Labor Express Radio
Labor Express Radio
Jerry Mead - Lucero
Labor Express Radio is Chicago's only English language labor news and current affairs radio program. “News for working people, by working people.” Our program covers issues in the labor movement locally, nationally, and internationally. The program also addresses issues of concern to working people such as housing, education, health care, immigrants rights, the environment and U.S. foreign policy, from a working class viewpoint. Labor Express Radio airs Sunday nights at 8:00 PM on Chicago's Lumpenradio, WLPN, 105.5 FM. The program is streamed live at http://lumpenradio.com/. Archived programs
Show: Labor Express for 9-27-2026 - Scott Houldieson runs for office and unions take on the AI industry.
This is the full 9-27-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Long-time friend of the program Scott Houldieson, leader in UAW Local 551 and the reform movement in the UAW, is running for State Senate in Indiana.  Also, a new coalition in San Jose California, made up of unions and community groups, takes on the AI industry.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong 
Sep 29
52 min
Show: Labor Express for 9-13-2026 - Chicago nurses strike and thousands of hotel workers march.
This is the full 9-13-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Union nurses at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago go on a one-day strike and thousands of Chicago union hotel workers march through the streets of Chicago demanding a fair contract.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong
Sep 14
1 hr 1 min
Show: Labor Express for 8-30-2026 - The aftermath of the derecho that impacted Gary, Indiana, brings echoes of Hurricane Katrina.
This is the full 8-30-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. The aftermath of an August 11th derecho that impacted Chicago’s majority-black working-class sister city, Gary, Indiana, brings echoes of Hurricane Katrina.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong 
Sep 4
52 min
Show: Labor Express for 8-16-2026 - Plans for Labor Day 2026 in Chicago and Chicago’s Sustainable Community Schools program expands
This is the full 8-16-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Plans for Labor Day 2026 in Chicago and around the country. And, Chicago’s Sustainable Community Schools program expands.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong
Aug 20
52 min
Show: Labor Express for 8-2-2026 - AI’s impact on the workplace and how unions are fighting back - audio from the 2026 Labor Notes Conference.
This is the full 8-2-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. AI’s impact on the workplace and how unions are fighting back - audio from the 2026 Labor Notes Conference.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong
Aug 8
56 min
Show: Labor Express for 7-12-2026 - Minimum wages increase in Chicago and immigrant workers lead the fight back against the boss and Trump
This is the full 7-12-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Check your Check!  Minimum wages increased in Chicago and Cook County on July 1st.  Also, immigrant workers lead the fight back against the boss and Trump’s agenda - more audio from Labor Notes 2026Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong
Jul 17
53 min
Show: Labor Express for 6-21-2026 - Whiting BP Refinery workers locked out and Amazon workers at Labor Notes 2026
This is the full 6-21-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. BP oil refinery workers in Whiting, Indiana, members of the Steel Workers union, have been locked out for over 3 months.  I talk with USW Local 7‑1 President Eric Schultz about the events leading up to the lockout, how his members are holding up, and how working people can demonstrate solidarity with his members. Also, the fight to organize workers at Amazon is only growing, a report from the 2026 Labor Notes Conference. Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong 
Jun 22
52 min
Show: Labor Express for 6-7-2026 - Teamsters at UPS oppose cameras in trucks and AI’s impact on the working class.
This is the full 6-7-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. We take a look at the impact of AI (artificial intelligence) on workers.  Teamsters members at UPS, raise concerns regarding the use of inward-facing cameras in UPS trucks on the health and safety of drivers as increasing evidence indicates a serious problem.  The International Labour Organization (ILO) releases a report entitled “A moment of choice: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Decent Work”.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong
Jun 12
55 min
Show: Labor Express for 5-24-2026 - Labor Notes discusses taxing the rich and fighting AI, Hamilton Nolan discusses Union Now.
This is the full 5-24-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Labor Notes discusses taxing the rich and fighting AI in the workplace. Plus Jacob Morrison of The Valley Labor Report and labor journalist Hamilton Nolan discuss Union Now, a new fund for workers in organizing fights.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page... laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org #laborradionetwork #LaborRadioPod #1u #UnionStrong
May 27
54 min
Show: Labor Express for 4-26-2026 - Jeremy Brecher, Joseph McCartin, Stephen Lerner discuss how “Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement” & Plans for May Day in Chicago.
This is the full 4-26-2026 episode of the Labor Express Radio program. Labor historians Jeremy Brecher and Joseph McCartin, and labor organizer Stephen Lerner discuss how “Resisting Trumpism Can Revive the U.S. Labor Movement”. Plus, more details on plans for May Day in Chicago.Labor Express Radio is Chicago's oldest labor news and current affairs radio program. News for working people, by working people. Labor Express Radio airs every Sunday at 8:00 PM on WLPN in Chicago, 105.5 FM. For more information, see our Facebook page...   laborexpress.organd our homepage on Archive.org at:http://www.archive.org/details/LaborExpressRadioLabor Express is a member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Network, Working People's Voices – Broadcasting Worldwide 24 Hours A Day. laborradionetwork.org  #laborradionetwork  #LaborRadioPod  #1u  #UnionStrong
Apr 28
58 min
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