We Do the Work

Series produced by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio

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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

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, Ethics, Social & Political Philosophy, and Author at University of Michigan
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Dr. Elizabeth Anderson
Interview by Ken Winkes: Dr. Anderson discusses her book “Private Government: How Employers Rule Our Lives (And Why We Don't Talk About It).”

  • Added: Oct 11, 2019
  • Length: 28:00
Alex Lawson, Executive Director of Social Security Works
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Alex Lawson, Social Security Works
Interview by Ken Winkes: Alex explains articulately, factually, and historically why Social Security is in good health.

  • Added: Oct 18, 2019
  • Length: 28:00
David Jepsen and Conor Casey, Centralia Tragedy, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: David Jepsen & Conor Casey
Interview by Mike Dumovich: Mike continues his special segment of We Do The Work called ‘Learn Yourself' with David Jepsen, educator, historian, a...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Oct 25, 2019
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 1
David Jepsen and Conor Casey, Centralia Tragedy, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: David Jepsen & Conor Casey
Interview by Mike Dumovich: Mike continues his special segment of We Do The Work called ‘Learn Yourself” with David Jepsen, educator, historian, a...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 01, 2019
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 1
Maria Goodall, UFCW’s bargaining team member, Liz Maass, OPEIU Local 8’s bargaining team member, and Nallely Flores, OPEIU Local 8 Representative & Organizer, at Providence Regional Medical Center, Everett, WA
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: OPEIU 8 & UFCW 21
Interview by Gary Kanter: Maria, Liz, and Nallely update us on their contract negotiations at Providence Regional Medical Center, Everett, WA.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 08, 2019
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
David Jepsen, Educator, Historian, Author, Film Maker of Labor Wars of the Northwest
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: David Jepsen
Interview by Mike Dumovich: David talks about his new documentary and how important this film is to students, history, and workers.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 15, 2019
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 1
George Mann, former Union Organizer, turn Folk Singer
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: George Mann
Interview by Gary Kanter: George tells us his history, stories, and passions while mixing in his singing.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 22, 2019
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 1
Hillary Haden, Executive Director of the WA Fair Trade Coalition, WTO Protest
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: WTO Protest: 20th Anniversary
Interview by Gary Kanter: Hillary revisits the 20-year anniversary of the 1999 Seattle World Trade Organization protests, sometimes referred to as ...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 29, 2019
  • Length: 28:02
  • Purchases: 1
Ramon Torres, Edgar Franks, and Marciano Sanchez, Familias Unidas por la Justicia, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Familias Unidas por la Justicia
Interview by Gary Kanter: Ramon and Edgar share the activities of Familias Unidas por la Justicia, an independent Farm Worker Union.

Bought by KRZA and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 06, 2019
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 2
Ramon Torres, Edgar Franks, and Marciano Sanchez, Familias Unidas por la Justicia, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Marciano, Edgar, Ramon, FUJ
Interview by Gary Kanter: Ramon, Edgar, and Marciano continue sharing the activities of Familias Unidas por la Justicia, an independent Farm Worke...

Bought by KRZA and KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 2
“Learn Yourself” with Conor Casey, Labor Archivist for the Labor Archives of Washington, Ellie Belew, author, and Megan Cornish, retiree from Seattle City Light, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor, Ellie, and Megan examine Seattle City Light’s Electrical Trades Program and how the first trade’s women were tr...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and KVSC


  • Added: Dec 20, 2019
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 2
“Learn Yourself” with Conor Casey, Labor Archivist for the Labor Archives of Washington, Ellie Belew, author, and Megan Cornish, retiree from Seattle City Light, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor, Ellie, and Megan continue their conversation about Seattle City Light’s Electrical Trades Program and how the f...

Bought by WMPG and KVSC


  • Added: Dec 27, 2019
  • Length: 27:59
  • Purchases: 2
Richard Waits, Executive Board Vice President of UFCW 21 and Bargaining Team Member
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: UFCW & Teamsters Grocery Workers
Interview by Ken Winkes: Richard goes over the Grocery Workers new contract and gives an update on the healthcare workers at the Providence Hospita...

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Jan 03, 2020
  • Length: 28:03
  • Purchases: 1
Henry Bagwell, Retired Education Representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers and production manager for their Unionation Band
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Henry Bagwell, Unionation Band
Henry Bagwell, Retired Education Representative for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers and production manager for th...

Bought by KICI Iowa City and WPCA-LP


  • Added: Jan 10, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 2
Stan Sorsher, Retired Labor Representative for the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Stan Sorscher
Interview by Ken Winkes: Stan extension knowledge of Boeing helps reveal what happened with Boeing’s 737 Max.

Bought by KICI Iowa City and WPCA-LP


  • Added: Jan 17, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 2
Larry Brown, President of the WA ST Labor Council, and Leonard Kelley, Secretary-Treasurer of the Snohomish & Island Counties Labor Council
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Larry Brown & Leonard Kelley
Interview by Gary Kanter: Larry and Leonard talk about the affects of the Janus decision 2 years later and more.

  • Added: Jan 24, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
Laura Clawson, Assistant Managing Editor for the Daily Kos
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Laura Clawson
Interview by Ken Winkes: Laura explains the history, how the group blog and internet forum functions, and adds her views to currents issues.

  • Added: Jan 31, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
David Groves, Communications Director for the WSLC, and Editor of The Stand
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Gary Kanter: David describes the Website/email news, The Stand, and various other worker issues.

  • Added: Feb 07, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
Margaret Cary & Cliff Cawthon, MLK County Working Families Party, Marco Morales, Local Leader, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Ken Winkes: Margaret and Cliff tell us all about the Working Families Party and Marco introduces himself.

  • Added: Feb 14, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
Margaret Cary & Cliff Cawthon, MLK County Working Families Party, Marco Morales, Local Leader, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Ken Winkes: Margaret and Cliff tell us all about the Working Families Party and Marco gives us his concerns and aspirations.

  • Added: Feb 21, 2020
  • Length: 28:00

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