HeyJaredLabor Force Podcast
Stories of the working class in a time of renewed labor militancy and awareness that capitalism is a rotten deal.
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The Labor Fight Never Stops: How Workers Are Winning Back Power (opens the original)
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Workers are organizing across the economy — from Amazon delivery drivers and Michigan factory workers to Maine nurses, museum employees in Rochester, and UPS Teamsters. But everywhere workers try to build collective power, employers are fighting back. This segment looks at what these organizing fights have in common. From the Bradford White strike to the organizing campaign at the George Eastman Museum, these stories show that the labor movement isn't confined to one industry or one kind of work
The Hidden Cost of Living: Why You Can't Get Ahead (opens the original)
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Inflation may be slowing, but that doesn’t mean prices are going back down. In this segment, we look at what years of inflation have actually done to the cost of living—and why workers are still feeling the squeeze. We break down the latest inflation and producer-price data, record diesel prices, rising heating costs, and the continuing affordability crisis. The question isn’t simply whether inflation is rising or falling—it’s whether working people can actually afford their lives. #LaborForcePo
AI and the New Labor Movement: What You Need to Know (opens the original)
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AI is transforming the workplace—but who gets the benefits? In this segment, we look at the push for a 32-hour workweek, the growing fight over AI in the workplace, and how unions are demanding a voice in how new technology is deployed. We also examine the Democratic Socialists of America’s “Workers Deserve More” program and the bigger question behind it: how do working people actually win shorter hours, better wages, healthcare, housing, immigrant rights, and greater economic security? #LaborFo
When the Next Crash Comes, Who Gets Saved? (opens the original)
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The economy may look strong on the surface, but underneath are growing warning signs: $40 trillion in government debt, rising borrowing costs, massive AI investment, and financial instability. Who actually pays when the system breaks? Workers don't get bailouts—they get higher bills, lost jobs, and more debt. This is the economy beneath the headlines. #LaborForcePodcast #Economy #Workers #Debt #Capitalism #FinancialCrisis #Labor #Unions
Who Actually Owns Your Labor? The Truth About the New Economy (opens the original)
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The economy is growing, productivity is rising, and corporate profits are flowing—but workers are receiving a smaller share of the wealth they create. This segment examines the rise of the “disposable workforce,” declining worker bargaining power, and the growing disconnect between productivity, wages, and economic security. We also look at AI and automation, the future of unions and collective bargaining, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new Office of Worker Power. The question isn't wh
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