“The community here loves these journalists…We’re not going to give up easily.” Today’s labor history: immigrant miners gunned down by sheriff deputies. Today’s labor quote: Frederick Douglass.

National and local labor leaders involved with the BLM movement discuss solidarity efforts and next steps.Hosted by Chris Garlock and Elise BryantAirdate: September 7, 10-11a EDT on WPFW 89.3FMGuests:Louis Davis, SEIU 32BJ & Chair of the Metro Washington Council’s new Black Lives Matter committee Djawa Hall, Political Organizer for the D.C. region at 1199SEIU Tanya Wallace-Gobern, Executive Director, National Black Worker Center Project Clayola Brown, Executive Director, A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI)Davon Lomax, Painters Political Director out of New York City Chuck Modiano, Freelance writer who’s covered the DC protestsEngineered by Kahlia; produced by Chris Garlock as part of the “WORKERS RISING” Labor Day show.Music: None of Us Are Free by the DC Labor Chorus

“The community here loves these journalists…We’re not going to give up easily.” Today’s labor history: Boston cops strike after leaders fired for organizing. Today’s labor quote: Frederick Douglass.

Labor radio and podcast hosts from across the country talk about their shows, the growing Labor Radio Podcast Network and the importance of worker media outlets.Hosted by Chris Garlock and Elise BryantAirdate: September 7, 9-10a EDT on WPFW 89.3FMGuests:Judy Ancel, Heartland Labor Forum radio showBama Athreya, The Gig podcastLiz Medina, En Masse podcastJacob Morrison, The Valley Labor Report radio showHarold Phillips, Working to Live in Southwest Washington podcastJeremy Waugh, The Break Time Breakdown podcastEngineered by Kahlia; produced by Chris GarlockMusic: None of Us Are Free by the DC Labor Chorus

Once again raises up the voices of working people and their unions, who are demanding to be heard. Watch for show to be released on Union City Radio podcast this week. Today’s labor history: workers give up their Labor Day holidays to support war effort. Today’s labor quote: Cesar Chavez.

That message of solidarity is the theme of today’s “Workers Rising” Labor Day Radio Special on WPF 89.3FM. Today’s labor history: Origins of Labor Day. Today’s labor quote: DC Labor Chorus.

Airs Sunday, September 6, 7p CST on https://www.wcpt820.com/ 1950 radio show was produced by @MachinistsUnion, with major roles played by three of the top Hollywood stars of the time, William Holden, Marie McDonald, and Brian Donlevy, who all donated their time and talent. Boomer Jones was the first radio program of its kind ever attempted by a union and told the story of the old time "Boomers" – as union organizers were called -- who helped build one of the largest industrial trade unions in American history. The show first aired coast to coast on the Mutual Network on September 3, 1950, the day before Labor Day.

Unions join demand to “Get Your Knee Off Our Necks!”; UFCW 400 members stage daring sea rescue. Today’s labor history: Avondale Mine fire; worst disaster in the history of U.S. anthracite mining. Today’s labor quote: Jock Yablonski.

A Labor Day message from the unions of the AFL-CIO. Today’s labor history: New York City's first Labor Day parade. Today’s labor quote: Robert Green Ingersoll.

Most of the action is online, so you can easily participate from the comfort of your own home! Today’s labor history: start of the longest strike in U.S. history. Today’s labor quote: Maya Angelou.