Whatever way you will be celebrating it (perhaps at a march or rally) here is a playlist of eight great union/worker's songs to help to put you in the mood of the day!
Deportees - Paddy Reilly
Solidarity with immigrants everywhere. Borders were created simply to divide the world's people. They are the arbitrary instruments of violence, nationalism and oppression.
When you hear a politician talking the racist and anti-immigrant talk, remember this Woody Guthrie classic. This version shows the internationalism of its message sung by an Irish folk singer.
Talking Union - Pete Seeger (1941)
"If you wait for the bosses to raise your pay you will all be waiting for the Judgement Day"
We Rise Again - Anne Murray, Rita MacNeil & the Rankin Family
We will always rise again. No matter the odds. We will rise again.
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Joe Hill - Bruce Springsteen
Joe Hill. American hero. Here The Boss does him justice.
Which Side Are You On? - Dropkick Murphys
A great version of a union classic. Which side are you on? Because if you are voting for do-nothing "progressive" politicians or are celebrating Justin Trudeau or Hillary Clinton those lines may have become blurred in your mind.
Bread & Roses - Queen Cee
A stunning version of one of the great cries for justice and freedom ever sung or written.
Solidarity Forever - Utah Phillips
A moving rendition of the great classic. Solidarity Forever! The Union Makes Us Strong!
There is Power in a Union - Billy Bragg
Bragg's classic union anthem.
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And a final song...we shall overcome, someday. Deep in my heart I do believe this and I hope you do too.
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Solidarity Forever!
Workers of the World Unite!
See also: 5 Great Songs for International Workers' Day! Featuring Paul Robeson, Billy Bragg, The Red Army Choir & more
See also: 10 Best Songs of 2016...So Far!
The best Which side ar you on is by Rebel Diaz. You have all white people here. That's not very "Solidarity Forever, brothers and sisters."
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