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Honoring Harvey Milk; Special Guests Elena Lopez and Tysianna Marino; “Right to Work” Laws Jun 26, 0025

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As Pride Month comes to a close, this week’s show honors the legacy of Harvey Milk and uplifts the continued fight for justice, equity, and worker power. The hosts, Reginald, Errol, and Timmia, kick off with a hard-hitting conversation on congressional budget cuts, asking: Who really pays the price? Special guests Elena Lopez and Tysianna Marino join to break down the impact on our communities. The team dives into the truth about so-called “Right to Work” laws, exposing how they sell out workers and strip away hard-won protections. Timmia Wiley returns with Union Buster of the Week, naming and shaming those who continue to profit from exploitation. The episode closes with a bold look at Medicaid cuts and the broader war being waged on working people in Whose Side Are You On? A challenge to lawmakers and labor alike to stand up and fight back.

Honoring Fannie Lou Hamer; Pride Month Spotlight; Special Guests Mr. Lew Moye & Eric Hall Jun 12, 0025

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This week’s episode honors the fearless activism of Fannie Lou Hamer and continues the fight for justice through the voices of today’s labor leaders. The show opens with Mr. Lew Moye, reflecting on his legacy and resilience in the face of adversity. Reginald Small leads a vibrant Pride Month spotlight, celebrating LGBTQIA+ power and visibility in labor spaces. Special guest Eric Hall joins to discuss the urgent crisis facing Job Corps students and the uncertain futures many young people now face. Instead of her usual Union Buster segment, Timmia Wiley brings listeners something special: Opal’s Walk—a tribute rooted in legacy, endurance, and inter-generational strength. Tay Akins brings it home with “Tea With Tay,” exposing the disconnect between leadership and membership in Boardroom Blues: When Union Politics Forget the People.

National Cancer Survivors Month; Union Buster of the Week; Honoring Leadership Under 40 Jun 05, 0025

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This week’s episode honors the legacy of medical pioneer Dr. James Bowman while spotlighting the strength and resilience of National Cancer Survivors Month. Reginald Small leads a powerful conversation on how middle-class jobs are under attack, and what that means for working families and union power. The hosts amplify the essential role of constituency groups, the heartbeat of our movement and the power behind the people. Timmia Wiley calls out eBay as Union Buster of the Week for their anti-worker practices and union suppression. Errol and Reginald shine a light on young changemakers in Honoring Leadership Under 40, and the team reflects on the powerful formation of CBTU Richmond, building momentum for the movement ahead. Tay Akins closes the show with “Tea With Tay,” reminding us that in this fight, there are no reserved seats and no silent mouths—only collective action and unapologetic truth.

National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month; Young Activist Mari Copeny; Act Your Wage Movement May 29, 0025

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This week’s episode features powerful conversations at the intersection of health, equity, and activism. We’ll kick off with a focus on May as National Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month, highlighting the environmental and workplace triggers that disproportionately impact frontline and marginalized workers. We’ll uplift young activist Mari Copeny, whose advocacy reminds us that even the smallest voices carry enormous power. The show will emphasize that Solidarity Voting is Non-Negotiable because every vote shapes the policies that govern our jobs, communities, and futures. Timmia Wiley exposes this week’s Union Buster for cutting broadband access in rural and underserved areas, attacking both digital equity and worker access. The hosts continue exploring The Great Unraveling and the urgent need to defend civil rights in today’s volatile climate. Tay Akins returns with “Tea With Tay,” serving truth on the Act Your Wage movement and its connection to dignity and fair pay. The episode closes with a deep dive into constituency groups, where the pulse, the power, and the people come together to drive lasting change.

Labor Legend Addie L. Wyatt; American Stroke Awareness Month; Project 2025 May 22, 0025

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This week’s show honors the legacy of labor legend Addie L. Wyatt while tackling urgent issues affecting working people today. We begin by recognizing May as American Stroke Awareness Month, focusing on how health equity and workplace conditions intersect. The hosts remind listeners that mental health is a union issue because no one should have to choose between a paycheck and peace of mind. We’ll dig deep into Project 2025, exposing how proposed rollbacks cut people, not corporate waste. Timmia Wiley names Hand & Stone as Union Buster of the Week for silencing workers and undermining organizing efforts. Tay Akins serves up a fresh pour in “Tea With Tay,” challenging the idea that working young activists are being invited to the table, but please don’t give us No Kids Menu. The show also takes a hard look at how Black lives and labor are devalued in sanitation and essential services through a segment called Flushed Away. We’ll reinforce that Solidarity Voting Is Non-Negotiable and close by examining The Great Unraveling—a powerful call to protect civil rights in the face of rising threats.

Skin Safety; VA Healthcare; International Human Rights; Special Guest David Marshall May 15, 0025

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This upcoming episode dives into the many layers of justice, from skin safety to civil rights. We’ll recognize May as an awareness month with a focus on melanin, melanoma, and heat exposure, because skin safety is union safety. Special guest David Marshall joins Reginald Small in the Human Rights Spotlight to address the growing fight to protect our VA healthcare system with a clear message: VA is not for sale. The hosts take listeners on a global journey from apartheid to asylum, exploring how international human rights violations are connected to the struggles of workers today. Timmia Wiley names Trader Joe’s as the Union Buster of the Week, shedding light on their anti-union behavior. Tay Akins returns with a special “Tea with Tay” segment brewed in solidarity, linking labor rights, mental health, and the healing power of unity. We'll also emphasize why solidarity voting is non-negotiable in building a just future, and close with an urgent look at why civil rights still matter in today’s unraveling political climate. Don’t miss it! This episode is a rally cry for every worker, every voter, and every voice that refuses to be silenced.

Indigenous Justice; SOS; Special Guest Vanessa Noise; Union Buster of the Week; The Great Unraveling May 08, 0025

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This episode centered Indigenous justice and human rights through a powerful labor lens. Mikeya Jones opened with a stirring call to action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People, reminding us that labor must stand with those still missing and those still fighting for justice. Reginald Small’s Human Rights Spotlight issued a #SOS, highlighting urgent crises facing frontline communities. The hosts welcomed guest Vanessa Noise to unpack the fight to save Oak Flat, a sacred site threatened by corporate greed and environmental destruction. Timmia Wiley named and shamed another corporate violator during Union Buster of the Week, keeping listeners alert and organized. Tay Akins delivered a powerful Tea with Tay segment on the overlooked mental health battles in Indigenous communities. The show closed with a vital conversation on The Great Unraveling—an unflinching look at why civil rights still matter and why labor can’t afford to look away.

Mental Health Awareness Month; Union Buster of the Week; “Have The Day You Voted For” May 01, 0025

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On this powerful May Day episode, the hosts of OUR Power honored workers’ struggles, victories, and mental well-being. Mikeya Jones opened the conversation by recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month, urging labor spaces to prioritize healing and emotional justice for every worker. Reginald Small’s Human Rights Spotlight uplifted voices fighting at the intersection of justice and dignity. The hosts reflected on how our choices shape the conditions we live in at work, in policy, and in our communities. Timmia Wiley exposed another corporate offender during Union Buster of the Week, reminding us why collective power matters. “Have The Day You Voted For” delivered a sharp reality check on political accountability. Tay Akins brought heart and fire with a truth-filled Tea with Tay, and the episode closed with a message of solidarity in The Allies: United for Every Worker—a call for intersectional unity in the labor movement.

National Minority Health Month; The Forgotten Tragedy of Times Beach; Union Buster of the Week Apr 24, 0025

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This week’s episode of OUR Power tackled powerful themes impacting our communities and our movement. Mikeya Jones raised critical awareness for National Minority Health Month, spotlighting the racial health disparities that unions must confront head-on. The hosts explored the importance of breaking generational cycles of inequality and uplifted environmental justice by diving into the forgotten tragedy of Times Beach. Tay Akins brought truth and inspiration with a tribute to women in leadership who continue to rise above adversity. Reginald Small lit up the Spotlight with stories of local leaders making change, and Timmia Wiley returned with Union Buster of the Week—exposing yet another threat to worker power. The show closed with a powerful discussion on how the choices we make today shape the world we leave behind.

Dismantling Collective Bargaining Rights, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and more! Apr 03, 0025

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Union Buster of the Week: Timmia Wiley calls out this week's top offender in the ongoing war against workers’ rights. Who’s behind the latest attacks on unions? Who’s trying to silence workers and break solidarity? We’ve got receipts, and we’re bringing the heat. Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Mikeya Jones leads an essential conversation on the fight against sexual violence, the role of unions in protecting workers, and how we can create safer, more just workplaces. Because awareness is only the beginning—action is the goal. Striking for Workers' Rights: A Victory for Pittsburgh's Newspaper Guild: Solidarity wins! The hosts break down how Pittsburgh's Newspaper Guild took a stand, hit the picket lines, and secured a major victory. What can we learn from their fight? And how do we keep the momentum going for workers everywhere? Dismantling Collective Bargaining Rights – Let’s Talk About It! Tay Akins serves up hard-hitting truth in Tea with Tay. The attacks on collective bargaining are real and calculated—but who’s behind them, and what’s at stake for workers? Let’s spill the facts and strategize the fightback. Justice Watch – The Human Cost of Immigration Crackdowns: From workplace raids to family separations, the current administration’s immigration policies are destroying lives and violating human rights. Our hosts unpack the devastating impact on workers, families, and communities—because justice knows no borders. Tune in, stay informed, and take action! Because when we stand together, we win.

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