Just a quick check-in to let you all know what's going on with me and that I don't plan on going anywhere but to bare with me on the inconsistency of cranking these episodes out. I got plans but it's tough to execute when it's just a one-person operation.

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I do my best to explain what challenges workers were going through and the exploitation they experienced at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. The girls at Lowell Mill who fought against reduced wages, extended hours, and better working conditions during an era where not only workers' rights but also the rights of women and children were minimal to nonexistent.

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This episode sets up the direct I am going to take this podcast for the next several episodes on historic strikes. This is just one of the parts of labor history that fascinates me the most and I hope I am able to translate that through this podcast.

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Just a brief explanation on what a strike is, how it works, and how this episode sets up the next several episodes on stories of some of our more historic strikes in America.

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Just a little add-on from last episode but with a focus on California, my home state! Here's the link to the article: https://www.ocregister.com/2019/02/12/californias-union-membership-falls-to-14-year-low/amp/

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This episode goes over some 2018 statistics collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/union2.nr0.htm

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I express my gratitude, provide an update on the direction the podcast is going, and a quick shout out.

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This episode discusses my understanding and experience with the sticky gooey, residuey substance at the workplace. I go over important information regarding the laws, the company's stance on it, and the contract language on it. I also share my past experience with it as well as give some advice.

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DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS EPISODE DO NOT REPRESENT THE COMPANY OR TEAMSTERS IN ANY WAY, JUST TWO TEAMSTERS TALKING SHOP. This topic is something I'm truly passionate about. This episode first covers basic language in the National Master Agreement followed by my interview with Lynn from the Oakley building. We discuss how we feel when dealing with this matter that takes money from our pockets. It pisses us off and we hope it pisses you off too.

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Just general information on why we file grievances and how to fill them out and file them.

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