The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters became the first African-American labor union to be recognized by the American Federation of Labor. What started as a campaign for more money and better treatment became an important force for social change.
Apr 2022
Union Busters, Part I: An Origin Story
<p>While they're not as common as they once were, labor unions are back in the news as employees of companies like Amazon, Starbucks and more choose to organize, pushing for better pay, more rights and so on. In part one of this two-part episode, Ben and Matt explore the history ... Show More
57m 59s
Jan 2021
It's Time for Workers to Take Back Power
<p align="left">In this special episode, we talk with three representatives of the <strong>International Union of Painters and Allied Trades</strong>—Jim Williams (General Vice President), Kellie Morgan (Political Director & Community Organizer, District Council 77), and Salvador ... Show More
55m 22s
Apr 2022
Union Busters, Part II: The Present and the Future
<p>While they're not as common as they once were, labor unions are back in the news as employees of companies like Amazon, Starbucks and more choose to organize, pushing for better pay, more rights and so on. In part two of this two-part episode, Ben and Matt explore the present ... Show More
1h 5m