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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tim Coleman (UA Local 669 JATC) / Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT)
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
Tuesday Jun 15, 2021
UA Local 669 JATC Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman discussed the UA Local 669 apprenticeship program, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected apprenticeship and how a career in the trades is a viable path to the middle class.
Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was also featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about the Ohio Supreme Court ruling finding Ohio school funding unconstitutional, broadband issues throughout the pandemic and Critical Race Theory.
Monday Jun 14, 2021
David Van Deusen (Vermont AFL-CIO)
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Monday Jun 14, 2021
Vermont AFL-CIO President David Van Deusen was our featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the political parties in Vermont, the possibility of a general strike, New Hampshire defeating so-called “Right to Work,” fighting for social justice unionism and more.
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) / Wendy Patton (Policy Matters Ohio)
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar was one of the guests on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the Build Back Better mantra and the American Jobs Plan, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., changes to the NLRB and the For The People Act.
Policy Matters Ohio Senior Project Director Wendy Patton was also featured on today’s episode. She spoke about issues with school funding in Ohio, the major impact that school vouchers have on public schools, quality of education in districts with lower property values and fixing funding plans for the state’s public schools.
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Jenny Deam (ProPublica) / Jennifer Tague (South Carolina AFL-CIO)
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
ProPublica Reporter Jenny Deam was a guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about health insurance plans, how pre-existing conditions affect healthcare plans and how health insurance companies hide dangerous provisions.
South Carolina AFL-CIO Field Director Jennifer Tague was also featured on today’s show. She spoke about the anti-union politicians of South Carolina, the importance of passing the PRO Act and establishing living wage benchmarks in the state.
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / Mike Muzic (IBEW Local 38)
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
The first guest on today's episode of the AWF Union Podcast was CWA District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews. He spoke about legislation fighting for worker power, public and private employee strikes and improving broadband infrastructure to close the digital divide across the U.S.
IBEW Local 38 President Mike Muzic later joined the show to give an update on the state of apprenticeship and the Local 38 jurisdiction. He explained the importance of the classroom setting and how their apprentices will be happy to have full classrooms and labs.
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Fred Albert (AFT-WV) / Kevin Pranis (LiUNA MN & ND)
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFT-West Virginia President Fred Albert spoke about funding for public schools, Reconnecting McDowell and challenges that still exist for our teachers, school support staff, students and their families.
Also featured on today’s episode was LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota Campaign Director Kevin Pranis. He discussed Marathon refineries and the quality of training needed to safely work at the refineries.
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Friday Jun 04, 2021
Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the show to discuss construction in Columbus, the American Jobs Plan, infrastructure improvements and the Driving Futures and Building Futures Programs.
Teamsters Local 553 Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer Demos Demopoulos was also featured on the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed the strike at United Metro Energy, unfair labor practices and support from Teamsters.
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown / Brian Kelley (Kelley & Ferraro)
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Thursday Jun 03, 2021
Senator Sherrod Brown joined the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about infrastructure, what all is included under the term “infrastructure” and the For the People Act. He also discussed a recent Senate hearing where he was able to question big bank CEO’s.
Also featured on today’s episode was Kelley & Ferraro Associate Brian Kelley. He discussed the ongoing Zantac case, multidistrict litigation cases and Roundup weed killer causing illness.
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency)
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
United Labor Agency Executive Director Dave Megenhardt was the featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about states removing unemployment benefits set in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting people to good jobs and helping them learn the skills they need to make themselves more valuable to employers.
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Trent Williams (TEAM Corporation)
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Tuesday Jun 01, 2021
Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the show. He spoke about the Great Lakes District Council, President Biden’s visit to Cleveland, Ohio to promote the American Jobs Plan and why the filibuster needs to come to an end.
Also featured on today’s show was TEAM Corporation Executive Director Trent Williams. He discussed mental health in the construction industry, how the organization helps with critical incident responses and ending the stigma around mental health.