Best Mathew Green Podcasts (2024)

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Toxic Positivity Debunked and How to Find Authentic Happiness | EP 48 37:45

7h ago37:45

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Download Your FREE Copy: 6 Pillars of Rewriting Your Story Are you tired of feeling pressure to always be positive, even when life gets tough? Stephen and Sharlene Licciardello shed light on the pervasive issue of toxic positivity and how it can hinder your pursuit of genuine happiness and success. Understand the dangers of suppressing your emotion…

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Oliver Burkeman: 4,000 Weeks, relinquishing control and confronting our radical finitude. 54:04

1h ago54:04

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with the brilliant Oliver Burkeman - author of the book ‘4,000 Weeks.” Few books have impacted as much as Oliver’s and it is one that I return to time and time again. In short, The average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. As Oliver states “If you live to be 80…

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Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer | Richard Mack Jr., Miller Cohen, P.L.C. 54:52

27m ago54:52

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Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer and contributor to the OnLabor blog, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision in the Starbucks case where seven Memphis employees who were leaders in an organizing campaign were fired. Richard Mack Jr., a worker and union lawyer with Miller Cohen, P.L.C. in Detroit,…

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Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO | Jon Schleuss, The Newsguild-CWA 54:53

1h ago54:53

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Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the pro-labor legislation passed during the Spring Legislative Session in Illinois. He shared details about the ban on captive audience meetings and the new child labor laws awaiting a signature from the Governor. President of The NewsGuild-Comm…

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TSEC 131: Powerful Ways to Address the Hidden Gaps in Engineering Education

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In this episode, we talk with Bill Woodburn, founder and chairman of the board at Engineering Tomorrow, about the creation and impact of Engineering Tomorrow and the significant talent gaps in engineering education. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*** Engineering Quotes: Here Are Some of the Questions We Ask Bill: What made …

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Reid Maki, Child Labor Coalition | Rich Jordan, Iron Workers Local 17 54:52

1d ago54:52

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In honor of World Day Against Child Labor, Reid Maki, the director of child labor issues and coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his organization's work to end abusive child labor practices. He discussed some of the major violations over the past 18 months in America and how the CLC …

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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown 54:52

1h ago54:52

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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of the Communication Workers of America District 4, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the start of District 4’s Conference in Detroit. Mathews talked about proposed legislation against tax breaks for companies that outsource work or anti-union efforts. He also discussed the first year un…

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Episode 40 Haircare that's Kind2 You AND the Planet - with Sue Campbell 51:13

2d ago51:13

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Welcome to episode 40 of the Where Does It Come From? podcast. In this episode your host, Jo Salter, founder of ethical clothing social enterprise Where Does It Come From? chats with Sue Campbell. Sue is the founder of Kind2, creating haircare that brings you great hair with zero plastic. Your dog can also benefit - there's a doggy shampoo bar avai…

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Jalen Alexander, SPWU | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 54:52

1h ago54:52

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Jalen Alexander, President of the Social Policy Workers United — affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 57 — joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the Unfair Labor Practice Strike currently underway by the 170 members of the SPWU. He discussed the history of the first contract …

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Andrew Oberthur: The Leadership Juggle, remembering your core business and having a life outside of school. 59:20

5h ago59:20

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Today I have the great pleasure of sharing a conversation that I recently had with Andrew Oberthur. He is an author and principal. In this conversation, we talked about his recent book The School Leadership Juggle - practical tips for educators to juggle the expectations of the work with the reality of the job. In this episode we talk about many th…

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Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | David Green, UAW Region 2B 54:52

1h ago54:52

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing efforts to secure a Community Benefits Agreement for the Columbus airport expansion. He also talked about the continued interest in bringing new technology projects t…

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Josh Phillips, Eberts & Harrison | Len Dicosimo, North Shore Federation of Labor and AFM Local 4 54:52

22h ago54:52

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Josh Phillips, Director of Business Development for Eberts & Harrison, Inc., joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the difference their union-focused insurance company can make for union training centers and Local and International unions. He talked about the way the company works to provide the best policies to clients and ev…

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Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Matt Rothchild 54:53

10d ago54:53

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Adam Keller, Co-host of The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about recent work they’ve done with Local unions and a fundraiser they’ll be co-hosting in the Huntsville, Ala. area. Keller also discussed some of the organizing victories in the South and what the North Alabama Area Labor Council is doing to edu…

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J. Albert Mann, Shift Happens | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO 54:53

11d ago54:53

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J. Albert Mann, author of Shift Happens: The History of Labor in the United States, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her newly released book, and how she was inspired to write about the history of the labor movement. Mann discussed why the book is written for Young Adults (YA) and how they can use it to help them prepare …

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Ted Pappageorge, UNITE HERE, Culinary Union Local 226 | Andrew Spar, FEA 54:52

10d ago54:52

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As part of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast's ongoing effort to share the issues unions face across the country, we featured portions of the May 23 press conference from UNITE HERE Culinary Workers Union Local 226 Secretary-Treasurer, Ted Pappageorge, where he discussed the ongoing negotiations with Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. He discussed the s…

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Dr Ray Boyd: Small decisions each day, The Air Force One Approach and knowing when to quit. 12:21

6d ago12:21

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Dr Ray Boyd has decades of experience in the public education system, including 20 years as an educational leader. In 2014, Ray was named WA Primary Principal of the Year. More recently he became the Foundation Principal for Dayton Primary School. This is the second time I have had the privilege of having him on the podcast and it was a wonderful o…

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Josh Sturm, Color Health, and Mullissa Willette, SEIU Local 521 | Lawrence Abbott, Move to Amend 54:52

11d ago54:52

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Mullissa Willette, President of the Service Employees International Union Local 521, and Josh Sturm, Chief Revenue Officer at Color Health, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the reasons union members are receiving cancer diagnoses at a higher rate than average, and how Color Health is helping union members receive quality car…

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Gary Mendell, Shatterproof and Dr. James Polo, Carelon Behavioral Health | Merrilee Logue, NLO and Dr. Raiza Hashmi, BCBSA 54:53

8d ago54:53

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As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast’s coverage continues with Dr. James Polo, Chief Medical Officer for Carelon Behavioral Health, and Gary Mendell, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Shatterproof. The two discussed how substance use and mental health issues impacted their families, what the…

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TSEC 130: The Revolutionary Aftermath of the Devastating Baltimore Bridge Collapse 56:58

13d ago56:58

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In this episode, we talk with Roberto Leon, P.E., Ph.D., professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech, about the aftermath of the Baltimore Bridge collapse, including what the future holds for its reconstruction and the broader implications for infrastructure resilience. ***The video version of this episode can be viewed here.*…

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Eric Weiner and Dr. Gareen Hamalian, Included Health | Greg Regan, TTD 54:53

9d ago54:53

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Eric Weiner, Division VP for Labor & Trust, Public Sector, and Higher Education for Included Health and their interim director of behavioral health, Dr. Gareen Hamalian, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how Included Health is assisting unions and their members get the assistance they need during our Mental Health Awareness M…

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Amanda Biggins, President, AFSCME Local 1539 | Tom Buffenbarger, independent labor voice 54:52

10d ago54:52

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Amanda Biggins, President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 1539, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her Local’s new contract with the Minnesota Correctional Facility-Rush City. Biggins also talked about approved legislation that will ban private prisons in Minnesota. Tom Buffenbarger, an…

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Mike Hazard, UA VIP | John “Jack” Monahan, WWI Centennial Commission 54:52

11d ago54:52

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In honor of Memorial Day, Mike Hazard, the program manager for the United Association Veterans in Piping program, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the program and what it is doing to help military service members transition to civilian careers in the UA. Hazard also discussed the UA Pipe P.A.L.S. program recently launched…

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Transform Your Relationships in 90 Days with Marriage Coach Janelle Green | EP 47 39:50

15d ago39:50

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Download Your FREE Copy: 6 Pillars of Rewriting Your Story Longing For a Deeper Connection With Your Partner? Stephen and Sharlene welcome Janelle Green, a marriage coach who knows a thing or two about overcoming tough times and building a love that lasts. As a devout Catholic, she shares her fears and doubts about divorce and the impact it might h…

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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas | Teresa Cassady, USW District 1 54:52

14d ago54:52

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At the request of our listeners, America’s Work Force Union Podcast brought back the interview with Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas from May 1, which began our Mental Health Awareness Month Coverage this year. In the episode, Dr. Sally discussed the state of mental health awareness in America and how unions can provide care and access to mental health, in…

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Stephen Silvia, American University Professor, The UAW’s Southern Gamble 39:27

15d ago39:27

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Stephen Silvia, a professor in the Politics, Governance and Economics Department at American University, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how automakers in the South have worked to prevent the United Auto Workers' unionization efforts, as well as his recent book, The UAW’s Southern Gamble.…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Andrew Spar, Florida Education Association 54:52

16d ago54:52

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director for the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperation Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss training in the construction industry, an upcoming webinar focused on firestopping and mechanical insulation for …

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Jennifer Gill, REI Union Cleveland, RWDSU | Michael Shields, Policy Matters Ohio 54:53

17d ago54:53

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Jennifer Gill, a worker organizer, bargaining committee member and organizing committee member with REI Union Cleveland—affiliated with the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union—joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing negotiations with REI. Gill also discussed the days of action workers took during the store's an…

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Living Permaculture | UpRoot Colorado 27:58

18d ago27:58

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On this month's episode of Living Permaculture, our guest is Rita Mary Hennigan, co-director of UpRoot Colorado. UpRoot Colorado is a local non-profit organization with the mission of increasing the nutrition security of Coloradans by harvesting and redistributing surplus, nutrient-dense foods while supporting the resilience of farmers. They discus…

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Tyler Holmes, AFSCME Council 9 | Stephanie Jackson, SEIU 1 54:52

22d ago54:52

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Tyler Holmes, an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with American Medical Response in Bozeman, Mont. (AMR Bozeman), joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the successful organizing efforts at the private ambulance company and what led the roughly 40 EMTs at AMR to seek representation from the American Federation of State, County an…

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Ricky Kradolfer: The power of music to unite us, Amplify and lessons from building a startup. 1:04:26

25d ago1:04:26

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Today I have the pleasure of sharing a recent conversation that I had with Ricky Kradolfer from Amplify Music Education. Amplify was co-founded by Ricky Kradolfer and his wife to ensure that every student has access to contemporary, inspiring and engaging music lessons that meet the curriculum. We talked about so many things in this conversation in…

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Break the Cycle of Anger, Awakening Love and Healing with Author Paul Zolman | EP 46 42:50

20d ago42:50

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Download Your FREE Copy: 6 Pillars of Rewriting Your Story Is Constant Negativity Risking Your Relationships? Stephen and Sharlene are joined by the Author of “The Role of Love” Paul Zolman. He shares his incredible journey from growing up in an abusive, angry household to discovering a transformative path of love and compassion. Despite making a p…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 54:53

28d ago54:53

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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 Legion’s annual National Oratorical Contest. He also discussed June’s edition of the Legion Magazine. Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to …

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Jamie Walker, USW District 1 | Pat Gallagher, NCALF | Wendy Nolan, Iron Workers Local 17 54:52

22d ago54:52

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Jamie Walker, Subdistrict Director of the United Steelworkers District 1, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about how unions and labor-friendly organizations are working together to bring shipbuilding jobs back to America. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and a retired member of the United Steelw…

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TSEC 129: Innovative Ways to Incorporate Mass Timber in Earthquake-Resistant Designs 35:51

28d ago35:51

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In this episode, we talk with Ben Moerman, P.Eng., M.Eng., Ph.D., and project structural engineer at StructureCraft, about earthquake-resistant designs and sustainable construction with mass timber. He shares insights on how mass timber can enhance safety during earthquakes and the challenges it poses compared to steel and concrete. We also explore…

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Michael Murphy, President, AFGE Local 3448 | Frank Callahan, President, MBTU 54:53

23d ago54:53

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President of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 3448, Michael Murphy, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a workplace safety issue that forced an office in Ohio to temporarily close. Murphy also discussed the staffing shortages at Social Security Administration offices, which has limited the ability to assist…

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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA D4 | John Nichols, Journalist, The Nation 54:52

28d ago54:52

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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of the Communication Workers of America District 4, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential end to the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the plan’s possible extension. John Nichols, a journalist with The Nation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about …

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Lyn Montgomery, Executive Council Member, TWU | Chris Lalevee, MAP Coordinator, IUOE Local 825 54:52

25d ago54:52

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Lyn Montgomery, Transport Workers Union of America International Executive Council Member who served as lead negotiator and President for TWU Local 556 for the Transport Workers Union of America Local 556, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new industry-leading contract ratified by flight attendants with Southwest Airlines…

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From $50K in Debt to Millions in Assets with Real Estate Mentor and Philanthropist Mathew Pezon | EP 45 21:16

28d ago21:16

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Download Your FREE Copy: 6 Pillars of Rewriting Your Story Ever Been Curious About Investing in Real Estate? Stephen and Sharlene sit down with real estate investor, mentor, and philanthropist Mathew Pezon. Learn about his experience as a mentor at The Real Estate Lab, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching real estate investing to disadvan…

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Professor Guy Claxton: A dinner party with J. R. R. Tolkien, radically redefining intelligence and preparing young people for a learning life. 59:41

29d ago59:41

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Today I have a very special episode for you, from the phenomenal Professor Guy Claxton. He is a cognitive scientist, education thought leader and prolific author. He has spent most of his working life at a variety of universities including Oxford, Bristol, King’s College London and Winchester. You can connect with me here: 🖐️ About 💻 Podcast Websit…

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Cathy Drummond, District 11 Director, USW | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer 54:52

28d ago54:52

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As the Director of the United Steelworkers District 11 and the newly appointed lead for healthcare bargaining, Cathy Drummond discussed workplace hazards faced by nurses and healthcare workers on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as we celebrate National Nurses Week. Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer and contributing author to the …

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Liliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety, BAC | Jacob Morrison and Connor Lewis, AFL-CIO 54:52

29d ago54:52

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Liliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about what the BAC is doing for OSHA’s Stand Down to Prevent Falls in Construction Week as well as some of the improvements she’s seen in workplace safety over her 17-year career. …

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Allison Smartt, Organizer, The Animation Guild | Tim Burga, President, AFL-CIO 54:53

1M ago54:53

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Allison Smartt, an organizer with IATSE Local 839, known as The Animation Guild (TAG), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about recent organizing success with animators at Dreamworks Studios and dispelled some myths about workers in this type of creative industry. Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Wor…

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Episode 39 - The Nettle Dress with Allan Brown (part 2) 31:40

1M ago31:40

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'The Nettle Dress' is a film documenting 7 years of Allan Brown's journey foraging for nettles, designing, spinning, weaving and finally sewing a dress made entirely of nettles. The film has been released widely in the UK and beyond during 2023 to awards and positive reviews, including: 'An exquisite, inspiring film' Sir Mark Rylance 'One of the be…

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Melissa Cropper, President, OFT | Jeff Worthington, President, Utah AFL-CIO 54:52

1M ago54:52

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This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about what can be done to show appreciation for teachers. Cropper also spoke about the funding of private school vouchers in Ohio and the FTC’s final rule on non-compete clauses. Jeff Worth…

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Justin Azbill, Director of National Environment, Health and Safety, Milwaukee Tool | Rich Danko and Paul Ribarchak, IW Local 3 | Senator Sherrod Brown 54:52

1M ago54:52

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Justin Azbill, Director of National Environment, Health and Safety at Milwaukee Tool, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as part of our continuing coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month. He started the conversation around Construction Safety Week and his work on safety and mental healthcare for construction industry workers. As part o…

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