Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Shawn McDonnell (IBEW Local 915, West Central Florida CLC)

Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) President Melissa Cropper joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the successful organizing campaign of charter school, Menlo Academy teaching staff, Ohio House Bill 616 and two OFT members running for seats on the Board of the State Teachers Retirement System.     

Shawn McDonnell, West Central Florida Labor Council President and Assistant Business Manager/Organizer and President of IBEW Local 915, was today’s second guest. He talked about the challenge of getting apprenticeship ordinances enforced once they have been passed. He also discussed the difference between top down and bottom up organizing techniques and when to use each approach.