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America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and continues to be the trusted voice for workers across the country.
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Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
The first guest on AWF Union Podcast today was American Legion Media and Communications Director Jeff Stoffer. He spoke about the November edition of the American Legion Magazine, highlighting stories about Harvey Pratt and how Native Americans continue to make contributions to our society while also defending it.
Plumbers Local 55 President Doreen Cannon was the second featured guest on the podcast today. She discussed the Cleveland Tradeswomen Committee, the Tradeswomen Build Nations virtual conference and how the trades are a viable career option for women.
Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta was the final guest on the show today. He spoke about issues surrounding mail in voting and absentee ballots and the cost of living for senior citizens.
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
The Nation Magazine National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols joined AWF Union Podcast host Ed “Flash” Ferenc on today’s show to discuss SCOTUS term limits and the Senate confirmation hearings of Judge Amy Coney Barrett.
The second featured guest on the podcast was Tom Kriger, PhD, Director of Research at NABTU. Dr. Kriger spoke about apprenticeship readiness programs, getting more women involved in the trades and the NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations conference.
Our final guest today was Cleveland Metropolitan School District CEO and Superintendent Eric Gordon. He spoke about the desperate need for another stimulus package in order to allow schools to operate safely and efficiently.
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Liz Shuler (AFL-CIO) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland BCTC)
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Our first guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast today AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler. She discussed her history in organizing clerical workers and working her way up the ladder in the IBEW, how she became the highest ranking woman in labor federation history and finally the NABTU Tradeswomen Build Nations virtual conference.
The second guest to speak with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc today was Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski. Wondolowski spoke about construction projects that will take place in Cleveland, Ohio in 2021, the hundreds of jobs they will create for construction workers and women in the building trades.
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Frank Mathews (CWA) / Vicki O’Leary (IW) / Wayne Creasap (IW)
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Tuesday Oct 13, 2020
Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was the first of three featured guests on today’s podcast. He spoke about tax breaks and job cuts surrounding AT&T, the stock market being propped up by stock buybacks and how the CWA is encouraging members to vote.
International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers General Organizer for Diversity Vicki O’Leary was our second guest today on AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about her history in the trades, the upcoming Tradeswomen Build Nations conference and empowering women to join the trades.
Our third and final guest speaker on the show today was Wayne Creasap, also with the Ironworkers International. He touched on topics involving workers safety on jobsites during the pandemic.
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Deputy Director of the Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Trades Labor Management Cooperative Trust Gina Walsh returned to the podcast to speak about the upcoming virtual Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference. She also spoke about her background in the trades, how she worked her way up the ranks to the position she is in today and getting more women involved in the trades.
Andrew Tinkham with the Ohio Consumers Counsel spoke on the podcast today about controversy surrounding Ohio House Bill 6, reviving Ohio House Bill 738 and other energy related issues.
The final guest on this episode of AWF Union Podcast was Voting Booth Chief Correspondent and Senior Writing Fellow Steve Rosenfeld with the Independent Media Institute. Rosenfeld discussed the upcoming election, voting rights and how technology is changing the politics and the party system.
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Wage theft remains a national problem. However, Columbus, Ohio has established an ordinance to curb wage theft. Labor lawyer Jon Wentz discussed the new ordinance and how it will help the city of Columbus on AWF Union Podcast.
Later in today’s episode, Progressive Populist Editor Jim Cullen spoke about the Presidential debate, the Supreme Court nomination and what to expect in the upcoming election.
Finally, labor lawyer Joyce Goldstein spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about settling disputes between workers and employers, the passing of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her impact on labor.
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
JC Tretter (NFLPA President) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers)
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
America’s Work Force Union Podcast is proud to feature NFLPA President and Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter on the podcast today. Tretter spoke about his education at Cornell University, becoming the NFLPA president, renegotiating collective bargaining agreements for player safety during the pandemic and the injury risks associated with artificial turf.
United Auto Workers International Representative Desiree Hoffman was our second featured guest today. Hoffman spoke with Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the new Supreme Court nomination made in the wake of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the vice presidential debate and the likelihood of another COVID-19 stimulus package.
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Andy Shen (Greenpeace USA) / David Megenhardt (United Labor Agency)
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Greenpeace USA Senior Oceans Advisor Andy Shen made an appearance on AWF Union Podcast to discuss forced labor in the south and southeast Asian fishing industry. Shen also discussed ongoing issues with Bumble Bee Seafoods.
Later in the show, United Labor Agency Executive Director David Megenhardt discussed new online training opportunities, President Trump’s order to end negotiations on another stimulus package until after the election and the success of the ULA’s virtual job training courses.
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Willie Haywood Jr. (AFGE/ NVAC 6th District) / Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO)
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Tuesday Oct 06, 2020
Sixth District President of Council 262 of the American Federation of Government Employees representing the National Veterans Affairs Council Willie Haywood Jr. discussed the status of the Department of Veterans Affairs, warryness of workers to return to their place of work, the AFGE endorsement of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and more on AWF Union Podcast.
Later in the show Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga spoke to host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the future of work, President Trump’s broken promises, mining and manufacturing jobs and voting in the upcoming election.
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul was the first featured guest on AWF Union Podcast today. Paul spoke with Ed “Flash” Ferenc, covering topics such as the jobless report, reshoring jobs to the United States, keeping up with the manufacturing demands of PPE, the Defense Production Act and domestic mineral production.
Also featured on the Oct. 5 edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast was Good Jobs First Executive Director Greg LeRoy. LeRoy spoke about the sins of corporate America during the COVID-19 pandemic, wage theft, OSHA violations and stimulus packages.