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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 15, 2021
Friday Oct 15, 2021
American Legion Director of Media and Communications Jeff Stoffer spoke with the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today about the November edition of The American Legion Magazine. He also previewed some of the stories featured in the upcoming publication.
Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta was also a guest on today’s show. He spoke about Medicare drug price negotiation, and legislation aimed at restoring voting protections lost in two Supreme Court decisions over the course of the last decade.
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Ron Herrera (Teamsters) / Desiree Hoffman (UAW)
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Vice President of the Western Region Ron Herrera joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss a national truck driver shortage, the negative effects of worker misclassification and cargo backups at ports.
United Auto Workers Legislative Representative Desiree Hoffman was also featured on the podcast today. She spoke about electric vehicle manufacturing, the electric vehicle tax credit and the Build Back Better Act facing some road blocks.
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Doreen Cannon (UA Local 55) / Jenny Hunter (Labor lawyer, writer and consultant)
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Wednesday Oct 13, 2021
Plumbers Local 55 President Doreen Cannon joined AWF Union Podcast today to discuss an upcoming apprenticeship fair in Cleveland, Ohio. She explained the great career opportunities that can be found in the trades, shared her personal path to the trades and how others can get started, and efforts to attract more women into the trades.
Labor lawyer, writer and consultant Jenny Hunter was also featured on today’s episode. She spoke about how she became interested in labor law, Justice Alito’s long standing attacks on public sector unions, and how President Biden can improve the labor community’s standing through the courts.
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Frank Mathews (CWA D4) / Colin Sikon (Laborers Local 860)
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Tuesday Oct 12, 2021
Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about bank employees organizing, broadband infrastructure and punishments for companies who retaliate against their employees who are looking to unionize.
Laborers Local 860 (Cleveland) Field Representative Colin Sikon was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Center workers being underpaid and unprotected and how Local 860 is supporting the workers.
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Dennis Desmond (LiUNA Local 11) / Russ Jaeger (SMART Local 263)
Monday Oct 11, 2021
Monday Oct 11, 2021
LiUNA Local 11 Business Manager Dennis Desmond was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He explained how unions create and sustain the middle class, the need to invest in our country’s infrastructure and more.
Also featured on today’s episode was SMART Local 263 Business Manager Russ Jaeger. He discussed the struggles of organizing in a So-Called “Right to Work” state, educating the public about the benefits of unions and apprenticeships and more.
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Barry Davies (Ironworkers Local 512) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO)
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Friday Oct 08, 2021
Ironworkers Local 512 Business Manager and Financial Secretary/Treasurer Barry Davies was the first guest to appear on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He joined the podcast to discuss the great lengths the Ironworkers go to in regard to safety training and fall protection. He also discussed how an infrastructure bill will expand apprenticeship opportunities for his Local.
AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Fred Redmond was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about a lockout at a Texas refinery, contract negotiations for a Virginia USW Local Union and how parts of the PRO Act are being worked into the $3.5 trillion reconciliation bill.
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Brain Kelly (Kelley & Ferraro) / U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Thursday Oct 07, 2021
Kelley & Ferraro Associate Attorney Brian Kelly joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss an ongoing case involving the heartburn drug Zantac, which was linked to cause various forms of cancer. He reviewed the case and explained how the chemical NDMA was found in the heartburn medication and what to do if you took the medication and are now diagnosed with cancer.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) was also featured on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the bipartisan legislation to provide border agents with devices to detect and identify dangerous drugs like fentanyl. Sen. Brown also gave an update on the infrastructure bill.
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Wednesday Oct 06, 2021
Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council Treasurer James Ascione was the first guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about difficulties unions face when organizing in Delaware. He also discussed the benefits of apprenticeship programs.
IUPAT District Council 7 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Mehrhoff was also featured on today’s episode. Mehrhoff touched on some of the labor climate in Wisconsin, the federal difficulties the PRO Act faces. He later spoke about bridging the communication gap between leadership and members in the IUPAT.
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Matt Smith (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Carl Mulert (USA Local 829)
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Director Matt Smith joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss efforts to fight gerrymandering, Ohio’s new Congressional maps, voter suppression legislation and more.
Also featured on today’s episode was United Scenic Artists Local 829 National Business Agent Carl Mulert. He spoke about the recently authorized IATSE strike, which was overwhelmingly approved. Mulert also explained the recent working conditions members have faced and more.
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Kevin Brown (SEIU 32BJ) / Tim Coleman (UA Local 669)
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
SEIU 32BJ Vice President and New Jersey State Director Kevin Brown was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Brown discussed the New Jersey Healthy Terminals Act and how it can benefit workers.
UA Local 669 Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about apprenticeship programs being a viable path to the middle class, the UA being America’s fire protection specialists and more.