
Labor Jawn
Philly's working class history podcast. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the who, what, when, where, and whys of the labor movement.
www.laborjawn.com
Podcasting since 2022 • 92 episodes
Labor Jawn
Latest Episodes
King's Farm Strike
Farm workers have always been mistreated, but in 1938 the CIO fought to change that at a farm in Morrisville, PA. Originally aired: January 23, 2023.
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Episode 42
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37:07
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1933 Lansdale Hosiery Strike
As the Great Depression raged, 1700 hosiery workers in Lansdale, PA fought for union recognition, standing up to their bosses and the county sheriff. Originally aired: October 2, 2023.
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Episode 55
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54:00

1938 Warehouse and Department Store Strike
Despite the lingering Great Depression, retail stores in 1938 were starting to bounce back. But when the wealth was not shared with the workers, they decided to go on strike during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year. Or...
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Episode 42
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30:53

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