Lee Harris, Journalist, American Prospect | Scott Chelette and Luke Edington, SMART-Transportation Division

Lee Harris, a journalist for the American Prospect, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the issues surrounding the construction of the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s chip plant near Phoenix. She spoke about workplace safety issues and the projected financial support the company could receive from the federal government through the CHIPS Act.

International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers - Transportation Division General Chairpersons Scott Chelette and Luke Edington appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the addition of paid sick days to the Collective Bargaining Agreement of Union Pacific workers. They also spoke about their negotiation history with Union Pacific and the union’s next steps in the process.