About this episode

The episode discusses the revocation of union contracts by the Department of Defense and features insights on building a union reform caucus.

In OVERTIME, we talk to a representative from the National Staff Organization about their sanctions on the Indiana State Teachers Association. We also talk to Lisa Xu of LaborNotes about how to build a union reform caucus, AND we cover the latest news about the Department of Defense revoking union contracts. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon: TVLR.FM Patreon.com/thevalleylaborreport Visit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fm Follow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab... Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReporters Follow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_AL Follow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist ✦ CONTACT US ✦ Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jacob Morrison, Adam Keller

Guest: Lisa Xu

Topics covered

• union contracts
• worker rights
• union reform
• Department of Defense
• labor news

Keywords

• overtime
• union contracts
• Department of Defense
• labor rights
• union reform
• Indiana State Teachers Association
• National Staff Organization

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Staff Organization, Indiana State Teachers Association, LaborNotes, Department of Defense

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