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The Monthly Labor Report

The Monthly Labor Report

By: Richard Hill WPKN
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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.© 2026 Richard Hill, WPKN Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Women's History Month Special: Kathy Black, Life-long Union Activist, Talks About the On-going Struggle
    Mar 29 2026

    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.
    Hosts: Michael Zweig and Richard Hill

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    27 mins
  • The Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson: Pioneering Labor Solidarity
    Feb 25 2026

    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.
    Hosts: Richard Hill and Michael Zweig

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    27 mins
  • How to Win Five Strikes in Two Years? A Conversation With Faye Guenther, President of UFCW-3000
    Jan 27 2026

    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.
    Special guest: Michael Zweig
    Host: Richard Hill

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    30 mins
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