Best Brent Ford Podcasts (2024)

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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

54:52

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

54:53

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

54:52

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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[Rerelease] The Truth (Discworld) feat. Brandon Sanderson 1:02:49

3d ago1:02:49

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This episode was originally released on January 27, 2019 Craig and Ryan welcome a new panelist, Brandon Sanderson (maybe you've heard of him?). The three of them discuss The Truth, the 25th book in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. Spoiler alert, technically, because we range all over the story, as usual. But as we mention during the show, this i…

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Kaiti Primrose's 777 Bravehearts Marathon Journey 1:15:41

4d ago1:15:41

1:15:41

Kaiti Primrose is a hybrid athlete who has played a number of sports, but found long distance running through the influence of her dad and in 2021 did her first 777 Bravehearts Marathon event. That year's event provided some of the toughest lessons she will ever face in the sport of running, but it didn't deter Kaiti from coming back, seeing her no…

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Peak Endurance: The Isobel Tait Story 1:15:00

5d ago1:15:00

1:15:00

Isobel Tait has had an incredible running career, from humble beginnings, Isobel has gone on to win some of Australia's great ultra races including Six Foot Track and Great Southern Endurance Run Miler. She has represented Australia 3 times at the World Long Distance Mountain Running Championships, and has raced twice in the Barkley Marathons. If t…

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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

54:52

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

54:53

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

54:52

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

54:52

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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#438. NEW - Caine's Law, part 2 1:32:06

10d ago1:32:06

1:32:06

What in the h-e-double-hockey-sticks is this book, anyway? Craig brings Drew back for one final discussion on Matthew Stover's Acts of Caine series. They wrap up with book 4, Caine's Law, which is a book about ... something. The guys will try to figure that out. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives…

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The Continuing Work of Jesus (Book of Acts) | Lord of All - Rev. Lucas Dourado 32:14

10d ago32:14

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Acts 10:1-16; 34-45By Resurrection Presbyterian Church

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Empowering Change With Mika Koelma 49:00

10d ago49:00

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Mika Koelma is the co-founder of Hey Zomi, a company leading the way in menstrual health, period care solutions and education, which she founded with her sister Zoe. As a runner, she uses her experience in education to empower women to change the conversation around their own health. Mika is not your regular entrepreneur, and her positivity radiate…

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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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Mercury Brad - @clearviewdemolition 1:01:21

13d ago1:01:21

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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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Every Mountain, Every Mile with Ryan MacPherson 1:14:59

15d ago1:14:59

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Ryan MacPherson is not your standard hybrid athlete, and his adventures in climbing and mountaineering which started in Canada have led him to some of the most incredible experiences you can have in life. He breaks down the lingo behind climbing, and how this electrician from Australia fell in love with the mountains. He's also an accomplished trai…

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

15d ago54:53

54:53

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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[Rerelease] The Lord of the Rings, Book 2 1:16:26

17d ago1:16:26

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This episode was originally released on March 1, 2020 Craig, Ryan, Megan, and Kyle discuss the second book in The Lord of the Rings--or to put it another way, the second half of The Fellowship of the Ring. They get into lots of listener questions, like whether the Rivendell chapters are too long, whether balrogs should have wings, whether the fello…

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The Continuing Work of Jesus (Book of Acts) | Converted - Rev. Lucas Dourado 32:38

17d ago32:38

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Acts 9:1-22By Resurrection Presbyterian Church

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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

54:53

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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All In: Beth McKenzie's Ultra Trail Australia Triumph 1:10:30

21d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Beth McKenzie is well known in the world of triathlon, and has now announced herself on the trails, following a stunning with at Ultra Trail Australia's 100 kilometre race, in just her second attempt at the distance. But, what you'll learn is that Beth doesn't do things by halves, if she's going for something it's all in. In this podcast she gives …

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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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[Rerelease] The Neverending Story 1:01:02

24d ago1:01:02

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This episode was originally released October 27, 2019. The Ladies of the Legendarium are back! And this time, Stephanie, Megan, and Kate are joined by Sara Hanks to discuss Michael Ende's classic book, The Neverending Story. There's laughing and crying, and a whole lot of love -- old and new -- for this particular book. Support the show on Patreon:…

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Return to Love | Rev. Mike Ford 24:12

24d ago24:12

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Revelation 2:1-7By Resurrection Presbyterian Church

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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

54:52

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

54:53

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

54:52

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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The Continuing Work of Jesus (Book of Acts) | A Surprising Reader - Rev. Lucas Dourado 27:45

1M ago27:45

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Acts 8:26-39By Resurrection Presbyterian Church

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

1M ago54:52

54:52

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

54:53

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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The Madness Of Racing The Sun 21:10

1M ago21:10

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Tomorrow 12 groups of 6 runners will be going from the Gold Coast to Tenterfield more than 300 kilometres away. The concept has grown rapidly in this the second year it is being run. But why? The Madness of Red Bull 24 Hour Race The Sun, the brainchild of Courtney Atkinson, this race is going to test the limits of even the best runners in this race…

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

1M ago54:53

54:53

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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The Continuing Work of Jesus (Book of Acts) | The Unstoppable Church - Rev. Lucas Dourado 33:23

1M ago33:23

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Acts 7:51-8:3By Resurrection Presbyterian Church

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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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[Rerelease] Brent Weeks Spins the Wheel 11:37

1M ago11:37

11:37

This episode was originally released October 17, 2019. Weeks Week begins on Monday with the release of The Burning White, but we thought we'd get a jump on it by airing a few minutes of Brent Weeks spinning The Wheel of Tangents. Brent answers eight questions scientifically designed in a lab to help us get to know one of our favorite authors a litt…

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

1M ago54:52

54:52

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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Joe Ward Nominates To Lead AURA 40:06

1M ago40:06

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Joe Ward has recently come off a second placing at Australia's 24 Hour Championship, and last week had his long standing Fastest Known Time from Brisbane to Sydney broken. We also talk about his work with Sean Bell who is currently ripping it up running across the country, and why he has put his hand up to be president of AURA.…

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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

54:52

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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