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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 Dec 03, 2021
Friday Dec 03, 2021
AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond joined today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill and its chances of passing. He also spoke about the recent spike in union workers going on strike.
Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager was also featured on today’s episode. He discussed Vice President Harris and Secretary of Labor Walsh’s recent visit to United Association Local 189 in Columbus, what the infrastructure bill could mean for Ohio and more.
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Fatima Hussein (Washington-Baltimore News Guild)
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Thursday Dec 02, 2021
Washington-Baltimore News Guild President Fatima Hussein was the featured guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She discussed how the Washington-Baltimore News Guild works to set standards when negotiating first contracts. She also explained the tactics employers are using to get workers to return to the office after working remotely due to COVID-19.
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dan Duncan joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the ongoing supply chain issue. He said the administration has executed and laid out future plans to further improve the situation.
Cleveland Better Business Bureau President Sue McConnell was also featured on today’s episode. She warned listeners about scams to be aware of while shopping online during the holiday season.
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Taylor Nelson (Roofers Local 65) / Andrew Spar (Florida Education Association)
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Roofers Local 65 President Taylor Nelson joined today’s edition of the America's Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about Local 65, a jurisdictional dispute between the Roofers and Carpenters Unions and the Local’s apprenticeship program.
Florida Education Association (FEA) President Andrew Spar was also featured on today’s episode. He discussed staffing shortages in Florida public schools. He discussed the root cause to these issues and how the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated them.