Podcast Summary
Labor resistance: Labor resistance against exploitation is a recurring theme in US labor history, highlighted by instances like the Pinkerton barracks dynamiting and the labor movement's constant pushback against the selfishness and neglect of the few.
Labor history in the United States is filled with instances of conflict and resistance against those who exploit workers. This was highlighted during the discussion on the Workers Beat Extra radio show, where a personal account was shared of encountering an FBI spy among progressive activists. Looking back in history, we can find such examples in events like the dynamiting of Pinkerton management thugs' barracks by striking coal miners in 1892. John L. Lewis, a prominent labor leader, encapsulated this sentiment when he said that the labor movement is a constant pushback against the selfishness, greed, and neglect of the few. To stay informed about the latest labor arts news and events, check out the Labor Radio Podcast Network and Labor Heritage Foundation.