Fast-Food Workers

The KPFA Evening News (Sunday)

Feb 11, 2024: Thousands demonstrate in Rabat to support Palestinians, while Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Rafah, mostly women and children

ListenDownloadopen in itunes

By

Thousands demonstrate in the Moroccan capital of Rabat to support Palestinians in Gaza, while Israeli airstrikes in Rafah kill dozens of Palestinians, mostly women and children. US activists pressure the Biden administration for a ceasefire in Gaza and to end military aid to Israel. Allies of imprisoned Pakistani ex-premier Imran Khan won more seats in … Continued

Economic Update

Fighting the System

ListenDownload

By

Updates on the economics of immigration, France’s yellow vests join union-called general strike, demonstrations against Sackler family’s profiting from oxycontin, and New York City Council considers giving priority to fast-food workers (majority) over employers (minority). Major discussions of: (1) successful strikes by Mexican workers and their collaboration with progressive new Mexican government, and (2) Trump/GOP’s … Continued

Making Contact

Unstoppable: The Fight for 15

ListenDownload

By

In 2012, fast food workers in NYC kicked off a movement that has exceeded all expectations, and changed the conversation about the minimum wage. On this edition, low paid workers tell the story of the fight for 15, the exploding nationwide movement for fair wages. Featuring: Alvin Major, KFC employee and original NYC striker; Richard Wilson, Walmart employee; Bernardo … Continued

Rising Up With Sonali 5am

Obama’s Plan To Close Guantanamo Is Deeply Flawed; Florida Fast Food Workers Demand Fight for $15 Ahead of Primary; I Heart Obama – a Complex Look at the Black Community’s Relationship with the President – Part 2.

ListenDownload

By

Obama’s Plan To Close Guantanamo Is Deeply Flawed; Florida Fast Food Workers Demand Fight for $15 Ahead of Primary; I Heart Obama – a Complex Look at the Black Community’s Relationship with the President – Part 2. Hosted by Sonali Kolhatkar.