Dusty Christensen, Independent Investigative Reporter | Al Womble, Political Director, Iowa AFL-CIO

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - May 31, 2023 19:46 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Independent investigative reporter, Dusty Christensen, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his recent story on the marijuana industry, “Exploitation, Abuse, and Death: The Dark Side of Working in the Weed Industry.” Christensen further discussed the possible hazards workers face and their ongoing battle for union representation.

Political Director of the Iowa AFL-CIO Al Womble, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Gov. Kim Reynolds signing Senate File 542 into law. Womble then talked about what changes the new law creates for child labor in Iowa and possible confilict with federal labor laws.