Makematic
Workers in the Age of Industry
In the summer of 1892, steelworkers in Homestead, Pennsylvania went on strike after plans to cut pay were announced. The violence that followed was a pivotal moment in the struggle for workers’ rights in the United States.
Makematic
Labor Day
Have you ever wondered who built all the buildings, roads, and bridges? They were all built by people - we call them workers. Once a year, we celebrate these workers on Labor Day.
Curated Video
Mother Jones and the American Labor Movement
Dr. Forrester tells the stories of Mother Jones and Samuel Gompers. She describes “The Haymarket Affair,” and talks about the accomplishments of our country’s labor movement.
Institute for New Economic Thinking
‘Stratification’ Theory Tackles the Racial Blindspots of Orthodox Economics
Economist Darrick Hamilton and Institute President Rob Johnson discuss “stratification economics”, which addresses the failure of orthodox economics to see, explain and point to remedies for persistent racial inequality.
Curated Video
The Invisible Plight of Poor Southern Whites
For many poor White families in the Antebellum South, slavery did not pay – so why did the ruling elite erase their narrative from the history books?
Step Back History
The Anarchist Who Shot the President
On September 6, 1901, an Anarchist Steelworker named Leon Czolgosz shot and killed the President of the United States, William McKinley. This assassination led to a xenophobic panic, sometimes described as a historical war on terror,...
Jabzy
Prohibition in Norway - Stuff That I Find Interesting
In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about Prohibition in Norway
TLDR News
Starmer's 3 Controversial Changes to Labour - TLDR News
Since entering office Starmer has tried to make some big changes to shift how Labour works and... well some it hasn't gone down well. So in this video we take a look through the history and see if the changes he's making are likely to...
TLDR News
Still No Brexit Deal Agreed: What Happens to Negotiations Now? - TLDR News
Well… this weekend was meant to be it. The make or break weekend for Brexit negotiations and yet neither seems to have happened… or did both? In this video we explain what happened this weekend, if a no deal is inevitable & what happens...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Who was? Frances Perkins
Find out how Frances Perkins helped guide the United States out of the Great Depression.
Curated Video
Founding president of Canadian Auto Workers dies
The Canadian labour leader who led the Canadian Auto Workers union's split from its American counterpart has died at age 81
Curated Video
Ralph Nader on the rise of Donald Trump
CBC's Wendy Mesley sits down with the former presidential candidate and long-time consumer advocate to discuss the political climate in the U.S. following Trump's election win
Curated Video
AFL-CIO's First Woman President Supports Vaccines but Workers Should Have a Say
The AFL-CIO, the nation’s largest labor union, recently named its first-ever woman president in Liz Shuler. She joined Cheddar’s Closing Bell to talk about the groundbreaking election and her thoughts on the future of the labor movement....
Curated Video
This N.L. union leader is cancelling all trips to the U.S. because of Trump’s tariffs
The CBC’s Carolyn Stokes talks with NAPE president Jerry Earle about the decision to cancel all union-funded travel to the U.S. in the face of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war and aggressions toward Canada.
Bloomberg
Starbucks Workers Fight to Unionize
Michelle Eisen, leading organizer of Starbucks Workers United, has successfully unionized a Starbucks store in Buffalo, New York. But she says her journey is just beginning.
Bloomberg
Labor Sec. Walsh: Don't See Need for States to Extend Jobless Benefits
Sep.08 -- Labor Secretary Marty Walsh discusses the Biden administration's efforts to honor the U.S. labor movement and essential workers, workforce training, and the outlook for renewing federally funded emergency unemployment benefits...
Press Association
Deputy Labour Leader hustings in Liverpool
Deputy Leader hustings for the Labour Party in Liverpool ACC Centre. Angela Rayner, Dawn Butler, Richard Burgon, Ian Murray and Rosena Allin-Khan answered questions from party members.
Bloomberg
New AFL-CIO Leader Promises to Carry on Trumka Legacy
Aug.20 -- Longtime AFL-CIO official Liz Shuler has been selected president of the nation’s largest union federation, becoming the first woman to serve in a role often regarded as the leader of the U.S. labor movement. She spoke...
Press Association
Lisa Nandy launches campaign for Labour leadership
Labour leadership hopeful Lisa Nandy has said a "red bridge" uniting support across different wings and regions must be built to prevent the party's demise, as she launched her campaign to succeed Jeremy Corbyn. The backbench MP outlined...
Press Association
Starmer hails Leadbeater win in Batley & Spen
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer and newly elected MP for Batley & Spen, Kim Leadbeater address supporters in Cleckheaton, followed by national pool clip He talks about not sleeping last night as he awaited the news, the impact of Hancock...
Sky News
Interview with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer
CLEAN: Exterior interview with Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer after Labour's victory in the Batley and Spen by-election on 2 July 2021 in Batley, United Kingdom