Episodes

  • UnionorBust #55-Alondra Alvarez, Community Educator with Universidad Popular

    UnionorBust #55-Alondra Alvarez, Community Educator with Universidad Popular
    Jan 12 2026

    On this episode, we interviewed Alondra Alvarez who is a Community Educator with Universidad Popular. Alondra helps her community through Know Your Rights trainings, Citizenship workshops, and ICE oversight and much more. To learn more about Alondra and her work with Universidad Popular visit www.unipopular.org. #organizing #unionstrong #unionorbustpodcast patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089070202384 https://www.instagram.com/ https://twitter.com/home
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    52 mins
  • UnionOrBust #10-Dr. Cornel West

    UnionOrBust #10-Dr. Cornel West
    Jul 8 2023
    We interview Presidential Candidate Dr. Cornel West. We ask him questions on his platform through a Labor's perspective. #labor #2024elections song by Rudy Lambaria patreon.com/UnionorBustpodcast
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    55 mins
  • UnionOrBust #9- Union Organizer, Marine Vet Sean Ellis

    UnionOrBust #9- Union Organizer, Marine Vet Sean Ellis
    May 30 2023
    On this one, we have a pretty deep conversation with fellow union organizer-combat Marine Veteran Seankeoni Ellis from the United Association of Pipefitters Local 230. We talk shop on our experience in the Marines, Mental Health, PTSD, Suicide, and his work to help and address these issues with his members.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • UnionOrBust #8-Labor Panel

    UnionOrBust #8-Labor Panel
    Apr 28 2023

    This is our first Labor Panel with amazing guests: Satomi Rash-Zeigler (SDIC Labor Council) Maribel McKinze (UFCW 135) Carol Kim (SD Building Trades) Darrell Roberts (IAFF 2180) PLEASE SUPPORT FIREFIGHTER IN NEED:

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    #labormovement #organize #union #wageparity
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • UnionOrBust #7-National City Councilmember Jose Rodriguez

    UnionOrBust #7-National City Councilmember Jose Rodriguez
    Apr 6 2023
    On this episode, we bring in a National City Councilmember and talk shop: Labor and Politics and why union members should run for office. #labormovement #organize #union #unionize Special thanks to @rick_waves for producing Song credit to Rudy Lambaria
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    46 mins
  • UnionOrBust #6-Social Media and Labor

    UnionOrBust #6-Social Media and Labor
    Mar 19 2023
    On this episode, we bring on 3 social media influencers that use platforms for their activism/organizing.
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    57 mins
  • UnionOrBust #5-San Diego Building Trades Business Manager Carol Kim

    UnionOrBust #5-San Diego Building Trades Business Manager Carol Kim
    Mar 8 2023

    The head of the San Diego Building Trades, Carol Kim, sits down with us to talk apprenticeships.

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    36 mins
  • UnionOrBust #4-San Diego Labor Council Satomi Rash-Zeigler

    UnionOrBust #4-San Diego Labor Council Satomi Rash-Zeigler
    Feb 5 2023

    We sit down with Satomi, veteran union Organizer, and discuss the prospects of organizing in the new age.

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    45 mins