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The Workers' Mic

The Workers' Mic

Hosted by WGN Radio

Episodes

100

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

The Workers’ Mic, powered by the National Coalition of Labor

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June 14, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (6/14/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about the Faster Labor Contract ACT

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about Phil participating in Hike for Hope, which raises awareness for mental health and suicide prevention for people working in the trades. Then, Ken and Phil discuss the Faster Labor Contract ACT and why it’s going to be a […]

June 7, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (6/7/26): The Workers’ Mic talk worker safety, Bears going to Hammond, and more

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson spend the entire show discussing the latest union related news pertaining to ride-share workers, the National Labor Relations Board and the Faster Labor Relations ACT, worker safety, the Bears getting approved to potentially go to Hammond and more.

May 31, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (5/31/26): The Workers’ Mic talk the Pope’s stance on labor, ALA organizing, data centers, and more

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, which addresses challenges posed by AI and the importance of the worker. Then, Ed and Phil discuss Samsung chip workers receiving $340,000 bonuses ahead of a scheduled strike, American Library Association’s successful […]

May 24, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (5/24/26): The Workers’ Mic talk NCL growth, REI, and more

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher spend the entire show discussing the latest union related news pertaining to the growth of the National Coalition of Labor, Long Island Railroad, REI Co‑op engaging in ongoing bargaining, the Workplace Policy Institute, house keepers in New York fight for higher wages, Fast Labor […]

May 17, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (5/17/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about the four tiers of organizing

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the latest union related news pertaining to flight attendants, Waymo, A.I. renovation, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and more. Then, the guys welcome the Senior Director at the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Rocky Kloth on the show to talk about the […]

May 10, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (5/10/26): The Workers’ Mic share the latest union-related news

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson spend the entire show discussing the latest union related news pertaining to the recent uptick in gas prices, the three-day strike by unionized Brookfield Zoo Chicago employees that ended with a tentative four-year agreement, Chipotle, A.I. and more.

May 3, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (5/3/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about May Day, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and the new Labor Secretary

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their condolences for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew who was shot and killed at Swedish Hospital Saturday, April 25th and to inform listeners how they can get involved with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Then, Ken and Phil are […]

April 26, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (4/26/26): The Workers’ Mic with Stu Clark from Premise Health

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and special guest host Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer and Business Agent for Teamsters Local 301 Mike Haffner kick off the show by chatting about Local 301 and how they got involved with the National Coalition of Labor. Then, Ed and Mike are joined by Stu Clark, the Chief Executive Officer […]

April 19, 2026

Megent Financial on their new Union Strength Annuity with the NCL

Megent Financial’s Chief Operating Officer for Megent Financial Dave Mallett joins Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson on The Workers’ Mic to stress the importance of having a financial advisor and to share details surrounding their newly offered annuity with the NCL called Union Strength Annuity.

April 19, 2026

The Workers’ Mic (4/19/26): The Workers’ Mic celebrates UNESCO’s World Jazz Day with the Chicago Federation of Musicians

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with the Chief Operating Officer for Megent Financial Dave Mallett about the importance of having a financial advisor and to share details surrounding their newly offered annuity called Union Strength Annuity. Then, the guys are joined with the President […]

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