
Labor Jawn
Philly's working class history. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the working class history of Philadelphia and the surrounding world.
www.laborjawn.com
Podcasting since 2022 • 103 episodes
Labor Jawn
Latest Episodes
du Pont Family - Interview with Lucas Clawson
We sit down with historian Lucas R. Clawson to discuss the du Pont family's history of labor relations. https://lucasrclawson.com/ Originally aired: August 8, 2022.
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Hazleton General Textile Strike
When the United Textile Workers of America declared a general textile strike in 1934, the people of Hazleton, Pennsylvania had a choice: would they stand with the textile workers, or the bosses? Originally aired: November 30, 2022.
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Episode 39
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1981 Philadelphia Teachers Strike
In the midst of Reaganomics, a budget crisis, and a school board imposing layoffs and school closures, Philadelphia's teachers fight for "the integrity of [their] contract, the contracts of all people, and, in general, honor among people."
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Episode 82
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1:08:24

1903 Carpenters Strike
In 1903, all building construction in Philadelphia was brought to a grinding halt when just a few thousand carpenters showed the power of their union. Originally aired: February 6, 2023.
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Episode 43
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1946 Electrical Workers Strike
After World War 2, American soldiers came home to low wages and strict bosses. In 1946, 200,000 electrical appliance workers struck in cities across the country with 20,000 in Philadelphia alone. They had just beaten Nazi Germany and Imperial J...
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Episode 36
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