America’s Work Force Union Podcast
1,068 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsAmerica’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and continues to be the trusted voice for workers across the country.
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Joe Zahorik (Ironworkers local 89) / Greg Regan (TTD)
April 25, 2022 20:10 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIronworkers Local 89 Political Coordinator Joe Zahorik joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed his political run for Iowa State Senate District 39. AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan was today’s second guest, and he discussed how precision scheduled railroading exacerbated the supply chain crisis and subjected railway workers to grueling schedules with little time to be sick. He also talked about the need to legally define assault to better...
Chris Martin (Working Class Perspectives) / Benjamin Davis (United Steelworkers)
April 22, 2022 20:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBChris Martin, Professor of Digital Journalism at University of Northern Iowa and a contributing write to Working Class Perspectives, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed one of his recent blogs, which explored the impact of unfettered global trade on American manufacturing. United Steelworkers International Affairs Director Benjamin Davis was today’s second guest and he discussed the potential impact of the Rapid-Response Labor Mechanism under the United States-Me...
Malcolm Harris (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation)
April 21, 2022 20:28 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMalcolm Harris, a contributing writer for The Nation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed one of his recent articles, which explores how the organizing approach for lower wage workers has found recent success, by using less traditional tactics. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and United Steelworkers (USW) District 1 Representative, was today’s second guest, and he discussed President Biden’s recent clarifications on the Buy Ameri...
Laurie Glicker (AFGE Local 3283) / William Hincks (Sprinkler Fitters Local 281)
April 20, 2022 20:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3283 Executive Vice President Laurie Glicker joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how cuts to Veteran Affairs care facilities will affect veteran healthcare. She also spoke about potential pay raises to federal employees under the FAIR Act. Today’s second guest was Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 Vice-President and Organizer William Hincks, who spoke about the need for sprinkler fitter licensure requirements in Ill...
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Shawn McDonnell (IBEW Local 915, West Central Florida CLC)
April 19, 2022 20:06 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio 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...
James Slevin (Utility Workers Union of America) / Greg Lalevee (IUOE Local 825)
April 18, 2022 20:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJames Slevin, President of the Utility Workers Union of America joined the AWF Union Podcast and discussed why utility companies are on the lookout for cyber security threats, but more needs to be done to enhance security. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Business Manager Greg Lalevee also appeared on the show and discussed two major projects his members will work on that will be funded by the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act - the Champlain Hudson Power Exp...
Ben Banchs (LIUNA Local 1776) / Bart Maddox (Ironworkers Local 92)
April 14, 2022 20:46 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLaborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 1776 Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer Ben Banchs joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed Dual Status Technicians and why this status should be changed to better safeguard the rights of federal workers he represents. Ironworkers Local 92 Business Manager and Financial Secretary Bart Maddox was today’s second guest. He talked about the need to grow his Local to meet upcoming demand for the construction...
Ernest Ojito (LIUNA Local 202) / Scott Paul (President AAM)
April 13, 2022 20:14 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBScott Paul, President of The Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the return of manufacturing jobs to the U.S., as many of these jobs are now union. He also talked about the Bipartisan Innovation Act and President Biden’s efforts to strengthen the Buy America Act. Laborers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 202R International Representative and Business Manager Ernest Ojito was today’s second guest. He...
Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / George Troia Jr (AFM Local 5)
April 12, 2022 20:08 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America (CWA) District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed a recent win by CWA Local 4502 workers in Columbus, Ohio who were awarded hero pay and a vaccine reward from the City. He also commended NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s recent push to make captive audience meetings a labor law violation. American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 5 President George Troia was today’s second guest. H...
Treston Shull ( Liuna Local 324) / Keith Combs President (APWU Detroit)
April 11, 2022 20:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLaborer's International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 324 Vice President and Business Representative Treston Shull joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how renewable energy projects and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has created an exciting time for construction unions in California. Keith Combs, President of the American Postal Workers Union Detroit District Area Local, was today’s second guest. He talked about the Postal Service Reform Act of ...
Geraldine Bender (AFT-Mississippi) / Joyce Goldstein (Labor Lawyer)
April 08, 2022 20:12 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Teachers Mississippi (AFT-MS) President Geraldine Bender joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed the struggle to raise teacher pay in Mississippi amidst an ongoing teacher shortage across the state. Labor Lawyer Joyce Goldstein was today’s second guest and addressed a memo by Jennifer Abruzzo, National Labor Relations Board General Counsel, who stated captive audience meetings should be considered illegal. She also discussed the recent successf...
Vince DiDonato (Iron Workers International) / Senator Sherrod Brown
April 07, 2022 20:25 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIron Workers International District Representative Vince DiDonato joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed efforts by workers in Illinois to unionize, and how their effort could lead to the reinstatement of a 1949 NLRB decision that can benefit Union organizing nationwide. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) was today’s second guest. He explained why he thinks there is more excitement about unions today than at any other time in his lifetime. He also voiced support for w...
Kelly Dickey (NPMHU Local 322) / Shaun Richmond (In These Times)
April 06, 2022 20:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBShaun Richman, contributor to In These Times magazine, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the successful vote by workers at a Staten Island Amazon Fulfillment Center to unionize and how it may change the labor movement. National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 322 President Kelly Dickey was today’s second guest. She explained how the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 will create a brighter economic future for the U.S. Postal Service.
Kelly Dickey (NPMHU Local 322) / Shaun Richman (In These Times)
April 06, 2022 20:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBShaun Richman, contributor to In These Times magazine, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the successful vote by workers at a Staten Island Amazon Fulfillment Center to unionize and how it may change the labor movement. National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 322 President Kelly Dickey was today’s second guest. She explained how the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022 will create a brighter economic future for the U.S. Postal Service.
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Cynthia Phinney (Maine AFL-CIO)
April 05, 2022 19:47 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained why Ohio’s redistricting mess will force the state to hold two Primary Elections, costing taxpayers an additional $30 million. Maine AFL-CIO President Cynthia Phinney was today’s second podcast guest and she talked about the creation of the Maine Labor Climate Council, the Maine Fair Trade Campaign and two union organizing drives.
Herb Harton (Southeastern North Carolina Central Labor Council) / Scott Heric (Unionly)
April 04, 2022 20:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSoutheastern North Carolina Central Labor Council President Herb Harton joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed how unions offer a solution to what he described as the nation’s “runaway inequality,” by providing workers a pathway to the middle class. Scott Heric was today’s second guest and spoke about his company, Unionly, and how it helps unions by providing them a safe digital platform for dues collection and other payments.
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO)
April 01, 2022 20:24 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBColumbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed what the $20 billion Intel project will mean for Ohio’s building trades. He also talked about the need to expand the Building Futures and Driving Futures programs due to the need to staff all the work currently going on in the central Ohio region. The second guest on today’s podcast was AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redm...
Glenn Marek (LiUNA Local 157) / Charlie Flemming (AFL-CIO)
March 31, 2022 19:54 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLiUNA Local 157 President and Assistant Business Manager Glenn Marek joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed how renewable energy projects and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act are creating a “Golden Age” for construction workers in the upstate New York area. Georgia AFL-CIO Business Manager Charlie Flemming also appeared on today’s episode and talked about the changing political landscape of Georgia and how it has positively affected the organized labor mov...
Matthew R. Gonzales (Liuna Local 1095) / Brian McMurry (IBEW Local 903)
March 30, 2022 19:27 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLiUNA Local 1095 Business Manager Matt Gonzales joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed the Build Better Program and how it positively affects contractors and creates union jobs in the City of Austin. IBEW local 903 Business Manager Brian McMurry was the second guest on today’s show and he talked about one advantage of organizing non-union members in Mississippi, a So-Called “Right to Work” state. He also discussed the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program...
Phillip Glover (AFGE district 3) / Bob Funk (LaborLab.us)
March 29, 2022 20:28 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLaborLab Secretary-Treasurer Bob Funk joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the organization’s efforts to create the largest and most comprehensive union-busting tracking system. Phillip Glover, District 3 National Vice President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) was today’s second guest, and he explained how the Mission Act has negatively impacted VA healthcare and has left some veterans in the cold.
Corey Campbell (LiUNA LOCAL 81) / Greg Regan (TTD)
March 28, 2022 20:06 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLiUNA LOCAL 81 Vice-President and Field Representative Corey Campbell joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed efforts to expand the Local’s apprenticeship programs due to expected job creation from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan also appeared on the show and spoke about the big wins regarding federal transportation policy. Additionally, he discussed the IIJA and the Transit Worker and Pedestr...
Kathy Newman (Working Class Perspectives) / Emil Ramirez (USW)
March 25, 2022 19:55 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKathy Newman, Professor of Literary and Cultural studies for Carnegie Mellon University and a contributor to Working Class Perspectives, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about a blog she wrote about Sidney Poitier’s life as an actor and his working class roots. United Steelworkers Union District 11 Director Emil Ramirez was today’s second guest and he talked about the need to increase the domestic mining of precious metals needed for solar panels, wind turbines, el...
Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice)
March 24, 2022 20:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTom Buffenbarger, an Independent Labor Voice, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the importance of manufacturing U.S. defense items domestically. He also discussed the Federal Railway Labor Act and how it has affected the nation’s supply chain.
John Murphy (Teamsters) / Pete Ielmini Executive Director (LMCT)
March 23, 2022 20:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how the war in Ukraine has put a spotlight on energy dependence and why mechanical insulation is important to conserving energy resources. He also spoke about the benefits of energy efficiency audits. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President At-Large John Murphy was today’s second guest. He explained how the nearly bankr...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Guy Callaway (LiUNA Local 660)
March 22, 2022 19:59 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed President Biden’s Building a Better America plan, which contains many items from the defeated Build Back Better plan. He also detailed the efforts of Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary, to boost use of Prevailing Wage laws and the ridiculous plan proposed by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called his 11-point Plan to Rescue America. Laborers International Union ...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Guy Callaway (Liuna Local 660)
March 22, 2022 19:59 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed President Biden’s Building a Better America plan, which contains many items from the defeated Build Back Better plan. He also detailed the efforts of Marty Walsh, U.S. Department of Labor Secretary, to boost use of Prevailing Wage laws and the ridiculous plan proposed by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called his 11-point Plan to Rescue America. Laborers International Union ...
Will Attig (Executive Director Union Veterans Council) / Kristi Snider (LiUNA! Local 814)
March 21, 2022 19:42 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnion Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined the AWF Union podcast and announced the UVC was designated a constituency organization by the AFL-CIO as an independent organization. He also urged veterans to manage their stress when watching news about the war in Ukraine and discussed the report by the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment. Laborers International Union of North America Local 814 Business Manager Kristi Snider was today’s second gues...
Will Attig (Union Veterans Council) / Kristi Snider (LiUNA! Local 814)
March 21, 2022 19:42 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnion Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined the AWF Union podcast and announced the UVC was designated a constituency organization by the AFL-CIO as an independent organization. He also urged veterans to manage their stress when watching news about the war in Ukraine and discussed the report by the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment. Laborers International Union of North America Local 814 Business Manager Kristi Snider was today’s second gues...
Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) / Norm Wernet (Alliance for Retired Americans)
March 18, 2022 20:32 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Legion Media and Communication Director Jeff Stoffer joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed Operation Dominic, a program that resumed nuclear testing during the Kennedy Administration. He also spoke bout the war in Ukraine and supply chain issues. Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans State Director Norm Wernet was today’s second guest and he talked about a plan by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to ultimately terminate Social Security and Medicare. He also di...
Jennifer Berkshire (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation)
March 17, 2022 20:15 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJennifer Berkshire, a contributing writer for The Nation, joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast to discuss the current state of American education and why teachers are leaving the profession. She also explained how culture wars, attacks on critical race theory and book censorship led to a progressive political backlash on school boards in New Hampshire. North Coast Area Labor Federation President Pat Gallagher joined the AWF Union Podcast and discussed the ongoing United Steelwor...
Darryll Bell (AFGE) / Casey Mullooly (UMWA District 2)
March 16, 2022 19:39 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Government Employees Local 31 President Darryll Bell joined today’s podcast and discussed recommendations to close hundreds of VA clinics in a move to privatize veteran healthcare. He also spoke about a class-action lawsuit for public employees exposed to COVID-19. Casey Mullooly, District 2 Representative with the United Mine Workers Association, joined the AWF Podcast and provided an update on negotiations in the nearly 1-year mining strike against Warrior Me...
Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Tom Benvenuto (Teamsters Local 200)
March 15, 2022 20:42 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper joined the AWF Union Podcast to speak about the historic affiliation between the American Federation of Teachers and the American Association of University Professors. She also talked about two OFT members who are running for seats on the State Teachers Retirement System Board. Today’s second guest was Teamsters Local 200 Business Rep. Tom Benvenuto, who discussed the advantages truck drivers have in the current employment market, and...
Justin Williams (IUOE Local 132) / Brian Dunn (UA Local 669)
March 14, 2022 20:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBrian Dunn, Business Manager of Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, appeared on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the role organizing non-union members played in the growth of the Local. He also addressed the importance of the United Association Veterans in Piping Program at Fort Campbell, which teaches active-duty transitioning military service members a basic sprinkler fitting skillset and guarantees them a job with a Local 669 signatory contractor. In...
Joyce Goldstein Labor Lawyer / Dave Wondolowski (CLE BCTC) / Jamie Fleming (Teamsters Local 174)
March 11, 2022 20:03 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski joined the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the plethora of job opportunities in the Cleveland area, the need to recruit apprentices and organize non-union members and the Sherwin-Williams project. Jamie Fleming, Director of Communications and Research Teamsters Local 174, also appeared on today’s podcast and discussed a four-month strike by 330 Seattle concrete mixer drivers and why negotiations h...
Josh Nassar (UAW) / Jeff Shudak (Western Iowa AFL-CIO)
March 10, 2022 21:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJeff Shudak, President of Western Iowa AFL-CIO, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to speak about the effects of anti-labor legislation in Iowa. He also explained how the AFL-CIO and Western Iowa Labor Federation have helped the striking workers at Kellogg’s and John Deere. United Auto Workers Legislative Coordinator Desiree Hoffman joined the podcast to discuss the future of the electric vehicle tax credits, the Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act and how par...
Desiree Hoffman (UAW) / Jeff Shudak (Western Iowa AFL-CIO)
March 10, 2022 21:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJeff Shudak, President of Western Iowa AFL-CIO, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to speak about the effects of anti-labor legislation in Iowa. He also explained how the AFL-CIO and Western Iowa Labor Federation have helped the striking workers at Kellogg’s and John Deere. United Auto Workers Legislative Coordinator Desiree Hoffman joined the podcast to discuss the future of the electric vehicle tax credits, the Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act and how par...
Sue McConnell (Better Business Bureau) / Jon Schleuss (NewsGuild)
March 09, 2022 21:49 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America President Jon Schleuss joined the AWF Podcast and discussed a recent union victory for New York Times tech workers and an upcoming unionization vote for employees at an Ohio newspaper. He also spoke about federal legislation that could potentially affect the industry - the Local Journalism Sustainability Act and the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. Sue McConnell, President of the Cleveland Better Business Bureau, was today’s sec...
Frank Mathews (CWA D4)
March 08, 2022 21:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBFrank Mathews, Communications’ Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director, joined today’s podcast to discuss a recently released U.S. government report that revealed corporate America used its clout in the labor market to cut wages by 20 percent. He also spoke about the recent nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown to the U.S. Supreme Court and her support of workers against corporate America.
Jon Brian (Ironworkers Local 22) / Andrew Tinkham (OCC)
March 07, 2022 21:49 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIronworkers Local 22 Business Manager John Whitaker and Western Region Organizer Jon Brian join the AWF Podcast to speak about the challenges of organizing in Indiana, a So-Called “Right to Work” state. They also discuss the Federal Bridge Formula Program and how it will provide funding to rebuild bridges in Indiana. Andrew Tinkham of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel discusses a $306 million settlement FirstEnergy will pay to consumers for collecting excessive profits. He also warns listeners...
Kelly Harrop (C/CO BCTC) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO)
March 04, 2022 20:50 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKelly Harrop, Communications Director for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, was the first guest on today’s podcast. She spoke about her experience running as a candidate in the Democratic Primary to become a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. She also discussed the region’s building boom and the award winning Building Futures and Driving Futures program. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer and USW International Vice President Fred Redmond appeared on t...
Kelly Harrop (C/COBCTC) / Fred Redmond ( AFL-CIO)
March 04, 2022 20:50 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKelly Harrop, Communications Director for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, was the first guest on today’s podcast. She spoke about her experience running as a candidate in the Democratic Primary to become a member of the Ohio House of Representatives. She also discussed the region’s building boom and the award winning Building Futures and Driving Futures program. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer and USW International Vice President Fred Redmond appeared on t...
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown / Kelly Dierkes (Ironworkers Local 549)
March 03, 2022 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIron workers Local 549 Business Agent and President Kelly Dierkes joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the effort to reinstate Prevailing Wage in West Virginia. As part of the process, he is giving tours of registered building trades apprenticeship programs to help educate anti-union politicians on the difference this training makes in the construction industry. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made his regular appearance on the podcast to discuss the Russian invasion of Uk...
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown / Kelly Dierkes Business agent and president (Ironworkers Local 549)
March 03, 2022 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIron workers Local 549 Business Agent and President Kelly Dierkes joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the effort to reinstate Prevailing Wage in West Virginia. As part of the process, he is giving tours of registered building trades apprenticeship programs to help educate anti-union politicians on the difference this training makes in the construction industry. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown made his regular appearance on the podcast to discuss the Russian invasion of Uk...
Gina Walsh (LMCT) / Dave Megenhardt (ULA)
March 02, 2022 21:26 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGina Walsh, Deputy Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust joined the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about a virtual conference for tradeswomen, designed to help them feel more empowered in the construction industry. United Labor Agency Executive Director Dave Megenhardt also appeared on the podcast and discussed employment opportunities within the ULA and throughout the greater Cleveland area including the Cleveland MetroParks.
Gina Walsh (Insulators LMCT) / Dave Megenhardt (ULA)
March 02, 2022 21:26 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGina Walsh, Deputy Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust joined the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about a virtual conference for tradeswomen, designed to help them feel more empowered in the construction industry. United Labor Agency Executive Director Dave Megenhardt also appeared on the podcast and discussed employment opportunities within the ULA and throughout the greater Cleveland area including the Cleveland MetroParks.
Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Jimmy Hart (Metal Trades Department)
March 01, 2022 21:40 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTim Burga, President of Ohio AFL-CIO, made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about corporate greed affecting contract negotiations between the United Steelworkers Union and Marathon Petroleum. He also provided an update on Ohio’s redistricting process and how Ohio’s May Primary Election could be compromised. AFL-CIO Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart was today’s second guest and discussed a plan to repair submarines that could bring upw...
Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO) / Brad Britton (UA Local 565)
February 28, 2022 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPlumbers and Steamfitters Local 565 Business Manager Brad Britton joined the AWF Podcast and discussed how the 2016 repeal of West Virginia’s Prevailing Wage law has hurt the state’s building trades, taxpayers and local economies. Furthermore, he explained how construction industry license requirement cuts have created a “race to the bottom” mentality within the industry. Greg Regan, Transportation Trades Department President of the AFL-CIO, also appeared on the podcast and spoke about i...
Greg Regan (TTD) / Brad Britton (UA Local 565)
February 28, 2022 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPlumbers and Steamfitters Local 565 Business Manager Brad Britton joined the AWF Podcast and discussed how the 2016 repeal of West Virginia’s Prevailing Wage law has hurt the state’s building trades, taxpayers and local economies. Furthermore, he explained how construction industry license requirement cuts have created a “race to the bottom” mentality within the industry. Greg Regan, Transportation Trades Department President of the AFL-CIO, also appeared on the podcast and spoke about i...
Helena Worthen (Working Class Perspective) / Roy Houseman (USW)
February 25, 2022 21:57 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHelena Worthen and Joe Barry, both writers for Working Class Perspectives, joined the AWF Union Podcast today and spoke about the need for college professors to organize and join a union. They also discussed Higher Education Labor United and the organization’s upcoming Winter Summit. United Steelworkers Legislative Director Roy Houseman was featured on the podcast and spoke on the America Competes Act and how the legislation, once reconciled with a similar Senate bill, will provide fundi...
Doreen Greenwald (NTEU) / Bill Samuel ( AFL-CIO)
February 24, 2022 21:42 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDoreen Greenwald, Vice President of NTEU, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how budget cuts, staffing issues and the COVID-19 pandemic have affected Internal Revenue Service employees. AFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel was the second featured guest and spoke about ‘Vulture Capitalism’ and how it has negatively impacted the 1,100 striking mine workers at Warrior Met Coal in Alabama.