We Do the Work

Series produced by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio

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We Do The Work 

A radio program for workers!

A local worker radio program

Weekly features include News, Interviews, Music, and Comments.
We Do The Work believes American Workers are at the heart of our Economy and Culture and deserve dignity, respect, and a decent family wage.


369 Pieces

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Anne Feeney, Union made, Hell raiser, and the Best Labor singer-writer in North America!
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Anne Feeney
Interview: Anne talks about her life as an activist, agitator, mom, and much more and the show will highlight three of Anne’s favorite songs.

  • Added: Jan 29, 2021
  • Length: 28:01
Conor Casey, Labor Archivist at the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 3
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Irene Hall
Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor reports on the lifelong labor activist Irene Hull.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 22, 2021
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Conor Casey, Labor Archivist at the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Anna Louise Strong
Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor describes Anna Louise Strong, a 20th-century American journalist, activist, and supporter of the labor movement.

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio and WYAP


  • Added: Jan 15, 2021
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 2
Conor Casey and Crystal Rogers, Archivists for the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Conor Casey & Crystal Rogers
Interview by Mike Dumovich: Crystal and Conor report on the ‘Women in Labor History’ project. Song: Rebel Girl: written by Joe Hill, arranged and...

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio


  • Added: Jan 08, 2021
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Tia Koonse, Legal and Policy Research Manager for UCLA Labor Center, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia discusses wage thief and how it affects local economies.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Jan 01, 2021
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 1
Tia Koonse, Legal and Policy Research Manager for UCLA Labor Center, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Tia Koonse
Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia explains the reports on low-wages, the people who receive them, and the industries that pay them.

  • Added: Dec 25, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
Larry Brown, President of the WA ST Labor Council, and Union Songs
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Larry Brown, WSLC's President
Larry Brown, President of the WSLC Union Songs: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Unionnation Band’s ‘Let’s Go Help...

  • Added: Dec 18, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
Ramon Torres, President of Familias Unidas por la Justicia, Jason Holland, WPEA Organizer, and Edgar Franks, C2C Organizer
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Familias Unidas por la Justicia
Interview by Gary Kanter: Ramon, Jason, and Edgar tell the story of how a group of farm workers ended up negotiating a great union contract.

  • Added: Dec 11, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
Berit Eriksson, Training Director for the Andrew Furuseth School of Seamanship
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Berit Eriksson, Training Director for the Andrew Furuseth School of Seamanship
Interview by Lori Province: Berit talks about ships, workers that staff them, cargo, and worker safety.

  • Added: Dec 04, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
Kent Stanford, President of the Washington Public Employees Association, UFCW 365
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Ken Stanford
Interview by Lori Province: Kent discusses what public employee do, their qualifications, dedication, and the quality of their work.

Bought by WYAP


  • Added: Nov 27, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
  • Purchases: 1
Jon Komorowski, Retired Chief Public Defender of Whatcom County, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Jon Komorowski
Interview by Lori Province: Jon explains in more detail why public defenders are so important to the justice system.

  • Added: Nov 20, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
Jon Komorowski, Retired Chief Public Defender of Whatcom County, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Jon Komorowski
Interview by Lori Province: Jon explains why public defenders are so important to the justice system.

  • Added: Nov 13, 2020
  • Length: 28:01
Gordon Zurn, Financial Secretary for USW Local 12-591, & Les Leopold, Director of The Labor Institute and author of Runaway Inequality, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Gordon Zurn & Les Leopold
Interview by Ken Winkes: Gordon and Les discuss how to fix inequality.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Nov 06, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Gordon Zurn, Financial Secretary for USW Local 12-591, & Les Leopold, Director of The Labor Institute and author of Runaway Inequality, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Gordon Zurn & Les Leopold
Interview by Ken Winkes: Gordon and Les discuss what inequality is, how it happened, and what to do about it.

  • Added: Oct 30, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
Karl de Jong, Activist, Labor and Democratic Leader, and Grassroots Organizer
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Karl de Jong
Interview by Gary Kanter: Karl discusses the importance of voting and much more.

Bought by KICI Iowa City


  • Added: Oct 23, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1
Herb Krohn, State Legislative Director of the Transportation Division of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Union
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Herb Krohn
Interview by Lori Province: Herb discusses the dynamics of railroads, safety, and cargo.

  • Added: Oct 16, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
Phillip Mattera, Research Director of Good Jobs First & Head of Corporate Research Project, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Lori Province: Phillip provides invaluable insights to the Corporate Research Project, which identifies information that can be used t...

  • Added: Oct 09, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
Phillip Mattera, Director of the Corporate Research Project for Good Jobs First, Part 1
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
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Interview by Lori Province: Phillip explains the findings of a new study called “Grand Theft Paycheck” that documents large corporations’ theft of ...

  • Added: Oct 09, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
Mark McDermott, Social & Economic Educator and Activist
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Mark McDermott
Interview by Ken Winkes: Mark reveals his new presentation about patriotism, Unions, and American workers.

  • Added: Oct 09, 2020
  • Length: 28:00
“Learn Yourself” with Conor Casey, Labor Archivist for the Labor Archives of Washington, Ellie Belew, author, and Megan Cornish, retiree from Seattle City Light, Part 2
From: KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio
Series: We Do the Work
Caption: Ellie Belew and Megan Cornish
Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor, Ellie, and Megan continue their conversation about Seattle City Light’s Electrical Trades Program and how the f...

  • Added: Sep 18, 2020
  • Length: 28:01

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