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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 Mar 22, 2024
Friday Mar 22, 2024
Vice President of the Northwest Region of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Staci Moody-Gilbert, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as part of our ongoing Women’s History Month coverage. Moody-Gilbert discussed her roles in the union, the number of councils and caucuses she advises and what it was like as a woman in a male-dominated industry.
James Walker, Director of the United Steelworkers Sub-District 1, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey to Sub-District 1 Director. Walker also talked about the efforts to keep the steel industry in America including a joint union 301 petition, and a District 1 pilot program to develop local organizers.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Dave McCall, President of the United Steelworkers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel and President Biden’s recent comments that cast doubt on the finality of the deal.
President of the United Faculty of Florida, Teresa M. Hodge, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her experience as a woman of color in the UFF, and how her union helped lead her into a leadership position. Hodge also talked about the concerted efforts by Florida’s legislators to eliminate public sector unions and any DEI efforts in higher education institutions.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Tanita Cole, 6th District NVAC Rep, AFGE | Shawn Fain, President, UAW
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Our next guest for Women’s History Month, Tinita Cole, American Federation of Government Employees 6th District National VA Council Representative, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her journey through the union while dealing with discrimination and how the union helped her.
As labor continues to increase its focus on worker mental health and ensuring workers have the opportunity for a positive work-life balance, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast is presenting portions of United Autoworkers President Shawn Fain’s testimony on Capitol Hill about the need for a 32-hour workweek. Special thank you to the UAW for providing Fain’s testimony, please visit the link here to watch the entire video.
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), Melissa Cropper, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the first contract negotiations at Equitas Health Centers in Ohio. Cropper also discussed how two Ohio groups used awards from the American Federation of Teachers’ 2023 back-to-school innovation grants.
Maximillian Alvarez, Editor-in-Chief of The Real News Network and Chris Albright, an East Palestine, Ohio resident, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss an upcoming event in East Palestine that hopes to urge President Joe Biden to utilize the Stafford Act to help residents of the region following 2023’s Norfolk Southern derailment.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Adam Keller, co-host for The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his speaking engagements from events this month focused on organizing and the power of unions. Keller then discussed recent organizing wins in the South and provided an update on the UAW’s efforts to organize in the region.
The Director of Health and Safety for the International Association of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts, Liliana Calderon, joined the America’ s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her journey into the trade and how she adapted to the physical demands of the job. Calderon also discussed her work with the BAC Sisters RISE group and the women’s health programs available through the union.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the joint effort to provide scientifically proven training for suicide awareness between Columbia University and the Legion.
Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization’s annual report, which outlines Congressional voting records from 2023 and how proposed cuts from a former U.S. President could impact workers and retirees.
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Rachel Slade, author, Making It in America | Scott Paul, President, AAM
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Rachel Slade, the author of Making It in America, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the subjects of her recent book, Ben and Whitney Waxman, and how they created an American-made apparel company with a United Steelworker-organized workforce.
Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the premiere of the documentary, Relighting the Flame. Paul also discussed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary and how reliance on Chinese-made ships is being met with union opposition.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Women’s History Month and her journey as a vocal female labor leader. Weingarten also talked about the Cleveland Reads Program and how a pro-union president has impacted their organizing efforts.
Former CEO of Cummins American, Bill Jones, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the US Steel buyout by Nippon Steel and what risks it presents for the future of U.S. National Security and the members of the United Steelworkers.
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent support for the state’s proposed independent redistricting efforts from former California governor Arnold Scwarzenegger. Burga also provided an update on the People Not Politicians campaign and how the upcoming primaries could impact unions in Ohio.
Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of Communication Workers of America District 4, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the women featured in District 4’s Women in Labor coverage. Mathews also discussed the broadband expansion projects in West Virginia and how the CWA assists states in developing their expansion plans.
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Julie Hedrick, National President, APFA
Monday Mar 11, 2024
Monday Mar 11, 2024
President of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization and why members are being locked out of the new MLS season by their employer. Manikowski also discussed the differences in management between their last successful negotiations in 2019 and now.
Julie Hedrick, National President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the nationwide day of action by flight attendants on Feb. 13. Hedrick also discussed the status of the negotiations with American Airlines and what the union believes is their next step in the process.