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Solidarity Spokane is the Inland Northwest’s local labor hour hosted by Cat Sabotage. Elevating the voices of every-day workers and worker organizations fighting for your rights in the workplace and fostering community solidarity. Join us here Mondays at 4 PM to reclaim control over your own destiny by reclaiming the conditions and products of your labor. An injury to one is an injury to all.
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Delena Mobley and Kim Blessing, owners/founders of Dom+Bomb Spokane, discussed sustainability, the global capitalist distribution system for clothing, the enormous waste we produce in our disposable clothes culture, the rights of workers at home and abroad, and solutions for our current predicament. Remember the person behind the clothing. Remember the individuals that labored to give […] […]
Today we sat with my friend Jacob Paoli. A local bartender, graphic artist, and motorcycle enthusiast. We discussed his journey in the labor economy, the shortcomings of our current system for workers, his love of graphic design, and hobnobbed about cats, motorcycles, and his current projects. Don’t miss this one. Please see part two for […] […]
Today we welcomed President and CEO of the Spokane Media Federal Credit Union Sarah Dahmen. We discussed the history of her organization, their products and services, what makes credit unions fantastic alternatives to mainstream banks, and learned of her time working in finance. Sarah is an incredible professional with an equally incredible mind and it […] […]
Today we welcomed Trudy Rogers and Marcia Ryburn from Partners for Pets! Partners for Pets is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless cats in Spokane County. In 1996 the organization started as nothing more than a few people’s passion for helping animals. With time that passion grew into a successful […] […]
IATSE Local 93 is a Union of professional stagehands in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho. They ensure that stagehands are skilled, paid a professional wage, and safe. Tony came on to talk about what work is like in the local, life through the pandemic, Spokane’s rich performance history, his favorite shows and gigs, and what […] […]
Today we designated Labor Day effectively dead until the ruling class gives us May Day. Those who control Capital and the means of Production are trying to divorce you from the history of the labor movement. We hosted guest Jordan Cerminara who was sojourning in Spokane for a week and performed at the Garland Theater […] […]
Today we spoke with Author Christopher Scott Thompson about his book Pagan Anarchism from Gods and Radicals Press. Chris is a regular contributor to the Gods and Radicals website. He’s a polytheist, anarchist and antifascist. He’s been training and teaching the use of historical weapons for almost twenty years. He also writes fiction and poetry […] […]
Today was the first of our series of Fireside “Cats” where we share songs for the hearts of workers just trying to get by day to day. Here’s a playlist for those days when your boss has his foot on your neck. Here’s an idea, dump him. […]
Today we spoke with local voice actor, labor activist, IATSE member, teacher, cat rescuer, cat momma, and member of the Spokane Regional Labor Council, Rebecca Cook. We discussed what issues are currently facing workers locally and abroad, the WGA/SAG AFTRA Strike and actions the White House has taken for, and against, workers. […]
Today we welcomed, Wyatt, a local CNA and hospice support specialist and discussed the ins and outs facing CNAs and nursing staff. From understaffing, to trauma we may encounter in the workplace. We also discussed more personal matters of loss and love and what it takes to truly care for the aged and elderly. […] […]