Jason Ehlert (North Dakota BCTC) / Ben Collier (UA Local 248)

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - June 29, 2022 19:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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North Dakota State Building Trades Unions President Jason Ehlert joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the juggling act by the North Dakota building trades, as they develop market share in renewable energy, while continuing to perform work in the non-renewable sector. He also spoke about the need to grow apprenticeship programs by encouraging young people and women to get into the trades.

United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 248 Business Manager Ben Collier appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the challenges of transitioning coal miners to alternative industries and explained how Shaping Our Appalachian Region (SOAR) is bringing jobs to Kentucky.