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The new I AM Story Podcast tells the story of a 1968 labor struggle in Memphis— listen to the trailer now and subscribe 👇

[AFSCME @AFSCME]

Take a deep dive into the history of the American labor movement with the I AM STORY Podcast. Listen to the trailer now: https://t.co/ak8r0NOihy

[AFL-CIO ✊ @AFLCIO]

LISTEN NOW: The I AM Story Podcast from @AFSCME explores the history of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike told by those who experienced it firsthand.

Listen & subscribe on Spotify, Apple Music or wherever else you find your podcasts!

[AFSCME Local 3299 @afscme3299]

Dr. King was assassinated in 1968 while in Memphis supporting and marching with the sanitation workers. Today is the 55th anniversary of his death. We honor him by continuing to tell this story.

Go to https://t.co/TwtZ28JdH9 or wherever you find your podcasts to listen.

[Waste Dive @WasteDive]

The 1968 sanitation worker strike in Memphis still holds lessons for the waste industry today, says AFSCME president Lee Saunders. A new podcast tells the story of the movement: https://t.co/2LEdmEUhOe

[SEIU @SEIU]

In 1968, Black sanitation workers in Memphis struck for dignity, safer working conditions & higher wages. They won by forming a union! Today, Americans are striking for the same reasons & demanding #UnionsForAll. Check out @AFSCME's new podcast: https://t.co/oVS6wEJyU7

[Martin Luther King III @OfficialMLK3]

Excited to share my discussion with Lee Saunders and @AFSCME about the Memphis sanitation workers who stood up for their rights in 1968 and declared “I Am a Man.” Listen today👇🏾

https://t.co/ol6wCffTjD

[AFSCME @AFSCME]

ICYMI: The @guardian named the I AM Story a top podcast of the week!

Join others in reliving the history of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Strike. You can find the second episode here: https://t.co/vznEmukabp

[AFSCME @AFSCME]

55 years ago today, Dr. King was in Memphis to support sanitation workers striking in the face of dangerous and degrading working conditions. This year, AFSCME honors their legacies with the new I AM STORY podcast.

Listen to the first episode now: https://t.co/4fnNLKw8rC

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