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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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8 hours ago
8 hours ago
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.
4 days ago
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
6 days ago
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.
7 days ago
7 days ago
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.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Thom Kay, Program Manager for Energy Transition at the BlueGreen Alliance, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the hardships faced in coal mining communities after the mines shut down. He also spoke about a Workforce Transition Plan to help workers in the fossil-fuel industry find suitable employment after losing their jobs.
Andrew Strom, contributing writer to the On-Labor Blog, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the new U.S. Department of Labor final rule on worker misclassification and the need for the courts to favorably rule on OSHA regulations to protect independent contractors.
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Abby Lawlor, co-author of Rules to Win By: Power and Participation in Union Negotiations, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her time as an organizer and researcher. Lawlor then discussed the book she co-authored and shared some of the case studies and key elements of successful negotiations covered in the book.
Child Labor Advocacy Director for the Child Labor Coalition, Reid Maki, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to recap the work his organization did in 2023 to prevent bills from being passed to weaken child labor laws in the U.S. and reported on child labor violations found last year.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Continuing our Women’s History Month coverage, Marilyn Sneiderman, Executive Director of the Center for Innovation in Worker Organization (CIWO) at Rutgers University, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her work to engage members and improve diversity with AFSCME, Teamsters and AFL-CIO. Sneiderman then discussed her work with CIWO and how she hopes it will help strengthen the labor movement's future.
Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, Dave Megenhardt, and Clinical Director for the ULA’s Counseling Center, Alicia Boreman, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's new mental health counseling program and the other services the center is providing to Cleveland-area workers.
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
Tuesday Mar 05, 2024
President of The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America, Jon Schleuss, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the increase in strikes from union newsrooms in America. Schleuss discussed what contributes to newsrooms' inability to negotiate new contracts and how this could permanently damage news coverage nationwide.
America’s Work Force Union Podcast continues our coverage of Women’s History Month as Grace Catania, a former chairperson of the CWA National Women’s Committee and Co-Vice President of the Chicago News Guild Local 34071, joined the show to discuss immigrating from Poland with no understanding of English and eventually becoming a leader for the CWA National Women’s Committee.