Laborlines

Interview with Nicole Cottan, Bargaining Committee Member Oregon Nurses & Health Professionals; Nicole speaks of the issues around the contract talks with Kaiser-Permanente

 Playlist: Aaron Copeland's 'Lincoln Portrait, Anis Mitchell covering Dylan's Hard Rain, Dylan,  Maggie's Farm, Drive-By Truckers The Day John Henry Died, Nanci Griffin A Hard Life, Drop Kick Murphys Which Side Are you On, Springsteen Shenandoah, Almost Irish & Chris McMullan KilKelly, Nanci Griffin covering McTell's From Clare to Here, Patty Loveless covering Darrel Scott's You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive, Guthrie Red River Valley The Chieftains' Hard Times

A replay of an interview with Scott Oldham, with Portland, Oregon's Local 10, IUPAT. Scott's leadership is on display as he speaks of his successful efforts in empowering his Union brothers and sisters.

Playlist: Aaron Copeland's 'Lincoln Portrait, Anis Mitchell covering Dylan's Hard Rain, Dylan,  Maggie's Farm, Drive-By Truckers The Day John Henry Died, Nanci Griffin A Hard Life, Drop Kick Murphys Which Side Are you On, Springsteen Shenandoah, Almost Irish & Chris McMullan KilKelly, Nanci Griffin covering McTell's From Clare to Here, Patty Loveless covering Darrel Scott's You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive, Guthrie Red River Valley The Chieftains' Hard Times

Nicole, an Acute Care Physical Therapist, Shop Steward, and member of the Bargaining Committee speaks of the issues being confronted in dealing with Kaiser Permanente

Part One of an interview with Dr. Kate Ward, Assistant Professor of Theology at Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Dr. Ward discusses her recent article in America magazine ‘Building a Better Child Care System childcare and Catholic Social Teaching.

Dr. Ward speaks of how economics impacts the family and various policy proposals that could strengthen the economic stability of families,

Playlist; Guthrie Red River Valley, Pickinbow Camp Owensboro; The Head & The Heart Down In The Valley; Elvis Costello & Mumford & Sons covering Springsteen’s Ghost of Tom Joad & Guthrie’s Do Re Me; Billy Bragg, Kathy Merenda, NYC Labor Chorus covering Guthrie’s Union Maid Nancy Griffin covering McTell’s From Clare to Here Henry Fonda from Grapes of Wrath; Dylan Hard Rain & North Country Blues; Patty Loveless You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive; Johnny Cash Loading Coal; The Chieftains Hard Times

Opening This Is Why We Fight small studio session with Meloy Funk & Watkins; Closing, The New Students, Don’t Let Us Get SIck

2nd Hour

Continuing with Dr. Ward, covering her recent book ‘Wealth, Virtue, and Moral Luck: Christian Ethics in an Age of Inequality'

Clip from YouTube; Bernie Sanders ‘Will you fight…?’

Playlist; Guthrie Red River Valley, Pickinbow Camp Owensboro; The Head & The Heart Down In The Valley; Elvis Costello & Mumford & Sons covering Springsteen’s Ghost of Tom Joad & Guthrie’s Do Re Me; Billy Bragg, Kathy Merenda, NYC Labor Chorus covering Guthrie’s Union Maid Nancy Griffin covering McTell’s From Clare to Here Henry Fonda from Grapes of Wrath; Dylan Hard Rain & North Country Blues; Patty Loveless You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive; Johnny Cash Loading Coal; The Chieftains Hard Times

Opening This Is Why We Fight small studio session with Meloy Funk & Watkins; Closing, The New Students, Don’t Let Us Get SIck

A clip of Springsteen speaking of the process of writing his ode to the abandoned American worker, 'The River' interspersed with the song, and Jason Isbell telling of the inspiration behind his song 'Something More Than Free' voicing the alienation and despite and hope of so many of today's workers. Then Part 1 of a replay of an interview with Nick Dreiger covering his piece on organizing.work '10 Common mistakes of organizing'

Part 2 of the session with Nick Dreiger covering his piece on organizing.work '10 Common mistakes of organizing' and then a replay with Alexis, as she shares her experience in the solidarity organizing drive at the famous Stardust Diner

Playlist; Rise Against covering Springsteen's Ghost of Tom Joad, Mob Job covering Young's Rockin' In The Free World, CSN Long Time Gone; Evan Greer Picket Line Song; Nancy Griffin Hard Life

Alicia Davila returns to Laborlines; A member of IBEW Local 291, Boise, Idaho. Alicia relates the experiences that have led her both in leadership positions as well as moving towards a future for her and her family in the Trades

Kate Ward Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Theology at the Jesuit Marquette University joined me to discuss her recent article in the October issue of America. America's childcare crisis and Catholic social teaching and her recent book Wealth, Virtue and Moral Luck: Ethics in an Age of Inequality

Interview with Laborers Union member, labor researcher, and organizer Eric Dirnbach. Eric joined me from NYC to discuss his latest article published in organizing.work; 'Millions are quitting their jobs but need to organize instead'

Playlist: Tyler Childs Hard Times; Uncle Lucius Keeping The Wolves Away; Bryan Martin When I Think About Draggin' Up; Heath Sanders Blood, Sweat & Barded Wire Fences; The Band covering Springsteen's Atlantic City

Opening Paul Gerber Project covering The Decemberists This Is Why We Fight