EPISODE · Jun 15, 2021 · 51 MIN
#86: UMWA miners strike in Alabama and the media blackout
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Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage.People to follow: Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKimValley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWrightTimestamps:00:23 - Intro - John Cena and Bin Laden03:18 - JD Vance (John Dammit) NY Post article13:57 - Announcements17:20 - UMWA Strike43:51 - Beef with Big John (meta beef)Support the strike pantry https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/UMWAStrikePantrySend us Fan MailSupport the show
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Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage. People to follow: Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKim Valley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWright Timestamps: 00:23 - I...
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