Hot off the presses, we talk about the Mueller report and how the Russiagate conspiracy theories have always been a waste of time that working people don’t care about. We riff on the bankruptcy of the corporate Democrat leadership and consider what it will take to build a real working class political movement. Also covered: … Continue reading Ferris Mueller’s Day Off (3.2)

WORKER POWER HOUR

Ferris Mueller’s Day Off (3.2)

We’re back for 2019 covering key lessons from the UPS-Teamsters contract battle, the continued wave of teachers strikes, how to organize your coworkers and build union power on the shop floor, and the direction of the U.S. labor movement. We recorded in Riverside Park so expect some background noise. Download here.    

Union Power in 2019 (3.1)

We’re joined by Jim Byrne, a public school teacher in Tucson, Arizona and a leader in the state’s ongoing teachers strike. We talk about the #RedForEd movement, how the Arizona teachers organized for this historic strike, the attitude of union leadership towards the strike, and more. We think teachers and union members will get a … Continue reading #RedForEd Arizona Teachers Strike EXCLUSIVE – Episode 7, Season 2

#RedForEd Arizona Teachers Strike EXCLUSIVE – Episode 7, Season 2

New York labor lawyer Benjamin Dictor joins us for a hard-hitting interview on labor law in the U.S. and the recent victory earlier this year by LA Times reporters and staff, who won their union campaign after 136 years. Ben serves as legal counsel for the NewsGuild in New York, who organized the LA Times, … Continue reading Worker Justice ft. Ben Dictor – Ep 6, S2

Worker Justice ft. Ben Dictor – Ep 6, S2

At the Labor Notes Convention in Chicago, IL, we sat down with some of our Teamster brothers from Local 89 out of Louisville, Kentucky, home of Teamsters United leader Fred Zuckerman. Joining us for the hour are Jay Dennis (Political Organizer & Business Agent), Stephen Piercey (Communications Director) and Bryan Trafford (Shop Steward). We talk … Continue reading “Power & Practice: An Inside Look at Teamsters Local 89” – Labor Notes – Episode 5, Season 2

“Power & Practice: An Inside Look at Teamsters Local 89” – Labor Notes – Episode 5, Season 2

At the 2018 Labor Notes Conference in Chicago, IL, we interview Sarah Chambers from the Chicago Teachers Union and Edwin Morales, Vice President of the Puerto Rico Teachers Federation, about the wave of teachers strikes in the U.S. Edwin talks about the planned May 1 Teachers strike in Puerto Rico and the fight against privatization. … Continue reading “Teachers Strike Back: From Puerto Rico to Chicago” – LABOR NOTES Exclusive, Episode 4, Season 2

“Teachers Strike Back: From Puerto Rico to Chicago” – LABOR NOTES Exclusive, Episode 4, Season 2

Arizona’s on our mind as we talk about the self-driving Uber car that killed a woman last week and the Phoenix teachers walk-out at nine elementary schools. We do a deep dive on Trump’s tariffs and anti-China trade measures, explaining why this actually hurts the working class and only helps the bosses. We’ve got a … Continue reading “Arizona Uber Alles” – Episode 3, Season 2

“Arizona Uber Alles” – Episode 3, Season 2

Strike fever continues as the squad talks about the Jersey City Teachers strike last week, billionaires, and Florida public sector unions fighting against decertification. We’re joined by AFSCME Council 79 union representative and Jacksonville Community Action Committee co-founder Michael Sampson (@BrotherFlourish on Twitter), who offers some insight on why and how the working class should … Continue reading “Jersey Shore, Class War” – Episode 2, Season 2 ft. Michael Sampson

“Jersey Shore, Class War” – Episode 2, Season 2 ft. Michael Sampson

We’re back for Season 2 to talk about the strike fever that’s sweeping the nation’s teachers – from West Virginia to Oklahoma. We talk about Teamsters United’s recent steward victories in Jacksonville, FL, and International Working Women’s Day. We take a look at the looming economic crash coming in the near future, roast scabs like … Continue reading “Strike Fever” – Season 2, Episode 1

“Strike Fever” – Season 2, Episode 1

Dave & DP return for part 2 of their coverage at the TDU Convention. They interview union fighters across the country about the struggles facing Teamster women, the fight for $15/hour, building solidarity between Black and white workers, and the soul and direction of the Teamsters union.  Big shouts out to our ALL TEAMSTERS EVERYTHING … Continue reading “Frontline Fighters – EVERYTHING TEAMSTERS Part 2” – Episode 10, Season 1

“Frontline Fighters – EVERYTHING TEAMSTERS Part 2” – Episode 10, Season 1

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