Produced by PRETTY GOOD PRODUCTION A conversation with TikTok creator @mindofbun (Bryan) and twitch streamer @bushwicknerd (Jesse)
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The podcast where we break down the resumes of athletes to determine whether or not they should get a call to their sports Hall of Fame.
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A podcast dedicated to those operating in sports and entertainment leadership.
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The podcast where we listen to the world‘s best bands to find their worst songs.
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Welcome to the show by the broke gamer for the broke gamers. A show following the hosts playthrough on life being a gamer who watch gamers play their games! With our newest season we dive deep into the world of Dungeons and Dragons and come with me as I am guided by my co-host Franco as he and his friends teach us the ropes and go on a journey of our own!
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America’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 ...
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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans
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Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the September edition of the American Legion Magazine. He also discussed the 2024 Military Life Cycle and Transition Summit. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s …
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BJ Levy, CFM Local 10-208 | Joe Sebes, Parma Southwest Area C.O.P.E.
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BJ Levy, President of the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his Local’s unique history and how it was impacted by segregation. He also spoke about the 1942-44 Recording Strike and the union's efforts to organize hip-hop artists and electric dance music (EDM) disc jockeys (DJs). Jo…
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Tim Church, Wondr Health | Cindy Brooks, Carpenters Local 237
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Tim Church, MD, PhD, MPH and Chief Medical Officer for Wondr Health, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the assistance they provide unions and their members through positive health outcomes, quality of life improvements and cost savings. Cindy Brooks, a fourth-year apprentice with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joine…
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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Jane Flanagan, IL DOL
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Administrative Director of the Communications Workers of America District 4, Frank Mathews, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential issues that could befall unions if Project 2025 were to be implemented and what the union is doing to educate members about the anti-union and anti-worker policies proposed in the conserv…
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Stephanie Stachura, IBEW Local 134 | Allison Balanc, TradeFutures
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Stephanie Stachura, Vice President of the Sisters of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134, based in Chicago, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how her educational degree has impacted the way she instructs members within the union. She also explained how she is helping women at her Local deal with the uniq…
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Jim is joined by baseball Twitter personality Mark Shirk to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Charlie Keller. First, Mark and Jim discuss why Keller is one of the more unsung New York Yankees in franchise history (9:40). Next, they cover Keller's performance in the 1939 and 1941 World Series and how Keller compar…
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Andrew Strom, OnLabor contributor and labor lawyer | Mike Dolan, former organizer and Teamsters lawyer and consultant for the Jane Fonda Climate PAC
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Andrew Strom, OnLabor contributor and labor lawyer, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his recent blog, “What Will it Take to Sound the Alarm About Trump Judges?” Mike Dolan, former organizer, Teamsters lawyer and consultant for the Jane Fonda Climate Political Action Committee, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podca…
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Jody Calemine, AFL-CIO | Denise Specht, Education Minnesota
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Denise Specht, President of Education Minnesota, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her experience working with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who was recently announced as Democratic Presidential nominee Kamala Harris’s running mate. Specht also discussed Education Minnesota and how she ended up joining the organization after getti…
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Richard Evans, IAM Veterans Services | Lucas Franco, LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota
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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Veterans Services Coordinator Richard Evans joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the formation of the IAM’s Veteran Services Department, the people who can help veterans file claims with the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs and some of the claims his department hand…
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Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | Michelle Wayne, IBEW Local 146
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Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Citizens Not Politicians initiative to fix Ohio’s gerrymandered voting maps through a constitutional amendment. Michelle Wayne, Treasurer of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 146 in Central Illinois, joined the America’s Wo…
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Bryan Flannery, Anthem BCBS | John Samuelsen, TWU
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Bryan Flannery, Director of Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield's Labor and Trust division, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how Anthem is working to keep healthcare costs affordable and accessible for union members nationwide. John Samuelsen, International President of the Transport Workers Union of America, joined the America’s …
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Jim is joined by Adam Darowski, Director of Design and Product Management at Sports Reference, to break down down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB player Julio Franco. First, Jim and Adam discuss Franco's age 45 season with the Atlanta Braves in 2004 and his unforgettable batting stance (10:30). Next, they cover the 1990 All-Star Game, Minn…
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Dorsey Hager, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO
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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide updates on multiple megaprojects in Central Ohio and how the construction boom will impact the infrastructure in the region. He also talked about the need to recruit future generations of …
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Tony Cardwell, BMWED-IBT | David Spero, PASS
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Tony Cardwell, General President of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED-IBT) joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss two railway safety bills that could provide improvements for both workers and the communities surrounding railways. He also discussed the Brigh…
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David Madland, Center for American Progress | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans
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David Madland, Senior Fellow and Senior Adviser for the American Worker Project at the Center for American Progress, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact that legislation passed under the Biden-Harris administration has had on job creation and union growth. In honor of the 59th Anniversary of the establishment of Medi…
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Stephen Piercey, Teamsters Local 89, Riss Krull Amazon KCVG | Christine Johnson, UAW Local 2300
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Stephen Piercey, Communications Director of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 89 and Riss Krull, a member of the Amazon KCVG organizing campaign, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the events that led workers at Amazon’s KCVG hub to go on a one-day Unfair Labor Practice strike during their organizing campaign. C…
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The Velvet Underground w/ Bryan Guerrero
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Oh Sweet Skippin' this week the hosts are joined by fellow rocker and rock enthusiast Bryan Guerrero to stay After Hours to discuss the discography of the Velvet Underground. Will they Run Run Run away from the music or will the begin to see the light as they find their most skippable song! watch full episode www.patreon.com/theskippables…
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Scott Paul, AAM | Livia Shmavonian, Made in America Office, OMB
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President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, Scott Paul, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the American-made clothing on display at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Paul also discussed the problem with some of the American flags being waved and flown by U.S. federal offices and the recently proposed Steel Moderniza…
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Jim is joined by NFL Writer for CBS Sports, Bryan DeArdo, to discuss the hall of fame candidacy of former NFL running back Eddie George. First, Jim and Bryan discuss George's role as a workhorse running back and where he ranks among the best RBs in Oilers/Titans history (7:15). Next, they discuss George's all-time performance in the 1999 NFL Playof…
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Roxanne Brown, United Steelworkers | Adam Bradley, CancerNavigator
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Roxanne Brown, United Steelworkers (USW) International Vice President At-Large, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to speak about the International’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for U.S. President and Made in America Week. CancerNavigator Co-Founder Adam Bradley joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his…
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Tim Smith, UAW Region 8 | Jon Schleuss, TNG-CWA
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Tim Smith, Director of Region 8 of the United Auto Workers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss an organizing win at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee. He also talked about the lessons learned during the Mercedes-Benz organizing campaign and other contract wins across Region 8. President of The NewsGuild-CWA (TNG-CWA), Jon Schl…
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Rich Jones, Youturn Health, Matt Biggs IFPTE
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Rich Jones, Co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Youturn Health, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how his organiziation helps workers address substance misuse and mental health concerns, especially withing the construction industry. He also discussed his personal experience with substance misuse and how he’s turned that …
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Kirk Samuelson, BuilderFax | Tom Buffenbarger, Retired Machinist International President
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Kirk Samuelson, founder of BuilderFax, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how his 45-year career in the construction industry led him to seek a solution to recruiting and developing a new generation of tradespeople using technology. The America’s Work Force Union Podcast’s independent labor voice and retired International Pres…
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Lannie Duong, co-founder of The Pharmacy Guild, and Chris DesRochers, a pharmacy technician, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the decade-long effort to improve the workplace for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians that led to the creation of The Pharmacy Guild. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, …
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Jim is joined by Joe Mullinax from the daily Memphis Grizzlies podcast Locked On Grizzlies to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former NBA center Marc Gasol. First, Jim and Joe cover Gasol's career in Memphis and how he had few, if any, weaknesses on the basketball court (10:03). Next, they discuss Gasol's top playoff performances of his car…
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David Cann, AFGE | Davida Russell, North Coast Area Labor Federation
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David Cann, Director of Membership and Organizing for the American Federation of Government Employees, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Drive to 325 organizing campaign and the impact of the late Jane McAlevey on the campaign. Davida Russell, Secretary-Treasurer of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the Americ…
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Larysa Kautz, Melwood | Will Attig, Union Veterans Council
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Larysa Kautz, President and CEO of Melwood, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the work her organization performs to provide people with disabilities access to good jobs with livable wages and benefits. She also discussed how partnerships with several unions and federal agencies have led people with disabilities on a path to a…
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Melissa Cropper, OFT AFT | Michael Shields, Policy Matters Ohio
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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) and a Vice President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the upcoming AFT National Convention and why several Locals from Ohio are going to be well-represented. She also discussed some of the common-sense guidelines…
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We're Baaaaack! It's time to Wake Up because we are Ready to Start finding the most skippable songs, with special guest Giovanni Argueta, from Arcade Fire's discography. Put on your Crowns of Love as we roll through their neighborhood and cause a Rebellion/ Suburban War. Watch the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/TheSkippables…
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Wayne Creasap II, Iron Workers | Bob Funk, LaborLab
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Wayne Creasap II, the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers (IW)’s Director of Safety and Health, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about improving safety for their members on the job. He also discussed this week's annual instructors training in Ann Arbor, Mich., and the importa…
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Jim is joined by baseball twitter personality Not Gaetti (NG) to break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB outfielder Joe Carter. First, Jim and NG cover the significance of Carter's ten 100+ RBI seasons and why the RBI should not be completely written off as a statistic of note (6:58). Next, they discuss Carter's 1993 World Series clinch…
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David Walrod, Fairfax County Federation of Teachers | Joyce Goldstein, Labor lawyer
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David Walrod, President of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers (FCFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss what the union called the most successful bargaining campaign in 25 years, resulting in nearly 27,500 workers being represented by a joint union alliance. Joyce Goldstein, labor and employee benefits lawyer with Joyc…
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HOF MarketWatch: Steven Kwan and Blake Snell
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Jim is buying Cleveland Guardians Steven Kwan's HOF stock, as the AL batting leader (.361 BA) is set to start in left field for the American League in next week's all-star game. Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Blake Snell's HOF stock, as the 2X Cy Young award winner has only managed to pitch 28.2 innings through seven starts while maintaining a 7.85 …
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Michael F. Sabitoni, LIUNA | Alex Roberts, APFA
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Michael F. Sabitoni, General Secretary-Treasurer of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his path to the union and how his predecessor helped show him what a good labor leader can accomplish. He also spoke about better educational tools for members during the political c…
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Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Hannah Regan, Case Western Reserve University
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Adam Keller, Co-Host of The Valley Labor Report (TVLR) and a trustee with the North Alabama Area Labor Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about TVLR’s growth and summer plans, as well as and some of the labor coverage they are providing for Southern workers. He also talked about the work by the NAALC to reengage with reg…
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Frank Mathews, CWA D4 | Marcy Goldstein-Gelb, National COSH
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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of the Communications Workers of America District 4, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's recent Legislative-Political Conference. He also discussed their member action day on Capitol Hill and the union's impact on the BEAD program. Marcy Goldstein-Gelb, Co-Chair of the National…
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Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy, AFL-CIO | John Caneglio, President, Columbus Education Association
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Jody Calemine, Director of Advocacy for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey to his new position. Calemine discussed his previous work on labor policy with the CWA and what he will be trying to accomplish during this session of Congress. John Coneglio, President of the Columbus Education Association (CEA…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode we speak to Roger Martin the CEO of ThriveMore Brands and discuss his departure from the corporate world, his theory on how everyone in an organization is in sales, as well as about his book he recently released.By Justin Green
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Jim is joined by Justin Havens from the Baseball is Dead podcast break down the hall of fame candidacy of former MLB left fielder Albert Belle. First, Jim and Justin cover Cleveland baseball in the 1990s and Belle's role as the cleanup hitter for their juggernaut offense (7:05). Next, they break down Belle's historic 50 home run, 52 double 1995 sea…
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Josh Ruyle and Matt Davis, Dignity Apparel | Scott Paul, AAM
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Josh Ruyle and Matt Davis from Image Pointe and Dignity Apparel joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast this Fourth of July to discuss their union-made and American-made apparel and what it means to be USA-made and union-made. Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to di…
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Tim Ryan, Former Ohio Congressman | Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senate | Dave Megenhardt, ULA
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Tim Ryan, Former Ohio Congressman and Co-Chair of Natural Allies for a Clean Energy Future, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the need for a common-sense approach to the clean energy transition. He talked about the stress new AI facilities and data centers will have on the existing energy grid and the need for union workers t…
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Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | Richard Mack Jr., Miller Cohen, P.L.C.
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Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about a recent labor roundtable tour he did with labor leaders around Ohio. Burga also talked about the end of the signature gathering stage for a proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio and what’s next for Citizens Not Politicians. Richard Mack Jr., a…
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Sam Petschulat and Vonda McDaniel, Music City Construction Careers | Karla Walter, CAP
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On today’s America’s Work Force Union podcast, Music City Construction Careers (MC3) Executive Director Sam Petschulat and President Vonda McDaniel joined us to discuss how the organization is filling a gap for unions and helping introduce workers to the benefits of joining a union. Karla Walter, Senior Fellow for Inclusive Economy with the Center …
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Who From the 2024 NBA Draft Class Will End Up in the HOF?
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Jim runs through his yearly exercise of trying to predict the five players from the NBA Draft who have the best odds of ending up in the Basketball HOF based on their NBA potential and team fit (3:02). Then, Jim welcomes POF's College Basketball Insider Shannon Miloch to talk through the new two-day draft format, top players from the draft, and dra…
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Mandy Jo Ganieany, IUPAT DC 30 | Robert Ford Jr., USW Local 2L
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Mandy Jo Ganieany, the Organizing Director for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 30, which covers North Central Illinois and three counties in Wisconsin, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her experience as a woman in the trades. She also discussed why she became an organizer and a recent e…
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Aaron Judge HOF Stock Up Big. Cody Bellinger, Not So Much
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Jim is buying New York Yankee Aaron Judge's HOF stock as he continues his June rampage at the plate (Four home runs, 1.550 OPS in his last six games). Meanwhile, Jim is selling off Cody Bellinger HOF stock, as the Chicago Cubs center fielder has lost his power at the plate (one extra base hit in his last 13 games).…
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Brent Booker, LIUNA | Merrilee Logue and Keisha Adams, NLO BCBSA
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Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his first 14 months in charge of the union. He also discussed the new strategies the union will use on its March to One Million, including utilizing a new, state-of-the-art studio. Merrilee Logue, Ex…
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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Johnny Jones, AFGE Council 100
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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA). Ielmini also talked about the Insulators Member Assistance Program (IMAP) and a new program to train foremen to be ambassadors fo…
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