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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Kevin Brown (SEIU 32BJ) / Tim Coleman (UA Local 669)
October 04, 2021 20:26 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSEIU 32BJ Vice President and New Jersey State Director Kevin Brown was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Brown discussed the New Jersey Healthy Terminals Act and how it can benefit workers. UA Local 669 Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about apprenticeship programs being a viable path to the middle class, the UA being America’s fire protection specialists and more.
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC) / Mike Knisley (Ohio State BCTC)
October 01, 2021 20:22 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBColumbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive-Secretary Dorsey Hager rejoined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss Issue 7 in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio State Building Trades Convention and a Building Futures and Driving Futures graduation ceremony. Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council Secretary/Treasurer Mike Knisley discussed workers being abandoned at a refinery in Lima, Ohio, the Ohio State Building Trades Convention and how Ohio has remained fr...
Adam Krauthamer (AFM Local 802) / James Hart (Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO)
September 30, 2021 20:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Musicians Local 802 President Adam Krauthamer made his debut on America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. He spoke about how the pandemic affected the musicians in New York and others in the live performance industry. He also discussed vaccine mandates in the industry. James Hart, Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO President, was also featured on AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about how America works best when people unionize, how workplace safety can help everyone s...
David Rutledge (Southeast Laborers District Council) / Doris Crouse-Mays (Virginia AFL-CIO)
September 29, 2021 20:07 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSoutheast Laborers District Council Assistant Business Manager David Rutledge was the first guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the current Vanderbilt University worker negotiations, apprenticeship readiness programs and how the construction market is tighter than ever, making it harder to find workers. Virginia AFL-CIO President Doris Crouse-Mays was also featured on today’s episode. She spoke about political efforts at the state level, how Virginia has made progr...
Tommy Maloney (IBEW Local 96) / Andrew Cortes (Rhode Island Building Futures) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice)
September 28, 2021 20:54 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIBEW Local 96 Business Manager Tommy Maloney joined the AWF Union Podcast to offer updates on projects being worked on by Local 96 members, job opportunities in the renewable sector, the IBEW Code of Excellence and their apprenticeship program. Rhode Island Building Futures Executive Director Andrew Cortes was also a featured guest on today’s show. He spoke about how the program came to be, SEIU members training updates, and how an apprenticeship will help people receive the training they n...
Don Marcus (Masters Mates and Pilots) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO)
September 27, 2021 20:40 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMasters Mates and Pilots President Don Marcus made his debut appearance on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed what the organization does, who they represent and how COVID-19 has affected the industry. He also discussed an event at the White House with President Biden and other labor advocates. Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan was the second guest on today's show. Regan spoke about assault on frontline workers in the transportation industry, and the FAA wo...
Donnie Blatt (USW District 1) / Sherry Linkon (Working Class Perspectives)
September 24, 2021 20:33 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWorking Class Perspectives Contributing Writer Sherry Linkon joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. She discussed how the working class can make up ground in the U.S. economy. She also discussed a TV series that looks at the fall of many midwest towns. United Steelworkers District 1 Director Donnie Blatt was also featured on today’s episode. He discussed USW redistricting, how the COVID-19 resurgence has affected the USW membership and their stance on vaccines and vaccine incentiv...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Len DiCosimo (AFM Local 4)
September 23, 2021 20:50 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the budget reconciliation, fixing the filibuster and imposing penalties on companies who break labor law. Also featured on today’s show was AFM Local 4 President Len DiCosimo. He discussed the Build Back Better Plan, the American Rescue Plan and vaccination in concert venues.
Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Demos Demopoulos (Teamsters Local 553)
September 22, 2021 20:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHeat and Frost Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about slowing climate change through energy audits, improving energy efficiency through better mechanical insulation and more. Today’s second guest was Teamsters Local 553 Secretary-Treasurer Demos Demopoulos. He rejoined the show to discuss the ongoing strike at United Metro Energy, and why United Metro Energy is being s...
Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Eric St. Pierre (Humana)
September 21, 2021 20:10 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss mask mandates in Ohio schools and their effectiveness. She also discussed the recent redrawing of Ohio’s congressional maps. Cropper contends the maps are unconstitutional. Humana Associate Vice President of Group Medicare Eric St. Pierre was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about group Medicare Advantage plans and how they offer great care to retirees.
Bill Blackman (IBEW Local 136) / Lou Antonellis (IBEW Local 103) / Yanira Moreno (LCLAA)
September 20, 2021 20:31 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIBEW Local 136 Business Manager Bill Blackman joined today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast. He discussed a Responsible Bidder Ordinance being considered by the Birmingham, Ala. City Council. Blackman also spoke about the Alabama Organized Labor Awards Foundation offering annual scholarships to union members or immediate family to go to post secondary schools, and scholarships for building trades apprentices. IBEW Local 103 Business Manager and Financial Secretary Lou Antonellis later joined ...
Ilana Cohen (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation)
September 16, 2021 20:23 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBContributing writer for The Nation and current Harvard student Ilana Cohen was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about Harvard students organizing to encourage the school to divest from fossil fuel dependency and how they were able to accomplish this feat. North Coast Area Labor Federation President Pat Gallagher was the second speaker on the show today and he discussed the recent Cleveland mayoral primary election, bringing steel and manufactur...
Darryll Bell (AFGE Local 31) / Anna Fusco (Broward Teachers Union)
September 15, 2021 20:41 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFGE Local 31 President Daryll Bell joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the HEROES Act. He also dove into the progress of contract negotiations for federal employees, and addressed VA staffing shortages and safety issues with nurses. Today’s show also featured the Broward Teachers Union President Anna Fusco, who spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about what the union is doing to support the safety protocols in place for the Broward County Public Schools, and how Florida’s Governor...
Frank Mathews (CWA D4) / Tom Germuska Jr. (The Labor Citizen)
September 14, 2021 20:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the PRO Act and other worker-friendly legislation. He also announced winners of the union’s Red Boxing Glove award. The Labor Citizen Editor Tom Germuska, Jr. was also featured on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He previewed stories in the September edition including the possibility of vaccine mandates, a deal to renovate Progressive Field and extend the...
Eric Hetrick (IBEW Local 2322) / Billy Randel (Truckers Movement for Justice)
September 13, 2021 20:39 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIBEW Local 2322 Business Manager and Financial Secretary Eric Hetrick joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss negotiating the first contract for the Comcast bargaining unit in Massachusetts and the difficult journey they had to take to get the contract. Also featured on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast was Truckers Movement for Justice Chief Organizer Billy Randel. He discussed the amount of hours truckers work compared to the amount of hours for which they get paid. He explai...
Thomas Hart (IUOE Local 94) / Michael Johnson (National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association) / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates)
September 10, 2021 20:22 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn the eve of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94 Business Agent and President Thomas Hart joined the AWF Union Podcast to recount his experiences from that day. He recalled the rescue efforts, as he used his engineering expertise to aid in the search for survivors, including four union Brothers. National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President Michael Johnson also joined today’s show to discuss infrastructure. While the $1 trillion infra...
Paul Capurso (NYC District Council of Carpenters) / Josh Nassar (UAW)
September 09, 2021 19:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast, we remember the 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and honor those who lost their lives that day. New York City District Council of Carpenters President Paul Capurso spoke publicly for the first time about what he experienced on Sept. 11, 2001. Also featured on today’s episode was United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar. He discussed the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill and how it would help the middle class and c...
Sean McGarvey (NABTU) / Jimmy Williams Jr. (IUPAT)
September 08, 2021 20:42 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBNorth America’s Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the workers who kept the North American economy running throughout the pandemic, the potential impact of an infrastructure bill and the benefits of apprenticeship readiness programs. The AWF Union Podcast congratulates Jim Williams Jr., who was recently appointed IUPAT General President. Just over a week into his new position, he joined the show to discuss his new role with the union, the ...
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Emily Feenstra (ASCE)
September 07, 2021 20:52 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was the first guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the Ohio AFL-CIO celebrating Labor Day, the increase in workers joining unions and the Congressional redistricting process in Ohio. American Society of Civil Engineers Managing Director of Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives Emily Feenstra also joined today’s show. She discussed how federal infrastructure investment is desperately needed throughout the country, wh...
U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh / Terry O‘Sullivan (LiUNA)
September 06, 2021 18:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBU.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined the special Labor Day edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Secretary Walsh discussed his history as a member of Laborers Local 223, his time as the Mayor of Boston, and finally becoming the Secretary of Labor. He also spoke about improving the Department of Labor and shoring up multiemployer pension plans. Also featured on the Labor Day edition of the podcast was LiUNA General President Terry O’Sullivan. He discussed OSHA and worker safety, the passin...
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Ian Williams (North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters)
September 03, 2021 20:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBColumbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about vaccine status on jobsites, the infrastructure bill and Liz Shuler being appointed AFL-CIO President. North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Business Representative Ian Williams was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about training and apprenticeship programs in their region...
Joyce Reichard (Kelley & Ferraro) / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
September 02, 2021 20:01 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKelley & Ferraro Attorney Joyce Reichard joined the AWF Union Podcast today to speak about the ongoing Zantac multidistrict litigation case. She also discussed CPAP machine recalls and how other Philips products are being affected. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about the bi-partisan infrastructure bill and how it will benefit all Ohioans. He is most excited about investments in public transportation and bridge renovations.
Rick Bloomingdale (PA AFL-CIO) / Rick Perdue (Lima Building and Construction Trades Council)
September 01, 2021 20:23 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss worker safety. He explained why OSHA standards need to be updated to hold companies more accountable for creating unsafe environments. He also discussed the importance of investing in infrastructure in rural America. Lima Building and Construction Trades Council President Rick Perdue discussed issues pertaining to work in northwest Ohio. He spoke about a refinery in Lima that is planning to bring in ove...
Rick Bloomingdale (PA AFL-CIO) / Rick Purdue (Lima Building and Construction Trades Council)
September 01, 2021 20:23 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss worker safety. He explained why OSHA standards need to be updated to hold companies more accountable for creating unsafe environments. He also discussed the importance of investing in infrastructure in rural America. Lima Building and Construction Trades Council President Rick Purdue discussed issues pertaining to work in northwest Ohio. He spoke about a refinery in Lima that is planning to bring in ove...
Maida Rosenstein (UAW Local 2110) / John Westerhaus (Survey & Ballot Systems)
August 31, 2021 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUAW Local 2110 President Maida Rosenstein was today’s first guest on the AWF Union Podcast. Rosenstein spoke about organizing museum workers and curators in New York City and how union organizing became her obsession. Survey & Ballot Systems Account Manager and Accounting Specialist John Westerhaus was also featured on today’s episode. He explained who SBS is, who they serve, how COVID-19 affected union elections and the services they offer.
Maida Rosenstein (UAW Local 2110) / Jon Westerhaus (Survey & Ballot Systems)
August 31, 2021 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUAW Local 2110 President Maida Rosenstein was today’s first guest on the AWF Union Podcast. Rosenstein spoke about organizing museum workers and curators in New York City and how union organizing became her obsession. Survey & Ballot Systems Account Manager and Accounting Specialist John Westerhaus was also featured on today’s episode. He explained who SBS is, who they serve, how COVID-19 affected union elections and the services they offer.
Justin Walsh (IBEW Local 567) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel)
August 30, 2021 20:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the AWF Union Podcast, IBEW Local 567 Training Director Justin Walsh spoke about the job opportunities surrounding electric vehicles and electric vehicle maintenance, retirement security for IBEW members and organizing efforts in the different sectors at Amazon. Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel Senior Outreach and Education Program Specialist Andrew Tinkham was the second featured guest on the show today. He spoke about Ohio House Bill 117 to further repeal one of the customer...
John Shinn (United Steelworkers) / Joe McCartin (Working Class Perspectives)
August 27, 2021 20:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJohn Shinn, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers, joined AWF Union Podcast to discuss the prospect of union job creation in the coming years. Shinn said investments in renewable energy sources will help put people to work in good-paying, union jobs. Joe McCartin, a professor at Georgetown University and contributor to Working Class Perspectives looked back on the famous air traffic controllers strike. President Regan fired 11,000 striking air traffic controllers, fur...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Sue McConnell (BBB Cleveland)
August 26, 2021 19:49 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the AWF Union Podcast, AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel spoke about voting rights legislation, the bi-partisan infrastructure plan, the budget reconciliation and holding corporations accountable with monetary penalties. Cleveland Better Business Bureau President Sue McConnell was also a featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. She warned listeners about multiple scams including pet sitting, car repair and charity scams after major incidents or natural disasters.
Pete Ielmini (HFIAW LMCT) / Greg Chockley (Teamsters)
August 25, 2021 20:14 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the AWF Union Podcast Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini spoke about proper firestopping work. He explained the importance of firestopping and how it is an essential step in the construction of commercial and residential buildings to contain fires. International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Campaign Coordinator Greg Chockley was also featured on the podcast today. He spoke about the Teamsters ratifying a contract at XPO Log...
Grant Provost (Ironworkers Local 7) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice)
August 24, 2021 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIronworkers Local 7 Business Agent Grant Provost joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss an offshore wind project, apprenticeship opportunities for workers and fighting for Project Labor Agreement legislation in Maine. The AWF Union Podcast Independent Labor Voice Tom Buffenbarger was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about his experiences with the late Rich Trumka and his constant battle for working people. He also praised Southwest Airlines for being a well represented u...
Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) / Peter Dooley (NCOSH)
August 23, 2021 20:38 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBNewly appointed AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about his new position with the labor federation, the PRO Act being renamed the Richard Trumka PRO Act and discussion about the uptick in organizing across the country. Also featured on today’s episode was NCOSH Board Member Peter Dooley. He spoke about a recent organizing event on worker heat issues in Arizona, the need for activism resulting from worker deaths...
Tiffany McKee (United Steelworkers District 1) / John Nichols (The Nation)
August 19, 2021 19:10 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Steelworkers District 1 Rapid Response Coordinator Tiffany McKee was excited to discuss the Made in America Tour, which wraps up on Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She explained why manufacturing is such a vital industry to the U.S. economy and to members of the USW. National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation, John Nichols, was also a featured guest and discussed the life and legacy of the late AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. Following Trumka’...
Glenn Kelly (BAC Local 8 Southeast) / Willie Haywood Jr. (AFGE, 6th District National Veterans Affairs Council 262)
August 18, 2021 20:49 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the AWF Union Podcast, Willie Haywood Jr., National Veterans Affairs Council 262 Sixth District President of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about President Biden reversing Trump-era executive orders that restricted a Unions right to represent its bargaining unit employees. He also discussed increasing the AFGE membership. Also featured on today’s episode was International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 8 Southeast President Glenn Kelly. H...
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Jeff Mehrhoff (IUPAT DC 7)
August 17, 2021 20:06 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBInternational Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer Jeff Mehrhoff made his debut appearance on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about his involvement with the union, their organizing efforts, why so-called “Right to Work” is damaging to the workforce and the misclassification of workers in the construction industry. Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper also joined the show to speak about cleaning and sa...
Hope Gilmore (CWA Local 1102) / Steve Lawton (CWA Local 1102) / Jon Schleuss (The NewsGuild)
August 16, 2021 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1102 Lead Organizer Hope Gilmore discussed the concern for worker safety within call centers. After a coworker fell ill with COVID-19, the union went on a campaign to ensure workers could work from the safety of their homes. CWA Local 1102 President Steve Lawton also joined today’s episode. Lawton focused on organizing and union activity that led to positive results for workers. He discussed a strike at Verizon that led to a quality contract and...
John Lippert (The American Prospect) / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein and Associates)
August 13, 2021 20:28 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJohn Lippert, a journalist for The American Prospect, joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss worker misclassification in American warehouses. His discussion focused on jobs at Mars Inc. and Amazon. He also explained the tactics companies use to avoid using American, union labor. Also featured on the podcast today was labor lawyer Joyce Goldstein who discussed the changes that have been made at the NLRB under the Biden Administration and what it means for workers.
Dan Bukiewicz (Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers)
August 12, 2021 19:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe construction trades offer a great opportunity for people to obtain a secure and good paying job. Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council President Dan Bukiewicz joined the AWF Union Podcast today to explain what a career in the construction trades can do for you, apprenticeship opportunities in Milwaukee and modernized technology creating more jobs for workers. United Auto Workers Legislative Representative Desiree Hoffman was also featured on today’s episode. She spoke about...
Hugh Giordano (UFCW Local 152) / Brian Farmer (OPCMIA Local 633)
August 11, 2021 21:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAs the cannabis industry begins to expand, so do the job opportunities. UFCW Local 152 Union Representative and Organizer Hugh Giordano explained the vast amount of opportunities for workers in the marijuana industry and organizing those workers. OPCMIA Local 633 Apprenticeship Coordinator Brian Farmer was also featured today on the AWF Union Podcast. Farmer spoke about opportunities an apprenticeship provides for people and what to expect in the four years as a cement mason apprentice.
Frank Mathews (Communications Workers of America District 4) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council)
August 10, 2021 20:50 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. The new infrastructure bill was the main topic of discussion, as Mathews focused on broadband expansion. He also spoke about the importance of passing the PRO Act and how it will finally give some teeth to labor laws. Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski was also featured on today’s episode. He ...
Leonard Aguilar (Texas AFL-CIO) / Robert Espinoza (PHI International)
August 09, 2021 20:34 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTexas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Aguilar discussed the Texas Climate Jobs Project, union jobs being a pathway to the middle class for workers and the political climate in the state. PHI National Vice President of Policy Robert Espinoza was today’s second guest. He spoke about the direct-care workforce being underfunded, the COVID-19 pandemic shining a spotlight on direct-care workers and the sub-par standards a...
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Andrew Tinkham (Office of the Ohio Consumers Counsel)
August 06, 2021 20:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBColumbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager was the first featured guest on today’s show. He spoke about the infrastructure bill and how it will get thousands of men and women back to work. He also touched on a new facility being built in New Albany, Ohio. Also featured on today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast was the Office of the Ohio Consumers’ Counsel Senior Outreach and Education Program Specialist Andrew Tinkham. He spoke ab...
Jack Corrigan (Kelley & Ferraro) / U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
August 05, 2021 18:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKelley & Ferraro attorney Jack Corrigan joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss a case their firm won regarding a death due to mesothelioma. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown also joined the AWF Union Podcast today to speak about a new jobs bill, why the unemployment system is beneficial, the Bridge Investment Act and the Build America By America Act.
Eric St. Pierre (Humana) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency)
August 04, 2021 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWhat is the difference between the individual market and the group market for Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Humana Associate Vice President of Group Medicare Eric St. Pierre joined the AWF Union Podcast today to explain the key differences to listeners. Connecting people with good jobs is one of the main goals of the United Labor Agency. ULA Executive Director Dave Megendardt was featured on the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the power in collective bargaining in a workplace, pension...
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Jenny Deam (ProPublica)
August 03, 2021 20:34 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was one of two featured guests on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. Burga joined the show to discuss supporting the passage of the PRO Act and how support for the PRO Act has created solidarity amongst union members. He also discussed gerrymandering and voter suppression laws in Ohio. Also featured was ProPublica Contributing Writer Jenny Deam. She discussed the surprisingly low vaccination rate amongst nursing home workers, despite the toll it place...
REPLAY: Wayne Creasap (Iron Workers) / Desiree Hoffmann (UAW)
August 02, 2021 19:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast is a featured replay of the July 14 show. International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers District Representative of Safety and Health Wayne Creasap spoke about the extensive training provided during the ironworker apprenticeships, which helps members perform their jobs efficiently and safely. He also discussed industry safety recommendations, compliance assistance, awareness of the safety standards and the enf...
Bill Londrigan (Kentucky AFL-CIO) / Nolan (Atlanta Homeless Union)
July 30, 2021 20:40 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe war against workers may never end. Fortunately, with legislation such as the PRO Act, workers will gain more of a voice at the bargaining table. Kentucky AFL-CIO President Bill Londrigan was featured on the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the benefits of a strong union presence in the workplace and supporting the striking workers at Warrior Met Coal. Many working class Americans are one missed paycheck or medical emergency away from losing their home. Groups in Atlanta have joined fo...
Fatima Hussein (Washington-Baltimore NewsGuild) / Laura Garza (Arise Chicago)
July 29, 2021 18:47 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBRegardless of the field, no one deserves to work in a hostile labor environment. Washington-Baltimore NewsGuild President Fatima Hussein was one of today’s featured guests and she spoke about the challenges of representing journalists and nonprofit news workers, and the future of the labor movement within the news industry. Immigrant workers are frequently taken advantage of due to their residency status or lack of understanding of their rights. Arise Chicago Worker Center Director Laura Ga...
Mike Dolan (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) / Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT)
July 28, 2021 20:10 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini discussed transitioning military service members to careers in the building trades on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He also applauded the return of inflatable rats at labor protests and discussed the alternatives that have been used in recent years. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters have signaled that their members stand ready to revive the American supply chain and transport mu...
Jeff Saliba (HFIAW Local 6) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice)
July 27, 2021 20:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBHeat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 6 Business Agent Jeff Saliba was featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast to discuss apprenticeship programs, Prevailing Wage, unlicensed contractors and sectoral bargaining. The America’s Work Force Union Podcast’s independent labor voice, Tom Buffenbarger, was also featured on today’s podcast. He discussed Boeing expanding their workload and the fight to organize a Boeing factory.