Labor Jawn

Apr 01 2025 71 ep. 43 mins 43
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Philly's working class history podcast. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the who, what, when, where, and whys of the labor movement. 

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1902 Anthracite Strike

Apr 01 2025 63 mins  
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

Mar 31 2025 55 mins  
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

Mar 30 2025 35 mins  
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

Mar 30 2025 33 mins  
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

Mar 27 2025 40 mins  
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

Mar 25 2025 100 mins  
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

Mar 24 2025 45 mins  
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

Mar 24 2025 36 mins  
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

Mar 24 2025 36 mins  
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

Mar 23 2025 48 mins  
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