Best Kelly Hager Podcasts (2024)

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Jessica LaPointe, President AFGE Council 220 | Rick Miedema, Secretary-Treasurer, Teamsters Local 997 54:52

31m ago54:52

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Jessica LaPointe, President of the American Federation of Government Employees Council 220, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide updates on the Social Security Administration’s staffing issues after a recent announcement that several offices will be shut down in 2024. Rick Miedema, Secretary-Treasurer of International Brotherhoo…

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Melissa Cropper, President, OFT | James Cahill, VP, Labor and Trust Anthem, BCBS 54:52

1d ago54:52

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent first contract ratification at Equitas Health in Ohio. Cropper also spoke about an ongoing organizing campaign that is beginning its union election process, and a research group focusing on improving Teacher’s workplace str…

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Ed Hill, Jr.,Business Development Business Rep, IBEW | Jonathan Rigsby, Author/Crime Intelligence Analyst 54:53

16m ago54:53

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Ed Hill, Jr., International Representative, Business Development for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 3rd District joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast and discussed the importance of the PLA announced between the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU) and Equinor for the Empire Wind project off the coast of New Yor…

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Jared Cassity, Alternate National Legislative Director and Chief of Safety, SMART TD | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer 54:52

1h ago54:52

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Jared Cassity, the Alternate National Legislative Director of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division (SMART TD), joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the new ruling setting a minimum of two-person crews for all trains and discussed the everyday improvements that …

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Gary LaBarbera, President, NYSBCTC NYCBCTC | Len DiCosimo, Executive Secretary, North Shore AFL-CIO 54:52

1h ago54:52

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Joining America’s Work Force Union Podcast, was Gary LaBarbera, who is the President of the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC) of Greater New York and the President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council. He discussed the PLAs that have been created for renewable energy projects in New York, including the recent…

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Adam Keller, Co-Host of TVLR and Trustee for North Alabama Area Labor Council | Steven Overby, Business Manager, Insulators Local 69 54:53

30m ago54:53

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Adam Keller, Co-Host of The Valley Labor Report and Trustee for the North Alabama Area Labor Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Alabama Senate Bill 231. Keller also discussed the recent outreach efforts he hosted with the Labor Council and a member of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI). Steven Overby, Business Manage…

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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA D4 | Dr. Steven Volk, Professor Emeritus of History, Oberlin College 54:53

2d ago54:53

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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communication Workers of America joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a letter from the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA about the importance of regulating AI. Mathews also discussed funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). …

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Kim Kelly, Author and Labor Activist | Johnnie Kallas, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations 54:53

23h ago54:53

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A freelance labor journalist and author, Kim Kelly, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her life as a freelance journalist and how she found herself covering the labor movement. Kelly also discussed her book Fight Like Hell and explained how she shares those stories with a younger generation. Johnnie Kallas, an Assistant Pro…

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO 54:52

6d ago54:52

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building Construction and Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to give updates on the Intel plant project, the ground-breaking for a new water treatment plant and what he expects from Amazon’s purchase of more than 200 acres in Pickaway County, Ohio. S…

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Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Adam Kaat, Author, Life on the Grocery Line 54:53

5d ago54:53

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President of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new contract for members after the month-long lockout from the Professional Referee Organization. Manikowski discussed the public support from fans, coaches and the Major League Soccer Players Association. Adam K…

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Mike Knisely, Ohio State BTC | Doreen Cannon, Chair, Tradeswomen Committee at the Cleveland BCTC 54:56

6d ago54:56

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Mike Knisely, Executive Secretary of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the construction boom throughout Ohio over the past five years, the progress on the Intel semiconductor plant projects and the work on the Honda and LG joint EV battery production facility. Former…

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AOW 409 Indianapolis LIVE (Heath, Fandango, Bussy, Burchill, Van Vliet, PUF) 1:05:45

7d ago1:05:45

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LIVE from The Squared Circle Expo in Indianapolis, IN. Heath, Fandango, Effy, Allie Katch, Paul Burchill, Chris Van Vliet & PUF join Colt on stage for a fun chat infront of a LIVE audience! Listen Ad Free on Patreon: Patreon.com/ColtCabana But Colt's Stuff: ColtMerch.com ProWrestlingTees.com/ColtCabana PWTLive.com Image Photo: PortraitOfAWrestler.c…

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Tim Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Jon Schleuss, President, The NewsGuild | Dave Jamieson, Labor Reporter, HuffPost 54:52

7d ago54:52

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Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the Amercia’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the efforts by Citizens Not Politicians to collect enough signatures to get an issue on the November ballot that would remove politicians from redistricting efforts. Burga also talked about the historically low number of bills passed by the state l…

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You Should Read: Our Most Anticipated Spring Releases (with Kathy Coe!) 57:58

8d ago57:58

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Hi, Should-Heads! We're very excited to share some upcoming spring releases with you. As always, we're joined by Kathy Coe, who always knows about the best ones. Book News: People continue to challenge Nora Roberts The Thought of You movie sounds amazing Our most anticipated spring reads: Kathy: Missing White Woman (Kellye Garrett), Honey (Isabel B…

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Doreen Greenwald, President, NTEU | Pat Gallagher, President, North Coast Area Labor Federation 54:52

8d ago54:52

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President of the National Treasury Employees Union, Doreen Greenwald, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about funding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and potential cuts to the agency. She also discussed adequately funding the government through the IRS and why the government is dealing with a workforce deficit. Pat Gallagh…

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Merrilee Logue, Executive Director, BCBS NLO | Andrew Snell, Organizing Committee Member, AQAU-CWA 54:34

11d ago54:34

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To round out our coverage of Women’s History Month, Merrilee Logue, Executive Director for the Blue Cross Blue Shield’s (BCBS) National Labor Office (NLO), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss women’s inequality and health equity. Andrew Snell, Organizing Committee Member for the newly formed Activision Quality Assurance United-…

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Bill Samuel, Director of Government Affairs, AFL-CIO | Chelsea Fenton, Executive Board Recording Secretary and Labor Steward, LIUNA Local 596 54:53

12d ago54:53

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Bill Samuel, Director of Government Affairs for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the passage of a Federal budget for this fiscal year, and how the political division in Congress has led to the least amount of legislation passed during a Congressional Session in history. A labor steward and Executive Board Record…

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director, Insulators LMCT | Latoya Mathis, Union Rep, UFCW Local 75 54:52

13d ago54:52

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the progress on the Mechanical Insulation Act. Iemini also discussed a new program to help leaders within the union recognize and …

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Maximillian Alvarez, Editor, The Real News Network, and Chris Albright, LIUNA Local 1058 | Tom Buffenbarger, independent labor voice 54:52

17d ago54:52

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East Palestine resident and LIUNA Local 1058 member Chris Albright and Editor-in-Chief for The Real News Network, Maximillian Alvarez, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to follow up on the event in East Palestine, Ohio over the weekend, the support they received from unions and what union leaders can do to help the residents of East Pal…

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Rachel Lablance, UA VIP Instructor | Mary Anne Trasciatti, Director of Labor Studies Hofstra and President of Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition | Greg Regan, President, TTD 54:52

16d ago54:52

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Continuing our Women’s History Month coverage, America’s Work Force Union Podcast was joined by the first female trainer for the United Association Veterans in Piping Program, Rachel Lablance. She discussed her journey into the program, how she became a trainer and how the Department of Defense SkillBridge program helped shape her life. Mary Anne T…

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Staci Moody-Gilbert, Vice President of the Midwest Region, BMWED | James Walker, Director of Sub-District 1, USW 54:53

18d ago54:53

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Vice President of the Northwest Region of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Staci Moody-Gilbert, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as part of our ongoing Women’s History Month coverage. Moody-Gilbert discussed her roles in the union, the number of councils and caucuses she advises an…

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Dave McCall, President, United Steelworkers | Teresa M. Hodge, President, United Faculty of Florida 54:53

19d ago54:53

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Dave McCall, President of the United Steelworkers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel and President Biden’s recent comments that cast doubt on the finality of the deal. President of the United Faculty of Florida, Teresa M. Hodge, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss…

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Tanita Cole, 6th District NVAC Rep, AFGE | Shawn Fain, President, UAW 54:52

20d ago54:52

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Our next guest for Women’s History Month, Tinita Cole, American Federation of Government Employees 6th District National VA Council Representative, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her journey through the union while dealing with discrimination and how the union helped her. As labor continues to increase its focus on worker m…

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Melissa Cropper, President, OFT | Max Alvarez, TRNN and Chris Albright, East Palestine Resident 54:52

29d ago54:52

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President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), Melissa Cropper, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the first contract negotiations at Equitas Health Centers in Ohio. Cropper also discussed how two Ohio groups used awards from the American Federation of Teachers’ 2023 back-to-school innovation grants. Maximillian Alvarez, …

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Adam Keller, Co-host, TVLR | Liliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety, Bricklayers Union 54:52

22d ago54:52

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Adam Keller, co-host for The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his speaking engagements from events this month focused on organizing and the power of unions. Keller then discussed recent organizing wins in the South and provided an update on the UAW’s efforts to organize in the region. The Director of Hea…

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Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Executive Director, Alliance for Retired Americans 54:52

25d ago54:52

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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 joint effort to provide scientifically proven training for suicide awareness between Columbia University and the Legion. Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta joined the America’s Work Forc…

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Rachel Slade, author, Making It in America | Scott Paul, President, AAM 54:52

26d ago54:52

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Rachel Slade, the author of Making It in America, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the subjects of her recent book, Ben and Whitney Waxman, and how they created an American-made apparel company with a United Steelworker-organized workforce. Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’…

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Randi Weingarten, President, AFT | Bill Jones, Coalition for a Prosperous America Board Member and Retired CEO for Cummins American 54:52

29d ago54:52

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Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Women’s History Month and her journey as a vocal female labor leader. Weingarten also talked about the Cleveland Reads Program and how a pro-union president has impacted their organizing efforts. Former CEO of Cummins America…

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Tim Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA District 4 54:52

28d ago54:52

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President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent support for the state’s proposed independent redistricting efforts from former California governor Arnold Scwarzenegger. Burga also provided an update on the People Not Politicians campaign and how the upcoming primaries could impact unions…

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Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Julie Hedrick, National President, APFA 54:40

1M ago54:40

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President of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization and why members are being locked out of the new MLS season by their employer. Manikowski also discussed the differences in management between their last successful negotiations in 2019 and now. Ju…

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Thom Kay, Program Manager for Energy Transition, BlueGreen Alliance | Andrew Strom, Contributing Writer, On-Labor Blog 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Thom Kay, Program Manager for Energy Transition at the BlueGreen Alliance, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the hardships faced in coal mining communities after the mines shut down. He also spoke about a Workforce Transition Plan to help workers in the fossil-fuel industry find suitable employment after losing their jobs.…

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Abby Lawlor, Co-author, Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations | Reid Maki, Child Labor Advocacy Director, Child Labor Coalition 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Abby Lawlor, co-author of Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her time as an organizer and researcher. Lawlor then discussed the book she co-authored and shared some of the case studies and key elements of successful negotiations covered in the book. Child Labor Ad…

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Marilyn Sneiderman, Executive Director, Rutgers University CIWO | Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director, Alicia Boreman, Clinical Director, ULA 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Continuing our Women’s History Month coverage, Marilyn Sneiderman, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization (CIWO) at Rutgers University, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her work to engage members and improve diversity with AFSCME, Teamsters and AFL-CIO. Sneiderman then discussed her work with …

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Jon Schleuss, President, The NewsGuild-CWA | Grace Catania, Co-Vice President, Chicago News Guild Local 34071 54:40

1M ago54:40

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President of The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America, Jon Schleuss, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the increase in strikes from union newsrooms in America. Schleuss discussed what contributes to newsrooms' inability to negotiate new contracts and how this could permanently damage news coverage nationwide. America’s …

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We're Back... (And Some Updates) 46:08

1M ago46:08

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Hello, Should-Heads. It’s been a while and we’re happy to be back. We missed you! We’ve got horrible news first, though. Julia, our cohost, passed away in January. We needed to take some time to honor her and also decide to do with the show. We’ve got some answers for you. Twitter and Instagram: wysr_podcast…

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Gay Henson, Secretary-Treasurer, IFPTE | Kisha Byrd, Women in Steel District 10 Coordinator, Local USW 10-00086 54:40

1M ago54:40

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As March begins, so too does Women’s History Month. The America’s Work Force Union Podcast begins its coverage by sitting down with the Secretary-Treasurer of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Gay Henson, as she discusses her journey through the IFPTE. Kisha Byrd from the United Steelworkers Local 10-00086 joined…

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a new contract between Transport Workers Union of America Local 208 and the Central Ohio Transit Authority. Hager also discussed proposed improvements to the regional transit inf…

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President April Sims, Secretary-Treasurer Cherika Carter. WSLC | Bob Funk, Founder, Labor Lab 54:38

1M ago54:38

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On the final day of Black History Month, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured the duo that became the first black women to lead a state labor council in AFL-CIO history, Washington State Labor Council President April Sims and Secretary-Treasurer Cherika Carter. Carter discussed her journey to the labor movement, how Sims and herself came…

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James Petrides, Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Tom Buffenbarger, independent Labor voice 49:31

1M ago49:31

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James Petrides, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Senior Mechanical Insulation Specialist, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the public’s lack of knowledge about mechanical insulation and detailed how Mechanical Insulation Energy Audits are performed. Tom Buffenbarger, an independent union voice, appeared on the America’s Work Fo…

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Princess Moss, VP, National Education Association | Jenn Roberts, Vice President for Employer Health Strategy, Hello Heart 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Princess Moss, Vice President of the National Education Association, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about finding a career in a union after seeking to help her fellow teachers in Virginia. Moss also spoke about the issues teachers face today and how respecting their work could help prevent more teachers from leaving the educa…

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Dr. Phil Sossenheimer, CIR-SEIU (Committee of Interns and Residents) | Reese Saulter III, Vice President of the Southern Region, BMWED 54:40

1M ago54:40

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Dr. Phil Sossenheimer, a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellow at Stanford University and a representative of the Committee of Interns and Residents - Service Employees International Union (CIR-SEIU), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization. Sossenheimer discussed the largest group of house staff in the Midwest…

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Arnold Scott, National Vice President, AFGE District 6 | Roxanne Brown, International Vice President at Large, United Steelworkers 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Arnold Scott, American Federation of Government Employees District 6 National Vice President, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how a federal government shutdown will hurt federal employees. He also spoke about the fight to increase the pay of federal employees and the strides made by the AFGE to diversify membership to im…

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Bill Samuel, Director of Government Affairs, AFL-CIO | Steve Hicks, President, Teamsters Local 283 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Bill Samuel, AFL-CIO Legislative Director, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss ongoing issues in Congress, specifically their inability to pass a budget plan for the year. Samuel also addressed proposed cuts to worker protection programs and a constitutional challenge to the National Labor Relations Board. International Brother…

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Paul Rodell, Executive Council Member, APA Teamsters Local 1224 | Nya Anthony, Research Analyst, Good Jobs First 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Captain Paul Rodell, an executive council member of the Allied Pilots Association Teamsters Local 1224, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Omni Air negotiations and the events that led to the members recently voting to approve a potential strike. Research Analyst for Good Jobs First, Nya Anthony, joined the America’s Work …

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Melissa Cropper, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Carl Kriss, Director, Relighting the Flame 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about organizing campaigns in 2024. Cropper also talked about the organization’s biennial convention and the success of Literacy Across Ohio Day. Director Carl Kriss joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his upcoming d…

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Everett Kelley, National President, AFGE | Eric Dean, International President, Iron Workers Union 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Everett Kelley, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his 44 years with the union. Kelley talked about his success organizing at all levels of the organization and how the AFGE uses its National Legislative and Grassroots Mobilization Conference to fight for g…

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Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications, American Legion | Robert Roach Jr, President, Alliance for Retired Americans 54:40

2M ago54:40

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In preparation for Women’s History Month, which takes place in next month, Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the March edition of the Legion Magazine. Our Black History Month coverage continues as Alliance for Retired Americans President Robert Roach …

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Rick Miedema, Teamsters Local 997, Secretary Treasurer | Davida Russell, Executive Secretary/Treasurer, North Coast Area Labor Federation 54:40

2M ago54:40

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Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local 997, Rick Miedema, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the contract negotiations at Molson Coors’ Fort Worth, Texas plant. Miedema discussed the history of the contract negotiations with the employer and what has occurred in the past week since the strike vote. As our coverage continues…

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