The Solidarity Report

Joshua and John chat with DAE President Mika Twietmeyer about the everyday struggles of education workers in the 'Right to Work' state of North Carolina. With no legal ability to collectively bargain, workers' rights are hampered by anti-worker state laws passed during the Jim Crow era.

North Carolina ranks 46th in the nation for teacher pay in 2026 and is the only state in the country where the average teacher salaries will decline this year.

North Carolina also ranks #1 in the nation for business. With the corporate tax rate set to go to zero by 2028, funding for NC public schools and services will suffer an even worse fate while greedy billionaires and corporations will pocket countless dollars that could instead improve the lives of all working-class families in North Carolina.

Despite this, working class families in North Carolina have demonstrated the successes of continued collective action to make headlines around the country. Their courage and solidarity are proving to America that workers have real power to make positive changes in their workplace and communities.

Joshua and Ryan discuss unionism, structures, and systems with Jenny Montvitt a business agent with UFCW 1445.

Joshua, Chris, Marc, and Tevita talk about May Day. The past, the present, the future, domestically, and internationally.

Happy International Workers day.

Recorded on MAY DAY

Released on the 140th anniversary of The Haymarket Event.

8 hours of work

8 hours of rest

8 hours for what we will.

USW 7-1 President Eric Schultz speaks about the lock out of his members from the British Petroleum refinery in Whiting, IN with Joshua and Graig.

Tevita 'Uhatafe Interim President of The Northern Texas Area Labor Federation squeezes in an interview with host JT and Chris (Next Generation Carriers) to talk about labor solidarity.

Tevita talks about the up and coming May Day event in the Dallas, Forth Worth Area of Texas. If you want to get involved reach out to him or The Northern Texas Area Labor Federation.

Highlife and JT finish their conversation with AFGE TSA Local 100 President and TSA Council 100 Secretary-Treasurer Johnny Jones about the assaults on the TSA workforce and union.

Highlife and JT have conversations with AFGE TSA Local 1040 President and TSA Council 100 Secretary-Treasurer Johnny Jones. During the government shutdown in December and January.

Episode 2 of JT and Highlife's exploration of the contract dispute between SEIU 1199 NE and Butler Hospital with guest Delegate Dan.

Hosts JT and Highlife explore the dispute between SEIU 1199 NE and Butler Hospital. In this initial 2 part interview.

Next Generation Carriers Network had an interesting conversation with former Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh.

Solidarity ✊