We Rise Fighting - Labor Podcast

Labor theory, history, news, and analysis.

E134: Labor News

Iran MOUUNITE HERE Local 17 Members One-Day StrikeCargill Meatpacking plant lockout in Fort Morgan, CO Minnesota AFL-CIO Stands with Minnesotans Facing Federal ChargesUAW members vote to build strike fundNurses at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison, WI Win Union VoteLong Island Rail Road Workers end their strikeJune 30, 2026 Webinar: Cuba’s Queer Rights Revolution! Nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Hold 1-Day Strike to Protest Firings, ‘Retaliation’ for Union OrganizingUAW to divest from Israeli bonds

06-23
41:23

E133: News & Interview w/ Laura Bielefeldt of Burlington Coalition to Dismantle Racism

Nurses at St. Mary’s in Madison, WI Vote UnionCuba Under Siege, Fights Back With Worldwide SupportFree Salah Sarsour!Interview with Laura Bielefeldt of Burlington Coalition to Dismantle Racism

06-16
47:30

E132: Meatpacking Workers on Strike in Greeley, Colorado

The 3,800 workers at the JBS Swift meatpacking plant in Greeley, Colorado are on strike for better wages, health care, and working conditions. They are members of the United Food & Commercial (UFCW) Workers Local 7. Ric attended the picket line today and is reporting back. He also shares his observations and experiences from being a union rep for the UFCW at that very plant 16 years ago. Bryan also shares info on upcoming events in Wisconsin where Ric will lead a research presentation on ICE and data centers. All that and tidbits of international news coverage.

03-21
38:21

E131: Interview w/ Olivia Najera-Garcia, organizer w/ the Union of Southern Service Workers

Interview with Olivia Najera-Garcia, organizer with the Union of Southern Service Workers in North Carolina.

03-03
49:25

E130: WI Bailout the People Anniversary & Upcoming Events

WI Bailout the People is celebrating its 15 anniversary. This episode covers some of the organization's upcoming events.

02-16
25:56

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