14. The Labor Struggle is Real Queer

Leigh and Gretchen have a special History is Gay treat for you
this Labor Day. Join them as they discuss the history of the
labor movement as it relates to the struggle for queer civil
rights in America. You may not know, but the labor and LGBTQ+
movements have been allies for a long time. Just how far back
does the partnership go? Listen and find out! Learn about Jewish
lesbian feminists fighting for better workplace conditions during
WWI, the mostly-queer marine cooks union in the 30s and 40s,
lesbian bus drivers’ unions, the Coors boycott, and more. We end
with a discussion of what needs to be done and Gretchen may or
may not end up on a soapbox. Happy Labor Gay!


Outline

0:00 – Introduction


1:13 – Corrections Corner: Khnumhotep and Niankhkhnum


6:50 – Main Topic: The Labor Struggle is Real Queer


25:04-31:47 – Fun Segment: Words of the Week


1:13:24 – Takeaways


1:19:20 – Fun Segment: Pop Culture Tie-In


1:19:45 – How Gay were They?


1:21:01 – Closing and Where to Find us Online


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