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Labor Express Radio
Jerry Mead - Lucero
150 episodes
4 days ago
Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only English language labor news and current affairs radio program. “News for working people, by working people.” Our program covers issues in the labor movement locally, nationally, and internationally. The program also addresses issues of concern to working people such as housing, education, health care, immigrants rights, the environment and U.S. foreign policy, from a working class viewpoint. Labor Express Radio airs Sunday nights at 8:00 PM on Chicago's Lumpenradio, WLPN, 105.5 FM. The program is streamed live at http://lumpenradio.com/. Archived programs
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Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only English language labor news and current affairs radio program. “News for working people, by working people.” Our program covers issues in the labor movement locally, nationally, and internationally. The program also addresses issues of concern to working people such as housing, education, health care, immigrants rights, the environment and U.S. foreign policy, from a working class viewpoint. Labor Express Radio airs Sunday nights at 8:00 PM on Chicago's Lumpenradio, WLPN, 105.5 FM. The program is streamed live at http://lumpenradio.com/. Archived programs
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Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 9-28-2025 - Day laborer Willian Giménez kidnapped by ICE, the CTU protests charter school closures and plans for No Kings Day 2.0

This is the full 9-28-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program.


Day laborer Willian Giménez kidnapped by ICE, the Chicago Teachers Union protests more charter school closures and plans for No Kings Day 2.0 on Oct. 18th.


Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio

Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong

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1 month ago
53 minutes 49 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 9-14-2025 - Speeches and interviews from Labor 2025 in Chicago

This is the full 9-14-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

Interviews and speeches from Labor Day 2025 in Chicago, including with members of Teamsters Local 705, on strike for three months at Mauser Packaging Solutions, in the La Villita neighborhood, who demand their employer agree to protections against ICE raids at their workplace.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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1 month ago
56 minutes 3 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 8-31-2025 - Jorge Mujica on Labor 2025 in Chicago and the life and music of Ed Pickford

This is the full 8-31-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

This Labor Day 2025 episode includes news and music.  Jorge Mujica of ARISE Chicago Workers Center discusses plans for Labor Day 2025 in Chicago, as well as how unions are taking action to defend immigrant workers.  English folk musician Ed Pickford, the author of “The Worker’s Song” and many other songs addressing the struggles of working people, talks about his life and music.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio

Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong 


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2 months ago
44 minutes 50 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 8-17-2025 - Don Villar of the CFL and organizers from LA discuss Trump’s attacks on immigrant workers

This is the full 8-17-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program.


Don Villar of the Chicago Federation of Labor discusses Chicago’s history as a leader in labor media and the current attacks on immigrant workers by the Trump administration. Also, organizers in the immigrant worker communities in Los Angeles discuss attacks on their members.


Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio

Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong

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3 months ago
54 minutes 16 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 7-27-2025 - Labor Notes on Unions fighting ICE and NDLON defends day laborers from Trump

This is the full 7-27-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

The Labor Notes podcast discusses combating ICE and Trump’s impact on the building trades. Leaders of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON) discuss Trump’s attacks on immigrant day laborers.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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3 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes 23 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 7-13-2025 - CTU fights school budget cuts and UE’s history of member-run unionism

This is the full 7-13-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

CTU plans for a rally on July 17th, demanding Gov. Priztker call a special session to deal with the school funding crisis.  And Judy Ancel of the Heartland Labor Reform talks with Carl Rosen, General President of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, better known as UE, about what it means to be a member-run union.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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3 months ago
47 minutes 1 second

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 6-29-2025 - SEIU’s Justice Journey caravan and Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary

This is the full 6-29-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, SEIU holds a Justice Journey caravan through the deep South, culminating in Louisiana, which has become Trump’s preferred location for disappearing immigrants snatched up in ICE raids prior to their deportation.  Also, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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3 months ago
55 minutes 16 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 6-29-2025 - SEIU’s Justice Journey caravan and Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary

This is the full 6-29-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, SEIU holds a Justice Journey caravan through the deep South culminating in Louisiana, which has become Trump’s preferred location for disappearing immigrants snatched up in ICE raids prior to their deportation.  Also, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani wins NYC’s Democratic mayoral primary.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio

Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong 


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4 months ago
59 minutes 30 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 6-1-2025 - Tesla Takedown Saturdays and remembering the Memorial Day Massacre

This is the full 6-1-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, Tesla Takedown against oligarchy continues every Saturday at the Tesla dealership in downtown Chicago.  And Labor Express Radio commemorates the 1937 Memorial Day Massacre.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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4 months ago
56 minutes

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 5-18-2025 - Building a working class resistance to authoritarianism and attacks on the Social Security Administration

This is the full 5-19-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, how do we build on the coalitions built for May Day 2025 to create a working-class resistance to Trump’s authoritarianism?  And Social Security workers discuss Trump’s attacks on the Social Security Administration.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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6 months ago
56 minutes

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 4-27-2025 - Plans for May Day 2025 and Labor Notes Podcast

This is the full 4-27-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, plans for May Day 2025 in Chicago and Labor Notes now has their own podcast!  Recent episodes cover tariffs, Trump’s attacks on immigrant workers and how organized labor is fighting back.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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6 months ago
57 minutes 12 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 4-13-2025 - Jackson Potter on CTU TA and Omar Lopez on May Day 2025

This is the full 4-13-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, CTU members vote on a historic tentative agreement between the teachers’ union and Chicago Public Schools.  CTU VP Jackson Potter discusses what was won in this TA.  Omar Lopez of Consejo de Defensa de Inmigrante discusses plans for May Day 2025 in Chicago.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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7 months ago
59 minutes 50 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Interview: Jackson Potter, CTU VP on Tenantive Agreement

Jackson Potter, Vice President of the Chicago Teachers Union, discusses the tentative agreement between the union and Chicago Public Schools management.  The outcome of the TA depends on the vote of the full membership this Thursday and Friday (April 10th and 11th).  Potter argues that if ratified, this will be by far the best contract ever negotiated by the CTU.  He discusses highlights of the TA, what it took to get here as well as the next steps for the union once a contract is signed.

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7 months ago
30 minutes 57 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 3-30-2025 - Chicago Firefighters hold rally with CTU, Federal workers launch “Let Us Work” campaign

This is the full 3-30-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, though the Chicago Teachers Union’s contract fight may be coming to a close, Chicago firefighters have been without a contract for four years!  CTU and Chicago Firefighters Local 2 hold a joint rally.  Also, federal workers' unions launch the “Let Us Work” campaign and savepublicservices.com  

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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7 months ago
58 minutes 5 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 3-9-2025 - CTU delivers petitions to CPS and the 2025 Labor Oscars

This is the full 3-9-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, the Chicago Teachers Union delivers community petitions to CPS and calls on the board to address five outstanding issues in contract negotiations.  Also, the 2025 Labor Oscars!

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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8 months ago
55 minutes 56 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 2-23-2025 - March 4th day of action to defend public education, Natascha Uhlmann on protecting immigrant workers and Lori Wallach on tariffs

This is the full 2-23-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, teacher’s unions prepare for a national day of action to defend public education on March 4th. Also Natascha Uhlmann from LaborNotes on protecting immigrant workers and Lori Wallach of Rethink Trade on tariffs.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio

Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong 

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8 months ago
57 minutes 34 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 2-9-2025 - Alex Lawson of Social Security Works on Medicaid cuts

This is the full 2-9-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, Alex Lawson of Social Security Works talks about Republican plans to gut Medicaid and how we can fight the cuts.  Also an update on CTU contract negotiations.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...  laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day.laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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9 months ago
57 minutes

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 1-26-2025 - Chicago teacher's strike coming? What the Trump Administration 2.0 will mean for working people

This is the full 1-26-2025 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

On the latest episode of Labor Express Radio, are Chicago teachers headed for a strike? And more coverage of what the Trump Administration 2.0 will mean for working people - a view post-inauguration.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...  laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio


Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day.laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong

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9 months ago
56 minutes 33 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 12-22-2024 - Jorge Mujica on resisting Trump’s planned mass deportations and voices from the Amazon picket lines

This is the full 12-22-2024 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. 

Jorge Mujica of ARISE Chicago Workers Center discusses resisting Trump’s planned mass deportations. Also voices from the Amazon picket lines and info on the Starbucks nationwide strike.

Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio

Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong 

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11 months ago
54 minutes 40 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Show: Labor Express for 12-8-2024 - Jimmy Williams Jr., Mark Dimondstein, and Adolph Reed Jr. discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election

This is the full 12-8-2024 episode of the Labor Express Radio program.


Jimmy Williams Jr., President of the International Union of Painters, Mark Dimondstein, President of the American Postal Workers Union and professor Adolph Reed Jr. all discuss the aftermath of the 2024 election and what it means for the working class.


Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.org

and our homepage on Archive.org at:

http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadio

Labor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong

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11 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes 14 seconds

Labor Express Radio
Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only English language labor news and current affairs radio program. “News for working people, by working people.” Our program covers issues in the labor movement locally, nationally, and internationally. The program also addresses issues of concern to working people such as housing, education, health care, immigrants rights, the environment and U.S. foreign policy, from a working class viewpoint. Labor Express Radio airs Sunday nights at 8:00 PM on Chicago's Lumpenradio, WLPN, 105.5 FM. The program is streamed live at http://lumpenradio.com/. Archived programs