Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Robbie McCarthy (UA Local 4)

Bill Samuel, Government Affairs Director for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the need for Congress to pass a  $25 million budget increase to the National Labor Relations Board this week. He also provided updates on the likelihood of Congress passing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and renewing funding for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program.

United Association (UA) Local 4 Business Manager Robbie McCarthy appeared on the AWF  Union Podcast and spoke about the need to recruit younger members to replace an aging workforce. He also talked about work the Local’s membership is performing for Commonwealth Fusion, a venture of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (M.I.T.) and the U.S. Department of Defense to study the potential of nuclear fusion as renewable energy.