America’s Work Force Union Podcast
1,068 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAmerica’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and continues to be the trusted voice for workers across the country.
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David Walrod, Fairfax County Federation of Teachers | Joyce Goldstein, Labor lawyer
July 12, 2024 21:47 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDavid Walrod, President of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss what the union called the most successful bargaining campaign in 25 years, resulting in nearly 27,500 workers being represented by a joint union alliance. Joyce Goldstein, labor and employee benefits lawyer with Joyce Goldstein & Associates, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss three recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions that could greatly ...
Michael F. Sabitoni, LIUNA | Alex Roberts, APFA
July 11, 2024 19:55 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMichael F. Sabitoni, General Secretary-Treasurer of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his path to the union and how his predecessor helped show him what a good labor leader can accomplish. He also spoke about better educational tools for members during the political cycle and how LIUNA is using a new training program to help members organize. Alex Roberts, Government Affairs Representative and Contract Action...
Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Hannah Regan, Case Western Reserve University
July 11, 2024 12:23 - 54 minutes - 50 MBAdam Keller, Co-Host of The Valley Labor Report (TVLR) and a trustee with the North Alabama Area Labor Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about TVLR’s growth and summer plans, as well as and some of the labor coverage they are providing for Southern workers. He also talked about the work by the NAALC to reengage with regional workers and improve the voice of the working class in north Alabama. Hannah Regan, Assistant Director for Research and Evaluation at Case W...
Frank Mathews, CWA D4 | Marcy Goldstein-Gelb, National COSH
July 09, 2024 20:03 - 54 minutes - 125 MBFrank Mathews, Administrative Director of the Communications Workers of America District 4, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's recent Legislative-Political Conference. He also discussed their member action day on Capitol Hill and the union's impact on the BEAD program. Marcy Goldstein-Gelb, Co-Chair of the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health (NCOSH), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Occupational Safety and Health ...
Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy, AFL-CIO | John Caneglio, President, Columbus Education Association
July 08, 2024 20:18 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey to his new position. Calemine discussed his previous work on labor policy with the CWA and what he will be trying to accomplish during this session of Congress. John Coneglio, President of the Columbus Education Association (CEA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent memo released by a Columbus City School Board member following public outc...
Dorsey Hager, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO
July 05, 2024 19:03 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (C/CO BCTC), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Intel’s role in leading the construction boom in Central Ohio. He also talked about the need for improved infrastructure and how Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has helped with the growth in the area. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the p...
Josh Ruyle and Matt Davis, Dignity Apparel | Scott Paul, AAM
July 04, 2024 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJosh Ruyle and Matt Davis from Image Pointe and Dignity Apparel joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast this Fourth of July to discuss their union-made and American-made apparel and what it means to be USA-made and union-made. Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss USA-made companies and reshoring the manufacturing industry this Independence Day.
Tim Ryan, Former Ohio Congressman | Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senate | Dave Megenhardt, ULA
July 03, 2024 21:02 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBTim Ryan, Former Ohio Congressman and Co-Chair of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the need for a common-sense approach to the clean energy transition. He talked about the stress new AI facilities and data centers will have on the existing energy grid and the need for union workers to ensure that the changes to the energy industry go smoothly. Following U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown’s short discussion with our host, Dave Megenhardt...
Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | Richard Mack Jr., Miller Cohen, P.L.C.
July 02, 2024 19:49 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBTim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about a recent labor roundtable tour he did with labor leaders around Ohio. Burga also talked about the end of the signature gathering stage for a proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio and what’s next for Citizens Not Politicians. Richard Mack Jr., a union labor lawyer with Miller Cohen, P.L.C., joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of the new overtime regulation...
Sam Petschulat and Vonda McDaniel, Music City Construction Careers | Karla Walter, CAP
July 02, 2024 14:31 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOn today’s America’s Work Force Union podcast, Music City Construction Careers (MC3) Executive Director Sam Petschulat and President Vonda McDaniel joined us to discuss how the organization is filling a gap for unions and helping introduce workers to the benefits of joining a union. Karla Walter, Senior Fellow for Inclusive Economy with the Center for American Progress (CAP), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss why workers are winning a higher percentage of union electi...
Mandy Jo Ganieany, IUPAT DC 30 | Robert Ford Jr., USW Local 2L
June 28, 2024 19:16 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBMandy Jo Ganieany, the Organizing Director for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 30, which covers North Central Illinois and three counties in Wisconsin, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her experience as a woman in the trades. She also discussed why she became an organizer and a recent event to recruit more women into the trades. Robert Ford Jr., United Steelworkers Local 2L member in Akron, Ohio, joined the America’s Work Force...
Brent Booker, LIUNA | Merrilee Logue and Keisha Adams, NLO BCBSA
June 27, 2024 19:21 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBrent Booker, General President of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his first 14 months in charge of the union. He also discussed the new strategies the union will use on its March to One Million, including utilizing a new, state-of-the-art studio. Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office (NLO) at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and Keisha Adams, Managing Director of Strateg...
Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Johnny Jones, AFGE Council 100
June 26, 2024 19:37 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA). Ielmini also talked about the Insulators Member Assistance Program (IMAP) and a new program to train foremen to be ambassadors for the industry. Johnny Jones, Secretary-Treasurer for American Federation of Government Employees Council 100, joined the America’s Work Force Un...
Sword Health | Tom Buffenbarger
June 25, 2024 20:07 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBShawn McLoughlin, Vice-President of Labor and Trust, Jerry Gallo, Regional Vice President of Labor and Trust, and Jenn Delman, and Senior Clinical Specialist, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on behalf of Sword Health. They discussed the effects of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders on building trades members and how digital care solutions can help improve health funds services for their members. Tom Buffenbarger, former International President of the International Association of ...
Jackie Townsend, Bricklayers ADC 1 | Greg Regan, TTD
June 24, 2024 19:58 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJackie Townsend, a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois (ADC 1) and bricklaying instructor with Paul Simon Job Corps, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about finding herself in the trowel trades and how the union has positively impacted her life. She also talked about the way that the BAC has helped her carve out a sense of belonging and what she’s doing to provide that to other people. Gre...
Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Richard Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans
June 21, 2024 21:21 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Stoffer also discussed the impact of the G.I. Bill and previewed an article from July’s edition of the Legion Magazine. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the need for better retirement planning. He also discussed upcoming events focused ...
Scott Paul, AAM | Pat Gallagher, NCALF
June 20, 2024 19:51 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBScott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recent report, SHOCKWAVES: The Ripple Effect of China’s Industrial Overcapacity on American Manufacturing and Factory Workers. Paul explained how the report is focused on raising awareness about the impact of excess goods and other bad trade practices from Chinese manufacturing companies. Pat Gallagher, president of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined t...
Leonard Aguilar, Texas AFL-CIO | Grace Heffernan, NEO Workers Center
June 19, 2024 17:23 - 54 minutes - 126 MBLeonard Aguilar, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss state legislation creating more problems for labor unions. He also talked about their work to ensure unions lead the renewable energy transition and the 2024 Women’s Summit in Austin. Grace Heffernan, co-founder and contractor with the Northeast Ohio Worker Center, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss employer wage theft and some of the resources available ...
Melissa Cropper, OFT | Isha Vij, Maven Clinic
June 18, 2024 20:10 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBMelissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT-AFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide an end-of-the-2023-2024 school year recap. Cropper discussed an OFT survey that focused on the factors causing the state's teacher shortage. She also provided an update on recent organizing and contract wins for union members. June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and in honor of that, Isha Vij, Vice President of Employer Growth at Maven Clinic, joined the A...
Bob Keefe, Environmental Entrepreneurs | Chris Albright, LIUNA Local 1058
June 17, 2024 18:55 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBob Keefe, Executive Director of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the positive impact the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has made on manufacturing jobs in America. He also spoke about how unions can increase their membership during the clean energy boom through IRA-funded projects. Chris Albright, a member of LIUNA Local 1058 and resident of East Palestine, Ohio, returned to America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the impr...
Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer | Richard Mack Jr., Miller Cohen, P.L.C.
June 14, 2024 21:08 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAndrew Strom, a labor lawyer and contributor to the OnLabor blog, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Starbucks case where seven Memphis employees who were leaders in an organizing campaign were fired. Richard Mack Jr., a worker and union lawyer with Miller Cohen, P.L.C. in Detroit, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about a potential way forward for the UAW to still represent workers at the Mercedes-Benz ...
Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO | Jon Schleuss, The Newsguild-CWA
June 13, 2024 20:33 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBTim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the pro-labor legislation passed during the Spring Legislative Session in Illinois. He shared details about the ban on captive audience meetings and the new child labor laws awaiting a signature from the Governor. President of The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America (TNG-CWA), Jon Schleuss, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the first contract with eight T...
Reid Maki, Child Labor Coalition | Rich Jordan, Iron Workers Local 17
June 12, 2024 20:09 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn honor of World Day Against Child Labor, Reid Maki, the director of child labor issues and coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his organization's work to end abusive child labor practices. He discussed some of the major violations over the past 18 months in America and how the CLC is educating legislators on proposed legislation that could improve the regulation of child labor. Rich Jordan, Business Manager of Iron Workers ...
Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
June 11, 2024 18:40 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBFrank Mathews, Administrative Director of the Communication Workers of America District 4, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the start of District 4’s Conference in Detroit. Mathews talked about proposed legislation against tax breaks for companies that outsource work or anti-union efforts. He also discussed the first year under President Claude Cummings Jr.’s leadership and the upcoming Worldwide Flight Attendant Day of Action on June 13. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-O...
Jalen Alexander, SPWU | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO
June 10, 2024 19:29 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJalen Alexander, President of the Social Policy Workers United — affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 57 — joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the Unfair Labor Practice Strike currently underway by the 170 members of the SPWU. He discussed the history of the first contract efforts after negotiations began nearly two years ago and how what he called near-poverty wages for several workers are causing issues during nego...
Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | David Green, UAW Region 2B
June 07, 2024 19:35 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing efforts to secure a Community Benefits Agreement for the Columbus airport expansion. He also talked about the continued interest in bringing new technology projects to Central Ohio and a recent leaked memo causing a rift between a new Columbus City School Board member and Local unions. David Green, Director of...
Josh Phillips, Eberts & Harrison | Len Dicosimo, North Shore Federation of Labor and AFM Local 4
June 06, 2024 19:59 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJosh Phillips, Director of Business Development for Eberts & Harrison, Inc., joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the difference their union-focused insurance company can make for union training centers and Local and International unions. He talked about the way the company works to provide the best policies to clients and even discussed a recent experience where their union shop was able to make a difference for a Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee with the I...
Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Matt Rothchild
June 05, 2024 19:18 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAdam Keller, Co-host of The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about recent work they’ve done with Local unions and a fundraiser they’ll be co-hosting in the Huntsville, Ala. area. Keller also discussed some of the organizing victories in the South and what the North Alabama Area Labor Council is doing to educate high school students about the trades. Matt Rothchild, former editor of the Progressive Magazine and former Executive Director of the Wiscon...
J. Albert Mann, Shift Happens | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO
June 04, 2024 19:31 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJ. Albert Mann, author of Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her newly released book, and how she was inspired to write about the history of the labor movement. Mann discussed why the book is written for Young Adults (YA) and how they can use it to help them prepare for entering the workforce. President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss why he’s meeting w...
Ted Pappageorge, UNITE HERE, Culinary Union Local 226 | Andrew Spar, FEA
June 03, 2024 19:18 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAs part of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast's ongoing effort to share the issues unions face across the country, we featured portions of the May 23 press conference from UNITE HERE Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Secretary-Treasurer, Ted Pappageorge, where he discussed the ongoing negotiations with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. He discussed the strike at the property held from May 10-12 and his thoughts on the progress of negotiations since the strike. Following Andrew Spar’s most recent ...
Josh Sturm, Color Health, and Mullissa Willette, SEIU Local 521 | Lawrence Abbott, Move to Amend
May 31, 2024 18:57 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBMullissa Willette, President of the Service Employees International Union Local 521, and Josh Sturm, Chief Revenue Officer at Color Health, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the reasons union members are receiving cancer diagnoses at a higher rate than average, and how Color Health is helping union members receive quality care. Lawrence Abbott, a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 70, delegate to the Alameda Labor Council and Labor Caucus Co-Ch...
Gary Mendell, Shatterproof and Dr. James Polo, Carelon Behavioral Health | Merrilee Logue, NLO and Dr. Raiza Hashmi, BCBSA
May 30, 2024 20:24 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBAs Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast’s coverage continues with Dr. James Polo, Chief Medical Officer for Carelon Behavioral Health, and Gary Mendell, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shatterproof. The two discussed how substance use and mental health issues impacted their families, what they are doing now to help those suffering from addiction and eliminating the stigma around mental health care conversations. Merrilee Logue, Execut...
Eric Weiner and Dr. Gareen Hamalian, Included Health | Greg Regan, TTD
May 29, 2024 20:27 - 54 minutes - 101 MBEric Weiner, Division VP for Labor & Trust, Public Sector, and Higher Education for Included Health and their interim director of behavioral health, Dr. Gareen Hamalian, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how Included Health is assisting unions and their members get the assistance they need during our Mental Health Awareness Month coverage. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss t...
Amanda Biggins, President, AFSCME Local 1539 | Tom Buffenbarger, independent labor voice
May 28, 2024 20:54 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAmanda Biggins, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1539, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her Local’s new contract with the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City. Biggins also talked about approved legislation that will ban private prisons in Minnesota. Tom Buffenbarger, an independent labor voice and former International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the Amer...
Mike Hazard, UA VIP | John “Jack” Monahan, WWI Centennial Commission
May 27, 2024 19:01 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn honor of Memorial Day, Mike Hazard, the program manager for the United Association Veterans in Piping program, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the program and what it is doing to help military service members transition to civilian careers in the UA. Hazard also discussed the UA Pipe P.A.L.S. program recently launched by the union. United States Army veteran John “Jack” Monahan, who also serves as a World War One Centennial Commission representative, joined th...
Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas | Teresa Cassady, USW District 1
May 24, 2024 18:17 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAt the request of our listeners, America’s Work Force Union Podcast brought back the interview with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas from May 1, which began our Mental Health Awareness Month Coverage this year. In the episode, Dr. Sally discussed the state of mental health awareness in America and how unions can provide care and access to mental health, including the Man Therapy program. Assistant to the Director of the United Steelworkers District 1, Teresa Cassady, joined the America’s Work Force...
Stephen Silvia, American University Professor, The UAW’s Southern Gamble
May 23, 2024 20:06 - 39 minutes - 90.3 MBStephen Silvia, a professor in the Politics, Governance and Economics Department at American University, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how automakers in the South have worked to prevent the United Auto Workers' unionization efforts, as well as his recent book, The UAW’s Southern Gamble.
Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Andrew Spar, Florida Education Association
May 22, 2024 20:31 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPete Ielmini, Executive Director for the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperation Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss training in the construction industry, an upcoming webinar focused on firestopping and mechanical insulation for engineers who manage and maintain buildings across the nation and the mental health care provided by the Insulators Member Assistance Program (IMA...
Jennifer Gill, REI Union Cleveland, RWDSU | Michael Shields, Policy Matters Ohio
May 21, 2024 17:56 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBJennifer Gill, a worker organizer, bargaining committee member and organizing committee member with REI Union Cleveland—affiliated with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union—joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing negotiations with REI. Gill also discussed the days of action workers took during the store's anniversary sale and the solidarity shown by elected officials and Local unions. Michael Shields, an economist with Policy Matters Ohio, joined the...
Tyler Holmes, AFSCME Council 9 | Stephanie Jackson, SEIU 1
May 20, 2024 19:13 - 54 minutes - 126 MBTyler Holmes, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with American Medical Response in Bozeman, Mont. (AMR Bozeman), joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the successful organizing efforts at the private ambulance company and what led the roughly 40 EMTs at AMR to seek representation from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 9. Stephanie Jackson, a janitor with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1, joined the ...
Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans
May 17, 2024 17:59 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBJeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Legion’s annual National Oratorical Contest. He also discussed June’s edition of the Legion Magazine. Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent positive news about the Social Security and Medicare Trust Fund. Fiesta also discussed potential solutions to increase the yea...
Jamie Walker, USW District 1 | Pat Gallagher, NCALF | Wendy Nolan, Iron Workers Local 17
May 16, 2024 20:47 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJamie Walker, Subdistrict Director of the United Steelworkers District 1, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about how unions and labor-friendly organizations are working together to bring shipbuilding jobs back to America. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and a retired member of the United Steelworkers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about President Biden increasing tariffs on Chinese products and what it could mean...
Michael Murphy, President, AFGE Local 3448 | Frank Callahan, President, MBTU
May 15, 2024 20:41 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPresident of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 3448, Michael Murphy, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a workplace safety issue that forced an office in Ohio to temporarily close. Murphy also discussed the staffing shortages at Social Security Administration offices, which has limited the ability to assist the public, and also led to an office shutdown in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Frank Callahan, President of the Massachusetts Building Trades Un...
Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA D4 | John Nichols, Journalist, The Nation
May 14, 2024 19:50 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBFrank Mathews, Administrative Director of the Communication Workers of America District 4, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential end to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the plan’s possible extension. John Nichols, a journalist with The Nation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his story about attacks on the National Labor Relations Act and the National Labor Relations Board for being unconstitutional.
Lyn Montgomery, Executive Council Member, TWU | Chris Lalevee, MAP Coordinator, IUOE Local 825
May 13, 2024 17:57 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBLyn Montgomery, Transport Workers Union of America International Executive Council Member who served as lead negotiator and President for TWU Local 556 for the Transport Workers Union of America Local 556, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new industry-leading contract ratified by flight attendants with Southwest Airlines. Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, business agent and coordinator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Loc...
Lyn Montgomery, Lead Negotiator, TWU Local 556 | Chris Lalevee, MAP Coordinator, IUOE Local 825
May 13, 2024 17:57 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBLyn Montgomery, Executive Board member and Lead Negotiator for the Transport Workers Union of America Local 556, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new industry-leading contract ratified by flight attendants with Southwest Airlines. Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, business agent and coordinator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Member Assistance Program (MAP), Chris Lalevee, joined the America’s Work Force Union ...
Cathy Drummond, District 11 Director, USW | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer
May 10, 2024 20:19 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAs the Director of the United Steelworkers District 11 and the newly appointed lead for healthcare bargaining, Cathy Drummond discussed workplace hazards faced by nurses and healthcare workers on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as we celebrate National Nurses Week. Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer and contributing author to the OnLabor Blog, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent oral arguments the U.S. Supreme Court heard in the Starbucks Co...
Liliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety, BAC | Jacob Morrison and Connor Lewis, AFL-CIO
May 09, 2024 19:10 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBLiliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about what the BAC is doing for OSHA’s Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Week as well as some of the improvements she’s seen in workplace safety over her 17-year career. Jacob Morrison, President of the North Alabama Area Labor Council, and Connor Lewis, President of the Seven Mountains Central Labor Council, join...
Allison Smartt, Organizer, The Animation Guild | Tim Burga, President, AFL-CIO
May 08, 2024 20:40 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAllison Smartt, an organizer with IATSE Local 839, known as The Animation Guild (TAG), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about recent organizing success with animators at Dreamworks Studios and dispelled some myths about workers in this type of creative industry. Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the issues with the proposed legislation in HB 472. Burga also discussed the efforts to get a redistricting amen...
Melissa Cropper, President, OFT | Jeff Worthington, President, Utah AFL-CIO
May 07, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBThis week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about what can be done to show appreciation for teachers. Cropper also spoke about the funding of private school vouchers in Ohio and the FTC’s final rule on non-compete clauses. Jeff Worthington, President of the Utah AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about Utah’s H.B. 285, the efforts by the state’s un...