Solidarity Report

Joshua Towne and Tevita ‘Uhatafe sit down with Darryl Campbell and Kristy Vance of ‘The Workers’ Rights & Democracy Hub’ to discuss their revolutionary labor education and trade union exposure program for the next generation of America’s workforce.

Adrienne, Sierra, and Matt from the University of Chicago Press Workers Guild join The Solidarity Report to discuss how and why they chose to unionize. This discussion breaks down the scope of the UCPWG. • The newly certified unionized crafts/professions • How different professions came together • How and when the process started • When the momentum started, the “Ah, ha!” moment, "We are actually...

Michael Sainato labor reporter for the Guardian joins Mathew and Joshua on the Solidarity Report to discuss labor topic. This discussion includes-Michaels introduction to labor relations as a reporter-How media is works-How media has changed-How media has manipulated stories-How money has impacted our culture-Discussion on "The New York nurses replaced by AI" article-Discussion on "...

Shannon Veira a registered nurse and committee chair of the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA) at Mass General Brigham (MGB) Home Care sits down with Matthew and Joshua to discuss the 7 day strike and the on going dispute between all the disciplines. this discussion includes-Fight First Contract-Voting to become a union -All different disciplines coming together to bargain together-Actions tak...

President Eric Schultz returns to The Solidarity Report Podcast and gives an update on the situation between British Petroleum and USW 7-1. Eric, Joshua, and Sarah discuss the following topics. -How the membership is holding up after being locked out for over 120 days. -How does that impact and shape younger and older members -Community Support for USW 7-1 -Political allies and influences -Rally a...

Chris Garlock and Harold Philips of The Labor Radio Podcast Network join The Solidarity Report. This interesting conversations includes:-Turning points on becoming an activist -Blending Media and Labor movement -How The Labor Radio Podcast Network evolved -Harold talks about his journey to becoming a union actor-Union contracts in the acting field-Threats of artificial intelligence to the acting f...

AFSCME Dave has a discussion with Joshua and Matthew about a multitude of issues that concern his members in Ann Arbor. This discussion includes -The approach AFSCME local 369 took into contract negotiations -How long contracts typically take between NALC and USPS-How transparency has impacted the AFSCME 369 local and aided in educating the public-Organizing and engaging members to go to city coun...

Joel is a Starbucks worker at the University Heights store which recently unionized and converses with Joshua and Matthew about it. The episode starts off with a clip of Joshua and Mathew attending the Sip-in at that store which promoted solidarity as the workers went on to vote to for their union later that week. Joel, Joshua, and Matthew go on to discuss a variety of topics that include, - Enjoy...

Joshua and John engage in conversations with Rhode Island AFL-CIO President Patrick Crowley. The conversation topics include-What is the AFL-CIO?-Central Labor Councils and/ Area Labor Federations-2026 AFL-CIO Convention-The progress of the labor movement during the past 30 years. If you like this episode check out some of these linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDSMurJv_s8https://www.facebook....

Orlando Weekly's own McKenna Schueler visits the Solidarity Report and speaks with Joshua and John about Florida's state. There are discussions about -SB 256 a union busting bill that has started to decimate Florida unions starting when the bill passed in 2023. As well as a new union busting bill in Florida SB 1296. -IBEW 606 organizing Titusville public workers after working conditions decline af...

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 a...

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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 ✊

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