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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Pete Ielmini (Insulators LMCT) / John Murphy (International Brotherhood of Teamsters)
February 23, 2022 21:42 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBPete Ielmini Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about President Joe Biden signing an Executive Order mandating the use of Project Labor Agreement on federally funded projects worth at least $35 million. John Murphy, International Brotherhood of Teamsters Vice President At-Large, also appeared on the podcast to discuss the Butch Lewis Act and how it will save struggling multi-employer p...
Tom Buffenbarger- Independent Labor Observer / Len DiCosimo- AFM Local 4
February 22, 2022 21:42 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast is Tom Buffenbarger, an independent labor observer who shared his thoughts about the Netflix documentary “DownFall.” The documentary looks at two crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max. He also discussed the benefits of a deal between Boeing and Qatar Airways, which will create good-paying union jobs in Cincinnati. Len DiCosimo, the President of AFM Local 4, explained the benefits of the American Music Fairness Act; discussed t...
Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Observer) / Len DiCosimo (AFM Local 4)
February 22, 2022 21:42 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast is Tom Buffenbarger, an independent labor observer who shared his thoughts about the Netflix documentary “DownFall.” The documentary looks at two crashes involving the Boeing 737 Max. He also discussed the benefits of a deal between Boeing and Qatar Airways, which will create good-paying union jobs in Cincinnati. Len DiCosimo, the President of AFM Local 4, explained the benefits of the American Music Fairness Act; discussed t...
Sam Phipps (Union Sportsmen’s Alliance) / Brian Stanley (IUPAT DC 53)
February 21, 2022 20:14 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSam Phipps the Conservation Program Manager for the Union Sportsmen's Alliance joined the America’s Work Force union podcast to speak about how the United Association Veterans in Piping Program (UA VIP) helped him join the building trades. He also discussed the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance plan to surpass 500,000 members this year. Brian Stanley, Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer for International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 53, was the second podcast guest. He...
Norm Wernet (Alliance for Retired Americans) / Jeff Stoffer ( American Legion)
February 18, 2022 20:53 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJeff Stoffer, Media and Communications Director for the American Legion, was the first guest on today’s AWF Union podcast. He spoke about the need for more quality healthcare workers at the VA, efforts to better serve the needs of women and providing better mental healthcare. He also spoke about the buddy check program and Louisiana State University, which was initially a military academy. Norm Wernet, President for the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, was our second guest on the po...
Kelly Candaele (The Nation) /Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation)
February 17, 2022 21:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKelly Candaele, our first guest on today’s AWF Union Podcast, discussed an article he wrote in the Nation Magazine regarding professional baseball players. Those players who only “have a cup of coffee” in the big leagues must find a new career once their playing days are through. Steelworkers Local 14919 President Terrell Williams and Pat Gallagher, President of North Coast Area Labor Federation, also joined the podcast. They talked about a strike at a Sherwin-Williams plant in Ohio and...
Willie Haywood, Jr. (American Federation of Government Employees) / Jamie Seymour (UA Local 669)
February 16, 2022 21:44 - 54 minutes - 50 MBWillie Haywood, Jr. of the American Federation of Government Employees was the first guest on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about an Executive Order by President Joe Biden that rescinded actions by former President Donald Trump and how it helped boost the morale of AFGE members. Our second guest on the AWF Union Podcast was Jamie Seymour, owner of M&S Fire Protection and a member of UA Local 669. He discussed proposed legislation in the State of New York that would mandate sprinkler f...
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT) / Shawn Steffee (Boilermakers Local 154)
February 15, 2022 21:29 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about a new poll showing strong support for public education, how redrawn congressional maps are not favorable for public education advocates to run for seats on the State Board of Education and the upcoming OFT biennial convention. Also featured on the podcast today was Boilermakers Local 154 Business Agent Shawn Steffee. He discussed how Boilermakers...
James Cole (Ironworkers Local 167) / Mike Pope (IATSE Local 317)
February 14, 2022 21:55 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast episode is a “best of” show from Jan. 12. The first featured guest was James Cole, Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Ironworkers Local 167. He spoke about a massive project to build a campus for Ford Motor Co. in Tennessee. IATSE Local 317 President Mike Pope was also featured on the podcast. He discussed the benefits union members receive and discussed how IATSE paid the insurance costs of its members, regardless of their abi...
Hugh Giordano (UFCW Local 152) / Joyce Goldstein
February 11, 2022 21:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 Assistant Director of Organizing Hugh Giordano was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. His interview is part of our “best of segment,” which first aired on Jan. 6. Giordano spoke about the importance of labor peace agreements for workers in the cannabis industry and social equity and economic justice standards in other new emerging markets. Labor Lawyer Joyce Goldstein was also featured on the AWF Union Podcast. She explaine...
Phil Mattera (Good Jobs First) / Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers)
February 10, 2022 21:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGood Jobs First Research Director Phil Mattera was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the importance of holding corporations accountable through their corporation violation tracker, which helps them track corporate misconduct. Also featured on the podcast today was United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar. He discussed his January testimony in front of the House Agriculture Committee about an electrical vehicle tax credit.
Honorable Mimi Tsankov (National Association of Immigration Judges) / Lucas Franco (LiUNA MN & ND)
February 09, 2022 21:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMimi Tsankov, President of the National Association of Immigration Judges, made her debut on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about the constant pressure immigration judges face to complete cases and the overwhelming backlog of cases the current staff of judges have. LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota Research Manager Lucas Franco was also featured on the podcast today. He addressed wage theft in the construction industry and what is being done to prevent ...
Frank Mathews (CWA, D4) / Tom Germuska, Jr. (The Labor Citizen)
February 08, 2022 20:31 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America, District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was featured today on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the Build Broadband Better plan which aims to end the digital divide and organizing the tech, game and digital industries. The Labor Citizen Editor Tom Germuska, Jr. was the second guest on the podcast. He discussed stories from the February edition of the Labor Citizen including Intel planning to build a plant in central Ohio and t...
Kate Shindle (Actors Equity) / Tim Coleman (UA Local 669)
February 07, 2022 20:57 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBActors Equity President Kate Shindle was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about being crowned Miss America 1998 and a recent national study regarding art organizations, living wages and diversity. UA Local 669 Recruitment Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman was the second guest on today’s edition. His segment is part of the AWF “best of” segment and first aired on Nov. 16, 2021. Coleman discussed National Apprenticeship Week, Loca...
Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / David Madland (Center for American Progress)
February 03, 2022 20:59 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAlliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss trade relations between the U.S. and China, and the need to end the reliance on obtaining personal protective equipment from China. Center for American Progress Senior Fellow and Strategic Director David Madland was also featured on the podcast today. He discussed how the Great Recession has benefited workers and made organized labor stronger than employers.
Mike Hazard (United Association VIP Program) / Don Marcus (Masters Mates and Pilots)
February 02, 2022 21:26 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast looks back at two of the more interesting interviews from 2021. This includes interviews from the Sept. 27, 2021 and Nov. 17, 2021 podcasts. United Association Veterans in Piping Program Administrator and Training Specialist Mike Hazard joined the podcast on Nov. 17 and spoke about the United Association Veterans in Piping Program. He explained how it helps active-duty military service members transition back into civilian life by learning basic pipe...
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO President) / Farah Stockman (Author, American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears)
February 01, 2022 22:38 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, accomplishments of the Biden Administration during the President’s first year in office and Ohio’s redistricting maps. Farah Stockman, a Pulitzer Prize winning writer and author of "American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears", joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her book and how the exportation of American jobs has impacted ...
MaryBe McMillan (North Carolina AFL-CIO) / Tim Carter (SMART Northwest Regional Council)
January 31, 2022 21:04 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBNorth Carolina AFL-CIO President MaryBe McMillan spoke to the AWF Union Podcast today about a major union victory by nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., and a failed attempt by politicians to weaken labor rights in the state. SMART Northwest Regional Council President Tim Carter was also featured on today’s edition of the podcast. He discussed a union-made beer called Local 66 Lager, the region’s hot construction market and the need to recruit more apprentices.
John Russo (Working Class Perspectives) / Donnie Blatt (United Steelworkers, District 1)
January 28, 2022 21:28 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJohn Russo, Working Class Perspectives contributing writer, was one of the featured guests on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about unemployment statistics, how the numbers appear to be inflated, and supply chain disruptions. United Steelworkers District 1 Director Donnie Blatt was also featured on today’s edition of the podcast. He discussed restructuring within the USW Districts and the legal battle over the Enbridge Line 5 crude oil pipeline.
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Troy Miller (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627)
January 27, 2022 21:15 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel rejoined the AWF Union Podcast today to provide an update on President Biden’s Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill, the new U.S. Supreme Court vacancy and the potential for voting laws to change. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627 President and Business Agent Troy Miller made his debut on the podcast today. He spoke about how a sales tax increase passed last year provided the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority with an additio...
Pete Ielmini (Insulators Union LMCT) / Mike Dolan (International Brotherhood of Teamsters)
January 26, 2022 21:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBInsulators Union LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He rejoined the podcast to discuss a tragic high-rise fire in NYC and how a properly working fire containment system, may have prevented the loss of 17 lives. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Legislative Representative Mike Dolan also joined the show today. He discussed the Made in America Council, the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness and offered a...
David Baker (Ironworkers Local 44) / Tom Buffenbarger
January 25, 2022 21:16 - 54 minutes - 100 MBIronworkers Local 44 Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer David Baker made his debut appearance on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how the process to obtain a welding certification is too easy, as even pets can get certified to weld. Baker also explained why the Brent Spence Bridge needs to be repaired. Tom Buffenbarger, an Independent Labor Voice for America’s Work Force Union Podcast, was also a featured guest on the show today. He spoke about a pote...
Jason Wheeler (Carpenters Local 205) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO)
January 24, 2022 21:41 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the AWF Union Podcast, Carpenters Local 205 and Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Council Representative Jason Wheeler spoke about wage theft in the construction industry. He also talked about his Local’s ability to organize and issues with So-Called “Right to Work” in their jurisdiction. Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO President Greg Regan was also featured on the podcast today. Regan discussed the Biden Administration delivering legislative ...
Liat Olenick (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (United Steelworkers)
January 20, 2022 13:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLiat Olenick, contributing writer for The Nation, was the first featured guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about her new article “There Is Something Very Wrong With a Society That Scapegoats Its Teachers” and explained why she believes there are orchestrated attacks occurring against teachers. United Steelworkers District 1 Sub-District Director Pat Gallagher was the second featured guest on the AWF podcast today. He discussed a renewed organizing attempt by th...
David Cann (American Federation of Government Employees) / John Flatt (Roofers & Waterproofers Local 37)
January 19, 2022 21:08 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Government Employees Director of Organizing David Cann was featured on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He joined the podcast to discuss the AFGE’s Collective Power Now organizing campaign and organizing plans for 2022. Also featured on the podcast today was Roofers and Waterproofers Local 37 Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer John Flatt. He discussed the commercial and industrial roofing industry in the greater Pittsburgh ar...
Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Ceretta Smith (AFGE D5)
January 18, 2022 21:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was featured on the podcast today. She spoke about the Reading Opens the World campaign, a charter school using delay tactics to slow a unionizing effort and teachers fighting for safe conditions to keep schools open for in-person learning. American Federation of Government Employees District 5 National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinator Ceretta Smith was also featured on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She disc...
Jeff Bryant (Independent Media Institute) / Chap Thornton (United Association Local 286)
January 17, 2022 20:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Independent Media Institute contributing writer Jeff Bryant. He spoke about charter schools, accountability with school vouchers and the impact on public school funding. United Association Local 286 Business Manager Chap Thornton was also featured on the podcast today. He discussed the Austin Texas-based Local’s growth over the last couple of years, their apprenticeship recruitment efforts, area projects and infrastruc...
Buddy Malone (Parkersburg Marietta Building and Construction Trades Council) / Joyce Goldstein (Labor Lawyer)
January 14, 2022 21:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBParkersburg Marietta Building and Construction Trades Council Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer Buddy Malone was featured on today’s AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how So-Called “Right to Work” laws have hurt West Virginia as well as a new initiative to help recruit men and women into careers in the building trades. Also featured on the podcast today was labor lawyer Joyce Goldstein. She talked about the recent success Starbucks employees have had unionizing, and expla...
Joe Ciacchi (OPCMIA) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers)
January 13, 2022 21:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOPCMIA International Representative Joe Ciacchi joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the impact virtual reality technology has made in their recruiting process. United Auto Workers Legislative Coordinator Desiree Hoffman was also featured on today’s podcast. She discussed the testimony of her colleague, UAW Legislative Director Josh Nassar, before the U.S. House Agriculture Committee to promote policies that support domestic electric vehicle production and union j...
Frank Mathews (Communications Workers of America, D4) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council)
January 11, 2022 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America District 4 Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the National Labor Relations Board and voter rights legislation. Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, was also featured on today’s edition of the podcast. Hager spoke about a semiconductor plant looking at locations in central Ohio to build a new facility.
John Van Voris (American Federation of Musicians Local 14) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau)
January 10, 2022 21:25 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmericans Federation of Musicians Local 14 President John Van Voris was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed the unionization efforts of local musicians hired to appear in the new HBO series “The Gilded Age.” Cleveland Better Business Bureau President Sue McConnell was also featured on today’s podcast. She discussed COVID-19 test scams, robocalls and the top scams of 2021.
Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO)
January 07, 2022 20:44 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer and United Steelworkers International Vice President Fred Redmond was the featured guest today on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the outlook for labor in 2022, and provided updates on a USW contract negotiation at a Virginia shipyard. Redmond also discussed the need to remove the filibuster in the U.S. Senate in order to pass voter legislation.
Hugh Giordano (UFCW Local 152) / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
January 06, 2022 21:33 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 Assistant Director of Organizing Hugh Giordano was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the importance of labor peace agreements for workers in the cannabis industry and social equity and economic justice standards in other new emerging markets. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was also featured on the podcast today. He discussed the expiration of the child tax credit, the one-year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrect...
Dan Segovia (Ironworkers Local 848) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency)
January 05, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIronworkers Local 848 Business Manager Dan Segovia was the first featured guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the difficulties organizing new union members in the Carolinas - two of the lowest union density, So-Called “Right to Work” states. Segovia also discussed how they are preparing for possible offshore wind turbine construction projects off the coast of the Carolinas. United Labor Agency Executive Director Dave Megenhardt was also featured on the podcas...
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Colin Sikon (Laborers 860)
January 04, 2022 21:41 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about Ohio’s gerrymandered district maps and Ohio’s legislative agenda for 2022. Also featured on the podcast today was Laborers 860 Field Representative Colin Sikon. He spoke about continued violence in the juvenile court detention center, and why the U.S. is ranked 28th globally in Infrastructure and how change needs to be made.
Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Tracy Cutright (Ironworkers Local 851)
January 03, 2022 22:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first featured guest on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul. Ironworkers Local 851 Vice President and Business Representative Tracy Cutright was also featured on the show.
Greg Revard (Insulators Union) / Kelsie Anderson (OPEIU Local 12)
December 31, 2021 13:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGreg Revard, General President of the Insulators Union was one of the featured guests on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the HFIAW relief fund, and more. OPEIU Local 12 Vice President Kelsie Anderson also joined the podcast today. She discussed who OPEIU Local 12 is, what they do, organizing local non-profits, and HealthPartners negotiating their contract without needing to strike.
James Ascione (IUOE Local 542) / Tom Bennett (Teamsters Local 200)
December 30, 2021 20:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIUOE Local 542 Secretary-Treasurer James Ascione was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about Local 542’s apprenticeship program and a potential new project in Delaware that could create hundreds of jobs. Also featured on the podcast today was Teamsters Local 200 Secretary-Treasurer Tom Bennett. He discussed the Teamsters' outreach programs, and how new International leadership could bring fresh ideas to help increase membership.
John Nichols (The Nation) / Jim Bertolone (Rochester APWU)
December 29, 2021 20:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Nation Contributing Writer John Nichols was the first guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. Nichols also discussed the importance of passing fundamental legislation such as the PRO Act, the Build Back Better act and voting rights laws. Also featured on the podcast today was American Postal Workers Union Local 215 former President Jim Bertolone. He joined the podcast to discuss the attempts to privatize...
Erin Kellam (IATSE Local 140) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice)
December 28, 2021 20:43 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIATSE Local 140 Business Agent Erin Kellam was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. She discussed the impact COVID-19 is making on the overall theatre industry and locally in Chattanooga, Tenn. Kellam also spoke about a new contract with their biggest local employer, where they received a 24 percent raise, plus Sunday overtime and holiday pay. The AWF Union Podcast Independent Labor Voice Tom Buffenbarger was also featured on the podcast today. He spoke a...
Bill Londrigan (Kentucky AFL-CIO) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department)
December 27, 2021 20:43 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKentucky AFL-CIO President Bill Londrigan was the first featured guest on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan was also featured on today's show.
(United Steelworkers) / Joe McCartin (Working Class Perspectives)
December 24, 2021 20:18 - 3 minutes - 3 MBInternational President of the United Steelworkers Tom Conway was the first featured guest on the podcast today. Working Class Perspectives Contributing Writer Joe McCartin joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss his new article "Building Back Better"
Tom Conway (United Steelworkers) / Joe McCartin (Working Class Perspectives)
December 24, 2021 20:18 - 3 minutes - 3 MBInternational President of the United Steelworkers Tom Conway was the first featured guest on the podcast today. Working Class Perspectives Contributing Writer Joe McCartin joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss his new article "Building Back Better"
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Tim Lasker (OPEIU Local 453)
December 23, 2021 19:51 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss Sen. Joe Manchin and the Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill. He later discussed reforms at the National Labor Relations Board. The second guest on today’s episode was OPEIU Local 453 Business Manager Tim Lasker. He spoke about attempts to privatize jobs in the Massachussettes public sector and the unique position of unions that represent present Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authori...
Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT)
December 22, 2021 19:24 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the AWF Union Podcast to talk about federal funding for the removal of lead pipes, lead paint and other harmful materials, and how it will create work for Mechanical Insulators. Later in the episode, he discussed how installing mechanical insulation is a great way to minimize the carbon footprint of buildings and mechanical systems throughout the country.
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT) / Greg LeRoy (Good Jobs First)
December 21, 2021 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She discussed difficulties faced by teachers attempting to unionize at Menlo Park in northeast Ohio. She also discussed legislation introduced by Rep. Tim Ryan (D-OH) to help students with Social Emotional Learning. Good Jobs First Executive Director Greg LeRoy was also featured on today’s show. He spoke about CARES Act spending and how those expenditures were poorly docume...
John Galinac (IATSE Local 160) / Nick Brenner (Roofers and Waterporoofers Local 96)
December 20, 2021 20:54 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast was IATSE Local 160 Business Agent John Galinac. He spoke about how the stage industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. He also discussed how Local 160 has taken to the COVID-19 vaccine. Roofers and Waterproofers Local 96 Business Agent Nick Brenner was also featured on today’s episode. He discussed how unions in the area, particularly in Wisconsin, have been affected by So-Called “Right to Work” laws. He also said their...
Mark Dimondstein (American Postal Workers Union) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans)
December 17, 2021 20:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein made his debut on the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed a possible new Collective Bargaining Agreement for his members, and how postal workers have dealt with the ongoing pandemic. Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta was the second featured guest on the podcast today and he spoke about telehealth and how it ostracizes older people who are unsure of how to proficiently use technology. He also discussed ...
Jeff Stoffer (The American Legion) / Pat Gallagher (United Steelworkers)
December 16, 2021 19:33 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe American Legion Media and Communications Director Jeff Stoffer was the first guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about a recovery fund for the states affected by recent tornadoes. He later detailed the fight to expand VA benefits to the nearly 250,000 living World War II veterans. United Steelworkers District 1 Director Pat Gallagher was also featured on today’s episode. He discussed how Ohio’s proposed Congressional map will heavily favor Republicans, while shri...
Everett Kelley (American Federation of Government Employees) / Roxanne Brown (United Steelworkers
December 15, 2021 21:15 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed an executive order issued by President Biden that encourages union organizing. He later explained the AFGE’s involvement in the White House Task Force on Worker Organizing and Empowerment. United Steelworkers International Vice President At- Large Roxanne Brown was also featured on today’s episode. She spoke about the Infrastructure Inve...