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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 Apr 16, 2021
Friday Apr 16, 2021
The America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Jeff Stoffer, American Legion Director of Communications to the show. Stoffer previewed the latest edition of the American Legion magazine and stories about the Tomb of Unknown Soldier and connecting faces to the graves of fallen soldiers.
Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta also joined the AWF Union Podcast. He detailed President Biden’s infrastructure plan and why it is important. He focused on the funding earmarked for caregiving and expanded funding to government agencies.
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Steamfitters and Pipefitters Local 455 Business Manager Tony Poole was one of the featured guests on today’s AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about worker safety on jobs, PPE for workers during a pandemic, the Marathon refinery strike and a new jobs bill that would require an apprenticeship to work on an oil refinery project.
Grovetown City Councilwoman Ceretta Smith of AFGE District 5 was also featured on today’s podcast. She spoke about her military background, why she appreciates her union, running for city council and how unions continue to inspire her to fight for workers.
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Jeff Bryant (Our Schools) / Laz Ayala (Illegal The Project)
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
The first featured guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast is Chief Correspondent and writing fellow of Our Schools, Jeff Bryant. He spoke about charter schools claiming to be nonprofit when they really aren’t, charter schools owned by for-profit corporations and charter schools retaining ownership of assets paid for by taxpayers.
Also featured on today’s show was Laz Ayala, Founder of Illegal The Project. He spoke about the need for immigration reform and why lawmakers in favor of these reforms should not cut corners to get it done, or it could make things worse.
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Communications Workers of America District 4 Director Frank Mathews was the first featured guest today on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about voting rights, reducing access to polling stations hurting workers, fixing the rules of the filibuster, call center bills, the PRO Act and Amazon’s anti-union actions.
Also featured on the AWF Union Podcast today was Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski. He spoke about Biden’s infrastructure plan and how it will create millions of jobs, repairing Ohio’s infrastructure, vaccine distribution and the hopes to reopen Ohio’s economy soon.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Terry O’Sullivan, General President of AWF Union Podcast presenting sponsor, LiUNA, joined the show today. He spoke about Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, the American Rescue Plan, American Jobs Plan, The Dream and Promise Acts and the passing the PRO Act.
IBEW Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis spoke about COVID-19 cases in Boston and their vaccine distribution, benefits of the American Jobs Plan, repairing Boston’s infrastructure and regional work with IBEW 96.
IBEW Local 96 Business Manager Tommy Maloney was also featured on the show today. He spoke about expanding their market share by working with IBEW Local 103, their Code of Excellence and the St. Vincent nurses strike.
Friday Apr 09, 2021
Friday Apr 09, 2021
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Assistant General Counsel Amanda Jaret was the first of three guests on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Jaret spoke about the union efforts at Amazon in Alabama, Amazon’s exit bonuses to workers who quit during the time of voting for unions and organizing workers at a Tesla factory.
Melink Corporation CEO Steve Melink was also featured on AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed his company's energy efficiency plans, President Biden’s infrastructure plans and clean coal and carbon capture projects.
The final guest on today’s show was Steve Rothschild of the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign. He spoke about a state superintendent election, campaign finance reform and why the state of Wisconsin went for President Biden.
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) / Amanda Woodrum (Policy Matters Ohio)
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar joined the AWF Union Podcast today to talk about the American Rescue Plan acting as a safety net for Americans who lost their jobs during the pandemic, the American Jobs Act and the PRO Act National Day of Action.
Also featured on today’s edition of the show was Policy Matters Ohio Senior Researcher Amanda Woodrum. She spoke about the Reimagine Appalachia project, the issues coal workers are facing, building paths into the union workforce for people of color and expanding the electrical grid.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
The Coalition for a Prosperous America CEO Michael Stumo was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed the history of their organization, regulating trade with China, the poor conditions Chinese workers are facing, President Biden’s infrastructure plan and what needs to be fixed for them to fully support it.
United Labor Agency Executive Director Dave Megenhardt spoke about retraining workers post-pandemic, restructuring labor law and helping Americans find jobs.
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Leonard Aguilar (Texas AFL-CIO) / Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO)
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Texas AFL-CIO newly appointed Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Aguilar joined the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed Texas jobs and their renewable energy efforts, allocating the proper resources to renewable energy jobs, pre-apprenticeship programs and ensuring all workers are met with dignity and respect on their jobs.
Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was also featured on the podcast today. Burga spoke about the benefits of the American Rescue Plan, How America will rebuild in the post-pandemic era and the PRO Act.
Monday Apr 05, 2021
Monday Apr 05, 2021
America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Jason George to the show. He discussed his introduction to the labor movement, how the members of Local 49 adapted to the pandemic and how labor will be affected by the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
The stage industry has been devastated by the pandemic, but is getting back on their feet. Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Executive Director Laura Penn provided an update on the state of the stage industry and the various ways it has changed since one year ago.