Horseshoeing was a booming industry in Philadelphia back when horses were the primary means of transportation. In 1902, the men and children who did most of the work struck for better wages, hours, and conditions, effectively shutting down the city’s transport network until their demands were met.

Originally aired: May 30, 2022.

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When cloakmakers in New York struck for union recognition, their comrades in Philly joined in, bolstered by local Jewish anarchists.

Originally aired: January 9, 2023.

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At Philadelphia's 2025 May Day Rally and March, Gabe and Sam ran around with a microphone to get recordings from union members, organizers, and workers.

Each person was asked 4 questions:
-Who was the worst boss you've ever had and why?
-Are you part of a union?
-What does being a union member mean to you?
-What was your favorite moment of solidarity that you've witnessed?

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Philadelphia's municipal workers have had to fight hard for a decent wage and basic benefits. After 3 years of setbacks and wage freezes, in 1986 their struggle pitted thousands of city workers, led by Earl Stout, the larger than life president of AFSCME District Council 33, against Wilson Goode, the city's embattled mayor.

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Farm workers have always been mistreated, but in 1938 the CIO fought to change that at a farm in Morrisville, PA.

Originally aired: January 23, 2023.

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As the Great Depression raged, 1700 hosiery workers in Lansdale, PA fought for union recognition, standing up to their bosses and the county sheriff.

Originally aired: October 2, 2023.

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Despite the lingering Great Depression, retail stores in 1938 were starting to bounce back. But when the wealth was not shared with the workers, they decided to go on strike during one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year.

Originally aired: July 27, 2022.

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As the fine leather industry in Wilmington, Delaware expanded, their workers started organizing with a radical new organization.

Originally aired: March 1, 2024.

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