel workers strike in Texas

UAW 95 strike

WW Dairy Workers strike

Wisconsin Voces de la Frontera

Chicago protests

New Orleans statement

Labor Day protests

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67649607Fri, 05 Sep 2025 23:53:22 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Hyundai workers in the US South - Elon Musk (the goofinerss of being a trillionaire) - Venezuela  - Hotel workers strike in Texas - UAW 95 strike - WW Dairy Workers strike - Wisconsin Voces de la Frontera - Chicago protests - New Orleans statement -...

Hyundai workers in the US South

Elon Musk (the goofinerss of being a trillionaire)

Venezuela 

Hotel workers strike in Texas

UAW 95 strike

WW Dairy Workers strike

Wisconsin Voces de la Frontera

Chicago protests

New Orleans statement

Labor Day protests

]]>280195,chicago,elon,frontera,hotel,houston,hyundai,local,musk,new,orleans,strike,tesla,texas,trillionaire,uaw,venezuela,voces,wisconsin,workersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e119-interview-w-pathfinders-workers--67345027 (00:00:27) UAW Local 95 Announcement
(00:01:55) Introduction
(00:05:35) What lead you to organize?
(00:07:53) Response from management
(00:09:36) Workplace conditions and effects on clients
(00:10:40) Relationship with community
(00:12:01) Follow on instagram
(00:12:08) Rally on Aug 4
(00:13:23) Inspiration to unionize
(00:15:35) Why OPEIU?
(00:16:20) How many workers total?
(00:17:58) How many locations?
(00:18:17) Safe staffing saves lives
(00:19:48) Pay scale
(00:21:55) Who are the funders?
(00:22:40) What stage of the campaign are you in?
(00:23:19) What kind of help do you need?
(00:23:55) What is your work like?
(00:27:08) Message to the community

Pathfinders is a non-profit organization based out of Milwaukee that serves the needs of people in crisis. The staff has been organizing with OPEIU. In this episode we interview Rachel, Megan, and Michael, to learn more about what's going on. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67345027Tue, 12 Aug 2025 15:47:03 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastPathfinders is a non-profit organization based out of Milwaukee that serves the needs of people in crisis. The staff has been organizing with OPEIU. In this episode we interview Rachel, Megan, and Michael, to learn more about what's going on.  (00:00:27) UAW Local 95 Announcement
(00:01:55) Introduction
(00:05:35) What lead you to organize?
(00:07:53) Response from management
(00:09:36) Workplace conditions and effects on clients
(00:10:40) Relationship with community
(00:12:01) Follow on instagram
(00:12:08) Rally on Aug 4
(00:13:23) Inspiration to unionize
(00:15:35) Why OPEIU?
(00:16:20) How many workers total?
(00:17:58) How many locations?
(00:18:17) Safe staffing saves lives
(00:19:48) Pay scale
(00:21:55) Who are the funders?
(00:22:40) What stage of the campaign are you in?
(00:23:19) What kind of help do you need?
(00:23:55) What is your work like?
(00:27:08) Message to the community

Pathfinders is a non-profit organization based out of Milwaukee that serves the needs of people in crisis. The staff has been organizing with OPEIU. In this episode we interview Rachel, Megan, and Michael, to learn more about what's going on. ]]>1775contract,employees,labor,milwaukee,non,opeiu,organize,organizing,pathfinders,profit,solidarity,staff,union,workersfalse3119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e118-labor-news-updates--67296294

AFGE & Veterans Affairs

Sanitation Workers Strike Against Republic Services

Pathfinder Workers

Boeing Workers Strike of 3,200

UAW Local 95 Strike

Long Island Rail Road Workers Consider Strike

Actions Against ICE

Resolution for Arms Embargo Against the Occupying Entity known as "Israel"

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67296294Fri, 08 Aug 2025 02:39:04 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- AFGE & Veterans Affairs - Sanitation Workers Strike Against Republic Services - Pathfinder Workers - Boeing Workers Strike of 3,200 - UAW Local 95 Strike - Long Island Rail Road Workers Consider Strike - Actions Against ICE - Resolution for Arms...

AFGE & Veterans Affairs

Sanitation Workers Strike Against Republic Services

Pathfinder Workers

Boeing Workers Strike of 3,200

UAW Local 95 Strike

Long Island Rail Road Workers Consider Strike

Actions Against ICE

Resolution for Arms Embargo Against the Occupying Entity known as "Israel"

]]>307395,afge,auto,boeing,boston,ice,lirr,local,palestine,pathfinder,republic,services,solidarity,strike,uaw,united,workersfalse3118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e117-uaw-local-95-on-strike-interview-w-enrique-casiano--67132094
Here is a link to donate to the strike fund:

https://www.facebook.com/UawLocal95]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67132094Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:39:42 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUAW Local 95 is on strike against Mercy East Clinic in Janesville, WI. In this interview UAW Local 95 Chairperson, Enrique Casiano, to learn about what's going on.  Here is a link to donate to the strike fund: https://www.facebook.com/UawLocal95
Here is a link to donate to the strike fund:

https://www.facebook.com/UawLocal95]]>161695,auto,casiano,clinic,east,enrique,janesville,labor,local,mercy,nurses,stoppage,strike,uaw,union,united,wisconsin,work,workersfalse3117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e116-uaw-and-sanitation-worker-strikes-organized-labor-s-silence-on-austerity-bill--67031592-Sanitation worker strikes in Boston, Philadelphia, Ohio, and California
-Why is organized labor so quiet in the face of Trump austerity bill (aka the 'big beautiful bill')]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67031592Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:20:58 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-Update on UAW Locals 291 and 95 strikes in Wisconsin -Sanitation worker strikes in Boston, Philadelphia, Ohio, and California -Why is organized labor so quiet in the face of Trump austerity bill (aka the 'big beautiful bill')-Sanitation worker strikes in Boston, Philadelphia, Ohio, and California
-Why is organized labor so quiet in the face of Trump austerity bill (aka the 'big beautiful bill')]]>2272aflcio,austerity,auto,beautiful,big,bill,boston,california,ohio,philadelphia,sanitation,teamsters,uaw,unions,united,workersfalse3116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e115-what-direction-for-today-s-mass-rallies--66606927 (00:00:27) Intro to Episode
(00:01:40) "Guillotine"
(00:04:40) Ric offers context and kicks off discussion
(00:13:02) Bryan's thoughts
(00:19:43) What if we stopped calling people "immigrants"?
(00:25:28) Labor History: why are we allowing this?
(00:32:17) Ric: lessons from strikes that could guide our movements

In this episode we ask the question: what direction for the mass protests taking place in the street today? In an attempt to answer this question, this espisode focuses on political theory, labor history, as well as the lessons we've learned from the strikes we've covered. 

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66606927Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:09:33 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we ask the question: what direction for the mass protests taking place in the street today? In an attempt to answer this question, this espisode focuses on political theory, labor history, as well as the lessons we've learned from the... (00:00:27) Intro to Episode
(00:01:40) "Guillotine"
(00:04:40) Ric offers context and kicks off discussion
(00:13:02) Bryan's thoughts
(00:19:43) What if we stopped calling people "immigrants"?
(00:25:28) Labor History: why are we allowing this?
(00:32:17) Ric: lessons from strikes that could guide our movements

In this episode we ask the question: what direction for the mass protests taking place in the street today? In an attempt to answer this question, this espisode focuses on political theory, labor history, as well as the lessons we've learned from the strikes we've covered. 

]]>2231anti,convergences,demonstrations,ice,immigrant,immigration,mass,political,power,protests,rallies,strikes,theory,worker,workersfalse3115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e114-cbtu-statement-and-seiu-nurses-on-strike-in-madison-wi--66485956-SEIU Nurses on Strike in Madison, WI]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66485956Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:49:32 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-Statement by the Coaltiion of Black Trade Unionists -SEIU Nurses on Strike in Madison, WI-SEIU Nurses on Strike in Madison, WI]]>3243black,cbtu,coalition,employees,international,nurses,seiu,service,srike,trade,union,unionists,workersfalse3114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e113-labor-news-updates-and-let-s-talk-about-bernie--65628261

• National Day of Action to Save Public Education 
• Bernie/AOC rallies
• Update on UAW 291 strike
• World Federation of Trade Unions / May Day Declaration
• Federal Unionists Network (FUN)
• 10 National Unions call for anti-trump resistance
• Kentucky Unions fight deportation

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65628261Fri, 18 Apr 2025 20:19:36 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastToday's episode: - National Day of Action to Save Public Education  - Bernie/AOC rallies - Update on UAW 291 strike - World Federation of Trade Unions / May Day Declaration - Federal Unionists Network (FUN) - 10 National Unions call for anti-trump...

• National Day of Action to Save Public Education 
• Bernie/AOC rallies
• Update on UAW 291 strike
• World Federation of Trade Unions / May Day Declaration
• Federal Unionists Network (FUN)
• 10 National Unions call for anti-trump resistance
• Kentucky Unions fight deportation

]]>3217291,action,aoc,bernie,cummins,day,deportation,education,kentucky,national,nea,power,public,rallies,sanders,save,solidarity,strike,uaw,workerfalse3113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e112-uaw-local-291-on-strike-in-osh-kosh-wisconsin--65542965
Workers have been on strike for 3 weeks at Cummins corporation. Cummins is a producer of diesel engines and axles. 90 workers are currently on strike. We interview President Compton to learn about the strike and how the community can support the striking workers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65542965Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:58:15 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with UAW Local 291 president, Ryan Compton.  Workers have been on strike for 3 weeks at Cummins corporation. Cummins is a producer of diesel engines and axles. 90 workers are currently on strike. We interview President Compton to learn...
Workers have been on strike for 3 weeks at Cummins corporation. Cummins is a producer of diesel engines and axles. 90 workers are currently on strike. We interview President Compton to learn about the strike and how the community can support the striking workers.]]>1739291,auto,compton,corporation,cummins,interview,kosh,labor,local,osh,president,ryan,solidarity,stoppage,strike,uaw,united,wisconsin,work,workersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e111-remembering-dr-martin-luther-king-s-legacy-w-labor-uaw-on-strike-postal-workers-protests--65374087
In this episode we play a segment from this speech and Bryan discusses Dr. King's legacy as far as his relation to unions and labor. 

We also talk about striking workers in Osh Kosch, WI and about the protests currently being organized by postal workers. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65374087Sat, 05 Apr 2025 21:17:49 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastApril 3rd, 2025 marks the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's famous speech "I've been to the mountaintop." He delivered this speech in Memphis, TN the night before his assassination.  In this episode we play a segment from this speech...
In this episode we play a segment from this speech and Bryan discusses Dr. King's legacy as far as his relation to unions and labor. 

We also talk about striking workers in Osh Kosch, WI and about the protests currently being organized by postal workers. ]]>2072dr,jr,king,kosh,labor,luther,martin,memphis,mountaintop,osh,postal,sanitation,solidarity,speech,tennessee,uaw,workersfalse3111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e110-unscripted-discussion-on-politics-labor-current-events--65003979
We covered stuff like:

-General/current state of social movements in the US
-Palesine update
-Bernie Sanders in Denver
-Creativity of the Working Class
-Postal Workers
-Unions as a microcosm of what a better, democratic society could look like
-Viper Armed / Jucuapa (i.e. Ric's album)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65003979Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:07:34 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastToday was an uscripted discussion on politics, labor, and current events.  We covered stuff like: -General/current state of social movements in the US -Palesine update -Bernie Sanders in Denver -Creativity of the Working Class -Postal Workers...
We covered stuff like:

-General/current state of social movements in the US
-Palesine update
-Bernie Sanders in Denver
-Creativity of the Working Class
-Postal Workers
-Unions as a microcosm of what a better, democratic society could look like
-Viper Armed / Jucuapa (i.e. Ric's album)]]>2057aoc,authoritarianism,bernie,capitalism,democrats,denver,internationalism,labor,madison,movements,oligarchy,palestine,sanders,strike,unions,usfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e109-reflections-on-madison-wisconsin--64665415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64665415Mon, 03 Mar 2025 02:25:39 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastBryan and Ric chop it up about Ric's recent visit to Wisconsin to do a presenation on how to research corporations. Ric also spoke at an event concerning the Black freedom struggle and Palestine.3447amazon,ceos,corporate,finances,information,investor,labor,madison,organize,profits,relations,research,researcher,ric,strategic,strike,temple,union,urrutia,wisconsinfalse4109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e108-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news-corporate-research-event-in-wi--63745658-Southern Workers Assembly Statement
-Info on Corporate Research Presentation in Wisconsin (6pm, Feb 20th, Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street, Madison, WI)
-Reflections on Wisconsin
-Port Workers Strike Averted / Commentary on Teamsters strike
-Oregon Health Care Workers on Strike]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63745658Sat, 18 Jan 2025 22:02:35 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-Solidarity with Palestine Report -Southern Workers Assembly Statement -Info on Corporate Research Presentation in Wisconsin (6pm, Feb 20th, Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street, Madison, WI) -Reflections on Wisconsin -Port Workers Strike Averted /...-Southern Workers Assembly Statement
-Info on Corporate Research Presentation in Wisconsin (6pm, Feb 20th, Labor Temple, 1602 S. Park Street, Madison, WI)
-Reflections on Wisconsin
-Port Workers Strike Averted / Commentary on Teamsters strike
-Oregon Health Care Workers on Strike]]>2014amazon,association,corporate,ila,international,longshoremen,oregon,palestine,port,research,strike,teamsters,usmx,wisconsin,workersfalse3108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e107-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--63481851-United Auto Workers: strike at Strand bookstores and organizing at Newbury Comics
-Teamsters/Amazon strike update
-Starbucks workers strike update
-Organizing at REI
-Organizing in the US today
-Protests against Trump
-UNITE-HERE west coast Hotel Workers Strike ends]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63481851Fri, 27 Dec 2024 01:29:45 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-Update on solidarity efforts with Palestine -United Auto Workers: strike at Strand bookstores and organizing at Newbury Comics -Teamsters/Amazon strike update -Starbucks workers strike update -Organizing at REI -Organizing in the US today -Protests...-United Auto Workers: strike at Strand bookstores and organizing at Newbury Comics
-Teamsters/Amazon strike update
-Starbucks workers strike update
-Organizing at REI
-Organizing in the US today
-Protests against Trump
-UNITE-HERE west coast Hotel Workers Strike ends]]>1966amazon,auto,comics,here,hotel,newbury,palestine,protests,rei,starbucks,strand,strike,teamsters,trump,uaw,union,unite,united,workersfalse3107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e106-labor-news-interview-w-joanna-frasch-vp-afscme-local-1-wisconsin--63467341-Teamster strike at Amazon
-Starbucks workers strike
-Interview with JoAnna Frasch, Vice President of AFSCME Local 1 in Wisconin. We talk to JoAnna about Act 10 and other labor issues in Wisconsin. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63467341Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:27:50 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-Labor for Palestine solidarity w/ Teamster strike -Teamster strike at Amazon -Starbucks workers strike -Interview with JoAnna Frasch, Vice President of AFSCME Local 1 in Wisconin. We talk to JoAnna about Act 10 and other labor issues in Wisconsin. -Teamster strike at Amazon
-Starbucks workers strike
-Interview with JoAnna Frasch, Vice President of AFSCME Local 1 in Wisconin. We talk to JoAnna about Act 10 and other labor issues in Wisconsin. ]]>32951,2024,afscme,amazon,christmas,frasch,joanna,jugular,labor,local,rolling,starbucks,stoppage,strike,teamster,teamsters,wisconsin,workersfalse3106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e105-interview-w-michael-jones-mti-president-speaks-on-reversal-of-act-10-in-wisconsin--63244060https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63244060Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:52:26 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we speak to Michael Jones, president of Madison Teachers Inc. We talk about the recent reversal of Act 10 in Wisconsin. Act 10 is a piece of anti-labor legislation that was pushed by the-governor Scott Walker. The measure passed in...216510,act,county,dane,inc,jones,madison,michael,mike,mti,scott,teachers,walker,wisonsinfalse3105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e104-interview-w-madeline-topf-taa-co-president-speaks-on-reversal-of-act-10-in-wisconsin--63243840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63243840Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:28:07 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe interview Madeline Topf, co-president of the graduate workers union in Madison, Wisconsin. She speaks to us about Act 10 and its reversal last week. 233110,2011,act,court,graduate,labor,madeline,reversal,scott,taa,topf,union,walker,workersfalse3104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e103-interview-w-heba-mohammad-of-milwaukee-for-palestine--63077086
We cover:
-Milwaukee for Palestine
-Speaking to an anti-war Trump supporter
-Intersectionality and class struggle
-Inspiring struggles in solidarity with Palestine
-Arab countries and Palestine
-Culture & Struggle
-Boycott, Divesment, Sanctions Movement (BDS) campaign to Disarm Derco
-General strikes in Palestine
-Hope for the direction of the movement]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63077086Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:59:54 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we speak with Heba Mohammad from Milwaukee for Palestine. We cover: -Milwaukee for Palestine -Speaking to an anti-war Trump supporter -Intersectionality and class struggle -Inspiring struggles in solidarity with Palestine -Arab...
We cover:
-Milwaukee for Palestine
-Speaking to an anti-war Trump supporter
-Intersectionality and class struggle
-Inspiring struggles in solidarity with Palestine
-Arab countries and Palestine
-Culture & Struggle
-Boycott, Divesment, Sanctions Movement (BDS) campaign to Disarm Derco
-General strikes in Palestine
-Hope for the direction of the movement]]>2674arab,bds,boycoll,class,derco,disarm,divestment,general,heba,international,labor,milwaukee,mohammad,occupied,palestine,sanctions,solidarity,strike,strugglefalse3103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e102-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--62961130

Attacks on free speech of people in solidarity with Palestine at UC San Francisco

Gearing up for a strike at Volkswagen, in Germany

Update on hotel workers strike, now entering its second month

50,000 postal workers on strike in Canada

Union teachers in Albany, Oregon demand resignation of school board members

Labor analysis

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62961130Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:18:13 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Attacks on free speech of people in solidarity with Palestine at UC San Francisco - Gearing up for a strike at Volkswagen, in Germany - Update on hotel workers strike, now entering its second month - 50,000 postal workers on strike in Canada - Union...

Attacks on free speech of people in solidarity with Palestine at UC San Francisco

Gearing up for a strike at Volkswagen, in Germany

Update on hotel workers strike, now entering its second month

50,000 postal workers on strike in Canada

Union teachers in Albany, Oregon demand resignation of school board members

Labor analysis

]]>2840albany,canada,democratic,germany,here,hotel,labor,oregon,palestine,party,postal,solidarity,strike,teachers,unite,volkswagen,workersfalse3102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e101-democratic-party-lost-the-elections-now-what--62676774https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62676774Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:16:28 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThe Democratic Party suffered a colassal loss in the 2024 presidential elections. Kamala Harris conceded the election and left the stage with no Plan B for party supporters. So... what now? This episode is for people who are asking themselves that...24452024,aid,anti,defeat,democratic,elections,fascism,genocide,hope,labor,mutual,organizing,palestine,party,solidarity,strikefalse3101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e100-interview-w-james-c-student-activist-in-milwaukee-who-disrupted-kamala-harris-event--62537512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62537512Tue, 29 Oct 2024 04:21:10 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we talk to James C, a student activist in Milwaukee who recently pressed presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the issue of genocide while she campaigned at his university. James C. shares the experience at the event along with his...2272activism,are,c,disruption,gaza,genocide,harris,is,james,kamala,milwaukee,palestine,real,saying,socialism,solidarity,student,university,what,youfalse3100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e99-bradley-foundation-act-10-through-project-2025--62458619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62458619Tue, 22 Oct 2024 05:12:45 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this special episode Bryan brings us some history and research from Wisconsin as it relates to the Bradley Foundation, Act 10, Project 2025 and more.186610,2025,act,bradley,foundation,history,labor,project,research,strike,struggle,unions,wisconsinfalse399fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e98-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--62417558

Solidarity w/ Palestine Report

• End the War on Journalists (SAG-AFTRA Members for Ceasefire)
• Cori Bush calls for Arms Embargo against "Israel"
• Columbia University staff person and activist in solidarity with Palestine reaches agreement with university

United Electrical Workers (UE) victory against academic bosses

UNITE-HERE hotel workers union expands strike with Omni Hotel walkouts in Boston

United Auto Workers call for a mass strike on May 1, 2028

Boeing strike update

Casa Bonita workers organizing in Denver

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62417558Sat, 19 Oct 2024 01:35:52 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Solidarity w/ Palestine Report - End the War on Journalists (SAG-AFTRA Members for Ceasefire) - Cori Bush calls for Arms Embargo against "Israel" - Columbia University staff person and activist in solidarity with Palestine reaches...

Solidarity w/ Palestine Report

• End the War on Journalists (SAG-AFTRA Members for Ceasefire)
• Cori Bush calls for Arms Embargo against "Israel"
• Columbia University staff person and activist in solidarity with Palestine reaches agreement with university

United Electrical Workers (UE) victory against academic bosses

UNITE-HERE hotel workers union expands strike with Omni Hotel walkouts in Boston

United Auto Workers call for a mass strike on May 1, 2028

Boeing strike update

Casa Bonita workers organizing in Denver

]]>2835aftra,auto,boeing,bonita,casa,denver,electrical,here,iatse,labor,mass,palestine,sag,strike,uaw,ue,unite,united,workersfalse398fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e97-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news-the-think-tanks-behind-the-5-billion-per-day-figure--62219627

Solidarity efforts with Palesine

APWU (Post Workers Union) victory

Machinists on strike in Milwaukee

Union Victory for teachers in Madison, Wisconsin

University of Pittsburgh staff join United Steelworkers Union

Deep dive into the think tanks, 'researchers', and 'economists' who provide goofy soundbytes like: "the strike will cost the economy $5 billion per day..."

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62219627Fri, 04 Oct 2024 03:55:18 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Solidarity efforts with Palesine - APWU (Post Workers Union) victory - Machinists on strike in Milwaukee - Union Victory for teachers in Madison, Wisconsin - University of Pittsburgh staff join United Steelworkers Union - Deep dive into the think...

Solidarity efforts with Palesine

APWU (Post Workers Union) victory

Machinists on strike in Milwaukee

Union Victory for teachers in Madison, Wisconsin

University of Pittsburgh staff join United Steelworkers Union

Deep dive into the think tanks, 'researchers', and 'economists' who provide goofy soundbytes like: "the strike will cost the economy $5 billion per day..."

]]>3300anderson,apwu,association,economic,group,here,ila,international,longershoremen,machinists,madison,milwaukee,pittburgh,port,strike,teachers,union,unite,university,workersfalse397fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e96-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--62147674

This week's episode offers update on the following:

• Solidarity struggles with Palestine
• The looming ILA (port workers) strike
• The UNITE HERE hotel workers strike
• The Boeing strike entering its 2nd week
• Starbucks workers struggle

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62147674Sat, 28 Sep 2024 18:29:36 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- This week's episode offers update on the following: - Solidarity struggles with Palestine - The looming ILA (port workers) strike - The UNITE HERE hotel workers strike - The Boeing strike entering its 2nd week - Starbucks workers...

This week's episode offers update on the following:

• Solidarity struggles with Palestine
• The looming ILA (port workers) strike
• The UNITE HERE hotel workers strike
• The Boeing strike entering its 2nd week
• Starbucks workers struggle

]]>2698$5,billion,boeing,dock,here,iam,ila,palestine,port,solidarity,starbucks,strike,unite,workersfalse396fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e95-solidarity-w-palestine-labor-updates-the-cost-of-strikes--62047607

Appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions on the occasion of a year of resistance to genocide

Acts of solidarity carried out by UAW Local 2325, Port Workers and Community for Palestine, and students

Update on UNITE HERE’s rolling hotel strikes

Boeing and Longshoreworkers strikes (and the "cost" of strikes)

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62047607Fri, 20 Sep 2024 18:19:05 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions on the occasion of a year of resistance to genocide - Acts of solidarity carried out by UAW Local 2325, Port Workers and Community for Palestine, and students - Update on UNITE HERE’s...

Appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions on the occasion of a year of resistance to genocide

Acts of solidarity carried out by UAW Local 2325, Port Workers and Community for Palestine, and students

Update on UNITE HERE’s rolling hotel strikes

Boeing and Longshoreworkers strikes (and the "cost" of strikes)

]]>2051boeing,coast,community,cost,dock,economy,here,hotel,ila,jp,labor,longshoreworkers,morgan,northcoast,palestine,solidarity,strike,uaw,unite,workersfalse395fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e94-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--61288167
-Solidarity with Palestine Report
-UNITE HERE Hotel workers expand strike
-CWA workers at AT&T go out on strike
-Rideshare drivers action in Nashville, TN
-Potential Internaional Longshoremen Association (ILA) strike on the East Coast
-Detroit Marathon Refinery workers strike
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61288167Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:19:40 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastToday's episode includes: -Solidarity with Palestine Report -UNITE HERE Hotel workers expand strike -CWA workers at AT&T go out on strike -Rideshare drivers action in Nashville, TN -Potential Internaional Longshoremen Association (ILA) strike on...
-Solidarity with Palestine Report
-UNITE HERE Hotel workers expand strike
-CWA workers at AT&T go out on strike
-Rideshare drivers action in Nashville, TN
-Potential Internaional Longshoremen Association (ILA) strike on the East Coast
-Detroit Marathon Refinery workers strike
]]>2047association,at&t,coast,cwa,drivers,east,here,hotel,ila,international,longshoremen,nashville,palestine,rideshare,strike,union,unite,workersfalse394fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e93-follow-the-money-how-to-research-political-contributions--61246545
Connect the dots and follow the money: how to research political contrbutions. 

In this episode we use the Federal Elections Commission website to follow campaign contributions that involve corporations, interest groups, unions and political candidates. More specifically, we use Lockheed Martin, AIPAC and the Teamsters union to navigate this information and present it in compelling ways. 

Questions this episode answers:

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
Where does a PAC get its money from?
Who does a PAC give money to, how much, and when?
What information can we find about CEOs?

All that and more in this episode. 

Ric Urrutia is a labor researcher. He got his master's degree in Labor Studies at the University of Massachusetts and has been doing presentations on how to research infornation for social struggles since 2000. The main point of his research has been to 'find the jugulars' in corporations. The weak underbellies, the soft spots so workers can disrupt business/profits as usual. ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61246545Tue, 03 Sep 2024 02:21:39 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastSpecial episode with Ric Urrutia: Connect the dots and follow the money: how to research political contrbutions.  In this episode we use the Federal Elections Commission website to follow campaign contributions that involve corporations, interest...
Connect the dots and follow the money: how to research political contrbutions. 

In this episode we use the Federal Elections Commission website to follow campaign contributions that involve corporations, interest groups, unions and political candidates. More specifically, we use Lockheed Martin, AIPAC and the Teamsters union to navigate this information and present it in compelling ways. 

Questions this episode answers:

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?
Where does a PAC get its money from?
Who does a PAC give money to, how much, and when?
What information can we find about CEOs?

All that and more in this episode. 

Ric Urrutia is a labor researcher. He got his master's degree in Labor Studies at the University of Massachusetts and has been doing presentations on how to research infornation for social struggles since 2000. The main point of his research has been to 'find the jugulars' in corporations. The weak underbellies, the soft spots so workers can disrupt business/profits as usual. ]]>3052action,aipac,campaign,commission,committee,contributions,elections,federal,harris,kamala,labor,lockheed,martin,pac,political,politlcal,research,strike,teamsters,unionsfalse393fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e92-interview-w-andrew-from-peoples-power-assembly-in-baltimore--61075171https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61075171Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:41:34 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe interview Andrew from the Peoples Power Assembly in Baltimore. We discuss labor, solidarity with Palestine, what socialism is, the elections, Kamala Harris, and the Democratic National Convention.1991convention,democratic,dnc,elections,harris,imperialism,kamala,labor,national,palestine,protests,socialism,strike,unionfalse392fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e91-interview-w-jesus-rodriguez-espinoza-on-the-elections-in-venezuela--60973586orinocotribune.org).

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60973586Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:54:01 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastJesus Rodriguez Espinoza, an expert on international relations, Venezuelan politics and communications. He served for several years as Consul General of Venezuela in Chicago. Before that he was part of the foundational editorial team of Aporrea.org....orinocotribune.org).

]]>3037chavez,communism,elections,espinoza,hugo,imperialism,internationalism,jesus,labor,maduro,nicolas,oil,palestine,rodriguez,socialism,strike,us,venezuela,zionismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e90-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--60841170

NJ Transit engineers strike averted for now as Biden takes emergency action

Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics

Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon

Labor for Palestine reports

American Association of Jurists Condemn US Interventionism in Venezuela’s Presidential Elections

Ric's thoughts on the 2024 elections

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60841170Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:07:24 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- NJ Transit engineers strike averted for now as Biden takes emergency action - Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics - Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon - Labor for Palestine reports - American Association...

NJ Transit engineers strike averted for now as Biden takes emergency action

Workers go on strike at five-star Paris hotel where IOC members are staying for Olympics

Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon

Labor for Palestine reports

American Association of Jurists Condemn US Interventionism in Venezuela’s Presidential Elections

Ric's thoughts on the 2024 elections

]]>1574bernice,ioc,johnson,jugular,nj,olympics,palestine,paris,reagon,solidarity,strike,transit,venezuelafalse390fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e89-interview-w-gerry-scoppettuolo-chapter-leader-w-pride-at-work--60562176https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60562176Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:21:50 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we chat with Gerry Scoppettuolo about the history of the Queer liberation movement. We touch on subjects like: the Stonewall Rebellion, Leslie Feinbeg, and some acts of international solidarity that have come out of the Queer...3241anti,el,feinberg,gay,lesbian,leslie,lgbtq,lgbtqia+2,liberation,movement,nicaragua,palestine,pride,queer,salvador,stonewall,struggle,trans,vietnam,warfalse389fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e88-wisconsin-labor-history-current-struggles-moving-forward-interview-w-bryan-g-pfeifer--60485268https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60485268Mon, 24 Jun 2024 03:54:44 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode: Ric interviews co-host Bryan from We Rise Fighting. Bryan speaks to us about the history of labor and unions in Wisconsin, Act 10 and the 2011 protests, the Bradley Foundation, the RNC national conference scheduled for July 15 - 18 in...210210,act,bradley,bryan,foundation,history,labor,milwaukee,pfeifer,rnc,scott,strikes,struggle,union,unions,walker,wisconsinfalse388fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e87-interview-w-madeline-gansemer-topf-co-president-of-taa-local-3220-in-wi--60427773
Here is the link to the TAA's resolution on Palestine. 


]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60427773Tue, 18 Jun 2024 19:43:34 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with Madeline Gamsemer Topf, co-president of TAA Local 3220 in Wisconsin. Local 3220 represents graduate student workers. We cover the history of TAA, Act 10, what gets graduate student workers to organize, and much more. ...
Here is the link to the TAA's resolution on Palestine. 


]]>240410,act,anti,graduate,labor,legislation,protests,scott,strike,student,union,walker,wisconsin,workersfalse387fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e86-women-the-labor-movement--60342510
- Joanna Frasch, AFSCME Local 1, Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU)
- Alejandra Lopez, President of the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and School Personnel; and
- Crystal Mello, an organizer from Appalachia (Southwest Virginia) engaged in building union and community alliances to fight pipelines and to redirect funds from jails to community needs.

*This episode was originally recorded on April 28, 2024. 






]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60342510Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:05:05 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we have 3 labor and community activists sharing their experience, insight and perspective on the role of women in the a labor and other social movements: - Joanna Frasch, AFSCME Local 1, Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU) -...
- Joanna Frasch, AFSCME Local 1, Wisconsin State Employees Union (WSEU)
- Alejandra Lopez, President of the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and School Personnel; and
- Crystal Mello, an organizer from Appalachia (Southwest Virginia) engaged in building union and community alliances to fight pipelines and to redirect funds from jails to community needs.

*This episode was originally recorded on April 28, 2024. 






]]>2570alliance,antonio,history,international,labor,movement,palestine,san,social,strike,teachers,theory,union,womenfalse386fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e85-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--60335782

White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise

Judge halts Univ California academic workers’ strike, citing ‘damage to students’

Matthew Eddy, Man Who Assaulted Black Superintendent at Baraboo, Wisconsin High School Graduation, Only Charged With Disorderly Conduct 

Mali financial workers union extends strike 

Some of AIPAC’s Biggest Donors Are Also Financing Attacks Against Labor Rights

Nigeria loses electricity and major airports close as unions seek higher wages amid record inflation 

UAW Rank-N-File for a Democratic Union Statement

GEO Statement in solidarity with UAW 4811 Strike

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60335782Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:49:49 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise - Judge halts Univ California academic workers’ strike, citing ‘damage to students’ - Matthew Eddy, Man Who Assaulted Black Superintendent at Baraboo, Wisconsin High School Graduation, Only Charged...

White nationalist, anti-LGBTQ activity on the rise

Judge halts Univ California academic workers’ strike, citing ‘damage to students’

Matthew Eddy, Man Who Assaulted Black Superintendent at Baraboo, Wisconsin High School Graduation, Only Charged With Disorderly Conduct 

Mali financial workers union extends strike 

Some of AIPAC’s Biggest Donors Are Also Financing Attacks Against Labor Rights

Nigeria loses electricity and major airports close as unions seek higher wages amid record inflation 

UAW Rank-N-File for a Democratic Union Statement

GEO Statement in solidarity with UAW 4811 Strike

]]>33424811,academic,airport,bank,california,eddy,financial,geo,mali,mathew,nigeria,palestine,solidarity,strike,teamsters,uaw,universityfalse385fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e84-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--60259178

• The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
• National Writers Union (with respect to Rafah)
• The Bronx Public Defenders Union (with respect to repression against protests in New York

Also, updates on the University of California strike in solidarity with encampments, protests, and Palestine. And a potential strike by Samsung workers in South Korea.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60259178Mon, 03 Jun 2024 05:04:15 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastStatements from: - The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine - National Writers Union (with respect to Rafah) - The Bronx Public Defenders Union (with respect to repression against protests in New York Also, updates on the University of...

• The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine
• National Writers Union (with respect to Rafah)
• The Bronx Public Defenders Union (with respect to repression against protests in New York

Also, updates on the University of California strike in solidarity with encampments, protests, and Palestine. And a potential strike by Samsung workers in South Korea.
]]>2108bronx,california,defenders,front,graduate,korea,labor,liberation,national,palestine,popular,rafah,samsung,solidarity,south,strike,union,university,workers,writersfalse384fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e83-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--60183113https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60183113Mon, 27 May 2024 03:09:14 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUAW 4811 on strike in solidarity with Palestine, University of Washington student workers on strikes, Starbucks Workers United update, JFK airport fueling workers and mechanics strike (Teamsters) avertted, and update on UNITE HERE Local 11 hotel...12584121,coors,here,labor,molson,palestine,starbucks,strike,teamsters,uaw,union,unite,united,university,washington,workersfalse383fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e82-intro-to-corporate-research-part-1-investor-relations-page-keywords-basic-documents--59579302

• Corporate Investor Relations Pages
  • SEC documents
    • Keyword searches 
  • 10K Reports / Annual Reports
  • Proxy Statements
  • Quarterly Reports
  • New Releases

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59579302Mon, 22 Apr 2024 05:48:49 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastHow to research corporations for social/labor struggles. - Corporate Investor Relations Pages - SEC documents - Keyword searches  - 10K Reports / Annual Reports - Proxy Statements - Quarterly Reports - New Releases

• Corporate Investor Relations Pages
  • SEC documents
    • Keyword searches 
  • 10K Reports / Annual Reports
  • Proxy Statements
  • Quarterly Reports
  • New Releases

]]>1477101,10k,annual,campaign,commission,compression,corporate,exchange,financial,investor,proxy,relations,reports,research,sec,security,stategy,statements,strategic,unionfalse382fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e81-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--59578974

Earth Day / Pentagon as a global presencen and pollutor

Report on Palestine

United Auto Workers: Volkwagen victory, Mercedes vote, CNH Industrial layoffs

Portland Teachers Union and shitty right-wing lawyers suing them on behalf of four families

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59578974Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:41:33 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Earth Day / Pentagon as a global presencen and pollutor - Report on Palestine - United Auto Workers: Volkwagen victory, Mercedes vote, CNH Industrial layoffs - Portland Teachers Union and shitty right-wing lawyers suing them on behalf of four families

Earth Day / Pentagon as a global presencen and pollutor

Report on Palestine

United Auto Workers: Volkwagen victory, Mercedes vote, CNH Industrial layoffs

Portland Teachers Union and shitty right-wing lawyers suing them on behalf of four families

]]>2609auto,autoworkers,chattanooga,hughes,langston,luxemburg,mercedes,palestine,pentagon,portland,south,strike,teachers,tennessee,uaw,union,united,victory,volkswagen,workersfalse381fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e80-interview-w-david-van-deusen-topic-his-new-book-titled-insurgent-labor-the-vermont-afl-cio-2017-2023--59338394
His new book "Insurgent Labor: The Vermont AFL-CIO 2017–2023" is available at PM Press.org. 

We talk about his book, antifascism, experimentation as part of the labor struggle, international solidarity, and much more... ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59338394Mon, 08 Apr 2024 03:37:03 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with labor activist, former VT AFL-CIO president, and author David Van Deusen.  His new book "Insurgent Labor: The Vermont AFL-CIO 2017–2023" is available at https://pmpress.org/index.php?l=product_detail&p=1581.  We talk about his...
His new book "Insurgent Labor: The Vermont AFL-CIO 2017–2023" is available at PM Press.org. 

We talk about his book, antifascism, experimentation as part of the labor struggle, international solidarity, and much more... ]]>32062017,2023,aflcio,antifascism,bella,ciao,david,deusen,general,insurgent,labor,strike,union,van,vermontfalse380fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e79-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--59243158

Updates on Palestine and solidarity struggles with Palestine

City Brewing Company workers (Teamsters) in Wisconsin approve strike authorization vote

Train and airport workers in Germany reach agreements after months of strikes

Salem-Keizer education workers reach tentative agreement, averting a potential strike

South Korean bus drivers go on strike in Seoul

Waffle House workers in Georgia go on strike

Boston University graduate student workers go on strike

Other news briefs

Music: Charles Mingus, Haitian Fight Song

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59243158Mon, 01 Apr 2024 03:13:13 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Updates on Palestine and solidarity struggles with Palestine - City Brewing Company workers (Teamsters) in Wisconsin approve strike authorization vote - Train and airport workers in Germany reach agreements after months of strikes - Salem-Keizer...

Updates on Palestine and solidarity struggles with Palestine

City Brewing Company workers (Teamsters) in Wisconsin approve strike authorization vote

Train and airport workers in Germany reach agreements after months of strikes

Salem-Keizer education workers reach tentative agreement, averting a potential strike

South Korean bus drivers go on strike in Seoul

Waffle House workers in Georgia go on strike

Boston University graduate student workers go on strike

Other news briefs

Music: Charles Mingus, Haitian Fight Song

]]>2604boston,brewing,bus,city,drivers,germany,graduate,house,korean,lufthansa,palestine,salem-keizer,strikes,teamsters,train,uaw,university,waffle,wisconsin,workersfalse379fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e78-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--59160351

Garment workers stand with Palestine, Bryan

Urgent Appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, Bryan 

House Resolution 2882 and funding for Israeli militarization, Ric

Molson Coors workers in Fort Worth, strike enters second month, Ric

Members of REI Union March on Their Bosses and Take Other Collective Action, Bryan

Hundreds of Kenyan doctors protest in the streets as national strike enters second week, Ric

Salem-Keizer teachers union votes to approve possible strike, Ric

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59160351Mon, 25 Mar 2024 05:27:01 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Garment workers stand with Palestine, Bryan - Urgent Appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, Bryan  - House Resolution 2882 and funding for Israeli militarization, Ric - Molson Coors workers in Fort Worth, strike enters...

Garment workers stand with Palestine, Bryan

Urgent Appeal from the Palestinian General Federation of Trade Unions, Bryan 

House Resolution 2882 and funding for Israeli militarization, Ric

Molson Coors workers in Fort Worth, strike enters second month, Ric

Members of REI Union March on Their Bosses and Take Other Collective Action, Bryan

Hundreds of Kenyan doctors protest in the streets as national strike enters second week, Ric

Salem-Keizer teachers union votes to approve possible strike, Ric

]]>3165coors,doctors,federation,fort,general,hr2882,israel,kenya,labor,molson,palestine,palestinian,rei,salem-keizer,strike,teachers,texas,trade,unions,worthfalse378fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e77-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58997816

Resolutions in solidarity with Palestine within the Oakland Education Association and AFSCME

Information on an event called “Working Class Democracy and the Question of Palestine”

Madison Sourdough Workers Ratify Contract

Corporate Giants attack the NLRA

SEIU Healthcare in Minnesota and Iowa 

Railway & Airline Strikes in Germany

Possible Hospital Workers Strike in France during the Olympics

Starbucks Workers Update

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58997816Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:38:34 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Resolutions in solidarity with Palestine within the Oakland Education Association and AFSCME - Information on an event called “Working Class Democracy and the Question of Palestine” - Madison Sourdough Workers Ratify Contract - Corporate Giants...

Resolutions in solidarity with Palestine within the Oakland Education Association and AFSCME

Information on an event called “Working Class Democracy and the Question of Palestine”

Madison Sourdough Workers Ratify Contract

Corporate Giants attack the NLRA

SEIU Healthcare in Minnesota and Iowa 

Railway & Airline Strikes in Germany

Possible Hospital Workers Strike in France during the Olympics

Starbucks Workers Update

]]>2798afscme,airline,association,education,france,germany,labor,madison,nlra,oakland,olympics,palestine,railroad,seiu,sourdough,starbucks,strikefalse377fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e76-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58913814

US Labor in Solidarity with Palestine report

Kroger workers in W. Va, Kentucky and Ohio authorize a strike

Janitors in the Twin Cities expected to strike tomorrow, March 4th 2024

Nigerian unions on nationwide strike

Argentinian unions on general strike

Teamsters at Anheuser Busch may have avoided a strike

Starbucks workers may be closer to their first union contract

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58913814Mon, 04 Mar 2024 05:15:24 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- US Labor in Solidarity with Palestine report - Kroger workers in W. Va, Kentucky and Ohio authorize a strike - Janitors in the Twin Cities expected to strike tomorrow, March 4th 2024 - Nigerian unions on nationwide strike - Argentinian unions on...

US Labor in Solidarity with Palestine report

Kroger workers in W. Va, Kentucky and Ohio authorize a strike

Janitors in the Twin Cities expected to strike tomorrow, March 4th 2024

Nigerian unions on nationwide strike

Argentinian unions on general strike

Teamsters at Anheuser Busch may have avoided a strike

Starbucks workers may be closer to their first union contract

]]>2237argentina,authorization,contract,detroit,general,guild,janitors,kroger,lawyers,national,nationwide,nigeria,oakland,palestine,seiu,starbucks,strike,students,teamstersfalse376fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e75-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58821163

Die-in in Maine in Solidarity w/ Palestinian People

International Day for Palestinian Journalists

March 2nd Day of International Solidarity w/ Palestine

International Women’s Day

Decolonization and the Fight Against Imperialism Conference

Teamsters Strike at Molson Coors

UAW/Ford Reach a Deal at their Kentucky Plant

Starbucks - Workers at 21 Locations Announce They’re Unionizing

Guinea - Unions Prepare for General Strike

Twin City Nursing Home Workers

What’s Ahead for 2024

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58821163Mon, 26 Feb 2024 05:57:29 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Die-in in Maine in Solidarity w/ Palestinian People - International Day for Palestinian Journalists - March 2nd Day of International Solidarity w/ Palestine - International Women’s Day - Decolonization and the Fight Against Imperialism Conference...

Die-in in Maine in Solidarity w/ Palestinian People

International Day for Palestinian Journalists

March 2nd Day of International Solidarity w/ Palestine

International Women’s Day

Decolonization and the Fight Against Imperialism Conference

Teamsters Strike at Molson Coors

UAW/Ford Reach a Deal at their Kentucky Plant

Starbucks - Workers at 21 Locations Announce They’re Unionizing

Guinea - Unions Prepare for General Strike

Twin City Nursing Home Workers

What’s Ahead for 2024

]]>2413airline,boeing,coors,day,ford,general,guinea,home,nursing,palestine,starbucks,strike,struggle,teamsters,uaw,united,women's,workersfalse375fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e74-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news-audio-fixed--58758775We had some audio issues last week so here is our Feb 18, 2024 episode with those issues fixed. Sorry 'bout that everyone and thank you always for listening in.

• Report on Palestine includes segments on
  • Texas Labor for Palestine
  • No Tech for Apartheid
  • National Labor Network for Ceasefire
  • How the Venezuelan government is condemning the genocide in Gaza
  • A declaration by the UAW Arab Caucus calling for a practical interruption of the weapons UAW members are making, sending to Israel, and being used to kill Arab families
  • How African Methodist Episcopal Church calls for end to all US aid to Israel
• Labor Report
  • Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional
  • Auto workers threaten strike at Ford’s most profitable plant
  • Teamsters at Molson Coors are on strike
  • Verdi union announces a strike of Lufthansa Airlines ground workers in Germany, affecting 100,000 passengers

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58758775Wed, 21 Feb 2024 01:48:17 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe had some audio issues last week so here is our Feb 18, 2024 episode with those issues fixed. Sorry 'bout that everyone and thank you always for listening in. - Report on Palestine includes segments on - Texas Labor for Palestine - No Tech...We had some audio issues last week so here is our Feb 18, 2024 episode with those issues fixed. Sorry 'bout that everyone and thank you always for listening in.

• Report on Palestine includes segments on
  • Texas Labor for Palestine
  • No Tech for Apartheid
  • National Labor Network for Ceasefire
  • How the Venezuelan government is condemning the genocide in Gaza
  • A declaration by the UAW Arab Caucus calling for a practical interruption of the weapons UAW members are making, sending to Israel, and being used to kill Arab families
  • How African Methodist Episcopal Church calls for end to all US aid to Israel
• Labor Report
  • Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional
  • Auto workers threaten strike at Ford’s most profitable plant
  • Teamsters at Molson Coors are on strike
  • Verdi union announces a strike of Lufthansa Airlines ground workers in Germany, affecting 100,000 passengers

]]>2430amazon,apartheid,arab,caucus,genocide,labor,lufthansa,nlrb,palestine,solidarity,strike,teamsters,tech,texas,uaw,union,venezuela,verdifalse374fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e74-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58731403

Report on Palestine includes segments on

• Texas Labor for Palestine
• No Tech for Apartheid
• National Labor Network for Ceasefire
• How the Venezuelan government is condemning the genocide in Gaza
• A declaration by the UAW Arab Caucus calling for a practical interruption of the weapons UAW members are making, sending to Israel, and being used to kill Arab families
• How African Methodist Episcopal Church calls for end to all US aid to Israel

Labor Report

• Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional
• Auto workers threaten strike at Ford’s most profitable plant
• Teamsters at Molson Coors are on strike
• Verdi union announces a strike of Lufthansa Airlines ground workers in Germany, affecting 100,000 passengers

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58731403Mon, 19 Feb 2024 05:21:05 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- Report on Palestine includes segments on - Texas Labor for Palestine - No Tech for Apartheid - National Labor Network for Ceasefire - How the Venezuelan government is condemning the genocide in Gaza - A declaration by the UAW...

Report on Palestine includes segments on

• Texas Labor for Palestine
• No Tech for Apartheid
• National Labor Network for Ceasefire
• How the Venezuelan government is condemning the genocide in Gaza
• A declaration by the UAW Arab Caucus calling for a practical interruption of the weapons UAW members are making, sending to Israel, and being used to kill Arab families
• How African Methodist Episcopal Church calls for end to all US aid to Israel

Labor Report

• Amazon Claims NLRB Is Unconstitutional
• Auto workers threaten strike at Ford’s most profitable plant
• Teamsters at Molson Coors are on strike
• Verdi union announces a strike of Lufthansa Airlines ground workers in Germany, affecting 100,000 passengers

]]>2430amazon,apartheid,arab,caucus,genocide,labor,lufthansa,nlrb,palestine,solidarity,strike,teamsters,tech,texas,uaw,union,venzuela,verdifalse374fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e73-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58652909
-Educators March in DC to Revoke Largest Labor Union’s Endorsement of Biden Amid Genocide in Gaza (Educators for Palestine)

-Under attack for solidarity with Palestine, NYC students are fighting back

-Feb. 10, 2024 Madison Rally Sends Clear Message: ‘No Nazis in Wisconsin! – Free Palestine! – Build People’s Power!’

-Wisconsin Planned Parenthood workers vote to unionize

-Recent Strike Report & Figures

-Mary Kay Henry won't run for re-election as president for the Service Employees International Union]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58652909Mon, 12 Feb 2024 05:26:13 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-Labor Forum: Labor Forum The Genocidal Israeli War Against Palestine: February 24, 2024 (ILWU Local 10) -Educators March in DC to Revoke Largest Labor Union’s Endorsement of Biden Amid Genocide in Gaza (Educators for Palestine) -Under attack for...
-Educators March in DC to Revoke Largest Labor Union’s Endorsement of Biden Amid Genocide in Gaza (Educators for Palestine)

-Under attack for solidarity with Palestine, NYC students are fighting back

-Feb. 10, 2024 Madison Rally Sends Clear Message: ‘No Nazis in Wisconsin! – Free Palestine! – Build People’s Power!’

-Wisconsin Planned Parenthood workers vote to unionize

-Recent Strike Report & Figures

-Mary Kay Henry won't run for re-election as president for the Service Employees International Union]]>3003biden,educators,hate,ilwu,madison,nazis,palestine,parenthood,planned,rally,seiu,strike,union,unionize,wisconsinfalse373fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e72-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58570825

LaborForPalestine.Net

Teamsters / Palestine

AWU-CWA / Palestine

Stop the Hate Rally in Madison, WI

Newton Teachers Strike in Massachusetts

Getting Comfortable with Illegal Strikes

Teamsters / Anheuser-Busch

Hyundai Workers Fight to Unionize

Potential Downtown Minneapolis Workers Strike

Public Transport Workers Strike in Germany

Eugene Debs Excerpt from Anti-War Speech, 1910

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58570825Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:47:39 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast- LaborForPalestine.Net - Teamsters / Palestine - AWU-CWA / Palestine - Stop the Hate Rally in Madison, WI - Newton Teachers Strike in Massachusetts - Getting Comfortable with Illegal Strikes - Teamsters / Anheuser-Busch - Hyundai Workers Fight to...

LaborForPalestine.Net

Teamsters / Palestine

AWU-CWA / Palestine

Stop the Hate Rally in Madison, WI

Newton Teachers Strike in Massachusetts

Getting Comfortable with Illegal Strikes

Teamsters / Anheuser-Busch

Hyundai Workers Fight to Unionize

Potential Downtown Minneapolis Workers Strike

Public Transport Workers Strike in Germany

Eugene Debs Excerpt from Anti-War Speech, 1910

]]>2896awu,cwa,debs,eugene,hyundai,illegal,massachusetts,minneapolis,newton,palestine,seiu,strike,teachers,teamstersfalse372fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e71-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58484957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58484957Mon, 29 Jan 2024 05:32:26 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastPalestine/South African claim of genocide in the International Court of Justice, AFL-CIO affiliate YALL passes resolution in solidarity with Palestinian people, Stop the Hate / Build Peoples Unity rally in Madison, WI, teachers strike in Newton,...2283aflcio,africa,argentina,audi,boycott,build,hate,madison,mexico,newton,palestine,solidarity,south,stop,strike,teachers,teamsters,unity,wisconsin,yallfalse371fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e70-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58399957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58399957Mon, 22 Jan 2024 06:44:54 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastOakland port shut down in solidarity with the people of Gaza, Teamsters/Anheuser-Busch struggle, Feb 10 action in Madison, WI titled "Stop the Hate, Build Peoples' Unity", Musicians Union, Rent Strikes, headlines, Kwame Ture, Lenin.266810,fascism,fascist,feb,gaza,hate,kwame,lenin,madison,musicians,palestine,rent,solidarity,stop,strike,teamsters,ture,union,wisconsin,zionismfalse370fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e69-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58315891

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58315891Tue, 16 Jan 2024 03:48:35 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe cover a lot of ground in this episode: updates on Palestine, Yemen, South Africa, Namibia, remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., illegal teachers strike in Massachusetts, UAW President Shawn Fain speaking on MLK Day, Educators for Palestine,...

]]>3170africa,afscme,cosatu,educators,fain,illegal,king,labor,massachusetts,namibia,notes,nurses,palestine,shawn,south,strike,teachers,teamsters,uaw,yemenfalse369fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e68-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58227684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58227684Mon, 08 Jan 2024 05:41:53 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUpdate on Palestine, MLK March in Detroit January 15, 2023 Labor recap and what's ahead in 2024, a recent National Labor Relations Board ruling that may make it easier to organize unions, German railway strike...3131aftra,allison,contract,detroit,indianapolis,kaiser,labor,liberation,mlk,palestine,postal,sag,starbucks,strike,teamsters,uaw,union,workersfalse368fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e67-solidarity-w-palestine-report-labor-news--58133476-Jan 15th MLK March in Detroit
-Unionization efforts at Tesla in Sweden
-United Auto Workers
-OPEIU
-California hotel workers strike update
-Teamsters authorize strike at Anheuser-Busch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58133476Wed, 27 Dec 2023 20:38:25 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-Labor for Palestine/Wisconsin event -Jan 15th MLK March in Detroit -Unionization efforts at Tesla in Sweden -United Auto Workers -OPEIU -California hotel workers strike update -Teamsters authorize strike at Anheuser-Busch-Jan 15th MLK March in Detroit
-Unionization efforts at Tesla in Sweden
-United Auto Workers
-OPEIU
-California hotel workers strike update
-Teamsters authorize strike at Anheuser-Busch]]>2101anheuser-busch,detroit,here,hotel,labor,madison,mlk,opeiu,palestine,protest,solidarity,strike,teamsters,tesla,uaw,unite,wisconsin,workersfalse267fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e66-solidarity-w-palestine-labor-news-briefs--57815881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57815881Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:23:53 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUpdates on protests and labor actions in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Labor news briefs on the United Food & Commercial Workers and Tesla in Sweden.1871autoworkers,democracy,militancy,mumia,palestine,palestinian,reform,strike,struggle,sweden,tesla,ue,ufcw,union,wisconsinfalse266fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e65-interview-w-abayomi-azikiwe-activist-journalist-editor-of-pan-african-news-wire--57719920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57719920Mon, 20 Nov 2023 05:23:32 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with activist and journalist Abayomi Azikiwe. We cover the current state of labor in the US, the conflict in Occupied Palestine, the labor legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., current struggles in African nations, and more.2651abayomi,african,azikiwe,front,israel,king,labor,liberation,luther,martin,mlk,news,palestine,popular,solution,wirefalse265fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e64-interview-w-terri-smith-striking-casino-worker-in-detroit--57528659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57528659Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:56:09 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with Terri Smith, striking casino worker in Detroit. There are currenly 3,700 casino workers on strike in Detroit represented by a total of five unions.928auto,casino,city,detroit,greektown,here,motor,strike,teamsters,uaw,unite,united,unitehere,workersfalse264fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e63-labor-news-oct-29-2023--57437326https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57437326Mon, 30 Oct 2023 03:36:36 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news: labor & Palestine, the UAW strike, Kaiser Permanente strike, SAG-AFTRA, Starbucks workers, the Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 and a statement from the World Federation of Trade Unions in solidarity with the...1261false263fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e62-genocide-in-occupied-palestine-and-update-on-major-strikes--57350321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57350321Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:10:49 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUpdate on the genocidal acts being carried out in Occupied Palestine. We also discuss protests happening in the US, a call for action from Palestinian Trade Unions and an exemplary statement written by the Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550....14233550,aftra,apartheid,colonialism,genocide,geo,imperialism,labor,occupied,palestine,sag,settlerism,solidarity,strike,uaw,union,zionismfalse262fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e61-interview-w-former-starbucks-worker-organizer-carrie-kawczynski--57309994https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57309994Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:43:35 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with former Starbucks worker-organizer, Carrie Kawczynski in Wisconsin. She shares her experiences about how workers at her shop organized and why.1885barista,coffee,starbucks,strike,union,united,workersfalse261fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e60-conflict-in-israel-palestine--57246417
This is our contribution to the discussion on the conflictt between Israel and Palestine.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57246417Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:10:58 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastNo introductory music or anything in this episode. This is our contribution to the discussion on the conflictt between Israel and Palestine.
This is our contribution to the discussion on the conflictt between Israel and Palestine.]]>1525conflict,el,fmln,hamas,handal,internationalism,israel,labor,liberation,palestine,palestinean,plo,salvador,shafikfalse260fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e59-interview-w-uaw-activist-working-class-organizer-frank-hammer--57231921
Lots of labor lessons, experience, and substance in this episode!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57231921Sat, 14 Oct 2023 06:32:03 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis is a special episode where we interview working-class/UAW organizer, Frank Hammer. This episode is rich in labor history, theory, and lessons for today's social movement unionism. We talk about today's UAW strike, international solidarity, the...
Lots of labor lessons, experience, and substance in this episode!]]>3284auto,caucuses,culture,frank,front,hammer,history,international,internationalism,labor,music,sit,solidarity,strike,tactics,theory,uaw,union,united,workersfalse259fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e58-report-back-from-the-worker-community-summit-in-neenah-wi--57020887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57020887Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:15:17 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe Rise Fighting was one of the the groups organizing the Sept 30th Worker & Community Summit in Neehan Wisconsin. The point of the summit was to gather labor and community groups to discuss things like: strike support, solidarity, organizing...1562community,labor,neenah,solidarity,starbucks,strike,summit,support,teamsters,uaw,unions,wisconsin,workerfalse258fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e57-worker-community-summit-and-an-interview-with-a-striking-uaw-worker-in-denver--56921100
Update on the United Auto Workers strike as well as an interview with a striker in Denver.

Also: Ric's encounter with Congresswoman Diana DeGette who along with Perlmutter, Neguse, and Crow (in CO) voted to crush the railway strike last year.

Altogether, 211 Democrats voted in favor of crushing the railway strike. Only 8 Democrats voted against crushing the railroad strike.

By contrast: 129 Republicans who voted against crushing it and 79 vote in favor of crushing it.

This is a link to Ric's research and official links on this matter.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56921100Mon, 25 Sep 2023 04:52:39 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUpdate and details on the Worker & Community Summit taking place Sept 30th in Neenah, Wisconsin. Update on the United Auto Workers strike as well as an interview with a striker in Denver. Also: Ric's encounter with Congresswoman Diana DeGette...
Update on the United Auto Workers strike as well as an interview with a striker in Denver.

Also: Ric's encounter with Congresswoman Diana DeGette who along with Perlmutter, Neguse, and Crow (in CO) voted to crush the railway strike last year.

Altogether, 211 Democrats voted in favor of crushing the railway strike. Only 8 Democrats voted against crushing the railroad strike.

By contrast: 129 Republicans who voted against crushing it and 79 vote in favor of crushing it.

This is a link to Ric's research and official links on this matter.]]>1846auto,colorado,community,degette,diana,neenah,railway,strike,summit,uaw,united,worker,workersfalse257fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e56-uaw-on-strike-the-worker-community-summit-in-wi--56836695-Information on the Worker & Community Summit in Neenah, WI, Sept 30th, 2023.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56836695Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:52:03 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast-UAW on strike against the Big 3 Automakers. -Information on the Worker & Community Summit in Neenah, WI, Sept 30th, 2023.-Information on the Worker & Community Summit in Neenah, WI, Sept 30th, 2023.]]>3307auto,community,labor,neenah,solidarity,strike,tactics,theory,uaw,union,united,wisconsin,worker,workersfalse256fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e55-worker-community-summit-in-wi-interview-w-justin-cwa-member-in-madison--56758186https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56758186Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:36:33 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week we offer details on the Worker/Community Summit taking place in Neenah, WI and interview Justine, a young worker from Madison who recently helped organize a union with the Communications Workers of America.197232,america,auto,communication,community,hour,labor,madison,neenah,organize,solidarity,summit,uaw,union,united,week,wisconsin,work,worker,workersfalse255fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e54-labor-news-sept-3-2023--56681467https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56681467Mon, 04 Sep 2023 03:32:40 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastReflections on Labor Day as well as news updates on the United Auto Workers negotiations, Teamsters Local 662, Kaiser Permanente workers in Colorado, American Airlines, and Anderson Economic Group.1821662,airlines,american,anderson,auto,day,economic,group,kaiser,labor,local,permanente,railway,seiu,teamsters,united,workersfalse254fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e53-labor-news-aug-27-2023-anderson-economic-group-continued--56609840Mercury Cafe workers in Denver, Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 contract ratification, Trader Joe's United, Teamsters & UPS, Teamsters Local 662, Labor Day events in Wisconsin, potential United Autoworkers strike, March in Milwaukee, Anderson Economic Group, OPEIU.

Correction: at a certain point in the program I [Ric] attribute the "$2 billion per day" figure to the Anderson Economic Group (AEG). This is not correct. The American Association of Railroads came up with that number. AEG chimed in later with their own [equally goofy] figure.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56609840Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:29:08 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastMercury Cafe workers in Denver, Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 contract ratification, Trader Joe's United, Teamsters & UPS, Teamsters Local 662, Labor Day events in Wisconsin, potential United Autoworkers strike, March in Milwaukee,...Mercury Cafe workers in Denver, Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 contract ratification, Trader Joe's United, Teamsters & UPS, Teamsters Local 662, Labor Day events in Wisconsin, potential United Autoworkers strike, March in Milwaukee, Anderson Economic Group, OPEIU.

Correction: at a certain point in the program I [Ric] attribute the "$2 billion per day" figure to the Anderson Economic Group (AEG). This is not correct. The American Association of Railroads came up with that number. AEG chimed in later with their own [equally goofy] figure.]]>35933550,662,anderson,autoworkers,cafe,contract,economic,employees,gratuate,group,mercury,negotiations,organization,strike,teamsters,uaw,unions,united,ups,workersfalse253fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e52-labor-news-aug-20-2023-the-cost-of-strikes--56534870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56534870Mon, 21 Aug 2023 03:57:32 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news updates on the Teamsters, Starbucks workers and the Republican National Convention. Also, when we hear stuff like "the strike will cost the economy $2 billion per day", where do those numbers actually come from? Who creates those numbers...1663anderson,convention,cost,economic,economics,economy,group,labor,national,picket,republican,solidarity,starbucks,strike,teamsters,the,theory,unions,united,workersfalse252fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e51-labor-news-august-13-2023-anderson-economic-group--56458578a strike would cost the economy $X billion dollars per day”.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56458578Mon, 14 Aug 2023 00:19:36 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUpdates on the Teamsters, United Auto Workers, the Republican National Convention, the SAG AFTRA strike and Starbucks workers. We also revisit the wild world of “a strike would cost the economy $X billion dollars per day”.a strike would cost the economy $X billion dollars per day”.]]>2241anderson,auto,economic,group,rnc,starbucks,strike,teamsters,uaw,union,workersfalse251fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e50-labor-news-august-6-2023--56387766
*Correction: at one point Ric is reading strike statistics from Jeremy Brecher's book "Strike" and says "1994" (with conviction!) instead of "1944". ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56387766Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:46:26 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastTeamsters, Amazon workers in Britain, Starbucks workers, the RNC, Laborfest, the Tampa 5 and an update on the generally growing strike activity within the US labor movement. *Correction: at one point Ric is reading strike statistics from Jeremy...
*Correction: at one point Ric is reading strike statistics from Jeremy Brecher's book "Strike" and says "1994" (with conviction!) instead of "1944". ]]>26765,amazon,anger,britain,class,cnn,growth,l:abor,laborfest,rnc,starbucks,strikes,tampa,teamsters,uaw,unions,ups,upsurge,uptickfalse250fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e49-labor-news-july-30-2023--56312706
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56312706Sun, 30 Jul 2023 23:37:42 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastRecent labor new from Teamsters union, UPS, McDonalds workers, the RNC, the Graduate Employees Organization Local 3550 in Ann Arbor, SAF-AFTRA strike, Laborfest, OPEIU and more!
]]>1908aftra,california,dogg,italy,mcdonalds,rnc,sag,snoop,solidarity,strike,teamsters,upsfalse249fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e48-conspiracy-theories--56046780Conspiracy theories vs. Marxian economic/labor theory.
-Common characteristics and flaws in conspiracy theories.
-Marxism as a systemic critique of capitalism rooted in the material dialectic.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56046780Mon, 10 Jul 2023 06:05:39 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastConspiracy theories vs. Marxian economic/labor theory. -Common characteristics and flaws in conspiracy theories. -Marxism as a systemic critique of capitalism rooted in the material dialectic.Conspiracy theories vs. Marxian economic/labor theory.
-Common characteristics and flaws in conspiracy theories.
-Marxism as a systemic critique of capitalism rooted in the material dialectic.]]>2575911,anon,capitalism,conspiracy,covid,critique,dialectic,economic,illuminati,marxian,marxism,material,political,q,systemic,theories,theoryfalse248fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e47-labor-news-july-4-2023--55999007https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55999007Wed, 05 Jul 2023 03:57:42 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news updates on: Teamsters & UPS, Graduate Employees Organization (Univ of Mich) strike update, UNITE HERE hotel workers strike in California, the struggles in France and Palestine, and the Starbucks workers strike. This show begins with a...40504,california,douglass,france,frederick,geo,here,hotel,jenin,july,michigan,palestine,rebellions,starbucks,strikes,teamsters,unite,university,ups,workersfalse247fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e46-labor-news-june-11-2023--54269147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54269147Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:55:31 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIBEW coffee workers contract in Milwaukee, Teamsters & UPS, IATSE, United Electrical Workers (UE) organizing academic workers, SoCal Hotel Workers strike authorization, journalists strike against Gannett, updates from United Kingdom, National Day...2007authorization,electrical,england,hotel,iatse,ibew,railway,socal,stoppage,strike,teamsters,ue,uk,union,united,wga,work,workersfalse246fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e45-labor-news-june-4-2023--54095996https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54095996Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:04:00 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news: OPEIU strike update, Supreme Court decision concerning an employer's ability to sue unions, United Airlines pilots, Hollywood workers struggles, organizing at Trader Joe's, the Tampa 5, protests against Ron Desantis and much...27675,actors,airlines,desantis,directors,glacier,hollywood,labor,opeiu,pilots,ron,strike,tampa,teamsters,union,united,writersfalse245fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e44-labor-news-may-28-2023--54027621https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54027621Mon, 29 May 2023 05:08:56 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news inlcuding: new from Cambodia, Great Britain, the Teamsters and UPS, the Writers Guild Strike, the OPEIU strike in Wisconsin, and the doctor’s strike in NY.2446britain,cambodia,coca,cola,doctors,guild,new,opeiu,strike,teamsters,union,ups,writers,yorkfalse244fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e43-labor-news-may-21-2023--53953425FedEx pilots strike authorization, Starbucks Workers United, Republian National Convention 2024, Rutgers University contract vote, University of Michigan fabricating grades for the students of striking graduate instructors/GEO 3550.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53953425Mon, 22 May 2023 03:59:58 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news: OPEIU/Madison Strike, SAG AFTRA strike authorization, Teamsters & UPS, FedEx pilots strike authorization, Starbucks Workers United, Republian National Convention 2024, Rutgers University contract vote, University of...FedEx pilots strike authorization, Starbucks Workers United, Republian National Convention 2024, Rutgers University contract vote, University of Michigan fabricating grades for the students of striking graduate instructors/GEO 3550.]]>1943aaup,aftra,authorization,fedex,geo,graduate,madison,michigan,opeiu,rnc,rutgers,sag,starbucks,strike,teamsters,united,univesity,ups,wisconsin,workersfalse243fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e42-labor-news-may-14-2023-interview-w-author-steve-babson--53866226
In this episode we interview Steve Babson, author of “Forgotten Populists: When Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy”. Now retired, Steve Babson worked as an instructor and extension program coordinator in the Labor Studies Center at Wayne State University.

He is the author of various books including “Working Detroit: The Making of a Union Town,” and “The Color of Law: Ernie Goodman and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights in Detroit.”

Babson is also an Executive Board member of AAUP-AFT Local 6075 which represents 1,700 full time faculty and academic staff at Wayne State University. He’s also a leader of Detroit Eviction Defense, an organization that fights foreclosures and evictions.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53866226Mon, 15 May 2023 04:59:29 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news includes: Southwest Airlines Pilot strike authorization, German rail union cancels planned two-day strike, brief GEO 3550 and Oakland School district strike updates, Writers Guild Strike, Rutgers strike. In this episode we...
In this episode we interview Steve Babson, author of “Forgotten Populists: When Farmers Turned Left to Save Democracy”. Now retired, Steve Babson worked as an instructor and extension program coordinator in the Labor Studies Center at Wayne State University.

He is the author of various books including “Working Detroit: The Making of a Union Town,” and “The Color of Law: Ernie Goodman and the Struggle for Labor and Civil Rights in Detroit.”

Babson is also an Executive Board member of AAUP-AFT Local 6075 which represents 1,700 full time faculty and academic staff at Wayne State University. He’s also a leader of Detroit Eviction Defense, an organization that fights foreclosures and evictions.

]]>45103550,airlines,babson,book,democracy,detroit,farmers,geo,interview,labor,oakland,pilots,populist,rutgers,southwest,steve,strike,teachers,uaw,unionfalse242fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e41-labor-news-may-7-2023-interview-w-pres-kathryn-bartlett-mulvihill-of-opeiu-local-39--53771915
Part 2: Interview with Kathryn Bartlett-Mulvihill, president of OPEIU Local 39 in Madison, WI. The local recently authorized a strike vote against one of the largest employers in Madison.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53771915Mon, 08 May 2023 04:39:11 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastPart 1: Brief updates on strikes at Rutgers University, University of Michigan, Oakland School District, and Writers Guild. Also a brief update on UPS/Teamsters negotiation. Part 2: Interview with Kathryn Bartlett-Mulvihill, president of OPEIU Local...
Part 2: Interview with Kathryn Bartlett-Mulvihill, president of OPEIU Local 39 in Madison, WI. The local recently authorized a strike vote against one of the largest employers in Madison.]]>32143550,39,aaup,authorization,bartlett-mulvihill,cuna,geo,kathryn,local,michigan,mutual,oakland,opeiu,president,rutgers,strike,teachers,teamsters,university,upsfalse241fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e40-international-workers-day-2023-labor-news-briefs--53723950
Labor news briefs at the end.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53723950Wed, 03 May 2023 03:22:00 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastRecap and highlights of the shows we've done and what we've reported on since last Internaional Workers Day. Labor news briefs at the end.
Labor news briefs at the end.]]>24611st,canada,day,england,france,germany,internaional,korea,may,nigeria,solidarity,south,union,us,workersfalse240fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e39-interview-w-striking-workers-from-rutgers-univ-the-univ-of-michigan--53657849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53657849Wed, 26 Apr 2023 21:01:48 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThe US is experiencing a wave of strikes and organizing activity in higher education. Our podcast has been following the strikes at Rutgers University and the University of Michgan for a couple of months so we decided to reach out to the unions to get...44563550,aaup,contract,democracy,employees,geo,gowler,graduate,labor,michael,michigan,negotiations,ono,organization,rutgers,santa,strike,tactics,union,universityfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e38-labor-news-april-23-2023--53625491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53625491Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:29:38 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news including: Rutgers University, University of Michigan, Teamsters/UPS, Railroad Workers United, Poor Peoples' Campaign, Nigerian and German airport workers, Oakland teachers, rally in Madison, May Day, San Antonio, OPEIU and more!3117antonio,geo,graduate,madison,michigan,negotiations,oakland,opeiu,rutgers,san,teachers,teamsters,unions,university,ups,workersfalse238fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e37-labor-news-april-16-2023--53555205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53555205Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:39:51 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news: Teamsters, Coca-Cola workers in Philly, news and analysis from Wisconsin, sanitation workers in Memphis, strikes at Rutgers University and University of Michigan, Sysco workers, International Workers day and UPS...2617ann,arbor,day,graduate,international,memphis,michigan,republic,rutgers,sanitation,strike,surplus,teamsters,unions,university,ups,value,wisconsin,workersfalse237fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e36-labor-news-april-2-2023--53424037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53424037Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:44:05 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news for March 2, 2023. Rutgers University, SEIU press releases, sourdough workers, Bay Area police union leader allegedly smuggling fentanyl, University of Michigan, Michigan Right to Work repealed, Florida, Germany, France, Wisconsin,...2736fentanyl,france,french,geo,german,germany,henry,kay,mary,michiga,police,right,rutgers,seiu,starbucks,strike,uaw,union,university,workfalse236fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e35-labor-news-march-19-2023--53259706B collapse (Ric keeps calling it SVC), school workers in Los Angeles, Caterpillar...]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53259706Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:49:49 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news includes: French worker struggles, report/struggle from Florida, new era in organizing in higher ed, SVB collapse (Ric keeps calling it SVC), school workers in Los Angeles, Caterpillar...B collapse (Ric keeps calling it SVC), school workers in Los Angeles, Caterpillar...]]>1303caterpillar,education,florida,france,labor,lausd,seiu,strike,strikes,svb,unionfalse235fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e34-labor-news-march-7-2023--53130707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53130707Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:04:02 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news: Starbucks workers, Caterpillar workers, transit workers, academic workers, Railroad workers, the Southern Workers Assembly, all that and more.3131abortion,academic,airport,assembly,caterpillar,city,cop,french,labor,nonprofit,railroad,rutgers,southern,starbucks,strike,transit,union,united,workers,youtubefalse234fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e33-black-history-month-part-2--52862059https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52862059Mon, 27 Feb 2023 07:14:00 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis is part 2 of our episodes celebrating Black History Month in 2023. In this episode we recognize and talk about some of our favoite cultural workers and their contributions to the labor and civil rights struggles.4473boots,enemy,gil,gore,haden,heron,hip,hop,jazz,labor,mingus,pmrc,public,riley,roach,scott,tipper,unionsfalse233fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e32-labor-news-feb-19-2023-jeff-kurtz-of-railroad-workers-united--52787110https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52787110Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:56:36 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news and interview with Jeff Kurtz of Railroad Workers United. Labor news covers CNHi/UAW Local 180, airport workers strike in Germany, Starbucks, Mumia Abu-Jamal, and more. Jeff Kurtz talks to us about the roots of the problem with regards to...2329180,abu,airport,caterpillar,cnhi,jamal,labor,local,mumia,starbucks,strike,temple,uaw,union,university,workersfalse232fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e31-labor-news-feb-12-2023--52713410https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52713410Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:07:38 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news includes updates on UAW/Caterpillar, Teamsters, 'illegal' teachers strikes in Massachusetts, French unions, Los Angeles school district workers, the NFL players union and more...2029angeles,biden,caterpillar,illegal,los,massachusetts,nfl,seiu,strikes,teachers,teamsters,uawfalse231fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e30-black-history-month-part-1--52646446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52646446Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:39:17 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn honor of Black history month, the three of us at WRF chose our favorite moments/leaders from the history of the Black workers struggle in the US. Bryan talks about Paul Robeson, Gerry presents on\ Moranda Smith and the Food and Tobacco Workers, and...2455auto,black,detroit,dodge,drum,food,history,labor,month,moranda,movement,paul,revolutionary,robeson,smith,tobacco,union,unions,united,workersfalse230fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e29-labor-news-jan-29-2023-lessons-from-racine-wi--52579941https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52579941Mon, 30 Jan 2023 04:59:06 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news and reflections on our involvement in the UAW Local 180 strike in Racine, WI.2301180,city,cnhi,day,england,europe,france,labor,local,peets,portland,racine,seiu,solidarity,strike,teamsters,uaw,union,wisconsin,workersfalse229fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e28-labor-news-jan-22-2023--52513731https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52513731Mon, 23 Jan 2023 04:49:19 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news updates including: CNH/Local 180, Amazon/ALU, Caterpillar/UAW, Teamsters, nurses' struggles, international news, and much more.1659amazon,bls,britain,caterpillar,general,germany,great,guild,newspaper,nurses,peru,postal,strike,teamsters,uawfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e27-interview-w-connie-smith-pres-of-the-wi-federation-of-nurses-health-professionals-aft--52450058https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52450058Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:24:09 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with Connie Smith, president of the Wisconsin Federation of Nurses & Health Professionals, AFT.2381aft,community,federation,francis,health,hospital,labor,milwaukee,nurses,professionals,st,union,wisconsinfalse227fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e26-remembering-dr-king-s-relations-w-the-labor-and-antiwar-movements--52388202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52388202Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:09:38 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe go beyond the usual "I have a dream" speech and look at Dr. King's legacy with regards to unions, labor and the antiwar movements.2308antiwar,dr,general,king,labor,luther,martin,memphis,radical,sanitation,strike,unions,vietnamfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e25-2022-labor-year-in-recap-report-back-from-our-strike-support-in-racine-wisconsin--52280537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52280537Mon, 26 Dec 2022 05:05:32 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThe hosts of the show offering lessons learned from this year's labor events and a report back from Racine, WI, where Bryan and Ric spent 5 days doing solidarity work.3245180,amazon,bnsf,cnh,fighting,industrial,local,racine,railway,rise,starbucks,strike,teamsters,uaw,ups,wefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e24-interview-w-president-alejandra-lopez-of-the-san-antonio-alliance--52135204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52135204Mon, 19 Dec 2022 01:45:02 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastAn interview with President Alejandra Lopez of the San Antonio Alliance. She discusses union/community coalition building, union democracy, unions in nonprofit organizations and much more.2708aft,alejandra,alliance,antonio,community,covid,fighting,labor,lopez,right,rise,san,schools,texas,to,unions,we,workfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e23-interview-w-charisse-burden-stelly-co-editor-of-organize-fight-win--52134142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52134142Mon, 12 Dec 2022 01:00:02 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly, professor and co-editor of "Organize, Fight, Win - Black Communist Women's Political Writings".2568antifa,antifascism,burden,charisse,class,fascism,fight,imperialism,justice,labor,movement,organize,social,stelly,union,win,workingfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e22-interview-w-jeff-kurtz-of-railway-workers-united--52134589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52134589Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:58:44 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with Jeff Kurtz of Railway Workers United. Jeff discusses some of the contractual and legislative acts that have paved the way for today's railway worker struggle.2287act,contract,days,jeff,kurtz,labor,racine,railway,sick,strike,teamsters,trustee,uaw,union,united,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e21-interview-w-marilee-taylor-of-railroad-workers-united--52094275https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52094275Sun, 04 Dec 2022 22:29:13 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastAn exclusive interview with Marilee Taylor from Railroad Workers United. Marilee joined us to give a better understanding of what's going on with the railway workers strike.2825biden,congress,control,democracy,labor,marilee,railroad,railway,solidarity,stoppage,strike,taylor,union,united,worker,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e20-labor-news-update-on-uaw-local-180-strike-in-racine-wi--52027421
Also: update on UAW Local 180 strike against CNH Industrial (Case Holland) in Racine, Wisconsin.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52027421Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:01:37 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news: railway workers, Amazon workers, Korean truckers, UAW strikes on the east coast, west coast and Racine, WI. Also: update on UAW Local 180 strike against CNH Industrial (Case Holland) in Racine, Wisconsin.
Also: update on UAW Local 180 strike against CNH Industrial (Case Holland) in Racine, Wisconsin.]]>2725amazon,cnh,industrial,korea,railway,strike,uaw,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e19-labors-news-interview-w-detroit-activist-david-sole--51961954https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51961954Mon, 21 Nov 2022 04:47:38 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastNews updates on UAW Locals 180, 807, and 2865. A railway workers update, Starbucks workers strike and more. Also: an interview with long-time Detroit activist and revolutionary socialist David Sole.3997180,2865,807,david,detroit,local,newspaper,railway,sole,starbucks,strike,uawfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e18-labor-news-interview-w-vermont-afl-cio-president-david-van-deusen--51882758https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51882758Mon, 14 Nov 2022 05:07:30 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news and interview with Brother David Van Deusen, president of the Vermont AFL-CIO. In recent years the Vermont AFL-CIO has been implementing progressive changes in the spirit of social justice unionism. In this episode we interview...3151afl,aflcio,california,david,deusen,elote,hawks,labor,pink,pride,railroad,starbucks,strike,struggle,union,university,van,vermont,work,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e17-labor-news-how-strikes-are-won--51808914https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51808914Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:09:14 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news followed by a presentation on how strikes are won. We look at past strikes, discuss labor theory, history, principles, corporate research and shop floor tactics.41551997,class,history,labor,preparation,stoppage,strikes,struggle,teamsters,theory,unions,ups,work,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e16-interview-w-clarence-thomas-of-ilwu-local-10--51782280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51782280Fri, 04 Nov 2022 04:03:27 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastAn interview with Clarence Thomas, retired member of the Longshore Workers Union (ILWU) Local 10 on the west coast. Brother Thomas talks to us about the Million Worker March, longshore worker actions in solidarity with the people of El Salvador, South...647510,africa,apartheid,clarence,ilwu,iraq,labor,local,march,million,palestine,south,strike,thomas,union,workerfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e15-labor-news-interview-w-black-workers-for-justice--51735065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51735065Mon, 31 Oct 2022 03:41:38 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news as well as an in-depth interview with Nathanette Mayo and Angaza Sababu Laughinghouse of Black Workers for Justice, United Electrical Workers (UE) Local 150 and Fruit of Labor Singing Ensemble.4751black,brazil,cardwell,carolina,justice,labor,lula,movement,news,north,railway,strike,teamster,tony,uaw,ue,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e14-labor-news-interview-w-a-starbucks-worker--51674530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51674530Mon, 24 Oct 2022 17:29:14 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastWe bring you this week's labor news, some jams and an interview with Ajii, a Starbucks worker from Green Bay, Wisconsin.33957,boston,brazil,contract,costco,gazette,guild,labor,lula,memphis,pittsburgh,post,railway,strike,sysco,teamsters,uaw,unionization,unions,upsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e13-labor-news-interview-w-pres-michael-jones-of-madison-teachers-inc--51593590https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51593590Mon, 17 Oct 2022 03:40:10 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news and analysis for Sunday, Oct 16th followed by an interview with Michael Jones, President of the Madison Teachers Inc.349910,2011,act,jones,labor,madison,michael,news,president,protests,teachers,unions,wisconsinfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e12-labor-news-oct-10-2022--51525241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51525241Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:58:34 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastLabor news for Oct. 10, 2022.2329chipotle,google,labor,news,nurses,organize,railroad,rei,starbucks,strike,teachers,teamsters,uaw,union,unionization,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e11-interview-with-vermont-afl-cio-exec-vice-president-katie-harris--51448490https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51448490Mon, 03 Oct 2022 03:35:13 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastInterview with Vermont AFL-CIO Executive Vice President, Katie Harris. In this episode we discuss the different ways the Vermont AFL-CIO has been active in the struggle against fascism.2703aflcio,antifa,antifascism,antifascist,cuba,fascism,fighting,harris,katie,labor,rise,struggle,unions,vermont,we,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e10-uaw-local-180-on-strike-against-cnh-industrial--51379163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51379163Sun, 25 Sep 2022 20:54:41 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastUAW worker in Racine, Wisconsin are on strike against CNH Industrial. In this episode we interview local president Yasin Mahdi who gives us insight into this important struggle.1775180,agriculture,caterpiller,construction,deere,john,labor,local,mahdi,racine,righting,rise,strike,tractors,uaw,union,we,wisconsin,yasinfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e9-interview-with-labor-activist-ed-childs--51329210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51329210Wed, 21 Sep 2022 03:03:03 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastAn interview with long-standing labor activist Ed Childs. We discuss everything from securing LGBTQIA rights in union contracts to international worker solidarity during war time.3944boston,childs,ed,here,internationalism,iraq,labor,rights,solidarity,strike,struggle,trans,union,unite,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e8-interview-with-uw-nurses--51221610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51221610Sun, 11 Sep 2022 20:29:34 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast1929labor,nurses,strike,unions,uwfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e7-this-week-s-labor-news-analysis--51150037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51150037Mon, 05 Sep 2022 16:08:34 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastThis week's labor news covers strikes and worker organizing within the Denver Classroom Teachers Association, the United Auto Workers, Starbucks/Taco Bell organizing, and more...1633bell,dcta,labor,railroad,starbucks,strike,taco,uaw,uk,union,us,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e6-25th-anniversary-of-the-teamsters-strike-at-ups--51050107https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51050107Sat, 27 Aug 2022 19:12:57 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastA look back at the 1997 Teamsters strike at UPS. Lessons to be learned for today's labor struggles.23611997,carey,ibt,labor,ron,strike,teamsters,union,upsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e5-labor-notes-conference--50330887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50330887Sat, 25 Jun 2022 06:56:07 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor Podcast28252022,chicago,communism,conference,internationalism,labor,marxism,notes,socialism,union,unionsfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e4-labor-and-war--50021764https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50021764Wed, 01 Jun 2022 04:30:10 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastHow war affects the working class and how workers/soldiers can throw a wrench in the war machine.3449action,antiwar,direct,labor,resistence,solidarity,stoppage,strike,unions,warfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e3-international-workers-day-arsenal-of-labor--49608754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49608754Sat, 30 Apr 2022 21:44:06 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastGeneral strikes, rolling strikes, sit-down strikes, boycotts, sympathy strikes, wildcats strikes... What weapons does labor have at its disposal? How has labor used them throughout US history? This episode is a celebration of International Workers...38231919,day,drum,general,international,labor,may,rolling,seattle,solidarity,strike,teamsters,uaw,union,wildcat,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e2-social-justice-unionism--49000939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49000939Wed, 09 Mar 2022 05:11:01 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we discuss the differences between social justice unionism and business unionism. We use some of our favorite pieces of labor history to contrast the two.2180business,chicago,diaz,dodge,drum,history,iww,justice,knights,labor,movement,rebel,revolutionary,social,struggle,teachers,theory,union,unionism,workersfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/e1-el-salvador-international-solidarity-and-us-labor-unions--48890337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48890337Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:57:46 +0000We Rise Fighting Labor PodcastIn this episode we discuss the history of social struggles in El Salvador, the US labor movement and international solidarity.2517archbishop,democracy,elsalvador,fdr,fmln,fsln,international,internationalism,labor,oscar,romero,solidarity,unionfalse1full