We Do the Work

Series produced by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio

Caption: We Do The Work
We Do The Work 

A radio program for workers!

A local worker radio program

Weekly features include News, Interviews, Music, and Comments.
We Do The Work believes American Workers are at the heart of our Economy and Culture and deserve dignity, respect, and a decent family wage.


369 Pieces

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Caption: Peter Saltzman
Interview by Rich Austin: Peter explains how and why our pension plans are in jeopardy. For more information on pensions, go to http://www.pensi...

  • Added: Feb 05, 2016
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: Dr. Robert Forrant
Dr. Robert Forrant, University of Massachusetts-Lowell History Professor, Bread and Roses Strike Interview by Rich Austin: Robert gives us the rea...

  • Added: Jan 27, 2016
  • Length: 27:45
Caption: Lynne Dodson, WSLC
Lynne Dodson, Secretary-Treasurer of the Washington State Labor Council Interview by Gary Kanter: Lynn gives a report on what has been going on in...

  • Added: Jan 22, 2016
  • Length: 28:13
Caption: Sharon Abreu & Mike Hurwicz
Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz, singers, songwriters, and activists Interview by Gary Kanter: Sharon and Mike, two passionate and harmonious voi...

  • Added: Jan 15, 2016
  • Length: 28:14
Caption: ILWU/Powell's Books
Interview by Rich Austin: Bryan, Ryan, Chris, and Amy answer questions about organizing, collective bargaining, young workers, keeping part-time a...

  • Added: Jan 08, 2016
  • Length: 27:56
Caption: Conor Casey, Archivist
Interview by Mike Dumovich: Mike continues his special segment of We Do The Work called ‘Learn Yourself” that explores an historical labor event h...

  • Added: Dec 31, 2015
  • Length: 27:50
Caption: Susan Alan, NFWM
Susan Alan, Associate Director of the National Farm Worker Ministry Interview by Rich Austin: Susan gives the history, mission, and actions of the...

Bought by Radio Catskill


  • Added: Dec 24, 2015
  • Length: 28:39
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Linda Allen
Interviewed by Mike Dumovich: Linda talks about her love of music and why she is an activist as well as singing many of her favorite songs and exp...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2015
  • Length: 28:25
Caption: Dean Shelton, WSCFF
Dean Shelton, 10th District Representative of the Washington State Council of Firefighters Interviewed by Rich Austin: Dean explains what is going...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2015
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: WFTC, IATP, NW Farmers Union
Interviewed by Ken Winkes: Gillian, Karen, and Kent explain in some detail the problems with the Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement concern...

  • Added: Dec 04, 2015
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: Gillian Locascio/Selden Prentice
Gillian Locascio, Washington Fair Trade Coalition and Selden Prentice, 350 Seattle, Part 1 Interviewed by Ken Winkes: Gillian and Selden give us de...

  • Added: Nov 26, 2015
  • Length: 27:51
Caption: Joe Uehlein, Ex Dir
Interviewed by Rich Austin: Joe describes how trade agreements are detrimental to our environment and increases unemployment as well as explaining...

  • Added: Nov 20, 2015
  • Length: 28:41
Caption: Joe Uehlein
Interview: Joe tells us the mission of the Labor Network for Sustainability, explains the concept of Just Transition, and much more. For more inf...

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  • Added: Nov 13, 2015
  • Length: 28:04
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Joe Hill, IWW, Linda Allen
Interview: Members of the Whatcom-Skagit IWW and Linda Allen talk about the legendary organizer and Labor song writer Joe Hill, sing his songs, an...

  • Added: Nov 06, 2015
  • Length: 27:49
Caption: American Wobbly Heart by Mike Dumovich (the old cro)
CD: Mike’s CD features one man's journey thru the turmoil of the Labor Movements beginnings, caustic comments by a crow, and a surprise ending call...

  • Added: Oct 30, 2015
  • Length: 28:20
Caption: Seattle Labor Chorus
Interview: Janet and Bob talk about the how the Seattle Labor Chorus started, their music, and how to join as well as playing three of the choir’s...

  • Added: Oct 23, 2015
  • Length: 28:54
Caption: Senteara Orwig, Archivist
Interview: Senteara reports on her research of Joe Hill, his song The Rebel Girl, and Katie Phar. For more information, go to www.lib.washington....

  • Added: Oct 16, 2015
  • Length: 27:32
Caption: Paul Hope, Teacher & President of Fourth Corner WEA
Interview: Paul talks about how corporations control law makers and what is the purpose of society and government.

  • Added: Oct 09, 2015
  • Length: 28:49
Caption: Paul Hope, Teacher & President of Fourth Corner WEA
Interview: Paul reports on the state legislature’s failure to comply with a court order as well as exposes how the legislature gets away with ignor...

  • Added: Oct 02, 2015
  • Length: 28:02
Caption: Bloody Sunday, Everett Massacre
“Learn Yourself” and Conor Casey, Labor Archivist for the Labor Archives of Washington Interview: Mike starts a special segment of We Do The Work c...

Bought by KUER


  • Added: Sep 25, 2015
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 1