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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Episodes
Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans) / Jeff Stoffer (American Legion)
December 18, 2020 16:51 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the AWF Union Podcast, Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion previewed the January edition of their publication. Some of the featured stories include the 30 year anniversary of Desert Storm, health records for service members and veterans and legislation to require federally purchased items to be manufactured domestically. Alliance for the Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta was also featured on today’s show. He discussed the record...
Nathan Newman (The Nation Magazine) / Pat Gallagher (NCALF/USW)
December 17, 2020 19:04 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBNathan Newman, contributing writer to The Nation Magazine was a featured guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He discussed a couple of SCOTUS rulings dealing with California property rights and allowing organizers to speak to workers on farms. North Coast Area Labor Federation of the AFL-CIO President Pat Gallagher was also featured today on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the United States’ economic competition with China, investment in U.S. infrastructure and ...
Felicia Sharp (AFGE Local 1410) / Tony Liberatore, Jr. (Laborers 860)
December 16, 2020 17:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on the podcast, AFGE Local 1410 President Felicia Sharp spoke about 2021 legislative priorities for DOD members, the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccination. Tony Liberatore, Jr., Laborers Local 860 Business Manager was also featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed Laborers 860 members and their collective bargaining agreement with a juvenile court, issues the union is facing in the workplace a...
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Andrew Spar (Florida Education Association)
December 15, 2020 19:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMelissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers was one of our featured guests today on AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about Ohio Senate Bill 17, fair funding for schools in Ohio, how vouchers have taken money out of Ohio school systems and COVID-19 vaccines for teachers. Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association also joined the podcast today. He discussed funding in Florida schools, the state diverting money to private schools and not helping the underfunded p...
Paul Hartshorn, Jr. (Association of Professional Flight Attendants) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel)
December 14, 2020 20:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPaul Hartshorn, Jr., National Communications Chair of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants representing the flight attendants of American Airlines was featured today on AWF Union Podcast. Hartshorn discussed the payroll protection program and how it helped flight attendants keep their income and jobs, how the industry responded to the pandemic over the last few months and new restrictions on service animals allowed on aircrafts. Also featured on the show was Andrew Tinkham with...
Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates) / Jim Cullen (Progressive Populist)
December 11, 2020 17:13 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJoyce Goldstein, labor lawyer with Joyce Goldstein Law was one of the featured guests today on the AWF Union Podcast. She explained whether or not workers can be required to get the COVID-19 vaccine in order to continue working at their workplace and their rights surrounding compelled vaccination. Also featured today on the podcast was Progressive Populist Editor Jim Cullen. He discussed certified election results, the cabinet members selected by the Biden-Harris administration and the hurd...
Desiree Hoffman (UAW) / Kalitha Williams (Policy Matters Ohio)
December 10, 2020 17:02 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast, Policy Matters Ohio Project Director of Asset Building Kalitha Williams explained to listeners how payday lending and other short term loans are predatory. She discussed why they are so predatory and how the Ohio legislature has attempted multiple times to reform payday lending but hasn’t made any significant progress. Desiree Hoffman, Legislative Representative with the United Auto Workers was also featured today on the podcast. Hoffman discussed up...
Patrick Grubbs (Professor of History, Northampton Community College) / James Santelli (KDKA-TV Producers Union)
December 09, 2020 17:35 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPatrick Grubbs, Professor of History at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa. joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the history of the Cordwainers Union. He spoke about the cordwainers strike of 1805, what caused it and what came out of it. KDKA-TV Producer James Santelli was also featured on today’s episode. Santelli discussed the organizing process that KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh went through, their representation by SAG-AFTRA and how their situation was differen...
Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / Dave Wondolowski (CLE BCTC)
December 08, 2020 18:33 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the transition of power to the Biden administration, restructuring of the NLRB and the mediation board, the possibility of another relief package, hedge funds ruining companies and CWA’s response to COVID-19 outbreaks in the workplace. Also featured on today’s show was Dave Wondolowski, Executive Secretary for the Cleveland Building and Construction Tra...
Kurt Steenhoek (United Association) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland BBB)
December 07, 2020 18:45 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Association (UA) International Representative Kurt Steenhoek was a featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Steenhoek discussed the UA’s water quality program, contractor and member certifications and how they develop their programs, training and standards. Cleveland Better Business Bureau President Sue McConnell was also featured on today’s installment of the podcast. With the holidays just a few weeks away, online shopping scams are running rampa...
Jim Glimco (Teamsters Local 777) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council)
December 04, 2020 20:12 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTeamsters Local 777 President Jim Glimco discussed how Local 777 recently ratified two collective bargaining agreements at First Student of Villa Park, negotiating contracts during a pandemic and what the drivers will gain under their new CBA’s. Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council was also featured on today’s show. He spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the election results, a worker friendly Senate, the Drivi...
Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Brian Schall (Kelley & Ferraro)
December 03, 2020 18:19 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga discussed the transition of power from the Trump administration to the Biden administration, the Lame Duck session and an overview of what 2021 will look like for labor on today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast. Brain Schall, Attorney with Kelley & Ferraro, spoke about multi-district litigation (MDL) cases with 3M and Zantac. The 3M case involves military veterans suffering from tinnitus after using their military issued ear protection from 3M. The Zantac case...
Rick Bloomingdale (PA AFL-CIO) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency)
December 02, 2020 16:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBPennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale was featured on this edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed the political activism in Pennsylvania during the election, why Pennsylvanians chose President-elect Joe Biden over President Trump this time around, the benefits of a pro-worker administration and protections for workers. Also featured on the podcast was Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency. With their offices still closed due to th...
Encore Episode: Larry Willis (Transportation Trades Department) / James Roosevelt Jr. (National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare)
December 01, 2020 20:55 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBEncore Episode! Today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast is a replay of our Oct. 26 show. We featured the late Larry Willis, former President of the Transportation Trades Department. Willis spoke about how he was in support of a mask mandate on public transportation to protect workers and passengers alike.
Captain Joe DePete (Air Line Pilots Association)
November 30, 2020 17:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerica’s Work Force Union Podcast is proud to feature Air Line Pilots Association President Captain Joe DePete on today’s episode. Capt. DePete spoke about how pilots are essential workers and have been required to work throughout the pandemic, how the aviation system is the key to getting the U.S. economy back on track and the dignity of work and unity.
Donnie Blatt (District 1 USW) / Christopher Martin (Working Class Perspectives)
November 27, 2020 18:52 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, United Steelworkers District 1 Director Donnie Blatt spoke about the USW fighting for collective bargaining rights and saving the jobs of 1,000 union members. Also featured on the podcast was Christopher Martin, Professor of Digital Journalism at the University of Northern Iowa and contributing writer to Working Class Perspectives. He spoke about why the middle class were drawn to President Trump and what the future of journalism...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Dan McCrory (National Writers Union)
November 27, 2020 01:09 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel joined AWF Union Podcast on Thanksgiving to discuss the transfer of power from the Trump administration to the Biden administration and what the future of labor and the U.S economy will look like. Dan McCrory, author of, “Capitalism Killed the Middle Class” was the second featured guest on AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about his book and how unions can save the middle class.
Pete Ielmini (Insulators LMCT) / Len DiCosimo (AMF Local 4)
November 25, 2020 17:25 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was one of the featured guests on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about 15 major accomplishments made by labor over the last 100 years and how it has made life better for all American workers. American Federation of Musicians Local 4 President Leonard DiCosimo was the second guest on today’s installment of the podcast. He spoke about how musicians are going to fare as the pandemic continues and how venues will survive...
Ric Rietz (SAG-AFTRA ATL) / Tom Buffenbarger (Former IAM GP)
November 24, 2020 17:25 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBFormer President of SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Ric Reitz was a featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed his background in show business, how he got involved in SAG-AFTRA and the safety measures that unions are putting on productions to keep everyone safe. Former International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers General President Tom Buffenbarger rejoined host Ed “Flash” Ferenc on today’s episode to talk about his optimism following the 2020...
Stuart Appelbaum (Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union) / Greg Regan (TTD of the AFL-CIO)
November 23, 2020 17:03 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWith the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union President Stuart Appelbaum expressed his concern about the safety of workers and customers who are on the frontlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. On today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast, Appelbaum spoke about what needs to be done to keep everyone safe during this hectic shopping season, union versus nonunion work environment and employers protecting their workers. Transportation Trades Depar...
Wilfred Chan (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation, USW)
November 19, 2020 16:44 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWilfred Chan, contributing writer for The Nation, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how the passage of Proposition 22 in California will hurt gig workers, such as Uber and Lyft drivers. Pat Gallagher of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and the United Steelworkers was the second guest on today’s show. He spoke about the future of labor under the Biden administration and the impressive amount of union votes for Biden.
Lou Antonellis (IBEW Local 103) / Dan Drost and Laurie Glicker (AFGE Local 3283)
November 18, 2020 18:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBEncore Boston Harbor workers voted overwhelmingly for IBEW Local 103 representation in the workplace. IBEW Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis spoke about this great victory, how local 103 is the fastest growing local in New England and what a pro-worker Biden administration will look like. Dan Drost, Legislative Steward, and Laurie Glicker, Executive VP of AFGE Local 3283 spoke with AWF Union Podcast about the need for the Biden administration to overturn executive orders that Presid...
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Zach Schiller (Policy Matters Ohio)
November 17, 2020 16:14 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was one of two featured guests today on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She covered topics such as the current state of schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Biden transition team, changes in the Department of Education and making public schools a high quality choice again. Zach Schiller, Research Director with Policy Matters Ohio wrapped up today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the ele...
Phil Smith (United Mine Workers of America) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel)
November 16, 2020 19:23 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Mine Workers of America Director of Government Affairs Phil Smith was a featured guest on the Nov. 16 edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about carbon capture and storage, the Remington Arms Factory moving to Alabama and the old Remington owners terminating all but 22 of the original 600 employees at the plant and not giving them the severance pay they were owed according to their collective bargaining agreement. Andrew Tinkham with the Office of the Ohio Consumer...
Tim Coleman (UA Local 669) /Joyce Goldstein (Goldstein Gragel, LLC) / Jim Cullen (Progressive Populist)
November 13, 2020 18:47 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Association (UA) Local 669 Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman spoke with America’s Work Force Union Podcast today about recruitment efforts targeted at veterans, the United Association registered apprenticeship program and recruiting more people into Local 669. Joyce Goldstein with Goldstein Gragel, LLC addressed the members of the National Labor Relations Board and their anti-union background. She continued by telling host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about what the NLRB under a B...
Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) / Mike Hazard (UA VIP REPLAY)
November 12, 2020 18:24 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential of the Biden administration being the most labor friendly administration in decades, the National Labor Relations Board members having an anti-union background and strengthening Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. Mike Hazard’s appearance today on AWF Union Podcast was a replay from the Monday, Nov. 9 edition of the podcast. He spoke about his history ...
Will Attig (Union Veterans Council) / Greg Revard (HFIAW) / Jennet Conant (Author)
November 11, 2020 21:49 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnion Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined AWF Union Podcast on Veterans Day to explain how he got involved with the building trades, why union membership can help veterans have a smoother transition into a civilian career and more. International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers General President Greg Revard gave an explanation of how his career as an insulator got started after transitioning out of the Navy, what the building trades are doing to ...
Frank Matthews (CWA) / Dave Porter (Helmets to Hardhats)
November 10, 2020 17:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the National Labor Relations Board having members with a union busting history, President-elect Biden’s infrastructure plan and worker friendly legislation, protecting the vote and penalizing companies for offshoring jobs. Helmets to Hardhats Executive Director Dave Porter was today’s second featured guest. He offered some history about t...
Mike Hazard (UA VIP) / Mike Harris (SMART Heroes - Sheet Metal ITI)
November 09, 2020 19:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast was United Association Veterans in Piping Program Administrator Mike Hazard. He spoke about his history with the UA VIP Program, how registered apprenticeship programs stand out compared to other programs and how the UA VIP Program prepares transitioning military members for apprenticeships. International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers ITI SMART Heroes Program Administrator Mike Harris was the second fea...
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Mike Knisley (Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council) / Ryan Delgado (New York State AFL-CIO)
November 06, 2020 19:41 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBColumbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined AWF Union Podcast to discuss organizing initiatives and career building programs in central Ohio. He also discussed local elections and how they will affect the building trades. Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council Secretary-Treasurer Mike Knisley explained how the building trades have fared in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also explained what Trump could h...
Dayna DePerro (Kelley and Ferraro Partner) / Congressman Donald Norcross (New Jersey 1st District) / Senator Sherrod Brown (Ohio)
November 05, 2020 16:47 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerica’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Kelley and Ferraro Partner Dayna DePerro back to the show to speak about what happens to assets after a person passes away. She spoke about the various processes of probate and estate planning. United States Representative Donald Norcross appeared on today's episode. The IBEW member spoke about recruiting union members to run for public office, what a Biden administration would look like for labor and how the Trump administration has left workers ...
Barry Davies (Ironworkers 512) / David Rutledge (Southeast Laborers' District Council/LIUNA Local 386)
November 04, 2020 20:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIronworkers local 512 Business Manager Barry Davies was the first guest on today’s installment of AWF Union Podcast. Davies spoke about Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz signing into law a $1.8 billion package of infrastructure investments, creating thousands of jobs for union tradespeople. Our second guest, Laborers Local 386 Assistant Business Manager David Rutledge discussed Vanderbilt University laborers organizing a $100 million recruitment initiative during the pandemic.
Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Kelly Dickey (National Postal Mail Handlers Union)
November 03, 2020 16:22 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined AWF Union Podcast on Election Day 2020 to speak about the election, potential changes in the U.S. Senate and the importance of some Ohio races. National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 322 President Kelly Dickey was the second featured guest on the podcast today. She discussed how the USPS is made up of four unions and how they each work, the sanctity of mail-in ballots and financial problems at the USPS.
Lou Antonellis (IBEW 103) / Monique Morrissey (Economic Policy Institute)
November 02, 2020 20:44 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first featured guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast was IBEW Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis. He spoke about the upcoming election, IBEW 103 members working in the swing state of New Hampshire, changes made to construction site safety due to COVID-19, projects that were backlogged due to the pandemic and what a Biden administration would look like for the labor movement. Economic Policy Institute Economist Monique Morrissey was the second guest on to...
Frank Manzo (Illinois Economic Policy Institute) / Lucas Franco (LiUNA MN & ND)
October 30, 2020 18:09 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIllinois Economic Policy Institute Policy Director Frank Manzo, IV, was the first of two featured guests today on AWF Union Podcast. Manzo spoke about the need to transition people from nonrenewable energy jobs to clean energy jobs, how climate is impacting infrastructure and investing in clean energy. LIUNA MN & ND Regional Research Manager Lucas Franco was the second guest on the show today. He discussed clean energy jobs in the upper midwest, political backlash to clean energy jobs and g...
Jimmy Williams, Jr. (IUPAT) / Greg Kozera (Shale Crescent USA)
October 29, 2020 15:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIUPAT General VP at Large Jimmy Williams, Jr. was the first guest on today’s installment of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about encouraging their membership to vote, and how IUPAT members preserve the life cycle of infrastructure. Greg Kozera, Director of Marketing at Shale Crescent USA was our second guest speaker on the show today. He addressed the U.S. competing with China on manufacturing, keeping jobs in the U.S. and helping young people understand there are g...
Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Sam Loesche (Teamsters)
October 28, 2020 16:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini rejoined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss getting out the vote, issues with receiving information or misinformation about candidates, holding politicians accountable and extensions on voting. Our second featured guest was Sam Loesche, Legislative Representative for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He spoke about the efforts by the Trump administration to deregulate the trucking industry, including drive...
Tom Buffenbarger (Former IAM GP) / Sue McConnell (BBB Cleveland)
October 27, 2020 16:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBInternational Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Former General President Tom Buffenbarger was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He addressed jobs disappearing, President Trump’s blatant disregard for health and safety during the pandemic and union members voting in the upcoming election. Later on, Cleveland Better Business Bureau President Sue McConnell spoke about some scams to be on the lookout for. She spoke about online scams and how they have...
James Roosevelt Jr. (National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare) / Larry Willis (TTD, AFL-CIO)
October 26, 2020 17:50 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe were honored to have James Roosevelt Jr., grandson of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare on AWF Union Podcast. Roosevelt spoke about his grandfather’s legacy, how the Trump administration was way more conservative than expected and the history of social security and the fight to protect it. Our second featured guest today was Transportation Trades Department President Larry Willi...
John Russo (Working-Class Perspectives) / Amber Miller (USW)
October 23, 2020 15:14 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWorking-Class Perspectives Co-Editor John Russo was the first featured guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Russo spoke about the importance of Ohio in the upcoming election, if union members will vote for President Trump again and the value of home health care workers and passing legislation to protect them. Also featured on the podcast today was the United Steelworkers Director of Rapid Response Amber Miller. She spoke about the USW’s Rapid Response program and ...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Sean Egan (Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity)
October 22, 2020 15:35 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the current political climate in Washington leading up to the election, how President Trump is deregulating standards for workers and what is expected to happen after the election. Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Deputy Director Sean Egan was our second featured guest on the podcast today. Egan spoke about emergency rules issued by MIOSHA and Michigan Work...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Sean Egan (MIOSHA)
October 22, 2020 15:35 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the current political climate in Washington leading up to the election, how President Trump is deregulating standards for workers and what is expected to happen after the election. Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration Director of COVID-19 Workplace Safety Sean Egan was our second featured guest on the podcast today. Egan spoke about emergency rules issued by M...
Arnold Scott (AFGE ) / Tom Maloney (IBEW Local 96)
October 21, 2020 16:07 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Government Employees District 6 National Vice President Arnold Scott joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast to discuss how the Trump administration had drastically affected AFGE employees. The second guest on the podcast today was a newcomer to the show. IBEW Local 96 Business Manager Tom Maloney spoke about the current state of work for Local 96 members, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the local at the start of the pandemic, working on a ...
Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Jason Walsh (BlueGreen Alliance)
October 20, 2020 16:04 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Teachers Vice President Melissa Cropper was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. With election season in full swing, Cropper covered topics such as state school board elections in Ohio, the incumbents up for reelection in the Ohio Supreme Court, the Presidential election and a bus tour through Ohio. The second guest was BlueGreen Alliance Executive Director Jason Walsh who covered a wide range of topics. He offered some background abo...
Wendy Patton (Policy Matters Ohio) / Paul Skoutelas (American Public Transportation Association) / Jeff Soth (IUOE)
October 19, 2020 15:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAs the pandemic continues to ravage economies across the United States, Americans have been left with a decreased quality of public services. Policy Matters Ohio Senior Project Director Wendy Patton joined AWF Union Podcast and spoke to this today and how her organization designed a proposal to increase revenue in Ohio. The second featured guest on the show today is American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Paul Skoutelas. He spoke about long term infrastructure bills, e...
Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) / Doreen Cannon (Plumbers Local 55) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans)
October 16, 2020 15:32 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first guest on AWF Union Podcast today was American Legion Media and Communications Director Jeff Stoffer. He spoke about the November edition of the American Legion Magazine, highlighting stories about Harvey Pratt and how Native Americans continue to make contributions to our society while also defending it. Plumbers Local 55 President Doreen Cannon was the second featured guest on the podcast today. She discussed the Cleveland Tradeswomen Committee, the Tradeswomen Build Nations virt...
John Nichols (The Nation Magazine) / Tom Kriger, PhD. (NABTU) / Eric Gordon (Cleveland Metropolitan School District)
October 15, 2020 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Nation Magazine National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols joined AWF Union Podcast host Ed “Flash” Ferenc on today’s show to discuss SCOTUS term limits and the Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. The second featured guest on the podcast was Tom Kriger, PhD, Director of Research at NABTU. Dr. Kriger spoke about apprenticeship readiness programs, getting more women involved in the trades and the NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations conference. Our final guest today was...
Liz Shuler (AFL-CIO) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland BCTC)
October 14, 2020 16:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOur first guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast today AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler. She discussed her history in organizing clerical workers and working her way up the ladder in the IBEW, how she became the highest ranking woman in labor federation history and finally the NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations virtual conference. The second guest to speak with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc today was Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski. W...
Frank Mathews (CWA) / Vicki O’Leary (IW) / Wayne Creasap (IW)
October 13, 2020 14:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was the first of three featured guests on today’s podcast. He spoke about tax breaks and job cuts surrounding AT&T, the stock market being propped up by stock buybacks and how the CWA is encouraging members to vote. International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers General Organizer for Diversity Vicki O’Leary was our second guest today on AWF Union Podcast. She spoke ab...
Gina Walsh (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers’ Counsel) / Steve Rosenfeld (Voting Booth, Independent Media Institute)
October 12, 2020 18:09 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBDeputy Director of the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperative Trust Gina Walsh returned to the podcast to speak about the upcoming virtual Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference. She also spoke about her background in the trades, how she worked her way up the ranks to the position she is in today and getting more women involved in the trades. Andrew Tinkham with the Ohio Consumers Counsel spoke on the podcast today about controversy surrounding Ohio House Bil...