Unity Gains

By: Sean Crawford & Jessie Kelly
  • Summary

  • Unity Gains is an exciting new podcast produced out of UAW Local 160 in Warren, Michigan. Join Sean Crawford and Jessie Kelly, as they cover all things union with a focus on the Auto Industry and keep up with the growing working-class movement.
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Episodes
  • Strike Prep
    Sep 13 2023

    Strike FAQs and lessons from the General Motors strike of 2019.

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    36 mins
  • An injury to one is an injury to all.
    Aug 2 2023

    There is power in numbers. That is the fundamental principle behind unionism. Combining our efforts with workers internationally has the potential to grow our influence as a movement exponentially. In this episode we discuss the importance of international solidarity with UAW Regional Directors Brandon Mancilla, Daniel Vicente and Assistant Director Raymond Jensen Jr.

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    11 mins
  • The EV transition and 30 hours work for 40 hours pay
    Jun 28 2023

    We discuss the impending electric vehicle transition and it's effect on autoworkers. We also discuss how reducing work hours could be the key to both addressing job losses and increasing our quality of life.

    For those interested in reading more on the 30 for 40 movement I recommend checking out Johnathan Cutler’s book “Labor’s Time: Shorter Hours, the UAW and the Struggle for American Unionism” It's particularly good in audiobook format for those long days in the shop. All our sources are listed below. If you’d like a reminder about our upcoming podcasts please email us at unitygainspodcast@gmail.com and make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.

    References:

    https://www.epi.org/publication/ev-policy-workers/

    https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/09/14/fact-sheet-president-bidens-economic-plan-drives-americas-electric-vehicle-manufacturing-boom/

    https://www.autonews.com/executives/gm-ceo-mary-barras-2022-compensation-29m

    https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2023/05/05/uaw-joe-biden-shawn-fain-president-endorsement/70183759007/

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haymarket_affair

    https://www.epi.org/productivity-pay-gap/

    https://money.cnn.com/gallery/news/economy/2013/07/10/worlds-shortest-work-weeks/index.html

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avZHdp0u2YM&t=1s

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    13 mins

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