Joined by Peter Olney, retired director of organizing with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. With 50 yrs as a labor organizer and countless contributions to the labor movement, Peter brings his experience and wisdom to the discussion on the current state of American Labor, providing insight into what we as a working class can do to secure a more promising future. Editor and contributor to the book Labor Power and Strategy by John Womack Jr. along with numerous articles Peter has devoted himself to the cause of Labor. There are lots to take away from this powerful conversation.
For our Labor History segment we explore the Great Postal Strike of 1970 a movement that only 53 years ago helped improve the lives of thousands of postal workers for generations to come.
Thank you for listening as always the Texas Labor Podcast depends on your support. The best way you can do that is by leaving a review, and share the show with you friends your family and your co-workers.
Feel free to drop us an email at TheTexasLaborPodcast@Gmail.com with comments or suggestions tell us about your job we'd love to hear from you and may have you on the show!!
Joined by Peter Olney, retired director of organizing with the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. With 50 yrs as a labor organizer and countless contributions to the labor movement, Peter brings his experience and wisdom to the discussion on the current state of American Labor, providing insight into what we as a working class can do to secure a more promising future. Editor and contributor to the book Labor Power and Strategy by John Womack Jr. along with numerous articles Peter has devoted himself to the cause of Labor. There are lots to take away from this powerful conversation.
For our Labor History segment we explore the Great Postal Strike of 1970 a movement that only 53 years ago helped improve the lives of thousands of postal workers for generations to come.
Thank you for listening as always the Texas Labor Podcast depends on your support. The best way you can do that is by leaving a review, and share the show with you friends your family and your co-workers.
Feel free to drop us an email at TheTexasLaborPodcast@Gmail.com with comments or suggestions tell us about your job we'd love to hear from you and may have you on the show!!