Rick Hansen; Union 101: The Power of US; Real vs. Performative Activism; International Self-Care Day

This episode opens by honoring disability rights activist Rick Hansen, whose global wheelchair journey challenged perceptions and championed accessibility for all. Reginald Small leads Union 101: The Power of US, breaking down the basics of union strength and member rights. All hosts tackle Not for Show: Real Activism vs. Performative Activism, calling out surface-level gestures and uplifting those in the trenches. It’s Better in a Union – Our Labor of Love reminds listeners why solidarity still matters. Timmia Wiley returns with another sharp Union Buster of the Week expose. Mikeya Jones highlights International Self-Care Day, tying mental wellness to worker justice, followed by The Fierce Urgency of Labor, where Reginald interviews David Marshall on the state of labor today. Tay Akins closes out with Tea With Tay: The Privilege to Opt Out, a critical look at who carries the weight in the fight for change and who conveniently sits it out.