CWA Hour of Power

We’re honoring LGBT History Month and reflecting on the incredible sacrifices made for voting rights. So many have lost their lives in the fight to gain and protect our right to vote—and that’s why it’s more important than ever to make your voice heard.

Tune in to hear why voting is a right we must protect and the history that has shaped the fight for equality.

We’re raising awareness for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and discussing how we can all play a part in supporting survivors.

Plus, don’t miss our Voter Buster of the Week, where we dive into the importance of your vote and why it’s more crucial than ever to make your voice heard at the polls.

We’re diving into Bullying Prevention Month and why it’s crucial to stand up for kindness and respect, both in the workplace and beyond.

Plus, our Voting Buster of the Week tackles voting strategy, busting myths about voter registration, and laying out how you can create a voting plan that ensures your voice is heard this election season.

We’re also joined by Camika Shelby of The Nigel Shelby Foundation to discuss the important work they’re doing to support LGBTQ+ youth and their mental health.

And, of course, we wrapped up with a hilarious round of Power Trivia with Timmia and Reginald—you won’t want to miss this!

We’re discussing the devastation in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene and how we can support our union siblings affected by both the storm and ongoing strikes.

We’re also observing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and continuing our recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month—two causes that remind us of the power of community and solidarity.

We’ve got a packed show this week! We’re celebrating a win for our siblings at the Bird Union who avoided a strike by reaching a tentative agreement after two years of tough negotiations.

Plus, we’re previewing the upcoming CWA District 9 Leadership Conference (September 16-18, 2024) and the CWA District 2-13 Leadership Conference (October 1-3, 2024).

We also discuss Hispanic Heritage Month and dive into the ongoing issue of voter suppression and what we can do to fight back.

This Week’s Episode: The Power of the Ballot

That’s it. That’s all. Use your voting power!

We’re diving into why your vote is one of the most powerful tools you have in shaping the future. Tune in to hear why voting matters now more than ever.

We’re taking the radio show on the road this week—from the studio to the picket line! We’re diving into National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and discussing the ongoing CWA bargaining strikes across the Southeast.

We also shine a spotlight on the resilience of workers fighting for their rights and how these strikes are shaping the future of labor.

And of course, don’t miss this week’s Union Buster of the Week—we’re calling out the latest attacks on workers and what we can do about it!

Anything worth bargaining for is worth voting for! This week, we discussed Intersectionality Awareness Month and highlighted the incredible work being done by bargaining teams across CWA to fight for workers' rights.

Plus, don’t miss our Union Buster of the Week—we’re calling out the latest attempts to undermine workers' power and how we can push back.

Environmental justice, it’s a labor issue, it’s a human rights issue, it’s a global issue. On this week's episode we were joined by Aida, Mallori,and Halleli CWA members from EWU who discussed union busting and workers rights behind the scenes of an environmental justice organization. We were also joined by Chloe Tamula of CWA’s education department and Chloe gave us a little snippet of CWA’s upcoming environmental justice training and how we are doing our best to educate our members on environmental justice and injustice.

This week’s episode we were joined by Amanda Bratcher from Next Gen to discuss voter registration drives and building a stronger youth presence in CWA and beyond. We were also joined by District 3’s Big Three Mustafa Hassan, R’Amon Teter, and Ed Braiser. They gave us the low down on CWA’s President’s meeting and The Poor People’s campaign March. 

All things Juneteenth and activism from the college and retiree perspective. We were joined by Fred smith, Sylvia James, and Gwen Parker who was also our Spotlight of the week.