Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Tim Coleman (Sprinklerfitters Local 669)

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about teachers getting “May tired” in November, causing them to feel burnt out. She also discussed how well-funded campaigns dominated recent school board elections nationwide.

Also featured on today’s episode was Sprinkler Fitters Local 669 Training and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman. To highlight National Apprenticeship Week, Coleman spoke about the Local 669 registered apprenticeship program and explained how apprenticeships help put workers on a path to the middle class.