In this jam-packed episode, we take a wide-angle look at the state of work, wages, burnout, and organizing in 2025—and what it all means for workers today. From the basketball court to the shop floor, from Congress to the college classroom, there’s one message echoing across every sector: enough is enough.
🏀 WNBA’s Bold Stand We break down the meaning behind the “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts at the All-Star Game, the revenue split realities, and why WNBA players’ demands aren’t just fair—they’re foundational to a much bigger fight for equity across labor.
Federal Workers vs. Union-Busting A look at the Protect America’s Workforce Act, the discharge petition effort in Congress, and the broader push to restore union rights to nearly a million federal workers impacted by Trump-era executive orders.
🛒 Kroger Workers Organize from the Ground Up 8,000 grocery workers in Indiana are standing firm against weak contract offers and leading one of the most member-driven campaigns in the country right now. We unpack what’s working and how solidarity is being built, apron by apron.
Pittsburgh AFL-CIO bus tour rally
Former OSHA staff are speaking out about dangerous flaws in workplace safety enforcement—pointing to underfunding, red tape, and intentional delays that put workers' lives at risk. At the same time, frontline healthcare and university workers describe how the lack of insurance, rising medical costs, and shrinking research funding are harming real people every day. Their message is clear: unions and public investment aren’t optional—they’re essential.
🎓 Is College Still Worth It? Gen Z is questioning the value of higher education amid soaring costs, uncertain job markets, and underemployment. We explore the alternatives—trade schools, apprenticeships—and what this shift means for the future of work.
💼 Quiet Cracking and the Burnout Breakdown You’ve heard of quiet quitting—but what about quiet cracking? We dive into this newer concept of workplace erosion, where people at every level are slowly breaking down under pressure. We also talk burnout, boundaries, and the power of saying “no.”
✊ Final Message: Solidarity Isn’t Optional This episode ends where all labor stories begin—with collective power. Whether you’re fighting for a fair contract, pushing for policy change, or just trying to stay afloat in a draining job, one truth remains: the most potent weapon the working class has is solidarity.
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