America’s Work Force Union Podcast
1,011 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 20 hours 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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Bill Samuel, Government Affairs Director, AFL-CIO | Dan Poteet, Business Manager, Insulators Local 50
April 25, 2024 20:54 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBill Samuel, Government Affairs Director of the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast for his final appearance in his current position. Samuel talked about his history in Labor and his memories on the show. He also spoke on the work President Joe Biden has done to help pass a foreign aid package and the Biden Administration's announcement of the final rules on overtime for certain salaried employees. Business Manager of International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators...
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Ken Grossinger, Author, How Organizers And Artists Are Creating a Better World Together
April 24, 2024 18:16 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and provided an update on the status of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and talked about jobsite safety. Ken Grossinger, author of “Artworks: How Organizers and Artists are Creating a Better World Together,” appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the power of art and how it can lead to social change.
Scott Paul, President, Alliance for American Manufacturing | Tom Buffenbarger, Independent Labor Voice
April 23, 2024 19:31 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBScott Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing President, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Biden administration launching an investigation into China's unfair trade practices in the shipbuilding sector and how Chinese overcapacity is a threat to many U.S. industries. Independent labor voice Tom Buffenbarger appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about recent safety concerns raised about Boeing aircraft and his worry that union members wi...
Dr. Janet Choi, reproductive endocrinologist, and Stacey Hofert, VP of Labor and Trust, Progyny | Roland “Rex” Rexha, Secretary-Treasurer, MEBA
April 22, 2024 17:35 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBIn honor of National Infertility Awareness Week beginning today, April 22, America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Dr. Janet Choi, a double-board certified reproductive endocrinologist, and Stacey Hofert, Vice President of Labor and Trust, from Progyny. They discussed what they are doing to help individuals in the trades receive better care across the fertility, family building and women’s health continuum. They also talked about expanding benefits and closing the gaps in coverage that e...
Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion | Norm Wernet, President, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans
April 19, 2024 19:52 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about a few stories found in May’s edition of the Legion Magazine. Norm Wernet, President of the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the problems created by the lack of funding for Social Security Administration field offices.
Katelyn Parady, Staffer, NCOSH | Dave Jamieson, Labor Journalisty, HuffPost
April 18, 2024 21:10 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBKatelyn Parady, a Phoenix-based Staffer for the National Council for Occupational Safety & Health (National COSH), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the recent city ordinance in Phoenix that will provide protection from extreme heat in the workplace. Dave Jamieson, Labor Journalist with the HuffPost, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Florida’s recent law preventing local governments from passing heat ordinances for worker safety.
Jessica LaPointe, President AFGE Council 220 | Rick Miedema, Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local 997
April 17, 2024 20:47 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJessica LaPointe, President of the American Federation of Government Employees Council 220, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide updates on the Social Security Administration’s staffing issues after a recent announcement that several offices will be shut down in 2024. Rick Miedema, Secretary-Treasurer of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 997 in Fort Worth, Texas, returned to the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to update the situation with Molson Coors and L...
Melissa Cropper, President, OFT | James Cahill, VP, Labor and Trust Anthem, BCBS
April 16, 2024 21:07 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBMelissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent first contract ratification at Equitas Health in Ohio. Cropper also spoke about an ongoing organizing campaign that is beginning its union election process, and a research group focusing on improving Teacher’s workplace stress. James Cahill, Vice President of the Labor and Trust Department for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podc...
Ed Hill, Jr.,Business Development Business Rep, IBEW | Jonathan Rigsby, Author/Crime Intelligence Analyst
April 15, 2024 21:20 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBEd Hill, Jr., International Representative, Business Development for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 3rd District joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast and discussed the importance of the PLA announced between the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU) and Equinor for the Empire Wind project off the coast of New York. Author Jonathan Rigsby appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about his upcoming book Drive, which he wrote to outline t...
Jared Cassity, Alternate National Legislative Director and Chief of Safety, SMART TD | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer
April 12, 2024 20:41 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJared Cassity, the Alternate National Legislative Director of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division (SMART TD), joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the new ruling setting a minimum of two-person crews for all trains and discussed the everyday improvements that the Rail Safety Act could provide and how close he believes it is to passing. Labor Lawyer, Andrew Strom, joined America’s Work Force Union Podc...
Gary LaBarbera, President, NYSBCTC NYCBCTC | Len DiCosimo, Executive Secretary, North Shore AFL-CIO
April 11, 2024 21:02 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBJoining America’s Work Force Union Podcast, was Gary LaBarbera, who is the President of the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC) of Greater New York and the President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council. He discussed the PLAs that have been created for renewable energy projects in New York, including the recent Empire Wind project. Executive-Secretary of the North Shore AFL-CIO, Len DiCosimo, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the e...
Adam Keller, Co-Host of TVLR and Trustee for North Alabama Area Labor Council | Steven Overby, Business Manager, Insulators Local 69
April 10, 2024 19:51 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAdam Keller, Co-Host of The Valley Labor Report and Trustee for the North Alabama Area Labor Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Alabama Senate Bill 231. Keller also discussed the recent outreach efforts he hosted with the Labor Council and a member of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Steven Overby, Business Manager for the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 69, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to di...
Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA D4 | Dr. Steven Volk, Professor Emeritus of History, Oberlin College
April 09, 2024 21:01 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBFrank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communication Workers of America joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a letter from the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA about the importance of regulating AI. Mathews also discussed funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Dr. Steven Volk, an Oberlin College Professor Emeritus of History, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his recent op-ed a...
Kim Kelly, Author and Labor Activist | Johnnie Kallas, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations
April 08, 2024 20:09 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBA freelance labor journalist and author, Kim Kelly, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her life as a freelance journalist and how she found herself covering the labor movement. Kelly also discussed her book Fight Like Hell and explained how she shares those stories with a younger generation. Johnnie Kallas, an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his recen...
Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Adam Kaat, Author, Life on the Grocery Line
April 04, 2024 20:25 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBPresident of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new contract for members after the month-long lockout from the Professional Referee Organization. Manikowski discussed the public support from fans, coaches and the Major League Soccer Players Association. Adam Kaat, author of Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his b...
Mike Knisely, Ohio State BTC | Doreen Cannon, Chair, Tradeswomen Committee at the Cleveland BCTC
April 03, 2024 20:02 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBMike Knisely, Executive Secretary of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the construction boom throughout Ohio over the past five years, the progress on the Intel semiconductor plant projects and the work on the Honda and LG joint EV battery production facility. Former President of Plumbers Local 55 and current chair of the Tradeswomen Committee with the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council (CBCTC...
Tim Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Jon Schleuss, President, The NewsGuild | Dave Jamieson, Labor Reporter, HuffPost
April 02, 2024 19:41 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBTim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the Amercia’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the efforts by Citizens Not Politicians to collect enough signatures to get an issue on the November ballot that would remove politicians from redistricting efforts. Burga also talked about the historically low number of bills passed by the state legislature and how the state labor federation decides which politicians to endorse. President of The NewsGuild - Communication Workers of America...
Doreen Greenwald, President, NTEU | Pat Gallagher, President, North Coast Area Labor Federation
April 01, 2024 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPresident of the National Treasury Employees Union, Doreen Greenwald, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about funding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and potential cuts to the agency. She also discussed adequately funding the government through the IRS and why the government is dealing with a workforce deficit. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the relationship between the Uni...
Merrilee Logue, Executive Director, BCBS NLO | Andrew Snell, Organizing Committee Member, AQAU-CWA
March 29, 2024 18:49 - 54 minutes - 54.5 MBTo round out our coverage of Women’s History Month, Merrilee Logue, Executive Director for the Blue Cross Blue Shield’s (BCBS) National Labor Office (NLO), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss women’s inequality and health equity. Andrew Snell, Organizing Committee Member for the newly formed Activision Quality Assurance United-Communication Workers of America (AQAU-CWA) — a part of the Campaign to Organize Digital Employees (CODE-CWA) — joined the America’s Work Force ...
Bill Samuel, Director of Government Affairs, AFL-CIO | Chelsea Fenton, Executive Board Recording Secretary and Labor Steward, LIUNA Local 596
March 28, 2024 18:57 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBBill Samuel, Director of Government Affairs for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the passage of a Federal budget for this fiscal year, and how the political division in Congress has led to the least amount of legislation passed during a Congressional Session in history. A labor steward and Executive Board Recording Secretary with LIUNA Local 596 in Massachusetts, Chelsea Fenton, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as we continue our coverage of...
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director, Insulators LMCT | Latoya Mathis, Union Rep, UFCW Local 75
March 27, 2024 20:08 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPete Ielmini, Executive Director of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the progress on the Mechanical Insulation Act. Iemini also discussed a new program to help leaders within the union recognize and assist members needing mental health care. As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, Latoya Mathis, a union and servicing representativ...
Maximillian Alvarez, Editor, The Real News Network, and Chris Albright, LIUNA Local 1058 | Tom Buffenbarger, independent labor voice
March 26, 2024 20:36 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBEast Palestine resident and LIUNA Local 1058 member Chris Albright and Editor-in-Chief for The Real News Network, Maximillian Alvarez, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to follow up on the event in East Palestine, Ohio over the weekend, the support they received from unions and what union leaders can do to help the residents of East Palestine. Tom Buffenbarger, an independent labor voice, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his reaction to the tragic events ...
Rachel Lablance, UA VIP Instructor | Mary Anne Trasciatti, Director of Labor Studies Hofstra and President of Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition | Greg Regan, President, TTD
March 25, 2024 20:13 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBContinuing our Women’s History Month coverage, America’s Work Force Union Podcast was joined by the first female trainer for the United Association Veterans in Piping Program, Rachel Lablance. She discussed her journey into the program, how she became a trainer and how the Department of Defense SkillBridge program helped shape her life. Mary Anne Trasciatti, Director of Labor Studies at Hofstra University and President of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, joined America’s Work Force...
Rachel Leblance, UA VIP Instructor | Mary Anne Trasciatti, Director of Labor Studies Hofstra and President of Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition | Greg Regan, President, TTD
March 25, 2024 20:13 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBContinuing our Women’s History Month coverage, America’s Work Force Union Podcast was joined by the first female trainer for the United Association Veterans in Piping Program, Rachel Leblance. She discussed her journey into the program, how she became a trainer and how the Department of Defense SkillBridge program helped shape her life. Mary Anne Trasciatti, Director of Labor Studies at Hofstra University and President of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, joined America’s Work Force...
Staci Moody-Gilbert, Vice President of the Midwest Region, BMWED | James Walker, Director of Sub-District 1, USW
March 22, 2024 18:48 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBVice President of the Northwest Region of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Staci Moody-Gilbert, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as part of our ongoing Women’s History Month coverage. Moody-Gilbert discussed her roles in the union, the number of councils and caucuses she advises and what it was like as a woman in a male-dominated industry. James Walker, Director of the United Steelworkers Sub-District 1, joined the America’...
Dave McCall, President, United Steelworkers | Teresa M. Hodge, President, United Faculty of Florida
March 21, 2024 18:38 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBDave McCall, President of the United Steelworkers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel and President Biden’s recent comments that cast doubt on the finality of the deal. President of the United Faculty of Florida, Teresa M. Hodge, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her experience as a woman of color in the UFF, and how her union helped lead her into a leadership position. Hodge also talked about the concert...
Tanita Cole, 6th District NVAC Rep, AFGE | Shawn Fain, President, UAW
March 20, 2024 20:09 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBOur next guest for Women’s History Month, Tinita Cole, American Federation of Government Employees 6th District National VA Council Representative, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her journey through the union while dealing with discrimination and how the union helped her. As labor continues to increase its focus on worker mental health and ensuring workers have the opportunity for a positive work-life balance, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast is presenting por...
Melissa Cropper, President, OFT | Max Alvarez, TRNN and Chris Albright, East Palestine Resident
March 19, 2024 21:19 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPresident of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), Melissa Cropper, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the first contract negotiations at Equitas Health Centers in Ohio. Cropper also discussed how two Ohio groups used awards from the American Federation of Teachers’ 2023 back-to-school innovation grants. Maximillian Alvarez, Editor-in-Chief of The Real News Network and Chris Albright, an East Palestine, Ohio resident, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to d...
Adam Keller, Co-host, TVLR | Liliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety, Bricklayers Union
March 18, 2024 20:06 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBAdam Keller, co-host for The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his speaking engagements from events this month focused on organizing and the power of unions. Keller then discussed recent organizing wins in the South and provided an update on the UAW’s efforts to organize in the region. The Director of Health and Safety for the International Association of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts, Liliana Calderon, joined the America’ s Work Force Union Podca...
Rachel Slade, author, Making It in America | Scott Paul, President, AAM
March 14, 2024 21:18 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBRachel Slade, the author of Making It in America, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the subjects of her recent book, Ben and Whitney Waxman, and how they created an American-made apparel company with a United Steelworker-organized workforce. Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the premiere of the documentary, Relighting the Flame. Paul also discussed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist...
Randi Weingarten, President, AFT | Bill Jones, Coalition for a Prosperous America Board Member and Retired CEO for Cummins American
March 13, 2024 19:31 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBRandi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Women’s History Month and her journey as a vocal female labor leader. Weingarten also talked about the Cleveland Reads Program and how a pro-union president has impacted their organizing efforts. Former CEO of Cummins American, Bill Jones, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the US Steel buyout by Nippon Steel and what risks it presents for the fu...
Tim Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA District 4
March 12, 2024 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBPresident of the Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent support for the state’s proposed independent redistricting efforts from former California governor Arnold Scwarzenegger. Burga also provided an update on the People Not Politicians campaign and how the upcoming primaries could impact unions in Ohio. Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of Communication Workers of America District 4, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to dis...
Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Julie Hedrick, National President, APFA
March 11, 2024 19:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPresident of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization and why members are being locked out of the new MLS season by their employer. Manikowski also discussed the differences in management between their last successful negotiations in 2019 and now. Julie Hedrick, National President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about...
Thom Kay, Program Manager for Energy Transition, BlueGreen Alliance | Andrew Strom, Contributing Writer, On-Labor Blog
March 08, 2024 19:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThom Kay, Program Manager for Energy Transition at the BlueGreen Alliance, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the hardships faced in coal mining communities after the mines shut down. He also spoke about a Workforce Transition Plan to help workers in the fossil-fuel industry find suitable employment after losing their jobs. Andrew Strom, contributing writer to the On-Labor Blog, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the new U.S. Departme...
Abby Lawlor, Co-author, Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations | Reid Maki, Child Labor Advocacy Director, Child Labor Coalition
March 07, 2024 19:13 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAbby Lawlor, co-author of Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her time as an organizer and researcher. Lawlor then discussed the book she co-authored and shared some of the case studies and key elements of successful negotiations covered in the book. Child Labor Advocacy Director for the Child Labor Coalition, Reid Maki, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to recap the work his organization did i...
Marilyn Sneiderman, Executive Director, Rutgers University CIWO | Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director, Alicia Boreman, Clinical Director, ULA
March 06, 2024 17:13 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBContinuing our Women’s History Month coverage, Marilyn Sneiderman, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization (CIWO) at Rutgers University, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her work to engage members and improve diversity with AFSCME, Teamsters and AFL-CIO. Sneiderman then discussed her work with CIWO and how she hopes it will help strengthen the labor movement's future. Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, Dave Megenhardt, and C...
Jon Schleuss, President, The NewsGuild-CWA | Grace Catania, Co-Vice President, Chicago News Guild Local 34071
March 05, 2024 21:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPresident of The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America, Jon Schleuss, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the increase in strikes from union newsrooms in America. Schleuss discussed what contributes to newsrooms' inability to negotiate new contracts and how this could permanently damage news coverage nationwide. America’s Work Force Union Podcast continues our coverage of Women’s History Month as Grace Catania, a former chairperson of the CWA National Women’s Commi...
Gay Henson, Secretary-Treasurer, IFPTE | Kisha Byrd, Women in Steel District 10 Coordinator, Local USW 10-00086
March 04, 2024 22:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAs March begins, so too does Women’s History Month. The America’s Work Force Union Podcast begins its coverage by sitting down with the Secretary-Treasurer of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Gay Henson, as she discusses her journey through the IFPTE. Kisha Byrd from the United Steelworkers Local 10-00086 joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her journey in a male-dominated industry and the impact the Women of Steel conference had o...
Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasure, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasure, AFL-CIO
March 01, 2024 20:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBExecutive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a new contract between Transport Workers Union of America Local 208 and the Central Ohio Transit Authority. Hager also discussed proposed improvements to the regional transit infrastructure and the ongoing issues with the John Glenn International Airport terminal expansion project. As the America’s Work Force Union Podcas...
Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO
March 01, 2024 20:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBExecutive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a new contract between Transport Workers Union of America Local 208 and the Central Ohio Transit Authority. Hager also discussed proposed improvements to the regional transit infrastructure and the ongoing issues with the John Glenn International Airport terminal expansion project. As the America’s Work Force Union Podcas...
President April Sims, Secretary-Treasurer Cherika Carter. WSLC | Bob Funk, Founder, Labor Lab
February 29, 2024 19:05 - 54 minutes - 50 MBOn the final day of Black History Month, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured the duo that became the first black women to lead a state labor council in AFL-CIO history, Washington State Labor Council President April Sims and Secretary-Treasurer Cherika Carter. Carter discussed her journey to the labor movement, how Sims and herself came to work together and their work to improve diversity and inclusion in Washington unions. Bob Funk, Founder of LaborLab, joined the America’s Wor...
James Petrides, Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Tom Buffenbarger, independent Labor voice
February 28, 2024 21:31 - 49 minutes - 113 MBJames Petrides, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the public’s lack of knowledge about mechanical insulation and detailed how Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits are performed. Tom Buffenbarger, an independent union voice, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and addressed an alleged controversy following the incident when a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9. He a...
Princess Moss, VP, National Education Association | Jenn Roberts, Vice President for Employer Health Strategy, Hello Heart
February 27, 2024 22:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPrincess Moss, Vice President of the National Education Association, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about finding a career in a union after seeking to help her fellow teachers in Virginia. Moss also spoke about the issues teachers face today and how respecting their work could help prevent more teachers from leaving the education field. Vice President of the Employer Health Strategy team for Hello Heart, Jenn Roberts, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to d...
Dr. Phil Sossenheimer, CIR-SEIU (Committee of Interns and Residents) | Reese Saulter III, Vice President of the Southern Region, BMWED
February 26, 2024 20:59 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDr. Phil Sossenheimer, a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow at Stanford University and a representative of the Committee of Interns and Residents - Service Employees International Union (CIR-SEIU), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization. Sossenheimer discussed the largest group of house staff in the Midwest to organize, and the first contract for Stanford residents. Reese Saulter III, International Vice President of the Southern Region of the Brothe...
Arnold Scott, National Vice President, AFGE District 6 | Roxanne Brown, International Vice President at Large, United Steelworkers
February 23, 2024 19:31 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBArnold Scott, American Federation of Government Employees District 6 National Vice President, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how a federal government shutdown will hurt federal employees. He also spoke about the fight to increase the pay of federal employees and the strides made by the AFGE to diversify membership to improve working conditions for African Americans. Roxanne Brown, United Steelworkers International Vice President at Large, appeared on the AWF Uni...
Bill Samuel, Director of Government Affairs, AFL-CIO | Steve Hicks, President, Teamsters Local 283
February 23, 2024 00:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBill Samuel, AFL-CIO Legislative Director, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss ongoing issues in Congress, specifically their inability to pass a budget plan for the year. Samuel also addressed proposed cuts to worker protection programs and a constitutional challenge to the National Labor Relations Board. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 283 President Steve Hicks joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the status of negotiations at the M...
Paul Rodell, Executive Council Member, APA Teamsters Local 1224 | Nya Anthony, Research Analyst, Good Jobs First
February 21, 2024 20:43 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCaptain Paul Rodell, an executive council member of the Allied Pilots Association Teamsters Local 1224, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Omni Air negotiations and the events that led to the members recently voting to approve a potential strike. Research Analyst for Good Jobs First, Nya Anthony, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her recent report on racial inequality within the board seats at privatized state economic development corporation...
Melissa Cropper, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Carl Kriss, Director, Relighting the Flame
February 20, 2024 17:39 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMelissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about organizing campaigns in 2024. Cropper also talked about the organization’s biennial convention and the success of Literacy Across Ohio Day. Director Carl Kriss joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his upcoming documentary, Relighting the Flame, which focuses on the fall and comeback of the steel industry in Northeast Ohio. Kriss talked about the inspirat...
Everett Kelley, National President, AFGE | Eric Dean, International President, Iron Workers Union
February 19, 2024 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBEverett Kelley, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his 44 years with the union. Kelley talked about his success organizing at all levels of the organization and how the AFGE uses its National Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference to fight for government workers. International President of the Iron Workers Union, Eric Dean, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss what th...
Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications, American Legion | Robert Roach Jr, President, Alliance for Retired Americans
February 16, 2024 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIn preparation for Women’s History Month, which takes place in next month, Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the March edition of the Legion Magazine. Our Black History Month coverage continues as Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach Jr. joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed what it meant to become the first black General Secretary-Treasurer of the Internatio...