Originally released April 7, 2023
This week, on the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. while he was in Memphis supporting striking sanitation workers, AFSCME, the union those sanitation workers belonged to, released the I AM STORY Podcast, which retells the story of a labor struggle that rocked a city and altered our history. Episode 1 is available now on all major podcast platforms.
Then, on Building Bridges Radio: Mike Honey on Dr. King and his last speech in Memphis.
On America’s Workforce Radio, Michigan State Senator Darrin Camilleri discusses his successful Right to Work repeal bill.
Then, we’ll hear about green jobs for Rhode Island on the Labor Vision podcast.
Roswell Hub is a podcast from a Teamster in Roswell, Georgia; today we feature an episode exploring Why must you work as instructed?
Then, on the Valley Labor Report, Max Fraser talks about his book Hillbilly Highway.
Our last segment today is from the America Works podcast, from the Library of Congress, and we’ll hear from Dairy Farm Herdsperson Joyce Godbout.
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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.
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Edited by Patrick Dixon and Mel Smith, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.