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Union or Bust
by @OrganizingMonster @YourUnionBrother
Union, organizing, politics, and community.
Episodes
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UnionorBust #61-Kaman's Art Shoppes UNIONIZED
Meet Sol-Body Artist Supervisor, and Zoe-Caricature Artist, from the Kaman's Art Shoppes. They both work at the San Diego Zoo location, and they unionized last year with IATSE 122. Hear from them about their campaign and what they are fighting for. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #60-Kshama Sawant, Congressional Candidate for Washington State
Meet Kshama Sawant, she is running as an Independent for Congress in Washington State. For more information, visit www.kshamasawant.org #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384 https://www.instagram.com/...
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UnionorBust #59-Alexander Kraft/SEIU-221 member, El Cajon Mayor Candidate
Meet Alexander Kraft, he is running for Mayor in El Cajon City outside of the duopoly, not a dem or rep, but a Peace and Freedom Party candidate. For more information, visit https://kraftformayor.com/ #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #58-San Diego Musical Theatre ORGANIZED!!!
The workers at the San Diego Musical Theatre have organized with IATSE 122. Hear from Patricia Lutz, Wardrobe Supervisor, and Cole Atencio, Audio Engineer, about their experience with organizing. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #57-Peter Sidhu, UNAC/UHCP on STRIKE!
On this episode, we interviewed Peter Sidhu, who is an Executive Vice President for UNAC/UHCP. The nurses are on strike at Kaiser in California and Hawaii-going on to their 3rd week. Learn about their strike, what they are fighting for and how you can support. #organizing #unionstrong...
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UnionorBust #56-Sasha Miller, Candidate for San Diego Board of Supervisors
On this episode, we interviewed Sasha Miller. Sasha is a union member, SEIU 1000, and running for San Diego Board of Supervisors in District 5. For more information about her campaign, visit www.sashamiller4sd.com #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #55-Alondra Alvarez, Community Educator with Universidad Popular
On this episode, we interviewed Alondra Alvarez who is a Community Educator with Universidad Popular. Alondra helps her community through Know Your Rights trainings, Citizenship workshops, and ICE oversight and much more. To learn more about Alondra and her work with Universidad Popular visit...
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UnionorBust #54-Aida Ashouri, candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney
On this episode, we interviewed Aida Ashouri, she is the Peace and Freedom Party candidate for Los Angeles City Attorney. For more information about her campaign, visit www.aida4LA.com. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast #peaceandfreedom patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #53-Lilly Irani, FLOCK cameras are bad for workers!
On this episode, we interviewed Lilly Irani, an Associate Professor at UCSD and a member of the SD Trust Coalition that is fighting surveillance in San Diego. For more information, visit www.sandiegotrust.org #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast #flock patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #52-Sara Backus, Starbucks workers on strike!
We had Sara Backus, a barista for 20 years has gone on strike with her coworkers at Starbucks. Demanding for fair pay, safer working conditions, and a union contract that provides protections. For more information about the strike visit: www.sbworkerunited.org #organizing #unionstrong...
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UnionorBust #51-Lily Greenberg Call, Quit the Biden administration in protest to the genocide
We had Lily Greenberg Call on to discuss her resignation from the Biden administration in protest of the gaza genocide. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384 https://www.instagram.com/...
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UnionorBust #50-Labor and Community Roundtable w/Special guests
Discussed Labor's role in the genocide, organizing, building community, Chris Smalls' story. Guests: Chris Smalls, Amazon Labor Union https://www.amazonlaborunion.org/ https://www.thelaborpartyus.com/ Kyra Greene, Center on Policy Initiatives https://cpisandiego.org/ Mejgan Afshan, Borderlands…
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UnionorBust #49-KickStarter United Union on Strike! Guest: Dannel Jurado
Dannel Jurado is a software engineer at Kickstarter Company in New York. They have been on strike for over 30 days! They are fighting for a 32 hour workweek, equitable wages, among other things. Support their strike by going to www.kickstarterunited.org. #organizing #unionstrong…
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UnionorBust #48-Kshama Sawant, Congressional Candidate in Washington State
Kshama Sawant has served in Seattle City Council, passed the first ever $15/hour minimum wage, passed legislation to tax Amazon, and now is running for US Congress. For more information about her campaign visit: www.kshamasawant.org. www.workersstrikeback.org www.revolutionaryworkers.org...
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UnionorBust #47-Aminah Sheikh, Labor Leader VP Canadian Freelance Union
Interviewed Labor Leader Aminah Sheikh. Lead her union UNIFOR in Canada, largest private sector union, in passing a Gaza Resolution. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384 https://www.instagram.com/...
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UnionorBust #46-Chris Smalls, Labor Leader
Interviewed Labor Leader Chris Smalls. Discussed the Labor Movement, San Diego's Labor Council Gaza Resolution, and starting a Labor Party that works for all of us. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384...
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UnionorBust #45-Sean Elo-Rivera, San Diego City Councilmember
Guest co-host Satomi Rash-Zeigler returns on the pod to interview San Diego City Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera. Discussed, raising wages, addressing housing crisis, tackling corporate greed. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #44-Mejgan Afshan, Executive Director at Borderlands for Equity
We had returning guest Mejgan back on the podcast to discuss the important work she does with her non-profit around civil and human rights. To learn more visit www.borderlandsforequity.org #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #43-Dr. Butch Ware, Candidate for California Governor
We interviewed Dr. Butch Ware. He is running for Governor in California next year 2026. He is the Green Party Candidate. We discussed his politics, community and of course the Labor Movement. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #42-Firefighters update with Steve Gutierrez, NFFE
We interviewed Steve Gutierrez, National Business Representative with NFFE, National Federation of Federal Employees. Steve represents the men and women that fight fires in national forests and incorporated areas-many hard to reach. Spoke on the LA fires, what his members go through, and what…
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UnionorBust #41-NUHW on 14th week STRIKE!!!
We interviewed Channing Gredvig, Psychosocial Clinician II that has been on strike for 14 weeks. Discussed their issues, how kaiser is responding, and how the unit has never been more motivated on the picketline. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #40-Candidate for San Diego County Board of Supervisors Mayor Paloma Aguirre
Interviewed Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre who is running for the Board of Supervisors D1 in San Diego. This is a special election, because the person previously holding that seat stepped down. We discussed issues around homelessness, housing (Blackstone), bringing jobs to south county and...
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UnionorBust #39-NUHW-National Union of Healthcare Workers are on STRIKE!!!
Interviewed Dr. Michelle Cuevas who is a Pediatric NeuroPsychologist with Kaiser. We discuss NUHW ongoing strike-9 weeks now, fighting for better working conditions, for their patients and for mental health. www.nuhw.org (strike fund) www.kaiserdontdeny.org (worker stories, campaign) #organizing...
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UnionorBust #38-#NurseNovember-Guest @NurseErica
Nurse's issues, organizing, SCABs, etc. You can find Nurse Erica on all social media platforms @The.Nurse.Erica-follow her podcast Nurses Uncorked Podcast. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384...
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UnionorBust #37-2024 Post Election Analysis, WTF happened?
We bring on: Gracie Torres, Riverside County Municipal Water Board Jose Rodriguez, National City Councilmember We discussed the 2024 election results, why people didn't come out to support Kamala, what Labor needs to do to win, this moment should motivate workers to organize. #organizing...
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UnionorBust #36-UNAC-UHCP, nurses, contract win, solidarity
We bring on: Joseph Arbore, President of Paradise Valley Registered Nurses Association. Talk unionism, finding purpose in your activism, and issues nurses face. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384...
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UnionorBust #35-Artificial Intelligence, are we having the right conversations?
We bring on: Satomi Rash-Zeigler, UCSD Labor Center Executive Director Lilly Irani, UCSD Faculty Director Topic: Artificial Intelligence, how we fight it, how we should benefit from it-40 hour work week, Universal Healthcare, UBI. Learn more about the UCSD Labor Center…
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UnionorBust #34-SAG-AFTRA Video Games STRIKE!
We bring on actors: Zeke Alton and Demetri Belardinelli, both SAG-AFTRA members, actors, and activists that are on strike and fighting for a fair contract. Top issue: AI. Support, for more information go to https://www.sagaftra.org/videogamestrike #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #33-San Diego County Board of Education, elections, why they matter
On this interview I talk with Gregg Robinson, who is an AFT 1931 member and running for re-election at the school board, and Erin Evans also an AFT 1931 member and running for the board for her first time. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast...
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UnionorBust #32-San Diego Drivers United/Organizing app-based drivers
We bring on a couple of driver organizers from San Diego Drivers United who are organizing app-based drivers, including Uber and Lyft. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384 https://www.instagram.com/...
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UnionorBust #31-Organizing drives/elections, our Fundraiser event, Trump assassination attempt
Organizing drives-Moonlight Amphitheater, Better Buzzed. We have a ton of new gear, a new LOGO, new shirts. Trump failed assassination attempt, how did we get here and what does it really mean for our country. We have our first Fundraiser July 17th!!! #solidarity #organizing #unionstrong...
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UnionOrBust #30-ENCORE pt 2, Crew are getting fired up for a contract fight
Guests: Stephen Fink-122 member, Video Specialist at Encore Justin 'Race' Rivera-122 member, Tech Lead at Encore Talk about the company, being a stagehand in hotels, being part of a union. #stagehand #solidarity #unionorbustpodcast Patreon.com/unionorbustpodcast
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UnionOrBust #29-Old Globe Theater, Brandon Resenbeck
Meet Brandon Resenbeck, 122 member, is a veteran stagehand. Is the Head Flyman and Rigger for the Old Globe Theater. We are ramping up for our 2nd contract fight. #unionorbustpodcast #solidarity...
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UnionOrBust #28-USD NTT Faculty Union
The Non-Tenure Track faculty at the University of San Diego are organizing. They have their union election this coming Tuesday June 18th. Guests: Eric Cathcart, Geology Professor Ted Falk, History Professor patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast
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UnionOrBust #27-CalCare Pt 2, What Happened?
We bring on Caroline O'Riordan from Hollywood 4 Cal Care, to debrief and what happened to Cal Care in California. Who killed it and how we move forward and continue the fight. #solidarity #calcare patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast
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UnionOrBust #26-Chasing the Hook Podcast
Interviewed Paul Diaz, Iron Worker in Portland, OR-also a podcaster. #chasingthehookpodcast #solidarity #unionorbustpodcast https://patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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UnionOrBust #25- iheart Podcast Union
We bring on Noemi Griffin from the I Heart Podcast Union. They are heavily involved in the first contract fight with management. Please support by following and reposting their content on X @iheartpodunion. Visit www.iheartpodcastunion.org #solidarity #unionorbustpodcast #iheartpodcast
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UnionOrBust #24-Social Media and Labor # 3
Brought on some social media influencers that are also Labor Activists: YourUnionSister UnionDrip AllThingsLabor UnionAshleyCA #solidarity #unionorbustpodcast #labor #socialmedia
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UnionOrBust #23- Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein
We interviewed Green Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein. We talked policy, #ceasefire, #calcare, and of course #Labor and #solidarity. #unionorbustpodcast https://patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink
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UnionOrBust #22-Senator Nina Turner
Interviewed the one and only, Senator Nina Turner. Talked shop on politics, Labor, ceasefire, and the uncommitted vote. #ninaturner #wearesomebody #unionorbustpodcast #solidarity Patreon:...
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UnionOrBust #21-ENCORE-Getting ready for the 2nd contract fight #We'reNotGear
We interview a couple of IATSE 122 members that work for Encore San Diego: Jordan Sullivan, Steward at the Marriott Marquis Julian Wilson, Steward at the Westin Bayview Rudy Lambaria, 122 Encore Rep We discuss 1st contract, organizing, and building up to the 2nd contract fight. #encore…
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UnionOrBust #20-Gracie Torres-Candidate for Riverside County Supervisor
On this episode, we interview Gracie Torres, a progressive, a union member, a mother, and an all around bad ass. We talk unions, policies, and a little chemistry. https://gracietorres.com/...
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UnionOrBust #19-Single Payer Healthcare: CalCare
Interviewed: Caroline O'Riordan-#Hollywood4CalCare Max Cotterill-#CaliforniaNursesAssociation These organizations are pushing Single Payer Healthcare in California. They are garnering support from unions, organizations and individuals. Learn more www.nnu.org/calcare #Singlepayerhealthcare…
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UnionOrBust #18-Labor Activist/Writer Bill Fletcher Jr
Bill has been an activist his whole life, worked for the AFL-CIO at one point. Always standing for what is right. Currently he has been making his rounds on social media, podcasts, and other news outlets to talk about the #ceasefire and how to get Labor's support. #unionorbustpodcast #labor...
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UnionOrBust #17-AFA-CWA: SARA NELSON International President, Mary Garton Political Committee Member
Satomi Rash-Zeigler from the SD Labor Council and @OrganizingMonster interview Sara Nelson, the International President of the Flight Attendants Union AFA-CWA and her comrade Mary Garton. We talk shop on the Railway Labor Act, current negotiations fight, Delta organizing drive and Labor as a…
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee
YourUnionBrother interviews Congresswoman Barbara Lee who is running for U.S. Senate in California. #solidarity #labor #unionorbustpodcast
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UnionOrBust #16-Labor and Social Media 2
Special guests, Alana @YourUnionSister and Alex @AllThingsLabor, we discuss how Labor can benefit from social media for our activism. #solidarity #labor #socialmedia
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UnionOrBust #15-Labor Movement in the Philippines
On this special episode, Satomi Rash-Zeigler from the SD Labor Council, interviews a Labor Leader in the Philippines Elmer "Ka Bong" Labog. Two other great guests that do amazing work in SD join: Eric Tandon from Malaya San Diego and Shanika Lazo from Anakbayan San Diego. #solidarity #philippines...
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UnionOrBust #14-NFFE National Business Rep/Organizer Steve Gutierrez
Meet Steve, firefighter, national rep/organizer with the National Federation of Federal Employees. We talk shop on the issues his members face and what they are fighting for. Visit their website and sign their petitions. Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act (WFPPA), S. 2272 & H.R. 5169...
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UnionOrBust #13-Presidential Candidate Marianne Williamson
On this episode, we bring on Marianne Williamson, who is running for the Democratic Presidential Nomination in #2024elections. We ask her questions about her policies through a Labor's perspective. #mariannewilliamson #solidarity #labor #UnionorBust
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