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Civil Rights at Work: A Century of Black Labor Activism | City Works
On this episode of City Works, host Laura Flanders presents excerpts from the recent CUNY SLU panel discussion, “Lessons from 100 Years of Black Labor Activism,” which featured Professor Cedric de Leon of the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Associate Professor Tamara Lee of Rutgers University, and the author and activist Bill Fletcher Jr., moderated by CUNY SLU’s Assistant Professor Cameron Black. The four discuss the often unknown or ignored history of contributions to the labor movement by black workers and organizers, and how that history is alive and still being written today.
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Guest List:
Cameron Black - Assistant Professor, Labor Studies, CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies
Tamara Lee - Associate Professor, Labor Studies and Employment Relations, Rutgers University
Cedric de Leon - Professor, Sociology and Labor Studies, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bill Fletcher Jr. - Author, Activist
Recording Date
01/09/2026
First Air Date
02/02/2026
City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities.
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When the Subways Stopped: The 2005 NYC Transit Strike | City Works
On this episode of City Works, host Laura Flanders takes a look back at the historic 2005 New York City transit strike on its 20th anniversary, with strike leader and former TWU Local 100 President Roger Toussaint, and Bill Herbert, Executive Director of the National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions. The three discuss the strike’s impact and legacy and the state of collective bargaining for public sector workers in New York City today.
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Guest List:
Roger Toussaint, Former President, Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100
Bill Herbert, Executive Director, National Center for the Study of Collective Bargaining in Higher Education and the Professions, Hunter College
Recording Date
12/12/2025
First Air Date
01/05/2026
City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities.
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A Reporter Roundtable: Mamdani's Historic Victory | City Works
On this episode of City Works, host Laura Flanders convenes a panel of political reporters to discuss the 2025 mayoral election and what the future may hold for the incoming Mamdani administration. Reporter for _The City_ Claudia Irizarry Aponte, columnist for _Jacobin Magazine_ and _The New Republic_ Liza Featherstone, Senior Labor Reporter for _Documented_ Amir Khafagy, and Political Reporter for _The New York Times_ Maya King each lend their unique insights into the history-making election.
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Guest List:
Claudia Irizarry Aponte - Reporter, The City
Liza Featherstone - Jacobin Magazine
Amir Khafagy - Senior Labor Reporter, Documented
Maya King - Political Reporter, The New York Times
Recording Date
11/13/2025
First Air Date
12/01/2025
City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities.
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About This Show
City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city.
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Monday – Thursday 12:00pm
Featured Segments
Sean Sweeney Interview | City Works
In this segment of City Works, host Laura Flanders speaks with
the director of CUNY SLU’s International Program for Labor, Climate and Environment, Sean Sweeney, who attended the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and has worked with labor on strategies for a transition to sustainable, democratically controlled energy production.
City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities.
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Worker Organizing in 2021 America | City Works
On this episode: worker wins and losses. While the union drive at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama failed, undocumented workers gained a huge victory elsewhere. Joining Laura Flanders are Jessica Garcia from the RWDSU, and long-time organizer Angeles Solis, to discuss what's next.
Recording Date
04/14/2021
First Air Date
05/03/2021
City Works is a show that highlights the vast array of workers across New York City. Hosted by Laura Flanders and produced in collaboration with the CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies, the show spotlights the occupations and projects of the working people of our city, with inquiry carried out by one of the nation’s most outstanding universities.
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Meet the Host
Laura Flanders
Host