<p>1,100 miners are on strike at the Warrior Met Mines in Alabama, the first strike at the company in 40 years. Host Monica Cruz joins workers at the picket lines and speaks with author of The Southern Key Mike Goldfield on the fascinating history of mineworkers unions and organizing.</p>

“The Last Straw” Energy Workers Fired During Strike

Where worker's stories are front and center, this is On the Picket Line.Everyday, workers across the globe are rising up to defend their humanity and fight for their dignity on the job. As the class struggle advances, the stories of workers are front and center here. Tune in for your weekly labor news, analysis and history. This is On the Picket Line with Monica Cruz.