America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Dayna DePerro (Kelley & Ferraro) / Ben Speight (AFGE)

Dayna DePerro with Kelley & Ferraro was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. She spoke about probate and estate planning, where money and belongings go once a person passes, various types of wills and executors named in wills.

Ben Speight, director of the Veterans Administration Council for Crisis Response campaign joined AWF Radio Podcast to discuss AFGE locals having rallies in honor of Labor Day and fighting for fair contracts for VA employees.

Randy Krocka (SMOHIT) / Dr. Anton Bizzell (The Bizzell Group)

SMOHIT Administrator Randy Krocka discussed substance abuse, mental health and suicide prevention during his segment on today's episode.

Dr. Anton Bizzell joined the show during the second segment to discuss the Bizzell Group, how businesses have been affected by the opioid crisis and more.

Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Dan Duncan (Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO)

Today on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga spoke about Labor Day, holding political officials accountable at all positions and the reality of President Trump’s broken promises.

Dan Duncan of the Maritime Trades Department sector of the AFL-CIO spoke about absentee ballots and how, when and where maritime workers can vote, safety on ships during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Jones Act.

Wayne Creasap (Ironworkers) / Hillary O'Connor Mueri (Ohio Congressional Candidate)

Today on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast, featured guest Wayne Creasap, District Representative of the Safety and Health Department with the Ironworkers spoke about updated safety protocols on jobsites during the COVID-19 pandemic, difficulties obtaining PPE and construction industry safety issues.

Hillary O’Connor Mueri, a Congressional candidate running for office in Ohio was the second featured speaker on AWF Radio Podcast. She spoke about healthcare being a human right, fixing and expanding unemployment benefits and protecting the labor force and strengthening worker protections.

John Russo (Working Class Perspectives) / Ann Flener-Gittlen (USW Women of Steel Program)

John Russo with Working Class Perspectives and Visiting Scholar at the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and Working Poor at Georgetown University was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. Russo discussed the differences between the RNC and the DNC and working class politics and economics. 

Ann Flener-Gittlen, Director of the United Steelworkers Women of Steel Program spoke about what their program is about, Women’s Suffrage Centennial and the struggles leading up to the women’s right to vote and why the union vote is so important.

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Laura Radcliff (Edward Jones)

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast today about negotiations on the HEROES Act, the potential consequences of ending the payroll tax and the contrast between the RNC and DNC.

Laura Radcliff, a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones spoke about a new study the firm conducted about retirement. She explained four pillars of new retirement, bettering a person's quality of life after retirement and preparing financially for retirement.

Pete Ielmini (Insulators) / Mike Dolan (Teamsters)

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first guest on today's episode. He discussed the value of mechanical insulation provisions in any infrastructure bill and how property owners can see the value of mechanical insulation through an audit.

Later in the show, Teamsters Legislative Representative Mike Dolan discussed the benefits the Teamsters and the American trucking industry as a whole will see from the USMCA.

Tom Buffenbarger (IAM/Independent labor voice) / Jon Reiss (Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission)

On today's episode of America's Work Force Radio Podcast, independent labor voice and former IAM General President Tom Buffenbarger discussed the Bath Iron Works strike, looming job losses at Boeing and more.

Next, Jon Reiss of the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission in Cleveland, Ohio discussed the services offered during COVID-19 and some potential upcoming services.

Mike Stout (Homestead Steel Mill) / Larry Willis (Transportation Trades Department)

Labor author Mike Stout was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast today. He spoke about union workers and how they had to take care of and represent themselves if they ever wanted their workplace conditions to change.

President of the Transportation Trades Department, Larry Willis was the second featured guest on the podcast today. He spoke about how the HEROES Act could have been used to help workers, businesses and local and state governments if it were passed, partial government shutdown and temporary emergency safety standards.

Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans)

Jeffery Stoffer of the American Legion Magazine was the first featured guest on the Aug. 21 episode of America’s Work Force Radio Podcast. Stoffer discussed the Sept. edition of their publication and highlighted some of the featured stories.

Executive director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, Rich Fiesta was the second featured guest on the podcast today. He spoke about mail lawsuit victories in different states and their organization’s endorsement of Joe Biden.