Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT) / Shawn Steffee (Boilermakers Local 154)

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - February 15, 2022 21:29 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about a new poll showing strong support for public education, how redrawn congressional maps are not favorable for public education advocates to run for seats on the State Board of Education and the upcoming OFT biennial convention.

Also featured on the podcast today was Boilermakers Local 154 Business Agent Shawn Steffee. He discussed how Boilermakers are navigating the “green and renewable” trend in energy conservation, carbon capture to make fossil fuels more efficient and the Boilermakers apprenticeship program.