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AFSCME
I AM STORY
In 1968, sanitation workers in Memphis took a stand against degrading and deadly working conditions.
They declared a strike that would lead to a movement that would shake the nation.
The I AM STORY podcast tells the story of the sanitation workers who dared to declare: I AM A MAN.
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4.8 stars from 146 ratings
Great show.
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“Extremely well done!!”
weatherspot via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
Super sanitation workers. Thank you.
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“I came across this podcast by accident. I am so glad that I did. I knew of the 1968 Sanitation Workers strike, but hadn’t realized its importance to the labor movement. This podcast was fascinating and enlightening. The interviews were great. I really dug the music. I teach a class on women,...”Read full review »
FrancisScottKeys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
An absolutely stellar podcast series
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“This is a gripping and inspirng story about the effect that unions can have on everyday lives. It is also the story of ordinary people doing heroic things to make their lives better, and the lives of so many who came after them. Yes, I think that AFSCME produced the podcast, but they are...”Read full review »
Law academic via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/24/24
Recent Episodes
In the fifth episode of the I AM Story podcast, current labor leaders discuss how the lessons of the Memphis Sanitation Workers’ Strike are as relevant today as they were 55 years ago.
Whether it’s building resolve in the face of setbacks, understanding the power of non-violent civil...
Published 06/13/23
Published 06/13/23
Episode 4 of the I AM STORY podcast looks at the impact the strike had on the lives of the people involved and the challenges workers have faced in the years since.
Published 05/09/23
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