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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Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO)
December 02, 2022 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBColumbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and provided an update on the $20 billion Intel semiconductor plant being built in New Albany and the $4 billion Honda/LG electric vehicle battery plant project underway in Fayette County. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the effort by Congress to avoid a ra...
Ron Lord (Southwest Pipe Trades Association) / Kelsie Anderson (OPEIU Local 12)
December 01, 2022 21:33 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSouthwest Pipe Trades Association (SWPTA) Political Director Ron Lord joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of face-to-face conversations when it comes to political campaigning and getting out the vote. He also talked about the importance of courting both political parties to support labor issues. Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 12 President Kelsie Anderson appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed recent con...
Scott Paul (AAM) / Brian Baskett (Ironworkers Local 46)
November 30, 2022 21:12 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the threat to domestic electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing by the proliferation of Chinese-made EVs into the American market. He then talked about pending federal legislation that, if passed, would require online retailers to label a product’s country of origin. He also touched on the 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide. Brian Baskett, Business Manager/Financ...
Will Cotta (Mayflower Wind) / TJ Dick (IUOE Local 571)
November 29, 2022 21:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMayflower Wind Supply Chain Manager Will Cotta joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the benefits of using union labor to construct an offshore wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts. He also talked about the challenge of procuring materials made in the U.S. for the project. TJ Dick, Business Agent, Vice President and Organizing Director for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 571, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained how the Lo...
Jason George (IUOE Local 49) / Greg Regan (TTD)
November 28, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJason George, Business Manager and Financial Secretary for the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Pathways program and how the apprenticeship readiness training it provides to Minnesota high school students has helped grow the Local. AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained how policies have exacerbated a worker shortage in the rai...
Monty Anderson (Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council) / Kevin Mapp (USW)
November 25, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Steelworkers (USW) International Vice President of Human Affairs Kevin Mapp appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the jobs created by the Biden Administration through legislation. He also gave an overview on midterm elections results and the AFL-CIO Martin Luther King Jr Civil and Human Rights Conference. Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Monty Anderson joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the work to repair str...
Michael Mark (San Joaquin County Building and Construction Trades Council) / Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO)
November 24, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSan Joaquin County Building and Construction Trades Council Financial Secretary-Treasurer Michael Mark joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the challenges of living in a purple county and the need to work with both political parties to create work opportunities for members of the building trades. He also talked about the Council’s apprenticeship readiness program and the Sam Kharufeh Memorial Scholarship Fund. Bill Samuel, Government Affairs Director for the AFL-CI...
Pete Ielmini (LMCT) / Harry Grill (Teamsters)
November 23, 2022 19:50 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained the purpose of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, which he hopes will be introduced to Congress next week. Harry Grill, National Field Director for the Teamsters Union’s Department of Political and Legislative Action, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the importance of political canvassing and how it helped Teamst...
Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) / Josh Gosfield (Solidarity Forever: Amazon Worker Jigsaw Puzzle)
November 22, 2022 18:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTom Buffenbarger, an independent labor voice, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the possibility of a nationwide railway strike after SMART-TD, one of the largest railroad labor unions, voted down a tentative agreement with rail management this week. He also talked about a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that was ratified by Weyerhaeuser employees represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District W24, ending...
Kevin Pranis (LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota )/Tom Halligan (Ironworkers Local 6)
November 21, 2022 18:31 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBKevin Pranis, Laborers International Union of North America Marketing Manager for Minnesota and North Dakota, joined the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the construction of a large solar project in Minnesota that will only use union labor. He also talked about other work coming to both states through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers Union Local 6 Thomas Halligan of joined the AWF pod...
Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans)
November 18, 2022 20:38 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJeff Stoffer, Media and Communications Director for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about an American Legion report which described the importance of veterans in decreasing the nation’s labor skills gap.He also talked about an article in the December issue of the American Legion Magazine that explored the lessons of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and the need to pass the Major Richard Star Act The Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director...
John Hartwell (IUOE 324) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation)
November 17, 2022 20:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOperating Engineers Local 324 Career and Outreach Representative John Hartwell joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained why more teachers, guidance counselors and parents are embracing registered building trades apprenticeship programs as career pathway for young people. He also talked about advances in construction technology, which is appealing to the younger generation. North Coast Area Labor Federation President Pat Gallagher made his regular appearance on the Amer...
Bob McGuckin (Insulators Local 17) / Willie Haywood Jr. (AFGE)
November 16, 2022 21:41 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWillie Haywood Jr., National Veterans Affairs Council 262 Sixth District President of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the success candidates they endorsed had during the midterm election. He also spoke about a grievance they filed that led to an agreement with the Veterans Administration to comply with privacy laws. Robert McGuckin, Training Coordinator for the Heat and Frost Insulators Local 17 Joint ...
Melissa Cropper (OFT) / Stephen Tavernia (Ironworkers Local 33)
November 15, 2022 21:52 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMelissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the outcome of midterm elections for the Ohio State Board of Education, as well as the outcomes of other political races around the state decided on the Nov. 8 General Election. Ironworkers Local 33 Business Agent, Apprenticeship Coordinator and Recording Secretary Stephen Tavernia appeared on the AWF Union Podcast during National Apprenticeship Week and explained his personal journey ...
Ray Boyd (UA International Training Fund) / Marc Pendleton (IBEW Local 520)
November 14, 2022 21:54 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBRaymond Boyd, United Association International Training Fund (UAITF) Assistant Director of Education and Training, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as part of National Apprenticeship Week and discussed how the UA’s apprenticeship programs use technology to virtually simulate realistic training experiences. Marc Pendleton, Vice President and Organizer in charge of Membership Development for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 520, appeared on the ...
Mike Hazard (UA VIP) / Marty Helms (Helmets to Hardhats)
November 11, 2022 20:56 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Association Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program Administrator and Training Specialist Mike Hazard joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how the UA VIP program helps provide transitioning active-duty service members with the foundations to begin a career in the pipe trades. Helmets to Hardhats Executive Director Marty Helms appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained how the Helmets to Hardhats program provides veterans with valuable career resources to jo...
Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) / Jason Smith (Indiana St BCTC)
November 10, 2022 21:20 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Auto Workers (UAW) Legislative Director Josh Nassar joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how UAW-endorsed candidates performed in this week’s mid-term election and why canvassing on the part of the UAW paid off. Jason Smith, President of the Indiana State Building and Construction Trades Council (ISBCTC), appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed growth opportunities caused by the state’s construction boom.
Brian Courtien (IUPAT DC 51) / Andrew Spar (FEA)
November 09, 2022 22:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBrian Courtien, Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 51, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the value of pre-apprenticeship programs. Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andrew Spar appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained why he believes a law allowing veterans to teach without a degree is a shortsighted, ineffective attempt to fix the state’s widespread teach...
Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / Lowell Glodowski (BAC Local 1)
November 08, 2022 19:35 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America (CWA) District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed an expansion of apprenticeship programs in California funded by the Biden Administration’s Talent Pipeline Challenge. He also talked about a strike by CWA members at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the nation’s first newspaper strike in decades. Lowell Glodowski, President and Business Manager of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 W...
Alise Martiny (Greater Kansas City BCTC) / Joyce Goldstein (Labor Lawyer)
November 07, 2022 21:54 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGreater Kansas City Building and Construction Trades Council Business Manager and Financial Secretary Alise Martiny joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the challenges women face on construction sites and the lucrative financial opportunities for women who enter the building trades. Joyce Goldstein, a labor and employee benefits lawyer at Joyce Goldstein & Associates, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed an Ohio Supreme Court decision that ruled unions c...
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) / Senator Sherrod Brown
November 04, 2022 19:58 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBU.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act and the jobs it will bring to Ohio. He also spoke about the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, which he sponsored. Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager made his monthly appearance o...
Gina Walsh (LMCT) / Mike Knisley (Ohio State BCTC)
November 03, 2022 20:33 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGina Walsh, Deputy Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the recent Tradeswomen Build Nations conference. She also talked about the need retain tradeswomen by making daycare more accessible and adding maternity leave benefits. Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council (OSBCTC) Secretary-Treasurer Mike Knisley appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about Ohio House Bi...
David Bini (Santa Clara & San Benito Counties BCTC) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) / Randi Weingarten (AFT)
November 02, 2022 20:13 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the “What Kids and Communities Need” campaign – a new effort to invest in public schools and promote politicians who support public education. David Bini, Executive Director of the Santa Clara and San Benito Counties Building and Construction Trades Council, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed his belief that Google could serve as a model example to the tec...
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Don Mullin (Saint Paul BCTC)
November 01, 2022 19:53 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed his belief the mid-term elections are an opportunity to move the country forward and away from the divisive politics. He also discussed the importance of the Ohio Supreme Court races. St. Paul Building and Construction Trade Council Executive Secretary Don Mullin appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and talked about the array of creative strategies affilaited Joint Apprentice Training Committees (JA...
Thomas Fisher (SMART Local 441) / Ryan Bennett (UA Local 174)
October 31, 2022 20:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThomas Fisher, Business Manager and Financial Secretary of Sheet Metal Workers Local 441, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how supply chain shortages have caused a decrease in the work hours of his membership. He also spoke about how the skillset of sheet metal workers help them adapt to new work opportunities with their craft. UA Local 174 Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer Ryan Bennett appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke...
Nate O’Reilly (Southeastern Minnesota BCTC) / Teresa Cassady (USW)
October 28, 2022 20:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSoutheastern Minnesota Building and Construction Trades Council President Nate O’Reilly joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed recruitment efforts by Joint Apprenticeship Training Committees (JATCs) and the busy work outlook - especially in downtown Rochester. United Steelworkers (USW) District 1 Assistant Director Teresa Cassady appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and talked about efforts by the USW leadership to get out the vote ahead of the midterm elections. She ...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO)/Andy Campeau (Duluth BCTC )
October 27, 2022 19:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBill Samuel, Government Affairs Director for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained the need for Congress to renew funding for the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Workers program during its lame-duck session following the midterm elections. He also talked about the need to increase funding to the National Labor Relations Board and shared his thoughts on the upcoming General Election. Duluth Building and Construction Trades Council President Andy Ca...
Pete Ielmini (LMCT) / Wes Trotterchaud (Teamsters Local 519)
October 26, 2022 20:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Tax Deduction, which provides tax rebates to building owners who make energy efficiency improvements to their buildings, including the installation of mechanical insulation. He also spoke about the importance of fire stop and smoke seal inspections. Teamsters Local 519 President and Business ...
Scott Paul (AAM) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice)
October 25, 2022 19:55 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how China's military China's military obtained stolen U.S. technology to develop its hypersonic missile program and the Biden administration’s efforts to clamp down on technology theft. He also spoke about the next step to optimize the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act to reinvest in domestic manufacturing. Tom Buffenba...
Michael Hess (IW Local 7) / Greg Regan (TTD)
October 24, 2022 20:22 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBIronworkers Local 7 Business Manager Michael Hess joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the mental health services available for union members through Employee Assistance Programs, including the service they use, Modern Assistance. He also talked about the booming workload within his jurisdiction and his relationship with U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh. AFL-CIO Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explai...
Dennis Pierce (BLET) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation)
October 20, 2022 19:21 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen National President Dennis Pierce joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) under consideration by the 12 railroad unions and explained what could happen if any of the unions fail to ratify the CBA. North Coast Area Labor Federation President Pat Gallagher made his regular appearance on the AWF Union Podcast and talked about a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement...
Laurie Glicker (AFGE Local 3283) /Barry Davies (IW Local 512)
October 19, 2022 19:57 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAmerican Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3283 Executive Vice President Laurie Glicker joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how technology is doing the work of the members of her Local who work in the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) and forced those members to retrain for new positions. She also spoke about a change in telework policy for federal employees. Barry Davies, Business Manager and Financial Secretary/Treasurer of Ironworkers Loca...
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / John Hodge (UA Local 55)
October 18, 2022 20:59 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio Federation of Teachers (OFT) President Melissa Cropper joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed a bill in the Ohio Senate that, if passed, would allow veterans to become public school teachers without a teaching degree. She also talked about several races on Ohio’s upcoming General Election ballot. Plumbers Local 55 Business Representative John Hodge appeared on the AWF Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the busy workload in the Greater Cleveland area and the...
David Van Deusen (Vermont AFL-CIO)
October 17, 2022 20:15 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBVermont AFL-CIO President David Van Deusen joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the need to grow the labor movement to give working-class families an active voice in politics. He spoke about the need to support political candidates who advocate for working-class families.
Joe Van Haalen (IAFF Local 4) / Fred Redmond (AFL CIO)
October 14, 2022 19:03 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBDes Moines Iowa Professional Firefighters Local 4 President Joe Van Haalen joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the heightened cancer risk faced by firefighters on-the-job. He also talked about Fire Prevention Week and the interactions his members have with area school children. AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the need for Congress to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program. He also discus...
Gary LaBarbera (New York BCTC) / Desiree Hoffman (UAW)
October 13, 2022 20:28 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBGary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed legislation that, if enacted, would increase financial penalties employers face for workplace fatalities. He also spoke about amendments made last year to New York State’s Wage Protection Act that will hold a general contractor responsible for wage theft violations, rather than subcontractors. United Auto Workers (UAW) Assistant Legis...
Rob Larew (National Farmers Union) / Ryan Hanghain (IPFF)
October 12, 2022 19:51 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBNational Farmers Union President Rob Larew joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the need to enforce livestock and agriculture anti-trust laws, as well as provide greater teeth to those efforts through enhanced legislation. Iowa Professional Firefighters (IPFF) President Ryan Hanghian appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed Fire Prevention Month (observed in October) and the opportunity it gives firefighters to connect with children in the community and edu...
Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / Tom Dake II ( LMCT)
October 11, 2022 20:15 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBCommunications Workers of America (CWA) District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed Microsoft’s labor neutrality agreement to not oppose unionizing efforts by Activision Blizzard employees after its acquisition of the company is finalized. He also spoke about CWA efforts to educate members about critical political issues and candidates ahead of the midterm elections in November. During Fire Prevent Week, Tom Dake II, who s...
Jon Alvino (Sheet Metal Workers Local 9) / John Borsos (Sacramento City Teachers Association)
October 10, 2022 20:55 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSheet Metal Workers (SMW) Local 9 Business Manager Jon Alvino joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how legislation passed in Colorado resulted in building trades leaders and contractor associations working together to create the Western States College of Construction, which provides an associate’s degree for apprenticeship training. Sacramento City Teachers Association (SCTA) Executive Director John Borsos appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed how an eight-...
Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC) / Ellen Cassedy (Author)
October 07, 2022 21:04 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBColumbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Intel semiconductor plant groundbreaking ceremony in New Albany, Ohio and the incredible work opportunities the project will bring to members of the area’s building trades. Ellen Cassedy, a founding member of 9to5, the National Association of Women Office Workers, appeared on the AWF Union Podcas...
James Brant (Teamsters Local 651) / Leonard DiCosimo ( AFM Local 4)
October 06, 2022 20:17 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBTeamsters Local 651 President James Brant joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed negotiations for a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Teamsters and the United Parcel Service (UPS) including the must-haves from Teamsters International General President Sean O’Brien. American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 4 President Leonard DiCosimo appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and talked about the need to pass the American Music Fairness Act. If pa...
John Morrison (Greater Louisville BCTC) / Russ Jaeger (SMW Local 263)
October 05, 2022 20:15 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBJohn Morrison, Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer of the Greater Louisville Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about Ford’s $5.8 billion electric battery plant being built in Glendale, Ky. and the work it has created in the state. Sheet Metal Air Rail Transportation (SMART) Local 263 Business Manager Russ Jaeger appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and how cuts to Iowa’s unemployment benefits will impact exacerbate the s...
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Kevin Sage (East Central IL BCTC)
October 04, 2022 20:14 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBOhio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the role organized labor plays in getting the union vote out to the polls. He also talked about the Intel groundbreaking ceremony and the 33rd Biennial Convention of the Ohio AFL-CIO. Kevin Sage, President of the East Central Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed Amendment 1, a proposed amendment to the Illinois Constitution on the Nove...
Stephen Courtien (Baltimore/DC Building Trades) / Charles Skelly (IBEW Local 666)
October 03, 2022 19:39 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBaltimore-D.C. Building Trades (BDCBT) President Stephen Courtien joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained the benefits of Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) and how the BDCBT has used them to secure good-paying jobs for its affiliated members. He also spoke about Skipjack Wind, an offshore wind project that will bolster the area’s green energy industry. Charles Skelly, Business Manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 666, appeared ...
Scott Paul (AAM) / Samantha Groark (Central Iowa BCTC)
September 30, 2022 19:11 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBThe Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the resurgence of American manufacturing, with the recent news that construction of new manufacturing facilities has soared by 116 percent over the past year. He also talked about the Invent Here, Make Here for Homeland Security Act and the “Buy Clean policy” of the Biden Administration. Central Iowa Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Director S...
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Tom Townsend (IBEW 704)
September 29, 2022 19:37 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBBill Samuel, Government Affairs Director for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how important the November election will be to progressing the goals of the labor movement, and why the Democrats are not getting enough credit for their accomplishments. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 704 Business Manager Tom Townsend appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained how anti-worker legislation in Iowa has exacerbated wo...
Pete Ielmini (LMCT) / Jamie Fleming (Teamsters Local 174)
September 28, 2022 19:43 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the importance of mechanical insulation energy audits and the need to amend language in the National Energy Conservation Policy Act to make them mandatory. Teamsters Local 174 Director of Communications and Research Jamie Fleming appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and discussed the ratification of a new collective bargaining agreement for...
Chris Hannan (Los Angeles /Orange Counties BCTC) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice)
September 27, 2022 19:46 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLos Angeles/Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Chris Hannan joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed United to House LA, an affordable housing ballot measure L.A. voters will consider this November. He also talked about the construction of a $277 million Nickelodeon Hotel and Resort in Garden Grove and the jobs it will provide his members. Tom Buffenbarger, an Independent Labor Voice, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and talke...
Joseph Demark (SMW Local 25) / Greg Regan (TTD)
September 26, 2022 20:27 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBSheet Metal Workers (SMW) Local 25 President and Business Manager Joe Demark, Jr. joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the value of a SMW registered apprenticeship program, which provides people with the opportunity to top out as a journeymen and earn starting wages close to $100,000 per year, without the burden of college debt. He also spoke about the Local’s partnerships with local colleges and the need to upgrade air filtration systems in area buildings. AFL-...
Steve Snyder (UA Local 157) / Anna Fendley (United Steel Workers)
September 23, 2022 18:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBUnited Association Local 157 Plumbers and Pipefitters Field Representative Steve Snyder joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the wave of retirements within the building trades since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of apprentice recruitment can play to replace retired members. Anna Fendley, Director of Regulatory and State Policy for the United Steelworkers (USW), appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained how the Creating Helpful Incenti...