
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.
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Podcasting since 2022 • 82 episodes
Labor Jawn
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1969 Philadelphia Hotel Workers Strike
In a period when Philadelphia's tourism industry was starting to soar, hotel workers' wages were stagnant. They launched a strategically timed strike to fight for a raise, while a rank and file caucus pressured union leadership into action.
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Episode 79
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1977 SEPTA Strike
In 1977, SEPTA workers walked out into a bitter 44 day struggle, leading to a rank and file fight against both the bosses and their own union leadership. Originally aired: August 24, 2022.
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Episode 32
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1:02:54

Voices of Labor - Amanda Gilmore
At Philadelphia's 2025 May Day Rally and March, Gabe and Sam ran around with a microphone to get recordings from union members, organizers, and workers.Each person was asked 4 questions:-Who was the worst boss you've ever had and wh...
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1946 Price Control Protests
During WW2, to prevent the runaway inflation experienced in the 1st World War, the US Government established the Office of Price Administration to enforce price ceilings and regulate business. But after the war conservative forces started to pu...
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Episode 78
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Mariposa Food Co-op - Interview with Will Inglis and Mika Romano
In March 2021, workers at the Mariposa Food Co-Op in West Philly formed a union with UFCW Local 1776. Today, they're working to build more power in order to make Mariposa into an even better place to work. Originally aired: February...
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