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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 Jul 03, 2020
Friday Jul 03, 2020
Executive Director of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA), Scott Vance spoke about how the organization fared during the COVID-19 pandemic. He also spoke about the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) partnership to create safe, responsible firearms owners and hunters and volunteer opportunities with the USA coming up.
Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, Dorsey Hager spoke about apprenticeship training during the COVID-19 pandemic, PPE on jobsites, and their Driving Futures program.
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Senator Sherrod Brown / Marty Mason (Kelley & Ferraro, LLP)
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
United States Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 2 about protecting the Affordable Care Act. Sen. Brown also spoke about prioritizing the procurement of American-made PPE and holding Facebook accountable for their use of union-busting tools.
Associate with Kelley & Ferraro, LLP., Marty Mason spoke about the 3M ear protection litigation for veterans. He explained how military issued ear protection was faulty and left many veterans with partial or total hearing loss or tinnitus. He also spoke about the Roundup Weed Killer case.
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Mike Hazard (UA VIP)
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
President of Alliance for American Manufacturing, Scott Paul spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 1 to discuss the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation (INVEST) in America Act. He also discussed the need to keep manufacturing in the United States, invest in our infrastructure, and end the U.S. dependency on China for production and manufacturing.
Program Manager and Training Specialist for the United Association of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders and HVAC-R Technicians Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) Program, Mike Hazard spoke about the UA VIP program, who is eligible for it, what they do, and the rewarding jobs they help people find.
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Shaun Richman (In These Times) / David Leopold (Ulmer & Berne, LLP)
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Program Director of Harry Van Arsdale Jr. School of Labor Studies, contributing writer to In These Times and the Prospect and author of “Tell the Bosses We're Coming: A New Action Plan for Workers in the Twenty-First Century," Shaun Richman spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on June 30 about his new book and the power of unions. He explains how workers need to understand the power in their collective voices and the power of strikes.
David Leopold, immigration law expert with Ulmer & Berne, LLP., spoke about what is next for immigration laws and reform. He spoke about President Trump's attempt to end Obama-era immigration laws and the Supreme Court blocking President Trump's effort to end DACA.