From ICE raids to layoffs, workers push back

About this episode

This episode covers various labor issues including ICE raids, union support for immigrant workers, mass layoffs, and the impact of AI on education.

On this week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: Work Week Radio reports on a shocking ICE raid at San Francisco International Airport and the fight for sanctuary…El Cafecito Del Dia and Solidarity Works examine how unions are mobilizing to support immigrant workers and families. America’s Workforce looks at mass layoffs at a Whirlpool plant in Iowa, while Boiling Point explores the threat of AI replacing teachers. Plus, the new Mine Wars Forum highlights the importance of preserving labor history, and our Speed Round features The Worker Power Hour, Talking SMART, The Labor Show, My Labor Radio, and Hot House with Richie Ray.Subscribe, listen, and follow us at laborradionetwork.org@labormedianow @LCLAA @steelworkers @AWFUnionPodcast #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

• ICE raids
• worker mobilization
• immigrant support
• mass layoffs
• AI in education
• labor history
• podcast highlights

Keywords

• labor
• immigration
• unions
• layoffs
• AI
• education
• podcast
• worker rights
• labor history
• solidarity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Work Week Radio, El Cafecito Del Dia, Solidarity Works, Whirlpool, Boiling Point, Mine Wars Forum, The Worker Power Hour, Talking SMART, The Labor Show, My Labor Radio

Places: San Francisco International Airport, Iowa

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