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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Jon Wentz (Barkan Meizlish, LLP) / Jim Cullen (Progressive Populist) / Joyce Goldstein (Goldstein Gragel, LLC)
October 09, 2020 15:21 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBWage theft remains a national problem. However, Columbus, Ohio has established an ordinance to curb wage theft. Labor lawyer Jon Wentz discussed the new ordinance and how it will help the city of Columbus on AWF Union Podcast. Later in today’s episode, Progressive Populist Editor Jim Cullen spoke about the Presidential debate, the Supreme Court nomination and what to expect in the upcoming election. Finally, labor lawyer Joyce Goldstein spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about settling disp...
JC Tretter (NFLPA President) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers)
October 08, 2020 16:53 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerica’s Work Force Union Podcast is proud to feature NFLPA President and Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter on the podcast today. Tretter spoke about his education at Cornell University, becoming the NFLPA president, renegotiating collective bargaining agreements for player safety during the pandemic and the injury risks associated with artificial turf. United Auto Workers International Representative Desiree Hoffman was our second featured guest today. Hoffman spoke with Ed “Flash” Feren...
Andy Shen (Greenpeace USA) / David Megenhardt (United Labor Agency)
October 07, 2020 18:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGreenpeace USA Senior Oceans Advisor Andy Shen made an appearance on AWF Union Podcast to discuss forced labor in the south and southeast Asian fishing industry. Shen also discussed ongoing issues with Bumble Bee Seafoods. Later in the show, United Labor Agency Executive Director David Megenhardt discussed new online training opportunities, President Trump’s order to end negotiations on another stimulus package until after the election and the success of the ULA’s virtual job training cours...
Willie Haywood Jr. (AFGE/ NVAC 6th District) / Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO)
October 06, 2020 16:28 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSixth District President of Council 262 of the American Federation of Government Employees representing the National Veterans Affairs Council Willie Haywood Jr. discussed the status of the Department of Veterans Affairs, warryness of workers to return to their place of work, the AFGE endorsement of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and more on AWF Union Podcast. Later in the show Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga spoke to host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the future of work, President Trump’s broken pr...
Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Greg LeRoy (Good Jobs First)
October 05, 2020 16:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAlliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul was the first featured guest on AWF Union Podcast today. Paul spoke with Ed “Flash” Ferenc, covering topics such as the jobless report, reshoring jobs to the United States, keeping up with the manufacturing demands of PPE, the Defense Production Act and domestic mineral production. Also featured on the Oct. 5 edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast was Good Jobs First Executive Director Greg LeRoy. LeRoy spoke about the sins of...
Sean McGarvey (NABTU) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Gregory T. Revard (HFIAW)
October 02, 2020 16:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerica’s Work Force Union Podcast is proud to feature North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey on the Oct. 2 edition of the podcast. President McGarvey spoke about the state of the building trades, safety on jobsites, the fight for investment in infrastructure and the Trades Women Build Nations Conference. Our second featured guest today was Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager. Hager address...
Brian Schall (Kelley & Ferraro) / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown
October 01, 2020 18:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast is Kelley and Ferraro Associate Brian Schall. He gave some background information and an update on the Zantac case. He also explained how people can access compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one due to occupational causes. The second guest on today’s show is United States Senator Sherrod Brown. He briefly talked about the first presidential debate and then shifted to explaining how President Trump has failed the working peopl...
Rick Sloan (Former IAM) / Mike Hazard (UA VIP)
September 30, 2020 15:51 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBRick Sloan, former director of communications and public affairs for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the Sept. 30 edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Sloan spoke about topics including the first presidential debate, the possibility of Joe Biden winning battleground states and the impact COVID-19 has had on the workforce. The second featured guest to join host Ed “Flash” Ferenc was the United Association Veterans ...
Rachel Cohen (Freelance Journalist/Washington Monthly) / Jay Grimes (OOIDA)
September 29, 2020 16:08 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn the Sept. 29 episode of AWF Union Podcast, freelance journalist Rachel Cohen spoke about her new article “How Trump Could Dismantle Workers’ Rights with Another Four Years” which was published in the Washington Monthly. The article details how a second term for President Trump could negatively affect organized labor. Jay Grimes with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association spoke with AWF Union Podcast host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about USMCA cross-border trucking issues, new provisio...
Brian Turmail (Associated General Contractors of America) / Steve Hall (American Council of Engineering Companies) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department)
September 28, 2020 18:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBrian Turmail, Vice President of Public Affairs and Strategic Initiatives with Associated General Contractors of America, member of the Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Sept. 28. He discussed why Congress needs to extend the current surface transportation law beyond Sept. 30. He also spoke about how investments in our transportation infrastructure will create badly-needed, high-paying, construction careers and boost the broader Am...
Joseph McCartin (Working Class Perspectives) / Lisa Jordan (USW)
September 25, 2020 17:07 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWorking Class Perspectives Executive Director Joseph McCartin joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Sept. 25. He discussed U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy urging employees at his former workplace to donate to political candidates with the promise of receiving a bonus, why Democrats are more likely to vote by mail and the importance of unions and participating in collective action. Our second guest on the show was United Steelworkers Director of Education Lisa Jordan. Jordan spoke...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Lenny DiCosimo (North Coast Area AFL-CIO, AFM Local 4)
September 24, 2020 16:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe first featured guest on the Sept. 24 edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast is AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel. Samuel spoke to host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about senate Republicans rushing to fill the SCOTUS seat of the late Ruth Bader Ginsgurg. They also discussed postal unions and voting by mail, the HEROES Act and the misclassification of workers. Long time friend of the show, Len DiCosimo, President of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 4 in Cleveland, Ohi...
Pete Ielmini (Insulators LMCT) / Gina Walsh (Insulators LMCT) / Tyler Longpine (Teamsters)
September 23, 2020 20:09 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first of three featured guests on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Ielmini spoke to listeners about safety in construction and how it has changed over the years, the benefits of having a union presence on a jobsite and the increase in safety on larger construction projects. The second guest that spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc was also from the Mechanical Insulators LM...
Tom Buffenbarger (Former IAM GP) / Michael Johnson (National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association President and CEO)
September 22, 2020 17:12 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn the Tuesday, Sept. 22 edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, former General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Tom Buffenbarger spoke about former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley’s plan to get Boeing to open a new plant in her state, President Trump’s trade policies and the 2020 presidential election. Also featured on today’s podcast was the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association President and CEO Michael Johnson, a member...
Michael Shields (Policy Matters Ohio) / Jim Mason (USW 2L) / Sharon Johnson (The Progressive)
September 21, 2020 16:33 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMichael Shields of Policy Matters Ohio was the first featured guest on today’s installment of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Shields spoke about PMO’s yearly study titled “State of Working Ohio” which details how the economy and working people of Ohio are thriving or struggling. Next, United Steelworkers 2L President Jim Mason joined the podcast to discuss President Trump and his disdain for Goodyear after they banned their workers from wearing “Make America Great Again” hats at work. ...
Steve Rank (Ironworkers International) / Michelle Chen (The Nation Magazine)
September 17, 2020 18:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Steve Rank, Executive Director of Safety and Health with the Ironworkers Union spoke about Safety Stand Down week, how ironworkers are trained on safety issues and more. Also featured on the show today was Michelle Chen, contributing writer for The Nation Magazine. She discussed the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and how it is currently dominated by anti-work members, joint-employer standards and more.
Steve Rank ( Ironworkers International) / Michelle Chen (The Nation Magazine)
September 17, 2020 18:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Steve Rank, Executive Director of Safety and Health with the Ironworkers Union spoke about Safety Stand Down week, how ironworkers are trained on safety issues and more. Also featured on the show today was Michelle Chen, contributing writer for The Nation Magazine. She discussed the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and how it is currently dominated by anti-work members, joint-employer standards and more.
REUPLOAD: Labor Day special featuring AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
September 16, 2020 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Sept. 16 episode of America's Work Force Union Podcast is a reupload of our Labor Day special edition. You will hear from AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the state of organized labor. In his interview the topics range from COVID-19, the 2020 election, the rising positive attitude towards labor unions and more.
Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Debbie Berkowitz (National Employment Law Project)
September 15, 2020 19:01 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOur first featured guest today on America’s Work Force Union Podcast was Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper. Cropper spoke about issues with standardized testing, the fight to limit new private school vouchers and various other education related topics. Debbie Berkowitz, Worker Safety and Health program director for the National Employment Law Project (NELP) was the second featured guest today on the podcast. She discussed her time spent working with the Occupational Safe...
Marcy Goldstein-Gelb (National Council of Occupational Safety and Health) / Sue McConnell (Better Business Bureau) / Lucas Franco (LiUNA)
September 14, 2020 19:33 - 54 minutes - 100 MBNational Council of Occupational Safety and Health Co-Executive Director Marcy Goldstein-Gelb joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss essential workers being fired for requesting personal protective equipment or suggesting safer work protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic, shortcomings of OSHA and their lack of enforcement on new emergency safety standards and how complaints about companies ignoring new safety standards and regulations falling on deaf ears at OSHA. Clevel...
Thomas Hart (IUOE Local 94) / Joyce Goldstein (Goldstein Gragel) / Jim Cullen (The Progressive Populist)
September 11, 2020 19:25 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBProgressive Populist Editor Jim Cullen dove into the alleged comments President Trump made regarding soldiers and veterans. Additionally, he talked about polling amongst military members and how people can vote in the Nov. 3 election. Joyce Goldstein of Goldstein Gragel, LLC was the second featured guest on the show today. She discussed an Ohio Supreme Court ruling about a case involving invasion of privacy during a urinalysis test. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94 (New ...
Dr. Camillo Ricordi, MD (Diabetes Research Institute) / Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers)
September 10, 2020 15:40 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDr. Camillo Ricordi, MD from the Diabetes Research Institute at the University of Miami was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Dr. Ricordi discussed his new major paper on the clinical trial with stem cells for COVID-19. Today’s second guest was United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar. He discussed safety issues during the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump’s attack on the payroll tax and how we can fix the economy.
Lisa Savage (Green Party Senate Candidate) / Bob Swanson (Retired IUPAT signatory contractor)
September 09, 2020 19:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLisa Savage, the Green Party Senate Candidate in Maine joined America’s Work Force Radio Podcast today to discuss the benefits of ranked-choice voting, medicare-for-all, union support, COVID-19 test production and a Green New Deal. Bob Swanson, a retired IUPAT signatory contractor spoke about mental health stigmas in the building and construction trades and how issues are being talked about.
Lisa Savage (Green Party Senate Candidate) / Bob Swanson (Finishing Contractors Association IUPAT)
September 09, 2020 19:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLisa Savage, the Green Party Senate Candidate in Maine joined America’s Work Force Radio Podcast today to discuss the benefits of ranked-choice voting, medicare-for-all, union support, COVID-19 test production and a Green New Deal. Bob Swanson, a retired paint contractor from the Finishing Contractors Association of the IUPAT spoke about mental health stigmas in the building and construction trades.
Frank Mathews (CWA) / Mike Muzic (IBEW Local 38)
September 08, 2020 20:32 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Matthews joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the importance of voting, issues at the USPS and COVID-19 relief legislation. IBEW Local 38 President Mike Muzic spoke about protecting members during the pandemic, apprenticeships being online, major projects in northeast Ohio and more.
Richard Trumka (AFL-CIO)
September 07, 2020 12:48 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBRichard Trumka, President of the AFL-CIO joined America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on Labor Day 2020 to discuss worker related issues, union approval, the HEROES Act, the U.S. Postal Service and what Labor Day means to him. Also, featured on this special Labor Day edition of the show was various voices from unions throughout the country such as the AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, Communication Workers of America, American Federation of Government Employees, International Brotherhood of Teamst...
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Laz Ayala (Illegal the Project)
September 04, 2020 18:24 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn the Sept. 4 episode of America’s Work Force Radio Podcast, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager discussed the newly elected Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, the upcoming presidential election and the annual Dollars Against Diabetes (D.A.D.’s) Clay Shoot. The second guest was Laz Ayala of Illegal the Project who shared his brave story of migrating from El Salvador to the U.S. to achieve the American Dream.
Dayna DePerro (Kelley & Ferraro) / Ben Speight (AFGE)
September 03, 2020 20:36 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDayna DePerro with Kelley & Ferraro was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. She spoke about probate and estate planning, where money and belongings go once a person passes, various types of wills and executors named in wills. Ben Speight, director of the Veterans Administration Council for Crisis Response campaign joined AWF Radio Podcast to discuss AFGE locals having rallies in honor of Labor Day and fighting for fair contracts for VA employees.
Randy Krocka (SMOHIT) / Dr. Anton Bizzell (The Bizzell Group)
September 02, 2020 20:26 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSMOHIT Administrator Randy Krocka discussed substance abuse, mental health and suicide prevention during his segment on today's episode. Dr. Anton Bizzell joined the show during the second segment to discuss the Bizzell Group, how businesses have been affected by the opioid crisis and more.
Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Dan Duncan (Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO)
September 01, 2020 16:39 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga spoke about Labor Day, holding political officials accountable at all positions and the reality of President Trump’s broken promises. Dan Duncan of the Maritime Trades Department sector of the AFL-CIO spoke about absentee ballots and how, when and where maritime workers can vote, safety on ships during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Jones Act.
Wayne Creasap (Ironworkers) / Hillary O'Connor Mueri (Ohio Congressional Candidate)
August 31, 2020 18:18 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast, featured guest Wayne Creasap, District Representative of the Safety and Health Department with the Ironworkers spoke about updated safety protocols on jobsites during the COVID-19 pandemic, difficulties obtaining PPE and construction industry safety issues. Hillary O’Connor Mueri, a Congressional candidate running for office in Ohio was the second featured speaker on AWF Radio Podcast. She spoke about healthcare being a human right, fixing and ex...
John Russo (Working Class Perspectives) / Ann Flener-Gittlen (USW Women of Steel Program)
August 28, 2020 17:12 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJohn Russo with Working Class Perspectives and Visiting Scholar at the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and Working Poor at Georgetown University was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. Russo discussed the differences between the RNC and the DNC and working class politics and economics. Ann Flener-Gittlen, Director of the United Steelworkers Women of Steel Program spoke about what their program is about, Women’s Suffrage Centennial and the struggles leading up t...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Laura Radcliff (Edward Jones)
August 27, 2020 19:59 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast today about negotiations on the HEROES Act, the potential consequences of ending the payroll tax and the contrast between the RNC and DNC. Laura Radcliff, a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones spoke about a new study the firm conducted about retirement. She explained four pillars of new retirement, bettering a person's quality of life after retirement and preparing financially for retirement.
Pete Ielmini (Insulators) / Mike Dolan (Teamsters)
August 26, 2020 20:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first guest on today's episode. He discussed the value of mechanical insulation provisions in any infrastructure bill and how property owners can see the value of mechanical insulation through an audit. Later in the show, Teamsters Legislative Representative Mike Dolan discussed the benefits the Teamsters and the American trucking industry as a whole will see from the USMCA.
Tom Buffenbarger (IAM/Independent labor voice) / Jon Reiss (Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission)
August 25, 2020 19:38 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOn today's episode of America's Work Force Radio Podcast, independent labor voice and former IAM General President Tom Buffenbarger discussed the Bath Iron Works strike, looming job losses at Boeing and more. Next, Jon Reiss of the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission in Cleveland, Ohio discussed the services offered during COVID-19 and some potential upcoming services.
Mike Stout (Homestead Steel Mill) / Larry Willis (Transportation Trades Department)
August 24, 2020 19:47 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLabor author Mike Stout was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast today. He spoke about union workers and how they had to take care of and represent themselves if they ever wanted their workplace conditions to change. President of the Transportation Trades Department, Larry Willis was the second featured guest on the podcast today. He spoke about how the HEROES Act could have been used to help workers, businesses and local and state governments if it were passed, pa...
Bryce Covert (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (USW)
August 20, 2020 20:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBryce Covert of the Nation Magazine and the New York Times was the first guest today on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. She spoke about sexual assault charges pressed against former CEO of McDonald’s and the poor handling of the situation by the corporation. The second featured guest on AWF Radio Podcast was President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and District 1 director of the United Steelworkers, Pat Gallagher. He spoke about Labor Day rallies and worker engagement.
Bill Wetmore (AFGE) / Katie Parker (NPEU)
August 19, 2020 20:16 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAFGE National V.A. Council #53 Executive Vice President, Bill Wetmore came on America's Work Force Radio Podcast on Aug. 19 to discuss racism at the V.A. He touched on everything from how racism affects employees, to how it affects veterans. The second guest on today's episode was Katie Parker. She is the vice president of organizing for the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union.
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Sean Egan (MIOSHA)
August 18, 2020 19:40 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBToday on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast, Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers spoke about protection plans for teachers and students as schools reopen, as well as different issues that different schools will face. Sean Egan, director of COVID-19 workplace safety in the state of Michigan spoke with AWF Radio Podcast about his appointment to the position, MIOSHA, the General Duty Clause and keeping workers protected as they work through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Tom Patton (Ohio House of Representatives) / Edan Alva (Gig Workers Rising)
August 17, 2020 20:07 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio House Representative Tom Patton was the first featured guest on today’s episode of America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. Rep. Patton spoke about updates and changes on Ohio House Bill 6 as well as Ohio House Bill 308, which allows peace officers, firefighters, and emergency medical workers with PTSD due to employment to be eligible for compensation and benefits regardless if they already suffer from an accompanying physical injury or not. Edan Alva, driver-leader and organizer with Gig W...
Jim Cullen (Progressive Populist) / Joyce Goldstein (Goldstein Gragel LLC)
August 14, 2020 19:44 - 54 minutes - 15.8 MBThe first featured guest on the Aug. 14 episode of America’s Work Force Radio Podcast was Jimmy Cullen, editor of the Progressive Populist. Cullen discussed how desperation breeds fascism, Biden leading in polls over President Trump and the President’s COVID relief con. Joyce Goldstein of Goldstein Gragel LLC was the second featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. She spoke about the National Labor Relations Board, employee privacy, and anti-labor actions.
Caitlin Johnson (Policy Matters Ohio) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers)
August 13, 2020 20:05 - 54 minutes - 16.3 MBThe first featured guest on the Aug. 13 edition of America’s Work Force Radio Podcast was Caitlin Johnson of Policy Matters Ohio. In her time she discussed Reimagine Appalachia, a coalition calling on federal policy makers to ensure state funding packages that are equally beneficial for all. Desiree Hoffman, International Representative for the United Auto Workers was the second featured guest on the episode. Hoffman spoke about the differences between the HEROES Act and the HEALS Act.
Jake Tonkel (San Jose City Council) / Tom Germuska, Jr. (The Labor Citizen)
August 12, 2020 19:25 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBSan Jose City Council candidate Jake Tonkel spoke about the power of labor and green values in local government on the Aug. 12 episode of America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. He discussed the need for a Green New Deal, protecting workers and staying safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second featured guest on AWF Radio Podcast was Tom Germuska, Jr., editor of The Labor Citizen. He discussed some of the featured stories in the upcoming edition of the publication.
Frank Mathews (Communication Workers of America) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council)
August 11, 2020 19:08 - 54 minutes - 16.8 MBToday on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast, administrative director for the Communication Workers of America District 4, Frank Mathews spoke about President Trump promising to end the payroll tax if reelected, the HEROES Act compared to the HEALS Act, the United States Postal Service and game workers strike. The second featured guest on the show was Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski, who spoke about construction workers finishing jobs o...
Andrew Tinkham (OCC) / Ryan Zamarripa (Center for American Progress Action Fund)
August 10, 2020 19:54 - 54 minutes - 16.8 MBThe first featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast today was Andrew Tinkham, Senior Outreach and Education Program Specialist with the Office of the Ohio Consumers' Counsel (OCC). He spoke about a possible Ohio H.B. 6 repeal, emergency utility filings and energy shut-off scams. The second guest today on AWF Radio Podcast was Ryan Zamarripa, Associate Director of Economic Policy with the Center for American Progress Action Fund. He spoke about the organization’s new memo, “Trump ...
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building Trades) / Angelina Drake (PHI)
August 07, 2020 17:36 - 54 minutes - 16.6 MBThe first featured guest on the August 7 show was Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager. He discussed the value of Scabby the Rat, pre-apprenticeship programs and the need for infrastructure improvements. The second guest was Angelina Drake, chief operating officer with PHI. She informed listeners about PHI’s latest Caring for the Future report “Direct Care is Real Work: Elevating the Role of the Direct Care Worker.”
Brian Kelley (Kelley & Ferraro) / Senator Sherrod Brown (U.S. Senator)
August 06, 2020 19:26 - 54 minutes - 16.9 MBThe first guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast was Kelley and Ferraro attorney, Brian Kelley. He spoke about asbestos exposure and settlement cases against asbestos manufacturing companies. He also discussed issues with Roundup weed killer and the heartburn medication Zantac. United States Senator, Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was the second featured guest on today’s show. Sen. Brown talked about Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell not passing the HEROES Act, and the introduction of the P...
Lou Antonellis (IBEW 103) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency)
August 05, 2020 20:09 - 54 minutes - 17.2 MBThe first guest today on AWF Radio Podcast was Lou Antonellis, Business Manager Financial Secretary with IBEW Local 103 spoke about their generous donation to the Boston Resiliency Fund. The second featured guest was Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director with the United Labor Agency, who spoke about virtual job training for marketable skills.
Matt Smith (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Peter Dooley (National Council for Occupational Safety and Health)
August 04, 2020 20:44 - 54 minutes - 16.1 MBThe first guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast is Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Director Matt Smith. He discussed the differences between the HEALS Act and the HEROES Act. The second guest on the show today was Safety and Health Senior Project Coordinator with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Peter Dooley. He discussed a safe and just return to work and the benefits of a union presence in the workplace.
Mark Gruenberg (Press Associates Union) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau)
August 03, 2020 20:39 - 54 minutes - 16.3 MBThe first featured guest was Mark Gruenberg of Press Associates Union News. He discussed why the HEROES Act needed to be passed to help the working class and frontline workers. Later in the podcast, Sue McConnell, President of the Cleveland Better Business Bureau spoke about Summer time scams to be aware of.