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Secretary Pete Hegseth Just Declared War on Federal Unions
The "Department of War" is moving to revoke collective bargaining agreements for federal employees. But the union’s existence depends on its members, not government recognition. The fight isn't over. (@AFGENational)
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Trump's Viral "DoorDash Grandma" Stunt Isn’t What It Seems
We talk Trump's awkward "DoorDash Grandma" stunt, the misleading claims about tips, how gig workers’ real struggles were ignored, and how this viral moment says more about politics than it does about working people.
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A Union Just Sanctioned Another Union… Here’s Why
A union representing union staff takes action against a teachers union accused of violating basic labor rights. Brad Darjean (NSO), joins us to break down the dispute, and why even unions must be held accountable.
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They Ignored Child Labor… To Go After SNAP Benefits
We react to the recent Alabama legislative session, where lawmakers ignored corporate abuses, child labor violations, and rising costs for working people—while targeting SNAP recipients and shielding powerful interests.
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Union Candidate EXPOSES Beef Industry Scam
As meatpacking consolidation tightens its grip, ranchers are getting squeezed and workers are paying the price. @osbornforne is taking them on & blasting the incumbent he's running against for not caring enough about this problem.
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He’s Taking On Corporate Democrats
Florida congressional candidate @OliverALarkin lays out a working-class challenge to incumbent Jared Moskowitz, arguing Democrats must break from corporate influence, embrace labor, and take a clear anti-war stance.
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UAW Vote Looms Amid Union Busting at Axalta Plant
Jared Greenia, @UAW organizer at Axalta in Michigan, joins us to explain why workers at the plant are unionizing ahead of a critical vote — citing inconsistent rules, union-busting tactics, and fears over an upcoming merger.
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A Union Worker for Mayor? Here's His Plan
Ironworker and labor leader Beau Hawk returns to discuss his run for Knox County mayor, focusing on rising rents, infrastructure strain, and putting working families first.
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Daily Wire Movie Set Chaos Leads To Worker STRIKE
A strike hits The Daily Wire as @IATSE crewmembers walk off over safety concerns, missing benefits, and contract disputes. From explosions and injuries to alleged union-busting tactics...
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Trump Relocation Plan Sparks Backlash
Workers say a Trump administration push to relocate federal offices out of cities isn’t about "cost savings" — it’s about targeting blue states. @IFPTE union leaders discuss how these moves could hurt workers.
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Trump Walks Back Childcare Promise To Fund His Warmongering
Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget sparks outrage as critics highlight massive cuts to education, housing, and healthcare. In addition, Trump broke a very important promise he made about childcare.
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Teamster BLASTS Sean O'Brien For "Cozying Up To Republicans"
A Teamster calls in to challenge Sean O'Brien, arguing his outreach to Republicans is weakening labor solidarity & missing truly pro-worker allies. Is the Teamsters' direction helping or hurting broader Labor...?
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The Decline of Union Power in Politics Explained
Union political influence is shrinking as billionaire money floods elections—but new research from Center for Working Class Politics argues there’s a better path: run more union members for office.
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Sean O'Brien Defends Trump Strategy… It Gets Awkward
We react to a clip of Sean O’Brien on NewsNation where he claims his relationship with Trump has yielded big gains and claims union workers are now more aligned with the GOP... but are either of those claims true?
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