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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 Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
John Russo, Working Class Perspectives contributing writer, was one of the featured guests on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about unemployment statistics, how the numbers appear to be inflated, and supply chain disruptions.
United Steelworkers District 1 Director Donnie Blatt was also featured on today’s edition of the podcast. He discussed restructuring within the USW Districts and the legal battle over the Enbridge Line 5 crude oil pipeline.
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Troy Miller (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627)
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
Thursday Jan 27, 2022
AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel rejoined the AWF Union Podcast today to provide an update on President Biden’s Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill, the new U.S. Supreme Court vacancy and the potential for voting laws to change.
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627 President and Business Agent Troy Miller made his debut on the podcast today. He spoke about how a sales tax increase passed last year provided the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority with an additional $50 million in funding, which led to the best contract Local 627 has signed in years.
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Insulators Union LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He rejoined the podcast to discuss a tragic high-rise fire in NYC and how a properly working fire containment system, may have prevented the loss of 17 lives.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Legislative Representative Mike Dolan also joined the show today. He discussed the Made in America Council, the Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness and offered a solution to help increase the number of truck drivers.
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
David Baker (Ironworkers Local 44) / Tom Buffenbarger
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Tuesday Jan 25, 2022
Ironworkers Local 44 Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer David Baker made his debut appearance on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how the process to obtain a welding certification is too easy, as even pets can get certified to weld. Baker also explained why the Brent Spence Bridge needs to be repaired.
Tom Buffenbarger, an Independent Labor Voice for America’s Work Force Union Podcast, was also a featured guest on the show today. He spoke about a potential strike by up to 17,000 unionfreight railway workers and gave an overlook of Joe Biden’s presidency after one year in office.
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Monday Jan 24, 2022
Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Carpenters Local 205 and Eastern Atlantic States
Regional Council of Carpenters Council Representative Jason Wheeler spoke about wage theft in the construction industry. He also talked about his Local’s ability to organize and issues with So-Called “Right to Work” in their jurisdiction.
Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO President Greg Regan was also featured on the podcast today. Regan discussed the Biden Administration delivering legislative victories for transportation labor unions and their workers, and America's largest transportation labor union coalition adding three new unions.
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Friday Jan 21, 2022
Jeff Stoffer, The American Legion Director of Media and Communications, was featured on the AWF Union Podcast today. He previewed the February edition of the American Legion Magazine and discussed a few of the featured stories within this edition.
Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta also joined the podcast today. He discussed how the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ordered the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider the massive Medicare Part B premium hike. Fiesta also spoke about the No Surprises Act, which will protect consumers from surprise medical bills.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Liat Olenick (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (United Steelworkers)
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Liat Olenick, contributing writer for The Nation, was the first featured guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about her new article “There Is Something Very Wrong With a Society That Scapegoats Its Teachers” and explained why she believes there are orchestrated attacks occurring against teachers.
United Steelworkers District 1 Sub-District Director Pat Gallagher was the second featured guest on the AWF podcast today. He discussed a renewed organizing attempt by the USW at a stainless steel plant in Alabama.
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
American Federation of Government Employees Director of Organizing David Cann was featured on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He joined the podcast to discuss the AFGE’s Collective Power Now organizing campaign and organizing plans for 2022.
Also featured on the podcast today was Roofers and Waterproofers Local 37 Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer John Flatt. He discussed the commercial and industrial roofing industry in the greater Pittsburgh area and the Local 37 apprenticeship program.
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Ceretta Smith (AFGE D5)
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Tuesday Jan 18, 2022
Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was featured on the podcast today. She spoke about the Reading Opens the World campaign, a charter school using delay tactics to slow a unionizing effort and teachers fighting for safe conditions to keep schools open for in-person learning.
American Federation of Government Employees District 5 National Fair Practices Affirmative Action Coordinator Ceretta Smith was also featured on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She discussed the need for more union members to run for elected office, how her city successfully raised the minimum wage to $15 and other political races in Georgia.
Monday Jan 17, 2022
Monday Jan 17, 2022
The first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Independent Media Institute contributing writer Jeff Bryant. He spoke about charter schools, accountability with school vouchers and the impact on public school funding.
United Association Local 286 Business Manager Chap Thornton was also featured on the podcast today. He discussed the Austin Texas-based Local’s growth over the last couple of years, their apprenticeship recruitment efforts, area projects and infrastructure improvements.