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Sean O'Brien sold workers and unions out to Trump—these Teamsters are running to oust him As general president of the union, Sean O'Brien has operated with a "Teamsters vs. Everybody" mentality, especially when it comes to dealing with President Trump and embracing the MAGA right. But now, 14 months into the second Trump administration, the labor movement and the entire working class—Teamsters members included—is under attack. In this episode of Working People, we speak with veteran Teamsters Richard Hooker Jr. and John Palmer, who are running to oust O'Brien from leadership in the upcoming union election. Guests: Richard Hooker Jr. has dedicated 26 years to the Teamsters, spending 20 of those years at UPS and the last six in leadership roles. He is the Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 623 in Philadelphia, and he is now running on the Fearless Slate to unseat Sean O'Brien as a candidate for general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. John Palmer has 38 years of experience in the Teamsters and is currently serving as a vice president at large of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He is running on the Fearless Slate as a candidate to be the union's general secretary-treasurer. Additional links/info: Teamsters Fearless Slate website Hank Kennedy, Current Affairs, "Sean O'Brien sold labor to Trump, and got nothing" Michael Sainato, The Guardian, "Labor activist takes on Teamsters leader allying with Trump: 'He doesn't represent the workers'" Joe Allen, CounterPunch, "Why are the Teamsters endorsing Greg Abbott?" Peter Eavis, The New York Times, "UPS says it is cutting up to 30,000 jobs" Maximillian Alvarez, TRNN, "Everybody hates Sean" Maximillian Alvarez, TRNN, "We asked 8 different Teamsters what they thought of Sean O'Brien's speech—their responses may surprise you" Featured Music: Jules Taylor, Working People Theme Song Credits: Audio Post-Production: Jules Taylor

Sean O'Brien sold workers and unions out to Trump—these Teamsters are running to oust him

As general president of the union, Sean O'Brien has operated with a "Teamsters vs. Everybody" mentality, especially when it comes to dealing with President Trump and embracing the MAGA right. But now, 14 mon

A Conversation with Congressman Paul Tonko

Our guest on The Voice Podcast is Congressman Paul Tonko, a Democrat who represents New York's 20th Congressional District. A longtime state Assembly member who was elected to Congress in 2008, Tonko has been a fighter for his constituents, for higher ed

Firefighters, Workers, and Washington: Joe Kerr Joins Worker Power Hour In this episode of Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan sits down with Joe Kerr, former president of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association and current candidate for Congress. After years of advocating for firefighters and working families at the bargaining table, Kerr is now taking his fight for workers to the national stage. The conversation explores Kerr's journey from union leadership to public office, the importance of having working-class voices in Washington, and what a pro-worker agenda in Congress should look like. From protecting collective bargaining rights to supporting first responders and strengthening the middle class, Kerr shares his vision for building an economy that works for everyone. Tune in for a powerful discussion on leadership, labor, and why worker voices belong in the halls of Congress. At Teamsters Local 1932, we are bringing the movement to the mic!

Firefighters, Workers, and Washington: Joe Kerr Joins Worker Power Hour

In this episode of Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan sits down with Joe Kerr, former president of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association and current candidate for Congress. After years of advocating for firefig

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - March 6, 2026 Engage Weekly is live with news from your MEC during their regular meeting in Austin, TX. Here's your news checklist. ✅ News from the Delta MEC Meeting in Austin, TX ✅ MOU 25-05 Update—Compliance Period Review, Sick Lookback/Verifi cation StillSuspended **LAST CALL** ✅ Update to the FAR 117 and PWA Limits Quick Reference Guide ✅ Updated Live Contract on MEC Website and Comply365 ✅ MEC Grievance Tracker: March 2026 Grievance List ✅ Additional news from your LECs and committees!

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - March 6, 2026

Engage Weekly is live with news from your MEC during their regular meeting in Austin, TX. Here's your news checklist. ✅ News from the Delta MEC Meeting in Austin, TX ✅ MOU 25-05 Update—Compliance Period Review, Sick Lookback/Verifi cation Stil

Workers at Theorist Media are Unionizing, We Talk to Them - TVLR 2/28/26 We talk to workers from Theorist Media - which operates some of the largest youtube channels - about why they're organizing a union. We also talk about Graham Platner's union support, and the new war. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon: TVLR.FM Patreon.com/thevalleylaborreport Visit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fm Follow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab... Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReporters Follow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_AL Follow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist ✦ CONTACT US ✦ Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show! ✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦ Support them if you can. The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333 The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.org Do you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org 256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.net The NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.com IBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909 IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880 THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.org ENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama’s transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.org The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services, and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.info The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.org Are you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself? Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.org Unionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure. Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more. Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.org Members of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Workers at Theorist Media are Unionizing, We Talk to Them - TVLR 2/28/26

We talk to workers from Theorist Media - which operates some of the largest youtube channels - about why they're organizing a union. We also talk about Graham Platner's union support, and the new war. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley La

Building the Future: Intel’s Expansion & The New Era of Labor Leadership The Workforce Pipeline: From Data Centers to National Leadership On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we go inside the two engines driving the modern labor movement: massive infrastructure build-outs and the development of the next generation of union leaders. Segment 1: Central Ohio’s Construction Revolution Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joins the show to discuss the "stacking" of megaprojects in the region. Intel Update: Why the duration of the Licking County build matters more than the peak headcount. The Power Demand: How "behind-the-meter" power and the $850M Bluegrass Power Station are creating a secondary wave of union jobs. Data Center Ecosystems: Moving beyond the initial build to long-term maintenance and modernization. Segment 2: Organizing, Action, and Union Pipelines Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, checks in to discuss the national landscape for workers in 2026. USW History: The significance of Roxanne Brown taking the helm as the 10th International President of the United Steelworkers. The Worker-Candidate Surge: How union members are translating shop-floor leadership into successful campaigns for public office. Coalition Power: Why labor is aligning with community partners to protect voting access and economic fairness. GET INVOLVED: Every victory starts with workers standing together. Subscribe to the AWF Union Podcast for daily interviews with the leaders building worker power across America. Visit us at: awf.labortools.com Follow the movement: #UnionStrong #BuildingTrades #AFLCIO #Labor2026 #IntelOhio #WorkerPower

Building the Future: Intel’s Expansion & The New Era of Labor Leadership

The Workforce Pipeline: From Data Centers to National Leadership On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we go inside the two engines driving the modern labor movement: massive infrastructure build-outs an

March 6 - The Dred Scott Decision On this day in Labor History the year was 1857. That was the day the Supreme Court handed down one of its most infamous decisions. It was known as the Dred Scott case. Dred Scott had been born into slavery.

March 6 - The Dred Scott Decision

On this day in Labor History the year was 1857. That was the day the Supreme Court handed down one of its most infamous decisions. It was known as the Dred Scott case. Dred Scott had been born into slavery.

UK Coal Miners Bring down Conservative Government On this day, 6 March 1974, UK coal miners called off their four-week strike after accepting a 35% pay offer in a massive victory, which had already brought down the Conservative government. The Conservatives had introduced regulation to limit pay increases to 7%, at a time when inflation was between 9 and 10%, and miners' basic pay was unable to cover the cost of living without adding considerable overtime hours. In November miners launched an overtime ban, after which the government implemented a three day week, restricting the functioning of industry and introducing rolling power cuts, in order to conserve coal to be able to withstand a potential strike. The government offered a pay increase of 16.5%, but this was rejected by the miners. When the National Union of Mineworkers launched a ballot for strike action, the Conservatives called a general election under the slogan "Who governs the country?" Meaning was that the government, or the unions. After the strike began, the Conservatives then lost the election, and the pay board recommended a 29% pay increase. The new Labour government agreed to implement a deal equating to a 35% increase, and the strike ended. The Trades Union Congress promised the government that it would not support strikes by other workers to achieve similar pay increases, and that union leaders would use their influence to reduce workers' pay demands. Learn more about the dispute in our podcast episode 81: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e81-miners-strikes-1972-4/ Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

UK Coal Miners Bring down Conservative Government

On this day, 6 March 1974, UK coal miners called off their four-week strike after accepting a 35% pay offer in a massive victory, which had already brought down the Conservative government. The Conservatives had introduced regulation to limit pay

How a democratic socialist became mayor of New York City Gustavo Gordillo, a key architect of the campaign to elect democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, spoke to a conference of CUPE Ontario local union presidents about organizing the successful campaign. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And Australia's Trade Union Choir singing: "All You Fascists Bound to Lose." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

How a democratic socialist became mayor of New York City

Gustavo Gordillo, a key architect of the campaign to elect democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, spoke to a conference of CUPE Ontario local union presidents about organizing the successful campaign. Plus the Labour

Three Reasons to Feel Hopeful about the Labor Movement Right Now The antidote to despair, even in this era of extraordinary assaults against working people, is organizing. From autoworkers in Chattanooga, TN, winning their first contract to the trolleybus operators in Mexico City preparing to go on strike, there are pockets of labor everywhere building momentum.

Three Reasons to Feel Hopeful about the Labor Movement Right Now

The antidote to despair, even in this era of extraordinary assaults against working people, is organizing. From autoworkers in Chattanooga, TN, winning their first contract to the trolleybus operators in Mexico City preparing to go

Safety first. Solid careers. Strong communities. 39 years of union pride. 10 years of leadership. Kevin Casey, Business Manager of IBEW Local 25, knows what it takes to grow Long Island the right way — good-paying union jobs, work done safely and professionally, and making sure every member goes home to their family at the end of the day. “This is one big family.” Safety first. Solid careers. Strong communities. 🎧 Check out the full interview on the ULA Spotify podcast and YouTube channel. #ibewlocal25 #unionstrong #safetyfirst #longislandlabor

Safety first. Solid careers. Strong communities.

39 years of union pride. 10 years of leadership. Kevin Casey, Business Manager of IBEW Local 25, knows what it takes to grow Long Island the right way — good-paying union jobs, work done safely and professionally, and making sure every member goes

Labor celebrates International Women’s Day On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Immigrant workers under attack in today’s climate on the Unite and Win podcast. Labor celebrates International Women’s Day. In labor history, Joe Hill’s “There Is Power In A Union” appeared in the IWW’s Little Red Song Book. Quote of the day: Folk Hogan’s version. @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Produced by Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon and Harold Phillips.

Labor celebrates International Women’s Day

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Immigrant workers under attack in today’s climate on the Unite and Win podcast. Labor celebrates International Women’s Day. In labor history, Joe Hill’s “There Is Power In A Union” appeared in the IWW’s Little Red So

Amalia De Aztlan | Farmworker Advocate’s Journey From Fields to Leadership In this powerful episode of Riverside Rank & File hosted by Steve Matthews, Amalia De Aztlan shares the remarkable story of her journey from migrant farmworker to lifelong advocate for labor rights and social justice. Arriving in the United States at age 10, Amalia worked in the fields alongside her family under harsh conditions, experiencing firsthand the struggles faced by farmworkers. At just 17, she became president of a farmworker strike committee during the United Farm Workers movement, working alongside influential leaders like Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez while building solidarity between Mexican and Filipino farmworkers. Amalia recounts the challenges of organizing workers, confronting dangerous pesticide exposure, and speaking publicly for the first time to union leaders in Canada. Her story continues beyond the fields as she returns to education, becomes a teacher, and dedicates her life to advocacy, political engagement, and community leadership. This episode highlights courage, dignity, and the enduring fight for workers’ rights. Takeaways:Amalia De Aztlan began working as a farmworker at age 10 after immigrating to the United States.Her family lived as migrant workers, traveling throughout California for seasonal crops.At just 17, she was chosen as president of a farmworker strike committee.The United Farm Workers movement united Mexican and Filipino farmworkers in organizing efforts.Farmworkers faced dangerous conditions including pesticide exposure, extreme heat, and lack of sanitation.Mentorship from Dolores Huerta played a major role in shaping Amalia’s advocacy journey.Amalia later returned to school, earning degrees and becoming a teacher.She continues advocating for workers, civil rights, and community leadership through political engagement. #RiversideRankAndFilePodcast #SteveMatthews #UnitedAmericaNetwork #OrganizedLabor #RiversideCountyLabor #LaborUnion #AmaliaDeAztlan #FarmworkerRights #UnitedFarmWorkers #DoloresHuerta #CesarChavez #LaborHistory #WorkerJustice #MigrantWorkers #SocialJustice #CivilRights #WomenInLabor #LaborActivism #AmaliaDeAztlan

Amalia De Aztlan | Farmworker Advocate’s Journey From Fields to Leadership

In this powerful episode of Riverside Rank & File hosted by Steve Matthews, Amalia De Aztlan shares the remarkable story of her journey from migrant farmworker to lifelong advocate for labor rights and social justice. Arri

Building the Future: Intel’s Expansion & The New Era of Labor Leadership The Workforce Pipeline: From Data Centers to National Leadership On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we go inside the two engines driving the modern labor movement: massive infrastructure build-outs and the development of the next generation of union leaders. Segment 1: Central Ohio’s Construction Revolution Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joins the show to discuss the "stacking" of megaprojects in the region. Intel Update: Why the duration of the Licking County build matters more than the peak headcount. The Power Demand: How "behind-the-meter" power and the $850M Bluegrass Power Station are creating a secondary wave of union jobs. Data Center Ecosystems: Moving beyond the initial build to long-term maintenance and modernization. Segment 2: Organizing, Action, and Union Pipelines Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, checks in to discuss the national landscape for workers in 2026. USW History: The significance of Roxanne Brown taking the helm as the 10th International President of the United Steelworkers. The Worker-Candidate Surge: How union members are translating shop-floor leadership into successful campaigns for public office. Coalition Power: Why labor is aligning with community partners to protect voting access and economic fairness. GET INVOLVED: Every victory starts with workers standing together. Subscribe to the AWF Union Podcast for daily interviews with the leaders building worker power across America. Visit us at: awf.labortools.com Follow the movement: #UnionStrong #BuildingTrades #AFLCIO #Labor2026 #IntelOhio #WorkerPower

Building the Future: Intel’s Expansion & The New Era of Labor Leadership

The Workforce Pipeline: From Data Centers to National Leadership On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we go inside the two engines driving the modern labor movement: massive infrastructure build-outs an

Workers Push Back: Data Centers, Rainforests, Anti-Union Laws and Southern Organizing This week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly spotlights workers and activists confronting powerful institutions—from Big Tech’s rapidly expanding data centers to global snack companies, anti-union politicians, and workplace conflicts on the job. On Economics for the People from Dollars & Sense, activists Katie Currid and Rachel Gonzalez discuss the boom in artificial-intelligence-driven data centers across the Midwest and the enormous demands these facilities place on local electricity grids and water supplies. On the Green and Red Podcast, host Scott Parkin talks with forest campaigner Maggie Martin about the campaign targeting Mondelēz International—the company behind Oreos, Cadbury, and Toblerone—over tropical deforestation and labor abuses in its supply chains. The Solidarity Podcast from Teamsters Local 769 in Miami features Business Agent Andy Madtes explaining new anti-union legislation moving through the Florida legislature and why union members need to organize and push back. On Hot House with Richie Ray, the focus is workplace conflict for letter carriers. Richie breaks down common Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) issues, mistakes workers make during disputes, and practical ways carriers can protect themselves on the job. And on We Rise Fighting, Olivia Najera-Garcia of the Union of Southern Service Workers talks about organizing service workers in North Carolina and building worker power across the South. Plus, in our regular Shows You Should Know segment: RadioLabour Canada, Work Stoppage, Pipe Up, and Labor History Today. Find links to every show at laborradionetwork.org and follow #LaborRadioPod on Bluesky, X, Facebook, and Instagram. 👉 Subscribe, listen, and follow us at laborradionetwork.org #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong #WorkersVoices #SolidarityMedia @AFLCIO Help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. 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. Produced by Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon and Harold Phillips.

Workers Push Back: Data Centers, Rainforests, Anti-Union Laws and Southern Organizing

This week’s Labor Radio Podcast Weekly spotlights workers and activists confronting powerful institutions—from Big Tech’s rapidly expanding data centers to global snack companies, anti-union politicians, and wor

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Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - March 6, 2026 Engage Weekly is live with news from your MEC during their regular meeting in Austin, TX. Here's your news checklist. ✅ News from the Delta MEC Meeting in Austin, TX ✅ MOU 25-05 Update—Compliance Period Review, Sick Lookback/Verifi cation StillSuspended **LAST CALL** ✅ Update to the FAR 117 and PWA Limits Quick Reference Guide ✅ Updated Live Contract on MEC Website and Comply365 ✅ MEC Grievance Tracker: March 2026 Grievance List ✅ Additional news from your LECs and committees!

Engage Weekly - News You Need to Know - March 6, 2026

Engage Weekly is live with news from your MEC during their regular meeting in Austin, TX. Here's your news checklist. ✅ News from the Delta MEC Meeting in Austin, TX ✅ MOU 25-05 Update—Compliance Period Review, Sick Lookback/Verifi cation Stil

How a democratic socialist became mayor of New York City Gustavo Gordillo, a key architect of the campaign to elect democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, spoke to a conference of CUPE Ontario local union presidents about organizing the successful campaign. Plus the LabourStart report about union events. And Australia's Trade Union Choir singing: "All You Fascists Bound to Lose." RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

How a democratic socialist became mayor of New York City

Gustavo Gordillo, a key architect of the campaign to elect democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as mayor of New York City, spoke to a conference of CUPE Ontario local union presidents about organizing the successful campaign. Plus the Labour

Today's Solidarity Breakfast goes live 7:30 AM Eastern Australia Time on @3crmelbourne.bsky.social 855 a.m.

Listen live at www.3cr.org.au/

#LaborRadioPod #Melbourne

Firefighters, Workers, and Washington: Joe Kerr Joins Worker Power Hour In this episode of Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan sits down with Joe Kerr, former president of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association and current candidate for Congress. After years of advocating for firefighters and working families at the bargaining table, Kerr is now taking his fight for workers to the national stage. The conversation explores Kerr's journey from union leadership to public office, the importance of having working-class voices in Washington, and what a pro-worker agenda in Congress should look like. From protecting collective bargaining rights to supporting first responders and strengthening the middle class, Kerr shares his vision for building an economy that works for everyone. Tune in for a powerful discussion on leadership, labor, and why worker voices belong in the halls of Congress. At Teamsters Local 1932, we are bringing the movement to the mic!

Firefighters, Workers, and Washington: Joe Kerr Joins Worker Power Hour

In this episode of Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan sits down with Joe Kerr, former president of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association and current candidate for Congress. After years of advocating for firefig

March 6 - The Dred Scott Decision On this day in Labor History the year was 1857. That was the day the Supreme Court handed down one of its most infamous decisions. It was known as the Dred Scott case. Dred Scott had been born into slavery.

March 6 - The Dred Scott Decision

On this day in Labor History the year was 1857. That was the day the Supreme Court handed down one of its most infamous decisions. It was known as the Dred Scott case. Dred Scott had been born into slavery.

UK Coal Miners Bring down Conservative Government On this day, 6 March 1974, UK coal miners called off their four-week strike after accepting a 35% pay offer in a massive victory, which had already brought down the Conservative government. The Conservatives had introduced regulation to limit pay increases to 7%, at a time when inflation was between 9 and 10%, and miners' basic pay was unable to cover the cost of living without adding considerable overtime hours. In November miners launched an overtime ban, after which the government implemented a three day week, restricting the functioning of industry and introducing rolling power cuts, in order to conserve coal to be able to withstand a potential strike. The government offered a pay increase of 16.5%, but this was rejected by the miners. When the National Union of Mineworkers launched a ballot for strike action, the Conservatives called a general election under the slogan "Who governs the country?" Meaning was that the government, or the unions. After the strike began, the Conservatives then lost the election, and the pay board recommended a 29% pay increase. The new Labour government agreed to implement a deal equating to a 35% increase, and the strike ended. The Trades Union Congress promised the government that it would not support strikes by other workers to achieve similar pay increases, and that union leaders would use their influence to reduce workers' pay demands. Learn more about the dispute in our podcast episode 81: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e81-miners-strikes-1972-4/ Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History

UK Coal Miners Bring down Conservative Government

On this day, 6 March 1974, UK coal miners called off their four-week strike after accepting a 35% pay offer in a massive victory, which had already brought down the Conservative government. The Conservatives had introduced regulation to limit pay

Labor celebrates International Women’s Day On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Immigrant workers under attack in today’s climate on the Unite and Win podcast. Labor celebrates International Women’s Day. In labor history, Joe Hill’s “There Is Power In A Union” appeared in the IWW’s Little Red Song Book. Quote of the day: Folk Hogan’s version. @wpfwdc @AFLCIO #1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Produced by Chris Garlock, Patrick Dixon and Harold Phillips.

Labor celebrates International Women’s Day

On today’s Labor Radio Podcast Daily: Immigrant workers under attack in today’s climate on the Unite and Win podcast. Labor celebrates International Women’s Day. In labor history, Joe Hill’s “There Is Power In A Union” appeared in the IWW’s Little Red So

Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India Officials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in ...

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06-03-1912 AUSTRALIA: The Brisbane general strike officially ends after employers agree strikers will not face victimisation

06-03-1955 SOUTH AFRICA: Progressive members of the TLC join forces with CNETU unions to create SACTU (South African Council of Trade Unions) in Johannesburg with 9 affiliates and 20,000 members. By 1959 there will be 35 affiliates and 46,000 members.

06-03-1964 GUYANA: Kowsilla, a striking sugarcane worker was killed in Guyana by a scab, and others badly injured. The British Tate sugar company was using African scabs to try to break a national strike of predominantly Asian workers.

06-03-1984 UK: The great miners' strike broke out when Thatcher announced the closure of 20 wells and 50 others to follow. It will last a year without any results.