Labor Jawn
Garbage Collectors Strike of 1938
While private sector employees in Philadelphia had been seeing huge union wins throughout the 1930s, municipal workers were largely left out. This would all change in 1938 when garbage collectors brought the city to a standstill in a weeks long strike. Originally aired: September 5, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Sugar Strike/Food Riots of 1917
In early 1917, workers at sugar refineries in South Philly went on strike for better hours, conditions, and pay. But after weeks of stalemate, poverty, and staggering inflation, the strike turned into a violent clash between workers’ families and police. Episodes 28-29 originally aired: June 26, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
1913 Hazleton Silk Strike
In Hazleton, Pennsylvania, radical silk workers fought an uphill battle against the bosses, scabs, and even the American Federation of Labor. Originally aired: January 29, 2024. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Hershey Chocolate Workers Strike
In the midst of the Great Depression, a group of workers at the Hershey Chocolate Company went on a sit down strike for better conditions, wages, and most importantly, union recognition. The ensuing battle pitted worker against worker as a massive riot broke out in what was once considered an oasis of prosperity and peace. Originally aired: April 11, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Philadelphia Museum of Art Strike - Interview with PMA Union
In 2020, workers at the Philadelphia Museum of Art voted to unionize, but it took 2 years and a 19 day strike for them to get a first contract. Gabe and Sam sit down with Tim Tiebout, Adam Mazieka, and Juliet Vinegra to discuss the history and future of the union. Originally aired: April 3, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Apex Hosiery Strike
Workers from the largest non-union hosiery mill in 1930s Philadelphia go on strike. Originally aired: January 11, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Cafe, Bakery, and Roaster Organizing - Interview with Philadelphia Joint Board of Workers United
In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe chat with Eli and Alex, organizers with Workers United, who have been building a militant union of cafe, bakery, and coffee roaster workers in Philly. Originally aired: September 18, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Knights of Labor
Originally founded as a secret society of tailors, the Noble and Holy Order of the Knights of Labor eventually grew to become a national labor force of 700,000 workers. Episodes 18-19 originally aired: March 21, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Antizionism and the Labor Movement - Interview with Alison Glick and Suzanne Adely
In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down to discuss the history of zionism, antizionism, and the American labor movement, with writer and activist Alison Glick and lawyer, organizer, and activist Suzanne Adely from Labor for Palestine. Originally aired: November 7, 2023. Donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians: https://www.map.org.uk/ Support the show www.laborjawn.com
1902 Anthracite Strike
After winning their first fight in 1900, Pennsylvania anthracite miners went on strike for the 8 hour day, higher wages, and union recognition. This would lead to one of the first federal mediation committees in US history. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783
By the end of the American War for Independence, soldiers of the Pennsylvania Line had gone for months with little to no pay. Their only recourse left: mutiny against congress. Originally aired: October 4, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Philadelphia Transit Company Strike of 1944
Wartime Philly: thousands of white transit workers walk off the job to protest the promotion of eight black employees. Originally aired: January 17, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
1919 Bartenders Strike
When prohibition became law in January 1919, it left many questions unanswered. During this uncertainty, bartenders in Philadelphia went out on strike in a political protest. Originally aired: September 19, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Wage Theft in the Restaurant Industry - Interview with Katherine Coker
In this special interview, Sam and Gabe sit down with Katherine Coker, a former restaurant worker who has been educating and agitating around Philly, teaching people about wage theft and the conditions in the restaurant industry. Originally aired: June 28, 2023. https://linktr.ee/katherinecoker Support the show www.laborjawn.com
1972-73 Teachers Strike
The 1970s were a turbulent time in American and Philadelphia history. Amidst stagnant wages, inflation, and a new law allowing public sector strikes, Philly school teachers took matters into their own hands fighting the district, mayor, and state. Episodes 44-45 originally aired: March 7 and 20, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
1937 Exide Battery Strike
In 1937, battery workers in Philly fought for higher wages using a brand new strike tactic, triggering a rift among the labor movement in the city. Originally aired: August 7, 2023. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
ACORN - Interview with Wade Rathke
In this special interview episode, Gabe and Sam talk with Wade Rathke, founder and chief organizer for ACORN (Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now). Originally aired: April 27, 2023. chieforganizer.org Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Philadelphia Housing Authority
After a deadly building collapse in a predominantly black South Philly neighborhood, a coalition of housing advocates, labor leaders, and radicals pressured the city to create the Philadelphia Housing Authority. Originally aired: May 6, 2022. Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Delaware River Pilots - Interview with Andrew Lyter
In the 1700s, every ship coming into Philadelphia needed a pilot to guide it. But as the wealthy merchant class started to solidify power, they started to clash with the fiercely independent sailors who guided their ships. Originally aired: February 20, 2023. www.andrewjlyter.com Support the show www.laborjawn.com
Black Folk - Interview with Dr. Blair LM Kelley
In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe sit down with Dr. Blair LM Kelley, director of the Center for the Study of the American South at the University of North Carolina, about her new book Black Folk: The Roots of the Black Working Class. Originally aired: July 10, 2023. https://www.profblmkelley.com/ Support the show www.laborjawn.com
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