The Labor Media Podcast

Episode 3: The History of Scabby the Rat

In this episode, I discuss the history of one of the most iconic sights on a picket line, Scabby the Rat. I cover how Scabby was invented, what he is used for, and how he won First Amendment Rights. Articles I referenced: 1. For decades, Scabby the rat has stood for workers’ rights (chicagoreader.com) [https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/scabby-the-rat/] 2. Scabby The Rat Wins Free Speech Rights As A Symbol Of Labor Protest : NPR [https://www.npr.org/2021/08/06/1024315097/how-a-beloved-giant-rat-won-free-speech-rights]

Podcast Update

In this episode, I discuss the topics of several upcoming podcast episodes and talk about the Illinois AFL-CIO and Chicago Federation of Labor's upcoming webinar on the entertainment strikes. You can register for the webinar using this link: https://aflcio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U6Watg1RT6CCdKgxz_-sqA#/registration [https://aflcio.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_U6Watg1RT6CCdKgxz_-sqA#/registration]

Episode 2: Why "Right to Work" is Wrong

In this episode, I discuss how so-called "right to work" laws lead to lower wages, lower standards of living, poor working conditions, and a weaker economy.

Episode 1: The Workers' Rights Amendment in Illinois

Why the Illinois Ballot Measure for this election, better known as the Workers' Rights Amendment, will guarantee better working conditions, be beneficial to workers and the unions that represent them, and ensure that workers have the right to collectively bargain.