Greta Callahan (Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59) / John Costa (Amalgamated Transit Union)

Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 Teacher Chapter President Greta Callahan was the first featured guest on today’s show. She spoke about educators helping their students understand what may happen in the Derek Chauvin case, unfair labor practices with the state’s unwillingness to negotiate with teachers, rapid reopening of schools causing issues and more.

Amalgamated Transit Union International President John Costa was also featured on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about keeping transit workers safe, ending mass layoffs, the ATU’s response to the pandemic and vaccinating their members.