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Labor Jawn

Labor Jawn

By: Gabe Christy and Young Sam James
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Philly's working class history. Historian Gabe Christy and musician Young Sam James explore the working class history of Philadelphia and the surrounding world.


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  • 1916 Stetson Strike

    1916 Stetson Strike
    Sep 2 2025

    In 1916, workers at the John B. Stetson hat company in Philadelphia went on strike for better wages and conditions.

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    55 mins
  • 1902 Horseshoers Strike

    1902 Horseshoers Strike
    Aug 29 2025

    Horseshoeing was a booming industry in Philadelphia back when horses were the primary means of transportation. In 1902, the men and children who did most of the work struck for better wages, hours, and conditions, effectively shutting down the city’s transport network until their demands were met.

    Originally aired: May 30, 2022.

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    36 mins
  • Max Staller and the 1890 Cloakmakers Strike

    Max Staller and the 1890 Cloakmakers Strike
    Aug 27 2025

    When cloakmakers in New York struck for union recognition, their comrades in Philly joined in, bolstered by local Jewish anarchists.

    Originally aired: January 9, 2023.

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    43 mins
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