Brain Labor Report

Sonya Reichwein vice president of Oregon SEIU 503 discuss problems of privatizing state government services as it leads to less accountability, security and safety.
Reichwein states, “When you have state employees do the work you have transparency, you have accountability.” Pointing out that private contractors are less accountable to audits.
“The bottom line is profit, and […]

Wes is back in the studio.  Guest didnt call in so Wes and Jason play labor songs.
“War on the Workers” - Anne Feeney
“I Dont Want To Be A Soldier” - George & Julius
“Corporate Welfare Song” - Anne Feeney
“If I Only Had A Brain” - George & Julius
February 27, 2007 >>> Listen […]

Jason Houk hosts an interview with Bob Sexton, vice president of SEIU 503 sublocal 84 which represents over 200 classified staff at Southern Oregon University.
February 26, 2007 >>> Listen Here

Wes and Jason discuss The Healthy Kids Plan, House Bill 2201, which will levy a tax on tobacco to pay for health coverage for Oregon’s uninsured children.
OREGON’S CHILD HEALTH CARE CRISIS
There are 117,000 Oregon children without health care coverage.
Health care coverage is squeezing families. More than 91% of Oregon’s uninsured children have at least one […]

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Wes and Jason brave the snow to barely bring the history of Joe Hill.
Anne Feeney “Joe Hill”
George and Julius “Bush Swindlers”
Anne Feeney “The Internationale”
February 22, 2007 >>> Listen Here

Wes Brain and Jason Houk discuss staff cuts at Southern Oregon University, public meeting on the subject and the history of labor activist and martyr Joe Hill.
February 21, 2007 >>> Listen Here

Ashland Information Technology Director Joe Franell joins Wes and Jason in the studio for a discussion of municipal ownership and control of technology assets. A review of Ashland Fiber Network and some of the challenges to communities who want a say in local cable programming.
Wes and Joe explore the goal to “foster […]

Wes and Jason discuss upcoming Producers’ Workshop at KSKQ studio this Saturday. Also discussed was fast track and Oregon Fair Trade Campaign.
Producers’ Workshop: Saturday, Feb. 17
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the KSKQ Studio - 330 East Hersey St. #2.
Anne Feeney War on the Workers
George and Julius AFL CIO
Anne Feeney The International […]

Wes and Jason report on Southern Oregon University’s student walk-out and rally Wednesday, supporting SOU staff and condemning program cuts.
February 15, 2007 >>> Listen Here

Dr. Lora Chamberlain calls in to discuss citizen activism and encourage phoning Congress during this critical phase. Also discussed is Independent Media Week, John Conyers Health Care Bill and the Employers Free Choice Act
February 13, 2007 >>> Listen Here
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1-866-340-9281
1-877-762-8762
Anne Feeney “War on the Workers”
David Rovics […]