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Fight Club - Montana vs. Right to Work

 Welcome to Fight Club the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest.  I’m Joe Cadwell the writer, producer and host of the show and I built Fight Club to educate and motivate you to fight back against attacks on your right as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family.  My guest today is Derek Hitt, NW Carpenters Union rep and member of Local 82 in Great Falls, Montana. On the show today we talk about the recent defeat of the Right to Work bill that hit the house floo...

Stolen: Episode 1 Tax Fraud + Wage Theft

Welcome to Stolen, a special series within the Grit Podcast that will investigate Tax Fraud, Wage Theft, and Misclassification in the Construction industry. Hi, I’m Joe Cadwell President of the NW Carpenters Union and host of the show, and I am proud to bring you this new series built to expose these greed driven crimes and give you the tools needed to fight back against them. To do this I will be talking with labor industry professionals who work to bring cheating contractors to justice. ...

Tax Fraud + Wage Theft

Welcome to Stolen, a special series within the Grit Podcast that will investigate Tax Fraud, Wage Theft, and Misclassification in the Construction industry. Hi, I’m Joe Cadwell host of the show, and I am proud to bring you this new series built to expose these greed driven crimes and give you the tools needed to fight back against them. To do this I will be talking with labor industry professionals who work to bring cheating contractors to justice. Together we will breakdown this complex i...

Stolen: Tax Fraud + Wage Theft

Welcome to Stolen, a special series within the Grit Podcast that will investigate Tax Fraud, Wage Theft, and Misclassification in the Construction industry. Hi, I’m Joe Cadwell host of the show, and I am proud to bring you this new series built to expose these greed driven crimes and give you the tools needed to fight back against them. To do this I will be talking with labor industry professionals who work to bring cheating contractors to justice. Together we will breakdown this complex ...

Money Management 101

On this episode we will be taking about money, or more importantly how to maximize its growth potential through adopting sensible lifestyle and finance management planning strategies. Whether you’re a first term apprentice, a seasoned carpenter or someone nearing retirement age it’s never too early or too late to learn how to better secure a solid financial future for yourself and your family. To help us do this, I have invited, Patrick Town the Executive Director of Union Home Plus a Seat...

Finance Management Strategies - Patrick Town

On this episode we will be taking about money, or more importantly how to maximize its growth potential through adopting sensible lifestyle and finance management planning strategies. Whether you’re a first term apprentice, a seasoned carpenter or someone nearing retirement age it’s never too early or too late to learn how to better secure a solid financial future for yourself and your family. To help us do this, I have invited, Patrick Town the Executive Director of Union Home Plus a Seat...

Finance Management Strategies 101

On this episode we will be taking about money, or more importantly how to maximize its growth potential through adopting sensible lifestyle and finance management planning strategies. Whether you’re a first term apprentice, a seasoned carpenter or someone nearing retirement age it’s never too early or too late to learn how to better secure a solid financial future for yourself and your family. To help us do this, I have invited, Patrick Town the Executive Director of Union Home Plus a Seat...

Bringing Home the Bacon - Money Management 101

On this episode we will be taking about money, or more importantly how to maximize its growth potential through adopting sensible lifestyle and finance management planning strategies. Whether you’re a first term apprentice, a seasoned carpenter or someone nearing retirement age it’s never too early or too late to learn how to better secure a solid financial future for yourself and your family. To help us do this, I have invited, Patrick Town the Executive Director of Union Home Plus a Seat...

Dust for Blood; Long Island Migrant Labor Camps - Mark Torres

On today’s episode we will meet labor attorney, member of Teamster’s Local 810 in New York City and  author, Mark Torres. Mark’s latest book, Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood, chronicles the plight of thousands of poverty stricken migrant workers lured to the agricultural fields of New York State for decades with the promise of good wages and decent housing. Once there, they were preyed upon by corrupt camp operators who often cheated them out of pay and housed them in deadly...

Dust for Blood

On today’s episode we will meet labor attorney, member of Teamster’s Local 810 in New York City and  author, Mark Torres. Mark’s latest book, Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood, chronicles the plight of thousands of poverty stricken migrant workers lured to the agricultural fields of New York State for decades with the promise of good wages and decent housing. Once there, they were preyed upon by corrupt camp operators who often cheated them out of pay and housed them in deadly...

Looks at Books - Dust for Blood- Mark Torres

On today’s episode we will meet labor attorney, member of Teamster’s Local 810 in New York City and  author, Mark Torres. Mark’s latest book, Long Island Migrant Labor Camps: Dust for Blood, chronicles the plight of thousands of poverty stricken migrant workers lured to the agricultural fields of New York State for decades with the promise of good wages and decent housing. Once there, they were preyed upon by corrupt camp operators who often cheated them out of pay and housed them in deadly...

Nano Technology + The Future of Carpentry

From the country that brought us Volvo Automobiles, IKEA, and 70’s pop sensation Abba comes a revolutionary new technology that is about to turn the construction industry inside out and upside down.  Tihsllub Industries, innovators of self-drive nano technology, based in Gavle, Sweden, have made a massive impact on Europe’s construction industry in recent years with their self-driving screws and self-hammering nails and they are now preparing to cross the pond in an effort to capture the Am...

Nano Technology + April Foolery

Warning!!! Tihsllub spoken  backwards may be offensive to some. Listener discretion is advised. is From the country that brought us Volvo Automobiles, IKEA, and 70’s pop sensation Abba comes a revolutionary new technology that is about to turn the construction industry inside out and upside down.  Tihsllub Industries, innovators of self-drive nano technology, based in Gavle, Sweden, have made a massive impact on Europe’s construction industry in recent years with their self-driving screws...

Tihsllub spelled backwards is Bullsh*t!!

Warning!!! Tihsllub spoken  backwards may be offensive to some. Listener discretion is advised. is From the country that brought us Volvo Automobiles, IKEA, and 70’s pop sensation Abba comes a revolutionary new technology that is about to turn the construction industry inside out and upside down.  Tihsllub Industries, innovators of self-drive nano technology, based in Gavle, Sweden, have made a massive impact on Europe’s construction industry in recent years with their self-driving screws...

April Fools Day Special 2021 - Steppin Tihsllub

Warning!!! Tihsllub spoken  backwards may be offensive to some. Listener discretion is advised. is From the country that brought us Volvo Automobiles, IKEA, and 70’s pop sensation Abba comes a revolutionary new technology that is about to turn the construction industry inside out and upside down.  Tihsllub Industries, innovators of self-drive nano technology, based in Gavle, Sweden, have made a massive impact on Europe’s construction industry in recent years with their self-driving screws...

April Fools Day Special 2021

Warning!!! Tihsllub spoken  backwards may be offensive to some. Listener discretion is advised. is From the country that brought us Volvo Automobiles, IKEA, and 70’s pop sensation Abba comes a revolutionary new technology that is about to turn the construction industry inside out and upside down.  Tihsllub Industries, innovators of self-drive nano technology, based in Gavle, Sweden, have made a massive impact on Europe’s construction industry in recent years with their self-driving screws...

April Promo - Spring it on!!

April Promo, My interview with Steppin Tihsllub of Tihsllub Industries is finally here!! This exclusive look into the technology that is poised to turn the building trades inside out and upside down is something you must hear to believe!! Official Tihsllub Website https://sites.google.com/view/hjalpcenter/home?authuser=0 Grit Nation Signup https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7 Once thought impossible, self-drive nano technology in now a reality, and you won’t want to miss being one of th...

Labor Radio Podcast Network

The Labor Radio / Podcast Network is a coalition of over 70 independent  radio and podcast shows designed to inform, engage and energize it's listeners, through informative and inciteful journalism, storytelling and calls to action. Working people are raising their voices more each day, demanding better treatment from their workplaces and their elected officials. Unfortunately, those voices don’t get heard much on corporate-controlled media – but the 21st century’s Labor movement has a new w...

What is the Labor Radio Podcast Network?

The Labor Radio / Podcast Network is a coalition of over 70 independent  radio and podcast shows designed to inform, engage and energize it's listeners, through informative and inciteful journalism, storytelling and calls to action. Working people are raising their voices more each day, demanding better treatment from their workplaces and their elected officials. Unfortunately, those voices don’t get heard much on corporate-controlled media – but the 21st century’s Labor movement has a new w...

Disinformation and the War for Truth - Mark McDermott

Today I talk with nationally recognized public speaker, lifelong worker rights activist and friend of the show Mark McDermott.  We’ll open todays conversation by learning about Marks efforts to combat the war of misinformation that is being waged daily in American in order to undermine our faith in the democratic process as well as deter union members from electing government officials that truly understand and value what organized labor unions provided for this country.  Next, well invest...

The War for Truth - Mark McDermott

Today I talk with nationally recognized public speaker, lifelong worker rights activist and friend of the show Mark McDermott.  We’ll open todays conversation by learning about Marks efforts to combat the war of misinformation that is being waged daily in American in order to undermine our faith in the democratic process as well as deter union members from electing government officials that truly understand and value what organized labor unions provided for this country.  Next, well invest...

The War for Truth - Mark McDermott

Today I talk with nationally recognized public speaker, lifelong worker rights activist and friend of the show Mark McDermott.  We’ll open todays conversation by learning about Marks efforts to combat the war of misinformation that is being waged daily in American in order to undermine our faith in the democratic process as well as deter union members from electing government officials that truly understand and value what organized labor unions provided for this country.  Next, well invest...

Diversity Outreach in Construction

Our guest today is a member of Local 1503 and the Community Relations and Outreach Liaison for the NW Carpenters Union, Michael Burch. Michael is a passionate advocate for social justice and equality who works tirelessly to effect positive change on our jobsites, and in our communities.  We’ll open today’s conversation by looking into what created the need for an outreach liaison position over10 years ago and what effect Michaels efforts have had in creating opportunities for women, people ...

Leveling the Playing Field - Diversity Outreach

Our guest today is a member of Local 1503 and the Community Relations and Outreach Liaison for the NW Carpenters Union, Michael Burch. Michael is a passionate advocate for social justice and equality who works tirelessly to effect positive change on our jobsites, and in our communities.  We’ll open today’s conversation by looking into what created the need for an outreach liaison position over10 years ago and what effect Michaels efforts have had in creating opportunities for women, people ...

Skills to Pay the Bills - Welding 101

Welcome to another episode of The Spotlight, a special segment inside the Grit NW Podcast. I’m Joe Cadwell the writer, producer and host of the show and in today’s episode we will focus on the highly valued trade skill of welding. Though typically not the first thing you think of when you imagine carpenters at work, welding it is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing trends in the commercial construction industry.  To help us better understand why this is, I have invited Will Barnes...

Skills to Pay the Bills - Welding

Welcome to another episode of The Spotlight, a special segment inside the Grit NW Podcast. I’m Joe Cadwell the writer, producer and host of the show and in today’s episode we will focus on the highly valued trade skill of welding. Though typically not the first thing you think of when you imagine carpenters at work, welding it is quickly becoming one of the fastest growing trends in the commercial construction industry.  To help us better understand why this is, I have invited Will Barnes...

Women in Construction - Lisa Marks

Our guest today is Lisa Marx. Lisa is a journey level scaffolder, a member of the local 70, and a passionate advocate of career opportunities for women in the trades.  We will open today’s conversation by learning how Lisa first became interested in scaffolding as a career, and how that decision transformed her life for the better when she joined the UBC.  Next, we’ll delve into what opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a professional carpenter and discuss some of ...

S.1 #16 REBOOT - Women in the Trades - Lisa Marx Lu 70

Our guest today is Lisa Marx. Lisa is a journey level scaffolder, a member of the local 70, and a passionate advocate of career opportunities for women in the trades.  We will open today’s conversation by learning how Lisa first became interested in scaffolding as a career, and how that decision transformed her life for the better when she joined the UBC.  Next, we’ll delve into what opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a professional carpenter and discuss some of ...

Leveling the Playing Field - Women in Construction - Lisa Marks

Our guest today is Lisa Marx. Lisa is a journey level scaffolder, a member of the local 70, and a passionate advocate of career opportunities for women in the trades.  We will open today’s conversation by learning how Lisa first became interested in scaffolding as a career, and how that decision transformed her life for the better when she joined the UBC.  Next, we’ll delve into what opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a professional carpenter and discuss some of ...

Women in the Trades - Lisa Marks

Our guest today is Lisa Marx. Lisa is a journey level scaffolder, a member of the local 70, and a passionate advocate of career opportunities for women in the trades.  We will open today’s conversation by learning how Lisa first became interested in scaffolding as a career, and how that decision transformed her life for the better when she joined the UBC.  Next, we’ll delve into what opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a professional carpenter and discuss some of ...

Women in Construction

Our guest today is Lisa Marx. Lisa is a journey level scaffolder, a member of the local 70, and a passionate advocate of career opportunities for women in the trades.  We will open today’s conversation by learning how Lisa first became interested in scaffolding as a career, and how that decision transformed her life for the better when she joined the UBC.  Next, we’ll delve into what opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a professional carpenter and discuss some of ...

Women in the Construction

Our guest today is Lisa Marx. Lisa is a journey level scaffolder, a member of the local 70, and a passionate advocate of career opportunities for women in the trades.  We will open today’s conversation by learning how Lisa first became interested in scaffolding as a career, and how that decision transformed her life for the better when she joined the UBC.  Next, we’ll delve into what opportunities are available for those interested in becoming a professional carpenter and discuss some of ...

Leveling the Playing Field - UBC Career Connections

Welcome to another episode of The Spotlight, a special segment inside the Grit NW Podcast where we acknowledge those programs that promote the visibility of blue-collar jobs in the commercial construction industry as a first-choice career alternative to the oversold notion that the only way to financial and professional success and security is with a college degree. On today’s show we will talk about Career Connections, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters program designed to fill the void ...

S.2 #17 Carpentry's Future - Career Connections -

Welcome to another episode of The Spotlight, a special segment inside the Grit NW Podcast where we acknowledge those programs that promote the visibility of blue-collar jobs in the commercial construction industry as a first-choice career alternative to the oversold notion that the only way to financial and professional success and security is with a college degree. On today’s show we will talk about Career Connections, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters program designed to fill the void ...

Carpentry's Future - Career Connections -

Welcome to another episode of The Spotlight, a special segment inside the Grit NW Podcast where we acknowledge those programs that promote the visibility of blue-collar jobs in the commercial construction industry as a first-choice career alternative to the oversold notion that the only way to financial and professional success and security is with a college degree. On today’s show we will talk about Career Connections, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters program designed to fill the void ...

Blue is the New White; The Best Path to Success No One Told You About, Until Now - Josh Zolin

Today I interview the CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, former Hollywood stuntman, podcast host and author of, Blue is the New White - The Best Path to Success, No one told you about- Until Now, Josh Zolin.   https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ Last month on the show, I aired a two-part series where I was the guest on Josh’s podcast, Blue is the New White. Now the microphones are turned, and Josh will be sharing with us the lessons he learned on how to find success working in the trades.  W...

Blue is the New White - Josh Zolin

Today I interview the CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, former Hollywood stuntman, podcast host and author of, Blue is the New White - The Best Path to Success, No one told you about- Until Now, Josh Zolin.   https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ Last month on the show, I aired a two-part series where I was the guest on Josh’s podcast, Blue is the New White. Now the microphones are turned, and Josh will be sharing with us the lessons he learned on how to find success working in the trades.  W...

Blue Collar Trades Career Opportunities - Josh Zolin

Today I interview the CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, former Hollywood stuntman, podcast host and author of, Blue is the New White - The Best Path to Success, No one told you about- Until Now, Josh Zolin.   https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ Last month on the show, I aired a two-part series where I was the guest on Josh’s podcast, Blue is the New White. Now the microphones are turned, and Josh will be sharing with us the lessons he learned on how to find success working in the trades.  W...

S.2 #16 Stuntman to CEO - Josh Zolin Interview

Today I interview the CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, former Hollywood stuntman, podcast host and author of, Blue is the New White - The Best Path to Success, No one told you about- Until Now, Josh Zolin.   https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ Last month on the show, I aired a two-part series where I was the guest on Josh’s podcast, Blue is the New White. Now the microphones are turned, and Josh will be sharing with us the lessons he learned on how to find success working in the trades.  W...

Stuntman to CEO - Josh Zolin

Today I interview the CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, former Hollywood stuntman, podcast host and author of, Blue is the New White - The Best Path to Success, No one told you about- Until Now, Josh Zolin.   https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ Last month on the show, I aired a two-part series where I was the guest on Josh’s podcast, Blue is the New White. Now the microphones are turned, and Josh will be sharing with us the lessons he learned on how to find success working in the trades.  W...

Stuntman to CEO - Josh Zolin Interview

Today I interview the CEO of Windy City Equipment Service, former Hollywood stuntman, podcast host and author of, Blue is the New White - The Best Path to Success, No one told you about- Until Now, Josh Zolin.   https://blueisthenewwhite.com/ Last month on the show, I aired a two-part series where I was the guest on Josh’s podcast, Blue is the New White. Now the microphones are turned, and Josh will be sharing with us the lessons he learned on how to find success working in the trades.  W...

Carpenter Stories - Laurie Gonor

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S.2 #13 Carpenter Stories - Laurie Gonor

The Show Notes NW Carpenters Union https://www.nwcarpenters.org/ Join Grit NW Nation here: (could this be any easier?) https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7 Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio/ Podcast Network. https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to: [email protected] Grit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right? Check us out at https://twitter.com/GritNw NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Car...

S.2 #15 Carpenter Stories - Laurie Gonor

The Show Notes NW Carpenters Union https://www.nwcarpenters.org/ Join Grit NW Nation here: (could this be any easier?) https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7 Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio/ Podcast Network. https://www.laborradionetwork.org/ For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to: [email protected] Grit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right? Check us out at https://twitter.com/GritNw NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Ca...

S.2 # 14 Get to Know a Local Better - LU 70 - Fidencio Velasco

Welcome to a new edition of, Get to Know a Local Better.  Get to Know a Local Better introduces you to the various crafts, scopes of work and geographic areas our members work, in the 6 state NW Carpenters Union. Our guest today is Fidencio Velasco, President of the fighting 70, in the North Puget Sound. The Show Notes Local 70 webpage https://ubclocal70.org/ NW Carpenters Union https://www.nwcarpenters.org/ Northwest Carpenters Institute https://www.nwci.org/ Visit Anacortes and the...

S.2 # 15 Get to Know a Local Better - LU 70 - Fidencio Velasco

Welcome to a new edition of, Get to Know a Local Better.  Get to Know a Local Better introduces you to the various crafts, scopes of work and geographic areas our members work, in the 6 state NW Carpenters Union. Our guest today is Fidencio Velasco, President of the fighting 70, in the North Puget Sound. The Show Notes Local 70 webpage https://ubclocal70.org/ NW Carpenters Union https://www.nwcarpenters.org/ Northwest Carpenters Institute https://www.nwci.org/ Visit Anacortes and the...

United We Bargain - Contracts 2021

Welcome to Fight Club.  Fight Club is the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest.  It’s built to educate and motivate you to protect your ability as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family.  Fight Club is not for excuse makers or finger pointers.  If standing proud, with your brothers and sisters to protect what’s ours is not your cup of tea, you can stop listening now. Fight Club members care about their careers and aren’t afraid to take action to protect it. ...

S.2 # 11 Contract Survey 2021

Welcome to Fight Club.  Fight Club is the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest.  It’s built to educate and motivate you to protect your ability as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family.  Fight Club is not for excuse makers or finger pointers.  If standing proud, with your brothers and sisters to protect what’s ours is not your cup of tea, you can stop listening now. Fight Club members care about their careers and aren’t afraid to take action to protect it. ...

S.2 # 13 United We Bargain 2021

Welcome to Fight Club.  Fight Club is the, call to action’ segment within Grit Northwest.  It’s built to educate and motivate you to protect your ability as a Union Carpenter to provide for yourself and your family.  Fight Club is not for excuse makers or finger pointers.  If standing proud, with your brothers and sisters to protect what’s ours is not your cup of tea, you can stop listening now. Fight Club members care about their careers and aren’t afraid to take action to protect it. ...

S.2 #14 How Does That Work? Union Meetings