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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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Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Gary LaBarbera (New York BCTC) / Desiree Hoffman (UAW)
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed legislation that, if enacted, would increase financial penalties employers face for workplace fatalities. He also spoke about amendments made last year to New York State’s Wage Protection Act that will hold a general contractor responsible for wage theft violations, rather than subcontractors.
United Auto Workers (UAW) Assistant Legislative Director Desiree Hoffman joined the America’s WorkForce Union Podcast and discussed provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act to boost funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. She also spoke about Domestic Conversion Grants, which help automakers develop greener technology for fuel efficiency.
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