Labor Achievements: Labor movements have fought for workers' rights throughout history, achieving significant milestones like California's paid family leave. These efforts highlight the importance of supporting unions and policies that help people balance work and family responsibilities.
Labor movements have a long history of advocating for workers' rights, as shown by the establishment of the United Labor Party in Chicago back in 1886. Their goals included an eight-hour workday and public ownership of telecommunication companies. Furthermore, significant progress has been made since then, such as California's groundbreaking paid family leave legislation signed by Governor Gray Davis in 2002, which provides essential support for workers balancing family responsibilities with job demands. These developments highlight the ongoing struggle for fair labor practices and the importance of unions in creating policies that protect workers' rights and wellbeing. As we reflect on these achievements, it's crucial to support initiatives that help workers maintain their family lives while fulfilling their professional roles, demonstrating a commitment to both personal and collective responsibility in the workforce.
Nationalize Boeing!
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Wisconsin Teamsters go Harris
Madison Labor Radio on why local Teamsters broke with their international union Today’s labor history: Striking steelworkers charged with treason Today’s labor quote: Mother Jones @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
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She’s the pilot
Agricultural pilot Emily Daniels on America Works Today’s labor history: The "Uprising of the 20,000" Today’s labor quote: Steven Biko @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
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“Labor Day” with Si & George
Folksingers Si Kahn and George Mann, on their new album Today’s labor history: Temple grad students win union Today’s labor quote: "Big Bill" Haywood @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
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Letter carriers deliver
On the NALC – National Association of Letter Carriers -- Branch 458 Podcast Today’s labor history: Striking cotton-pickers shot down Today’s labor quote: Lewis Hine @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
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On the Boeing picket line
Labor Radio reports on the Boeing strike Today’s labor history: Canada bans Wobblies Today’s labor quote: IWW songwriter T Bone Slim @kboo @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
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Nationalize Boeing!
Work Stoppage reports on the massive strike by Boeing workers Today’s labor history: United Labor party launched Today’s labor quote: Gray Davis @WorkStoppagePod @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
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Green 4 Falasteen
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Shift Happens
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