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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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Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Terry Joyce (Laborers Local 310) / Rosemary Feurer (Mother Jones Museum)
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Laborers Local 310 Business Manager Terry Joyce spoke about his history in labor, the Irish Echo and and the Labor Leader of the Year Award, as well as some of the community work done by various members of Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council affiliated unions.
Our second featured guest on today’s show was Mother Jones Museum Project Director Rosemary Feurer. She spoke about labor activist Mary Harris, better known as Mother Jones, and her perseverance in her fight for labor rights for all.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Fred Albert (AFT-West Virginia)
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
The first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast was Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper. She discussed the America Rescue Plan and how the money in the bill will be used for state and local aid, keeping schools open and cutting child poverty across the entire nation.
American Federation of Teachers - West Virginia President Fred Albert was our second guest speaker on the podcast. He discussed legislators taking retaliatory actions against teachers unions in West Virginia, union busting, and how their teachers navigated the pandemic.
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
Today on the AWF Union Podcast, American Federation of Government Employees Local 31 President Darryll Bell spoke about strengthening labor law and collective bargaining rights and the understaffed VA hiring more people with the pandemic seemingly slowing down.
Also featured on today’s episode was Terri Gerstein. She is the Labor and Worklife Program Director of the State and Local Enforcement Project at Harvard and a Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute. She discussed how law enforcement will be prosecuting employers that commit wage theft and worker misclassification.
Friday Mar 12, 2021
Friday Mar 12, 2021
High Speed Rail Alliance Executive Director Rick Harnish was the first of three guests featured on AWF Union Podcast. Harnish spoke about what needs to be done in order for the United States to get their own high speed rail system. He said 20 percent new tracks and 80 percent updating current tracks to increase freight speeds and get freight off of the highways and back to trains.
Steve Rosenfeld with the Independent Media Institute spoke about legislation introduced by Republicans that would make obtaining a ballot and having it be delivered on time much more difficult. Rosenfeld also talked about H.R. 1.
Joyce Goldstein with Joyce Goldstein & Associates wrapped up today's show by talking about the differences between an independent contractor and an employee and how these definitions are vital in determining if a worker is eligible for benefits.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Happy World Plumbing Day! To celebrate, the AWF Union Podcast featured the United Association Director of Plumbing Tom Bigely, today. He talked about what World Plumbing Day was all about, how the UA was able to continue work despite the pandemic, growing their membership with massive organizing efforts and Plumbers 911.
United Auto Workers Legislative Representative Desiree Hoffman was the second speaker on the show today. She discussed the recently passed American Rescue Plan, the passage of the PRO Act in the House and the uphill battle they will face passing it in the Senate.
United States Senator Sherrod Brown closed up the show, addressing the American Rescue Plan, multiemployer pension protection plans, collective bargaining and the need for labor law reform.
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Glenn Kelly (BAC Local 8 Southeast)
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Our first guest to join today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul. He discussed the U.S. kickstarting the economy again, supply chain issues, incentivizing keeping jobs onshore and how the passage of a new infrastructure bill will revitalize work and local economies.
Our second guest that was featured today was Glenn Kelly, President of International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 8 Southeast. He talked about their membership, the difficulties of keeping their member numbers up in So-Called “Right to Work” states in their jurisdiction, passing the PRO Act and promoting their union to attract more members.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Communications Workers of America District 4 Director Frank Mathews joined the AWF Union Podcast this afternoon to talk about the issues of gerrymandering and how the For the People Act fights back against it. He also explained what it means for labor to have a labor-friendly NLRB, and the need to pass the PRO Act.
Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski was also featured on the podcast today. He spoke about pension relief plans, wage theft and the strict prevailing wage laws that need to be put in place to combat it. He also provided a northeast Ohio work outlook.
Monday Mar 08, 2021
Monday Mar 08, 2021
The Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition’s Executive Director, Ed Mortimer, was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed how it has been a long, difficult journey to get people to focus on infrastructure at the national level, how a divided Congress needs to work together to pass a new infrastructure bill and the funding for infrastructure improvements.
Our second guest speaker on the show today was Laborers Local 860 Business Manager and Secretary-Treasurer, Tony Liberatore Jr. He spoke about the current state of the nation’s infrastructure, distracted driving and driving more carefully with summer construction coming up.
Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
U.S. Representative Tim Ryan joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the work going on in Lordstown, Ohio, the competition in the electrical vehicle market, the Postal Service contract and how the National Apprenticeship Act will benefit middle class workers.
Also featured on the podcast today was Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council. He discussed labor leaders meeting with President Biden, how so-called “Right to Work” has been devastating to the building trades, investing in the Columbus Innovation District and job readiness training certification.
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Brian Herberth (Kelley & Ferraro) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau)
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Our first featured guest on AWF Union Podcast today was Kelley & Ferraro Attorney Brian Herberth. He discussed a person’s rights in a personal injury claim, what to do in case of an automobile accident and gathering and preserving your evidence to file an insurance claim on the accident.
Also featured on the podcast today was Cleveland Better Business Bureau President Sue McConnell. She analyzed the BBB scam tracker and informed listeners about online scams, unemployment fraud and social security imposter scams.