Organize, Disrupt, Win!

About this episode

This episode discusses direct action, worker resilience, and the fight for free agency with insights from various labor-focused podcasts.

This week on the Labor Radio Podcast Weekly: direct action, rising costs, worker resilience, and the long fight for free agency—Chris and Harold are joined by special guest co-host Judy Ancel of the Heartland Labor Forum as Patrick enjoys a day off. Labor Express Radio explores the shift from protest to direct action, connecting global solidarity to organizing for a potential May Day 2026 general strike. Union Talk examines the growing affordability crisis, with educators and union members detailing how rising costs are impacting workers and students alike. Powerline Podcast shares a lineman’s story of resilience, skill, and pride in the trade—highlighting the grit behind keeping the lights on. Heartland Labor Forum kicks off baseball season with a deep dive into the Major League Baseball Players Association, the reserve clause, and the fight for free agency. Plus on Shows You Should Know: WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast, ales From The Reuther Library, Labor Notes Podcast and Boiling Point. 👉 Subscribe, listen, and follow us at laborradionetwork.org@WLUW @aftunion @powerlinepodcast @Heartland_Labor #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong #WorkersVoices #SolidarityMedia @AFLCIO Help us build…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon, Harold Phillips

Guest: Judy Ancel

Topics covered

• direct action
• worker resilience
• affordability crisis
• free agency
• global solidarity
• May Day 2026
• baseball season

Keywords

• labor
• direct action
• worker rights
• affordability crisis
• free agency
• May Day
• solidarity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Heartland Labor Forum, Labor Express Radio, Union Talk, Powerline Podcast, Major League Baseball Players Association, Labor Notes Podcast, Boiling Point, WestJet MEC PIREP Podcast, laborradionetwork.org

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