We Rise Fighting - Labor Podcast

Dec 09 2024 106 ep. 43 mins 1
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Labor theory, history, news, and analysis.

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E105: Interview w/ Michael Jones (MTI President) Speaks On Reversal of Act 10 in Wisconsin

Dec 09 2024 36 mins  
In this episode we speak to Michael Jones, president of Madison Teachers Inc. We talk about the recent reversal of Act 10 in Wisconsin. Act 10 is a piece of anti-labor legislation that was pushed by the-governor Scott Walker. The measure passed in 2011 and last week it was reversed.

E104: Interview w/ Madeline Topf (TAA Co-President) Speaks On Reversal of Act 10 in Wisconsin

Dec 09 2024 38 mins  
We interview Madeline Topf, co-president of the graduate workers union in Madison, Wisconsin. She speaks to us about Act 10 and its reversal last week.

E103: Interview w/ Heba Mohammad of Milwaukee for Palestine

Nov 30 2024 44 mins  
In this episode we speak with Heba Mohammad from Milwaukee for Palestine.We cover:-Milwaukee for Palestine-Speaking to an anti-war Trump supporter-Intersectionality and class struggle-Inspiring struggles in solidarity with Palestine-Arab countries and Palestine-Culture & Struggle-Boycott, Divesment, Sanctions Movement (BDS) campaign to Disarm Derco-General strikes in Palestine-

E102: Solidarity w/ Palestine Report & Labor News

Nov 21 2024 47 mins  
Attacks on free speech of people in solidarity with Palestine at UC San FranciscoGearing up for a strike at Volkswagen, in GermanyUpdate on hotel workers strike, now entering its second month50,000 postal workers on strike in CanadaUnion teachers in Albany, Oregon demand resignation of school board membersLabor analysis

E101: Democratic Party Lost the Elections, Now What???

Nov 09 2024 40 mins  
The Democratic Party suffered a colassal loss in the 2024 presidential elections. Kamala Harris conceded the election and left the stage with no Plan B for party supporters. So... what now? This episode is for people who are asking themselves that same quesion and are open to new ideas. Ideas that don't involve voting for the lesser of two evils every four years. Ideas taken from l

E100: Interview w/ James C, student activist in Milwaukee who disrupted Kamala Harris event

Oct 28 2024 37 mins  
In this episode we talk to James C, a student activist in Milwaukee who recently pressed presidential candidate Kamala Harris on the issue of genocide while she campaigned at his university. James C. shares the experience at the event along with his thoughts on Zionism vs. Judaism, the 2024 electioms, socialism, and the cultural influences which helped shape his political understan

E99: Bradley Foundation, Act 10 through Project 2025

Oct 21 2024 31 mins  
In this special episode Bryan brings us some history and research from Wisconsin as it relates to the Bradley Foundation, Act 10, Project 2025 and more.

E98: Solidarity w/ Palestine Report & Labor News

Oct 18 2024 47 mins  
Solidarity w/ Palestine ReportEnd the War on Journalists (SAG-AFTRA Members for Ceasefire)Cori Bush calls for Arms Embargo against "Israel"Columbia University staff person and activist in solidarity with Palestine reaches agreement with universityUnited Electrical Workers (UE) victory against academic bossesUNITE-HERE hotel workers union expands strike with Omni Hotel walkouts in B

E97: Solidarity w/ Palestine Report, Labor News & the Think Tanks Behind the $5 Billion Per Day Figure

Oct 03 2024 55 mins  
Solidarity efforts with PalesineAPWU (Post Workers Union) victoryMachinists on strike in MilwaukeeUnion Victory for teachers in Madison, WisconsinUniversity of Pittsburgh staff join United Steelworkers UnionDeep dive into the think tanks, 'researchers', and 'economists' who provide goofy soundbytes like: "the strike will cost the economy $5 billion per day..."

E96: Solidarity w/ Palestine Report & Labor News

Sep 28 2024 44 mins  
This week's episode offers update on the following:Solidarity struggles with PalestineThe looming ILA (port workers) strikeThe UNITE HERE hotel workers strikeThe Boeing strike entering its 2nd weekStarbucks workers struggle