Federal Jobs are being Doled Out Based on Loyalty to the Regime - TVLR 3/7/26
We talk to local letter carrier Cordell Mardis about an exciting grievance they've been able to win in the first half of the program. We also talk about the degradation of the civil service and take your calls. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon: TVLR.FM Patreon.com/thevalleylaborreport Visit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fm Follow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab... Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReporters Follow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_AL Follow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist ✦ CONTACT US ✦ Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show! ✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦ Support them if you can. The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333 The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.org Do you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org 256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.net The NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.com IBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909 IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880 THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.org ENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama’s transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.org The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services, and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.info The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.org Are you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself? Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.org Unionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure. Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more. Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.org Members of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Federal Jobs are being Doled Out Based on Loyalty to the Regime - TVLR 3/7/26
We talk to local letter carrier Cordell Mardis about an exciting grievance they've been able to win in the first half of the program. We also talk about the degradation of the civil service and take your calls. ✦ ABOUT
12.03.2026 08:30
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We're proud to welcome Labor and Health Confidential to the Labor Radio Podcast Network!
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12.03.2026 07:30
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Desiree Navarro - CWA 7000 and CLUW
Ted Prezelski speaks with Desiree Navarro, a leader in CWA local 7000 in Tucson and a founder of the newly reconstituted Arizona chapter of CLUW, the Coalition of Labor Union Women.
Desiree Navarro - CWA 7000 and CLUW
Ted Prezelski speaks with Desiree Navarro, a leader in CWA local 7000 in Tucson and a founder of the newly reconstituted Arizona chapter of CLUW, the Coalition of Labor Union Women.
12.03.2026 05:30
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March 11 - Are You a Luddite?
At some point in your life you may have had someone call you a “luddite.’ Maybe you had a hard time programming your DVR, or working the latest app on your smart phone. But at some point technology gets the best of us all. But did you know the term luddite has its roots in labor history?
March 11 - Are You a Luddite?
At some point in your life you may have had someone call you a “luddite.’ Maybe you had a hard time programming your DVR, or working the latest app on your smart phone. But at some point technology gets the best of us all. But did you know the term luddite has its ro
12.03.2026 03:30
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Portugal Coup Attempt: The Crisis After the Carnation Revolution
On this day, 11 March 1975, there was an attempted far right coup in Portugal, known as the March 11 Intentona. This happened in the context of the revolutionary period that Portugal which began with the fall of the right-wing dictatorship on 25 April 1974. After the resignation of president António Spínola in September 1974, a left-wing government took power headed by prime minister and Communist Party-sympathiser, Vasco Gonçalves. Seeking to reverse the growing radicalisation of the revolution, Spínola led an attempted military coup, which failed due to the massive popular support of the MFA (movement of the armed forces — a movement of soldiers and junior officers that overthrew the dictatorship) and forced him to flee to Francisco Franco's dictatorship in Spain. In the cars of the Spinolist officers, massive amounts of money and cheques were found, signed by Espirito Santo (bankers of BES) and António Champalimaud, the richest man in Portugal at the time, with a fortune of around 9 billion euro (in 2020 equivalent), half of the Portuguese GDP in 1974. This counterrevolutionary threat, financed by the Portuguese capitalist class and supported by the Spanish and Brazilian military dictatorships, further spurred the revolution. Workplace and land takeovers accelerated under the slogan "land to those who work on it" and compelled Vasco Gonçalves, in cooperation with unions and the workers, to order the nationalisation of almost 70% of the Portuguese economy, including the financial empires of the Espirito Santo and Champalimaud families, who fled to Brazil where they also possessed vast wealth. During the attempted coup one soldier died and 15 people were injured during the bombing of a military garrison near the Lisbon airport. Learn more about the Portuguese revolution in our podcast episodes 41-42. Find them on every major podcast app or our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/08/13/e41-42-the-portuguese-revolution/ Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History
Portugal Coup Attempt: The Crisis After the Carnation Revolution
On this day, 11 March 1975, there was an attempted far right coup in Portugal, known as the March 11 Intentona. This happened in the context of the revolutionary period that Portugal which began with the fall of the right-wing dicta
12.03.2026 03:00
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Secret to Contentment
We live in a society of forced alienation. It's hard enough to just realize it, let alone start doing something about it. But here's ten minutes to explain it and tell you what you can do to overcome it.
Secret to Contentment
We live in a society of forced alienation. It's hard enough to just realize it, let alone start doing something about it. But here's ten minutes to explain it and tell you what you can do to overcome it.
12.03.2026 02:30
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Labor Radio on 03/09/26
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Labor Radio on 03/09/26
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11.03.2026 22:31
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“It’s the best job in the world representing these members.”
Jonathan Holsgrove – Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 NY In this episode, Jonathan Holsgrove Vice President & Field Representative shares a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and pride — and why he believes: “It’s the best job in the world representing these members.” Jonathan’s path into union leadership was anything but conventional. After surviving a life-altering shooting incident, he returned to college to study marketing and pursued a traditional office career. But he quickly realized that the corporate environment wasn’t for him. Instead, he found his calling in the unionized construction trades — a decision that would shape his life and career. Through his journey, Jonathan became passionate about helping others see what he discovered: The trades aren’t just jobs — they are opportunities to build meaningful careers rooted in skill, craftsmanship, and community. Today, his mission is clear: ➡️ Help drive awareness of union careers➡️ Showcase the artistry and pride behind the work➡️ Inspire the next generation to pursue skilled trades At the core of his message is a simple but powerful lesson passed down from mentorship in the field: Whatever you do — sweeping, cutting, pointing, or laying brick — take pride in it. That mindset not only builds strong workers — it builds strong careers. Jonathan’s story highlights how the union trades offer a fulfilling path for those seeking purpose, stability, and the chance to represent and uplift others through their work. Watch the full interview on the ULA Spotify Podcast and Youtube Channel
“It’s the best job in the world representing these members.”
Jonathan Holsgrove – Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 1 NY In this episode, Jonathan Holsgrove Vice President & Field Representative shares a powerful story of resilience, purpose, and pride — and why he believes: “It’s the best
11.03.2026 21:15
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The latest @teamsters.bsky.social Local 1932 Worker Power Hour goes out on KCAA 1050 AM at 2:00 PM Pacific.
Tune in at live.kcaastreaming.com/
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11.03.2026 20:30
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Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die with Gore Verbinski and Sacha Gervasi (Ep. 602)
Director Gore Verbinski discusses his new film, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, with fellow Director Sacha Gervasi in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he wanted to approach the story with a modern take on AI, how Actor Sam Rockwell’s costume was made from scrap technology found in surplus stores, and finding a delicate balance for the film's tone in between apocalyptic, comedic and irreverent. The film follows a man, allegedly from the future, who arrives at a Los Angeles diner and takes the patrons hostage. Claiming they are the precise combination of strangers he needs, he convinces them to join a quest to save the world from a rogue artificial intelligence. See photos and a summary of this event below: https://www.dga.org/events/2026/april2026/goodluckhavefundontdie_qna_0226
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die with Gore Verbinski and Sacha Gervasi (Ep. 602)
Director Gore Verbinski discusses his new film, Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die, with fellow Director Sacha Gervasi in a Q&A at the DGA theater in Los Angeles. In the conversation, he discusses how he wanted to approach
11.03.2026 20:00
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Federal Jobs are being Doled Out Based on Loyalty to the Regime - TVLR 3/7/26
We talk to local letter carrier Cordell Mardis about an exciting grievance they've been able to win in the first half of the program. We also talk about the degradation of the civil service and take your calls. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon: TVLR.FM Patreon.com/thevalleylaborreport Visit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fm Follow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab... Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReporters Follow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_AL Follow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist ✦ CONTACT US ✦ Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show! ✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦ Support them if you can. The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333 The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.org Do you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org 256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.net The NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.com IBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909 IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880 THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.org ENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama’s transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.org The Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services, and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.info The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.org Are you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that’s bigger than yourself? Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.org Unionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure. Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more. Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.org Members of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Federal Jobs are being Doled Out Based on Loyalty to the Regime - TVLR 3/7/26
We talk to local letter carrier Cordell Mardis about an exciting grievance they've been able to win in the first half of the program. We also talk about the degradation of the civil service and take your calls. ✦ ABOUT
11.03.2026 19:30
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We're proud to welcome Labor & Health Confidential to the Labor Radio Podcast Network!
wbai.org/program/?pro...
Tune in Mondays at 5:00 PM Eastern at wbai.org/listen-live/
Know a Labor show we don't have listed at LaborRadioNetwork.org? Let us know!
#1u #UnionStrong #LaborRadioPod
11.03.2026 18:30
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March 11 - Are You a Luddite?
At some point in your life you may have had someone call you a “luddite.’ Maybe you had a hard time programming your DVR, or working the latest app on your smart phone. But at some point technology gets the best of us all. But did you know the term luddite has its roots in labor history?
March 11 - Are You a Luddite?
At some point in your life you may have had someone call you a “luddite.’ Maybe you had a hard time programming your DVR, or working the latest app on your smart phone. But at some point technology gets the best of us all. But did you know the term luddite has its ro
11.03.2026 17:30
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Portugal Coup Attempt: The Crisis After the Carnation Revolution
On this day, 11 March 1975, there was an attempted far right coup in Portugal, known as the March 11 Intentona. This happened in the context of the revolutionary period that Portugal which began with the fall of the right-wing dictatorship on 25 April 1974. After the resignation of president António Spínola in September 1974, a left-wing government took power headed by prime minister and Communist Party-sympathiser, Vasco Gonçalves. Seeking to reverse the growing radicalisation of the revolution, Spínola led an attempted military coup, which failed due to the massive popular support of the MFA (movement of the armed forces — a movement of soldiers and junior officers that overthrew the dictatorship) and forced him to flee to Francisco Franco's dictatorship in Spain. In the cars of the Spinolist officers, massive amounts of money and cheques were found, signed by Espirito Santo (bankers of BES) and António Champalimaud, the richest man in Portugal at the time, with a fortune of around 9 billion euro (in 2020 equivalent), half of the Portuguese GDP in 1974. This counterrevolutionary threat, financed by the Portuguese capitalist class and supported by the Spanish and Brazilian military dictatorships, further spurred the revolution. Workplace and land takeovers accelerated under the slogan "land to those who work on it" and compelled Vasco Gonçalves, in cooperation with unions and the workers, to order the nationalisation of almost 70% of the Portuguese economy, including the financial empires of the Espirito Santo and Champalimaud families, who fled to Brazil where they also possessed vast wealth. During the attempted coup one soldier died and 15 people were injured during the bombing of a military garrison near the Lisbon airport. Learn more about the Portuguese revolution in our podcast episodes 41-42. Find them on every major podcast app or our website: https://workingclasshistory.com/2020/08/13/e41-42-the-portuguese-revolution/ Our work is only possible because of support from you, our listeners on patreon. If you appreciate our work, please join us and access exclusive content and benefits at patreon.com/workingclasshistory. See all of our anniversaries each day, alongside sources and maps on the On This Day section of our Stories app: stories.workingclasshistory.com/date/todayBrowse all Stories by Date here on the Date index: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/dateCheck out our Map of historical Stories: https://map.workingclasshistory.comCheck out books, posters, clothing and more in our online store, here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.comIf you enjoy this podcast, make sure to check out our flagship longform podcast, Working Class History
Portugal Coup Attempt: The Crisis After the Carnation Revolution
On this day, 11 March 1975, there was an attempted far right coup in Portugal, known as the March 11 Intentona. This happened in the context of the revolutionary period that Portugal which began with the fall of the right-wing dicta
11.03.2026 17:00
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#OtD 11 Mar 1922 Cornelius Castoriadis, Greek-French libertarian socialist, philosopher, social critic, psychoanalyst, and co-founder of Socialisme ou Barbarie, was born stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8332...
11.03.2026 04:40
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This week, when I spoke at #ISTP2026, I promised:
American educators will not turn their back on the world.
Educators across the globe are stronger when we are united for a better future.
10.03.2026 19:05
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#OtD 11 Mar 1845 the battle of Kororāreka took place in Aotearoa/New Zealand when Māori rebels defeated British forces and seized the town (now called Russell) during the Flagstaff war. More information, sources and map: stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/8331...
11.03.2026 08:25
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🚨 #JobAlert 🚨
The ETUI's Education Department is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join its team.
In this role, you will support key #administrative and #logistical tasks.
📅 Deadline: 27 March 2026
👉 Find out more and apply: etui.org/4Zi
11.03.2026 09:00
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11-03-1811 UK: Luddites smash 63 “labour saving” textile machines near Nottingham, England.
11.03.2026 09:24
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11-03-1946 CONGO - KINSHASA: Ordinance of the Belgian colonial authority on the indigenous professional organization drawn up so as to make any authentic trade unions impossible.
11.03.2026 09:34
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