We speak with organizers about upcoming May Day actions. We also speak with filmmakers, Eli and Khalil about their new film Bakoso which was shot in Cuba. Guests: Eli Jacobs-Fantauzzi, Khalil Fantauzzi, Rachel Jackson and Cherry Murphy.
workers rights
An Uprising in Minneapolis
We’ll hear audio from today’s mass rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Where the brother of George Floyd spoke and Valerie Castile, the mother of Philando Castile. Also we speak with journalist Rebecca McDonald aka BFresh and hip-hop artist Bun B about the murder of George Floyd. Philando Castile was 32-year-old African-American, who was pulled over while … Continued
US Companies Exploit Workers
We speak with organizers Carlos Gabriel and Rachel Jackson about Tesla violation of the county’s shelter-in-place order that forced the electric car maker to cease vehicle production at its factories in California and ongoing attempts to sabotage employee efforts to form a union. We also discuss the upcoming general worker strike 2.0 scheduled for June … Continued
In Conversation with Rosa Clemente and Kali Akuno
we speak with Rosa Clemente and Kali Akuno about the calls for a general strike.
Love & Solidarity James Lawson & Nonviolence In The Search For Workers’ Rights An exploration of nonviolence and organizing through the life and teachings of Rev. James Lawson. “A must see for students, teachers, and activists.” Premilla Nadasen, Assoc. Prof. History, Barnard College photo credit @ copyright Love & Solidarity film
We speak with two different community leaders about May Day and its importance for workers and immigrant communities.