Stories of the working class in a time of renewed labor militancy and awareness that capitalism is a rotten deal.
Labor Force Podcast
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53 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Stories of the working class in a time of renewed labor militancy and awareness that capitalism is a rotten deal.
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6/20/2025
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June 19, 2026
The Economy Looks Great. So Why Does Everyone Feel Broke?
Why do so many Americans feel financially squeezed despite a "strong" economy? In this episode of Labor Force Podcast, we examine rising inflation, falling real wages, the shrinking American Dream, growing wealth inequality, AI and the future of work, labor organizing, and the economic pressures facing working-class families. We also discuss the surge in utility costs, teen unemployment, the rise of "BrokeTok," labor activism in Minnesota, lessons from the Labor Notes Conference, and new research showing why midlife Americans are experiencing higher levels of stress, loneliness, and financial insecurity.#LaborForcePodcast #LaborNews #Economy #Inflation #WorkersRights #LaborUnions #AIJobs #CostOfLiving #AmericanDream #WorkingClass #EconomicInequality #UnionStrong #FutureOfWork #LaborMovement #PoliticsAndEconomics
June 13, 2026
Why the Economy Looks Good But Workers Are Struggling
The economy may look strong on paper, but workers are telling a different story. This week, we examine rising inflation, growing financial insecurity, AI-driven layoffs, remote work isolation, faculty governance battles, and major labor fights from Cargill to Walmart. We also discuss the AFL-CIO's plan to organize 2 million workers and the push to make first union contracts easier to win. Topics: • Inflation & cost of living • AI layoffs & Meta restructuring • Remote work & worker health • Auburn faculty governance dispute • AFL-CIO organizing drive • Faster Labor Contracts Act • Teamsters vs. Cargill • Walmart union victory • SoFi Stadium labor dispute #LaborForcePodcast #LaborNews #UnionStrong #WorkersRights #WorkerPower #Teamsters #AFL_CIO #SolidarityForever
June 6, 2026
Workers Don't Live Inside Economic Forecasts
This week, we examine the growing gap between economic statistics and workers' lived experiences, from rising costs and housing affordability challenges to concerns about offshoring and disappearing manufacturing jobs. We also cover labor struggles across the country, including the Delaney Hall detainee labor strike and growing worker resistance to AI-driven workplace changes. In our featured discussion, we take a deep dive into sectoral bargaining and explore whether industry-wide labor standards could help rebuild worker power, strengthen wages, and prepare workers for the economic challenges of automation and the green transition. We close with a look at an ambitious vision for a more equal and sustainable global economy. #LaborForcePodcast #LaborNews #UnionStrong #WorkersRights #UAW #Teamsters #OrganizedLabor #Strike #AIJobs #SectoralBargaining #Economy #WorkingClass
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