Thomas Kennedy (Texas BCTC) / Greg Regan (TTD)

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

English - June 27, 2022 19:34 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Thomas Kennedy, Executive Director and Secretary/Treasurer of the Texas State Building Trades Council, joined the AWF Union Podcast and discussed the two-tier wage system used for Texas construction projects. He also talked about an upcoming summit of young labor leaders who will help shape the future of the union movement.

AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and provided an update on labor negotiations between rail workers and the railroads, which hit an impasse and may soon require an intervention by President Biden. He also shared his thoughts on the AFL-CIO convention and what needs to be done to protect transportation workers from assault.