Best BMA Media Group Podcasts (2024)

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

4h ago54:40

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (C/CO BCTC), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Intel’s role in leading the construction boom in Central Ohio. He also talked about the need for improved infrastructure and how Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther has hel…

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Josh Ruyle and Matt Davis, Dignity Apparel | Scott Paul, AAM 54:40

1h ago54:40

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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 54:52

10h ago54:52

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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. 54:53

1d ago54:53

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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 54:52

1d ago54:52

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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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Mandy Jo Ganieany, IUPAT DC 30 | Robert Ford Jr., USW Local 2L 54:52

5d ago54:52

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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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Brent Booker, LIUNA | Merrilee Logue and Keisha Adams, NLO BCBSA 54:52

6d ago54:52

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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 54:53

7d ago54:53

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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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Sword Health | Tom Buffenbarger 54:52

8d ago54:52

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Shawn McLoughlin, Vice-President of Labor and Trust, Jerry Gallo, Regional Vice President of Labor and Trust, and Jenn Delman, and Senior Clinical Specialist, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on behalf of Sword Health. They discussed the effects of musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders on building trades members and how digital care solution…

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Jackie Townsend, Bricklayers ADC 1 | Greg Regan, TTD 54:52

9d ago54:52

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Jackie Townsend, a member of the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois (ADC 1) and bricklaying instructor with Paul Simon Job Corps, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about finding herself in the trowel trades and how the union has positively impacted her life. S…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Richard Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 54:52

12d 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 80th Anniversary of D-Day. Stoffer also discussed the impact of the G.I. Bill and previewed an article from July’s edition of the Legion Magazine. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americ…

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Scott Paul, AAM | Pat Gallagher, NCALF 54:53

13d ago54:53

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Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recent report, SHOCKWAVES: The Ripple Effect of China’s Industrial Overcapacity on American Manufacturing and Factory Workers. Paul explained how the report is focused on raising awareness about the impact of excess goods…

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Leonard Aguilar, Texas AFL-CIO | Grace Heffernan, NEO Workers Center 54:53

15d ago54:53

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Leonard Aguilar, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss state legislation creating more problems for labor unions. He also talked about their work to ensure unions lead the renewable energy transition and the 2024 Women’s Summit in Austin. Grace Heffernan, co-founder and contractor with th…

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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Isha Vij, Maven Clinic 54:53

15d ago54:53

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT-AFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide an end-of-the-2023-2024 school year recap. Cropper discussed an OFT survey that focused on the factors causing the state's teacher shortage. She also provided an update on recent organizing and contract wins for union me…

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Bob Keefe, Environmental Entrepreneurs | Chris Albright, LIUNA Local 1058 54:52

17d ago54:52

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Bob Keefe, Executive Director of Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the positive impact the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has made on manufacturing jobs in America. He also spoke about how unions can increase their membership during the clean energy boom through IRA-funded projects. Chris A…

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

19d 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

20d 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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Reid Maki, Child Labor Coalition | Rich Jordan, Iron Workers Local 17 54:52

21d 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

23d 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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Jalen Alexander, SPWU | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 54:52

24d 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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Dorsey Hager, Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC | David Green, UAW Region 2B 54:52

26d 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

27d 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

29d 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

29d 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

1M 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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Josh Sturm, Color Health, and Mullissa Willette, SEIU Local 521 | Lawrence Abbott, Move to Amend 54:52

1M 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

1M 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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Eric Weiner and Dr. Gareen Hamalian, Included Health | Greg Regan, TTD 54:53

1M 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

1M 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

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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

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

1M 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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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 54:53

2M ago54:53

54:53

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

2M 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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Michael Murphy, President, AFGE Local 3448 | Frank Callahan, President, MBTU 54:53

2M 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

2M ago54:52

54:52

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

2M 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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Cathy Drummond, District 11 Director, USW | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer 54:52

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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Melissa Cropper, President, OFT | Jeff Worthington, President, Utah AFL-CIO 54:52

2M 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

2M ago54:52

54:52

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

2M ago54:52

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the North American Building Trades Union Legislative Conference, getting more people into the trades and an update on the status of the Intel project. Fred Redmond, Secretary…

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Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director, CIASP | Zack Tanner, President, Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to continue our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month. Bohmann discussed the proper ways to discuss mental health resources available to leaders and workers. Zack Tanner, President of the Newspaper Guild …

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Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, Program Trainer and speaker | Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director, ULA 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

To begin Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, noted psychologist, program trainer and speaker, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state of mental health awareness in America. She also spoke about how unions can provide care and access to mental health, including the Man Therapy campaign. Dave Megenhardt…

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Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of NLO, Mikal Sutton, Managing Director of Medicaid Policy for BCBSA | Jimmy Williams Jr., General President, IUPAT 54:52

2M ago54:52

54:52

Merrilee Logue, executive director of the Blue Cross Blue Shield National Labor Office (NLO), and Mikal Sutton, the managing director of Medicaid policy for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the process for Medicaid redeterminations and how Blue Cross and Blue Shield (BCBS) c…

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Stephan Davis, Business Manager, IBEW Local 40 | Jeff Joines, National Legislative Director, BMWED 54:53

2M ago54:53

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Business Manager for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 40, Stephan Davis, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the Local’s upcoming 100th Anniversary event, the Hollywood Basic Crafts negotiations and their unique retirement plan for members. Jeff Joines, the Director of Government Affairs for the Brot…

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