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: 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: 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: 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...

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  • Added: Dec 24, 2015
  • Length: 28:39
  • Purchases: 1
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Jesse Hagopian
Interview by Ken Winkes: Jesse goes over the pros and cons of the new educational federal law called Every Student Succeeds Act and much more.

  • Added: Feb 12, 2016
  • Length: 28:17
Caption: PSARA
Interview by Ken Winkes: Robby and Steve, members of the Puget Sound Alliance for Retirement Action, disclose what they have in mind regarding ret...

  • Added: Feb 19, 2016
  • Length: 28:28
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: Feb 26, 2016
  • Length: 28:11
Caption: Dr. James Hart
Interview by Rich Austin: Dr. James Hart explains single payer healthcare and why healthcare is an obligation of a civilized society.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2016
  • Length: 28:27
Caption: Dr. James Hart
Dr. James Hart, General Physician & Public Health Educator at the University of Minnesota, Part 2 Interview by Rich Austin: Dr. James Hart discus...

  • Added: Mar 11, 2016
  • Length: 27:56
Caption: Jerry Mead-Lucero, Labor Express Radio
Interview by Rich Austin: Jerry talks about how working class issues are not covered by our main stream media. For more information, go to https:...

  • Added: Mar 18, 2016
  • Length: 27:51
Caption: Ramsey Kanaan, PM Press
Interview by Gary Kanter: Ramsey discusses publishing, PM Press, and that ideas matter. PM Press seeks to create radical and stimulating fiction a...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2016
  • Length: 28:06
Caption: Tia Koonse, UCLA Labor Center
Tia Koonse, Legal and Policy Research Manager for UCLA Labor Center Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia explains the reports on low-wages, the people who...

  • Added: Apr 01, 2016
  • Length: 28:06
Caption: Tia Koonse, UCLA Labor Center
Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia discusses wage thief and how it affects local economies. For more information, go to http://www.labor.ucla.edu/ or ht...

  • Added: Apr 08, 2016
  • Length: 28:16
Caption: Hector Franco and Dr. Silverio Arenas
Interview by Ken Winkes: Hector and Silverio are part of a grassroots organization that wants to reform the Washington State Department of Labor a...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2016
  • Length: 28:10
Caption: Campaign L&I Committee
Interview by Ken Winkes: Hector and Silverio explain what the problems are at the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

  • Added: Apr 22, 2016
  • Length: 28:09