Archive for the ‘Unions’ tag
May Day recap: worker solidarity, and of course, running from the cops
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Allison and Jamie recap May Day, including tons of worker solidarity, and of course, running from the cops.
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May Day protest plans, NBA’s Jason Collins comes out, BP’s dispersants aftermath
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Allison and Jamie discuss upcoming May Day protest plans, NBA’s Jason Collins coming out, BP’s chemical dispersants aftermath, the Guantanamo hunger strikes, the only time Congress cares about budget cuts, “conversion therapy” being a big ol’ Fail, The Worst Person In The World, and one of the many ways society punishes domestic abuse victims.
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100+ bus assistants fired post-strike, Georgia man with IQ of 70 granted stay of execution, trust us: we’ve studied abroad
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Over 100 bus assistants fired post-strike in NYC, a Georgia man with an IQ of 70 is granted a stay of execution, Jamie brings tales of the jiu-jitsu, and Allison explains why you should all trust her: she’s studied abroad.
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Lincoln, NYC fast-food workers walk out, AP’s anti-Iran propaganda
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Allison delivers an Oscar-worthy performance as Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln, plus news of the rare fast food worker strike in NYC, the AP’s anti-Iran propaganda, why eating eggs is gross, Susan Rice is shady, Peter King is crazy, and Senators attempt to punish Palestinians.
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On hipsters and Hitler, update on Bangladesh factory fire, our future Water World
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Allison and Jamie discuss the relationship between hipsters and Hitler, give updates on the Bangladesh factory fire, talk about the targetting of journalists by Israel, the UN passing a resolution on female genital mutilation, drone stories, another innocent black teen gunned down, the ongoing fuckery known as the War on Drugs, global horrific treatment of women, and our future Water World.
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Prejudice against Muslims, what happens if abortion is illegal, Walmart files charges against union
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Allison and Jamie discuss Hostess closing shop and everyone blaming unions, prejudice toward Muslims, the ongoing assault on Gaza, what happens if abortion is illegal, and how Walmart filed charges against the UFCW in anticipation of Black Friday strikes, and Transgender murder rates.
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Israel intensifies Gaza air strikes, Jamie thanks Chicago Maniacs, Walmart strikes
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Israel attacks Gaza, Allison and Jamie discuss the oftentimes crazy response on Twitter, Jamie thanks Chicago Maniacs for coming out to his show, journalist Michael Hastings (@mmhastings) PWNS Pierce Morgan when invited on to his show to discuss the Petraeus affair, and Allison speaks with journalist Josh Eidelson (@josheidelson) about the Walmart strikes and walkouts.
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CIA seeks to expand drone strikes to ‘trouble spots’, Detroit Water Dept worker declares strike a victory
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Allison and Jamie discuss the expanding drone strikes, AFSCME 207′s Recording Secretary Sue Ryan joins the show to discuss Detroit’s Water Department strike, and the union’s subsequent victory.
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Maniac meet-ups, more Walmart walkouts, less hacks, please
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Plans for future Maniac meet-ups, Tim DeChristopher is released from jail, more Walmart walkouts, tens of thousands protest austerity in Spain, Occupy Atlanta joins forces with the police to defend a retired detective from eviction, the rise of fascism in Greece, and Kevin Drum writes a truly ridiculous article.
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How to Survive a Plague, when ‘cynicism’ and ‘rough language’ are okay
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Allison and Jamie review How to Survive a Plague (spoiler free), yell at the New York Times for calling Jay-Z “cynical,” lament the lack of War on Drugs talk in the presidential debates, and recap some of the latest global labor struggles.
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