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Labor Jawn

Philly's working class history podcast. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the who, what, when, where, and whys of the labor movement.

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Podcasting since 2021 • 45 episodes

Labor Jawn

Latest Episodes

Tinicum & Eastwick - Interview with Will Caverly

In this special interview episode, Sam and Gabe are joined by Will Caverly, author of Tinicum & Eastwick: Environmental Justice and Racial Injustice in Southwest Philadelphia.When plans to overhaul Southwest Philadelphia in the ...

January 20, 2025 • 31:32

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1975 Pennsylvania AFSCME Strike

After years of fighting, political pressure, and organizing, municipal employees take on the entire Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Originally aired: November 13, 2023.

January 16, 2025 • Episode 56 • 39:42

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The 1969 Yablonski Murders PATREON PREVIEW

Listen to our outside-of-Philly bonus episodes at Patreon.com/LaborJawn!

January 16, 2025 • 2:09

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Shirtwaist Strike

The 1909-1910 Shirtwaist Strike in Philadelphia and 15 year old union leader, Bessie Hyman. Originally aired: November 22, 2021.

January 09, 2025 • Episode 3 • 13:11

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1971 SEPTA Strike

After SEPTA officially took over from the defunct Philadelphia Transit Company, Transit Workers United Local 234 had to fight for their next contract, facing opposition from the city, state, and even their own union.

January 07, 2025 • Episode 75 • 55:30

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Gabe Christy and Young Sam James