# Wildcat Strike on The No Agenda Show Wildcat Strike comes up in 4 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from February 2009 to November 2017. - **Chapters:** 4 - **Episodes:** 3 - **Discussed:** February 2009 – November 2017 - **Related topics:** [Gordon Brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), [Aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aftra.md), [Assembly Line](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assembly-line.md), [Buzzkill Jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzkill-jr.md), [Davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [Globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [Goldman Sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [Labor Laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-laws.md), [Media Deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md), [Sag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag.md) ## Chapters 1–4 of 4 ### Show Evolution, Mainstream Media Criticism, and 2009 Wildcat Strikes - **Episode:** [984: Show X](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/984-show-x.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 29:52–35:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/984-show-x/chapter/show-evolution-mainstream-media-criticism-and-2009-wildcat-strikes.md The hosts discuss their transition from personal anecdotes to deep deconstruction of mainstream media, arguing that most people are too busy with corporate jobs to investigate complex stories. A 2009 clip references civil unrest in Geneva and wildcat strikes in the UK against Gordon Brown's government. This period marked the show's shift toward twice-weekly broadcasts and more aggressive news analysis. Keywords: [goldman sachs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/goldman-sachs.md), [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), [wildcat strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wildcat-strike.md), geneva riots, [media deconstruction](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/media-deconstruction.md) ### Union Labor History, Strike Felonies, Workplace Urination - **Episode:** [469: This That and the Other](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/469-this-that-and-the-other.md) - **Published:** 2012-12-13 - **Time:** 15:40–22:48 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/469-this-that-and-the-other/chapter/union-labor-history-strike-felonies-workplace-urination.md The hosts examine the evolution of labor unions, citing personal experiences with the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) and AFTRA. They discuss the legislative history that made general strikes and "wildcat" strikes, such as those at Walmart, federal felonies. A tangent explores the difficulty of firing unproductive workers in non-right-to-work states, including a humorous hypothetical about employees urinating on products. Keywords: [sag](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag.md), [aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aftra.md), [wildcat strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wildcat-strike.md), [walmart](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/walmart.md), [assembly line](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/assembly-line.md), [buzzkill jr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/buzzkill-jr.md), [labor laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/labor-laws.md) ### British Wildcat Strikes, Gordon Brown Labor Controversy - **Episode:** [68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-01 - **Time:** 0:01–2:08 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill/chapter/british-wildcat-strikes-gordon-brown-labor-controversy.md British workers at oil firm Total and other outfits initiated wildcat strikes in response to a contract awarded to an Italian firm. The labor dispute centers on Prime Minister Gordon Brown's 2006 promise of "British jobs for British people" while foreign laborers are brought in on floating barges. Reports also indicate riots occurred in Geneva during the same period. Keywords: [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), [total](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/total.md), [wildcat strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wildcat-strike.md), british jobs, italian labor, geneva riots ### Davos World Economic Forum, Global Protests - **Episode:** [68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill.md) - **Published:** 2009-02-01 - **Time:** 34:40–36:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/68-crackpot-the-buzz-kill/chapter/davos-world-economic-forum-global-protests.md The World Economic Forum in Davos is criticized as an ineffective "trade show" for global elites. While leaders like Gordon Brown promoted globalism at the summit, they faced significant domestic unrest, including wildcat strikes in the UK and mass protests in France under President Sarkozy. The disconnect between summit rhetoric and public anger is highlighted. Keywords: [davos](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/davos.md), [world economic forum](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/world-economic-forum.md), [gordon brown](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gordon-brown.md), [sarkozy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sarkozy.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), wildcat strikes --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. 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