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Belabored Podcast #192: Unions for All, with SEIU Local 26

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ January 24, 2020

Why is the labor movement in Minnesota thriving? SEIU Local 26 joins us to talk about the Twin Cities’ robust network of grassroots worker centers and unions.

Belabored Podcast #191: A Mass Strike Against Macron, with Colin Kinniburgh

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ January 11, 2020

Workers across France have been on strike over pension reforms for six weeks. Dissent editor at large Colin Kinniburgh joins us from Paris.

Belabored Podcast #190: The Year in Labor

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ December 20, 2019

Sarah and Michelle talk about this year’s biggest labor stories.

Belabored Podcast #189: International Solidarity

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ December 6, 2019

How do we reach across borders to build a truly international labor movement?

Belabored Podcast #188: What the Chicago Teachers Won

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ November 15, 2019

After eleven days rallying in the streets, the Chicago Teachers Union ended their strike and inked a tentative agreement with many hard-fought gains.

Belabored Podcast #187: After the GM Strike, Now What?

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ November 1, 2019

Autoworker Sean Crawford and Sociology Professor Ruth Milkman join us to debrief.

Belabored Podcast #186: “A Boss Is a Boss”

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ October 18, 2019

Two organizers discuss recent efforts to unionize nonprofit workers. Plus: an interview with Chicago teacher Kenzo Shibata about the first day on the picket line.

Belabored Podcast #185: Riding for Deliveroo, with Callum Cant

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ October 5, 2019

An inside look at the gig economy. Plus: updates from the GM strike, a teachers’ strike looming in Chicago, and more.

Belabored Podcast #184: Organizing the Unorganizable, with Jason Moyer-Lee

Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen ▪ September 20, 2019

We hear about a new union in the UK organizing everyone from foster care workers to Uber drivers. Plus: an interview with a striking General Motors worker.