Boycotts, Burnouts and Breakthroughs

About this episode

This episode discusses various labor issues including boycotts, voting rights, and contract breakthroughs.

This week on the Labor Radio/Podcast Weekly: REI workers launch a nationwide boycott campaign after stalled bargaining talks, Alabama lawmakers battle over voting rights and representation, Brookfield Zoo workers score a contract breakthrough after a strike threat, Montana nurses discuss burnout and staffing shortages, and Cincinnati labor activists talk about connecting unions to broader community life. Featuring clips from The Union Bug, The Valley Labor Report, The Workers Mic, Blue Collar News and Boiling Point. 👉 Subscribe, listen, and follow us at laborradionetwork.org#LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong #WorkersVoices #SolidarityMedia @AFLCIO Help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below.Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people’s issues and concerns. Produced by Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon and Harold Phillips.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon, Harold Phillips

Topics covered

• boycotts
• labor rights
• voting rights
• contract negotiations
• staffing shortages
• community activism

Keywords

• labor
• boycott
• burnout
• staffing
• union
• community
• contract
• activism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: REI, Brookfield Zoo, The Union Bug, The Valley Labor Report, The Workers Mic, Blue Collar News, Boiling Point, laborradionetwork.org, AFLCIO

Places: Alabama, Montana, Cincinnati

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