Labor Force Podcast

The 2026 midterms delivered a massive political blow to Donald Trump and the Republican Party. But what does this election mean for working people? On this episode, we break down the Democratic blue wave, the growing power of democratic socialism, and the economic anger driving voters away from Trump. From the cost-of-living crisis and political corruption to Zohran Mamdani's working-class message, we examine what happens when politicians fail to deliver on their promises. The election is over. The class struggle isn't. Subscribe to the Labor Force Podcast for working-class perspectives on unions, politics, capitalism, and the economy. #LaborForcePodcast #Midterms2026 #WorkingClass #Trump #DemocraticSocialism #LaborMovement #Unions #ClassWar #Capitalism #EconomicJustice

In this episode, we honor labor legend Dolores Huerta, expose exploitation throughout the food industry, examine California's historic SEIU Local 1000 strike, and celebrate the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders winning union recognition. Then we turn to the struggle: the VA's attack on federal workers' union contracts and labor battles in Northwest Indiana. As corporations automate and the government undermines collective bargaining, the fight for worker power has never been more important. **Subscribe to the Labor Force Podcast for working-class perspectives on unions, workers, the economy, and the fight against capitalism.** #LaborForcePodcast #LaborUnions #WorkersRights #UnionYes #DoloresHuerta #SEIU #Amazon #LaborMovement #WorkingClass #CollectiveBargaining

Big Oil is raking in profits while working Americans struggle with soaring gas prices, inflation, and the rising cost of living. On this episode, we examine Trump's oil investments during the Iran war, why fuel prices could remain painfully high, falling consumer confidence, growing economic inequality, and the political fallout from broken affordability promises. We'll also examine why budgeting tips can't solve systemic economic problems—and why workers need stronger unions, greater bargaining power, and an economy that puts people before profits. Subscribe to Labor Force Podcast for working-class perspectives on labor, politics, capitalism, and the fight for economic justice. #LaborForcePodcast #Inflation #CostOfLiving #BigOil #WorkingClass #EconomicInequality #Capitalism #LaborUnions #TrumpEconomy

The U.S. job market is sending warning signs. Black unemployment is rising, a Princeton Ph.D. has applied for more than 2,300 jobs, AI is rejecting applicants without human interaction, and millions of skilled-trades jobs are expected to open in the coming years. So why are so many workers struggling to find employment? On this episode, we examine the growing disconnect between economic headlines and workers’ reality. We explore racial inequality in unemployment, the white-collar hiring freeze, AI-powered recruitment, and the skilled-trades worker shortage.  Subscribe to Labor Force Podcast for working-class perspectives on unions, jobs, economic inequality, and the fight for an economy that works for working people. #LaborForcePodcast #Jobs #Unemployment #AI #Labor #WorkingClass #Economy #Unions #SkilledTrades #Capitalism

Trump promised lower prices. Instead, working Americans are facing rising inflation, unaffordable necessities, and mounting household debt. New reports reveal millions struggling to afford food, housing, healthcare, and transportation while more households fall behind on credit cards, car loans, and mortgages. On this episode, we examine the growing affordability crisis, JD Vance’s defense of the economy, Trump’s broken cost-of-living promises, and the financial squeeze hitting working-class families. The economy isn’t working for everyone—and working people deserve more than promises. It’s time to organize, fight back, and demand an economy that works for us. #LaborForcePodcast #Inflation #CostOfLiving #WorkingClass #Economy #Trump #LaborUnions #EconomicInequality #HouseholdDebt #Capitalism