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This episode discusses the increase in minimum wages in Chicago and the role of immigrant workers in resisting corporate and political agendas.

This is the full 7-12-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Check your Check! Minimum wages increased in Chicago and Cook County on July 1st. Also, immigrant workers lead the fight back against the boss and Trump’s agenda - more audio from Labor Notes 2026 Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.org and our homepage on Archive.org at: http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong

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