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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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Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1102 Lead Organizer Hope Gilmore discussed the concern for worker safety within call centers. After a coworker fell ill with COVID-19, the union went on a campaign to ensure workers could work from the safety of their homes.
CWA Local 1102 President Steve Lawton also joined today’s episode. Lawton focused on organizing and union activity that led to positive results for workers. He discussed a strike at Verizon that led to a quality contract and an improved relationship with management.
Finally, NewsGuild-CWA President Jon Schleuss talked about the organizing movement within the news industry. Due to layoffs and stagnant wages, reporters and other news industry workers are organizing at a quick pace. Lastly, he discussed the New York Times data workers and their efforts to organize.
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