The Monthly Labor Report

Economist Michael Zweig and Richard HIll discuss recent developments on the labor front and delves into the history of the struggles of working people for union representation and economic justice.

The Monthly Labor Report is a commentary podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #15

  Monthly Labor Report, July 2026---The Amazon Labor Union Fights For A Contract

  Jul 28, 202629 min

  The Monthly Labor Report talks with Sultana Hossain, recording secretary with the Amazon Labor Union (ALU), which continues to fight for its first contract with the company two years after the union's certification by the NLRB. Sultana Hussain describes the history of the movement that led to the formation of the ALU, the egregious working conditions that fueled the movement, and the ongoing battle for recognition by Amazon. Hosted by Michael Zweig and Richard Hill

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  Episode #14

  Labor Against All Wars (e.g. Iran) with veteran labor leader John Braxton

  May 30, 202627 minS0

  <p>The Monthly Labor Report welcomes long-time labor leader John Braxton. co-founder of Labor Against the War, to talk about the ongoing fight against the militaristic foreign policy of the US and the systemic structures that support it.<br>Hosts: Michael Zweig and Richard Hill</p>

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  Episode #13

  Women's History Month Special: Kathy Black, Life-long Union Activist, Talks About the On-going Struggle

  Mar 29, 202627 minS0

  <p>The Labor Report welcomes Kathy Black, who served as the president of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW) for more than two decades, as well as an organizer with US Labor Against the War. Kathy speaks about the history of women in struggle, the battles won and lost, and the on-going fight for economic and social justice.<br>Hosts: Michael Zweig and Richard Hill</p>

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  Episode #12

  The Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson: Pioneering Labor Solidarity

  Feb 24, 202627 minS0

  <p>The Labor Report talks with Gene Bruskin, veteran labor organizer, anti-war activist, and play write, known for leading one of the most significant private sector union victories of the 21st century, namely the successful effort to unionize 5000 workers at the Smithfield Foods pork processing plant in North Carolina -- a victory which is documented in the film Union Time. Gene Bruskin shares the story of his long association and collaboration with Rev. Jackson focusing on Jesse's groundbreaking initiatives to forge alliances with the multi-racial working class and organized labor.<br>Hosts: Richard Hill and Michael Zweig</p>

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  Episode #11

  How to Win Five Strikes in Two Years? A Conversation With Faye Guenther, President of UFCW-3000

  Jan 26, 202630 minS0

  <p>The Monthly Labor Report interviews Faye Guenther, president of United Food and Commercial Workers (Local 3000), who leads over 50,000 members across Washington state, northeast Oregon and northern Idaho. Faye discusses her progressive union's strategies that led to victories in five strikes in the past two years.<br>Special guest: Michael Zweig<br>Host: Richard Hill</p>

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