Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / David Dayen (The American Prospect)

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - April 28, 2021 16:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about suicide prevention in construction, breaking the “tough guy” stigma in the trades when it comes to mental health and Workers Memorial Day.

The American Prospect Editor David Dayen was also featured on today’s show. He spoke about the American Jobs Plan, restoring public investment in infrastructure and breaking privatization cycles with infrastructure projects.