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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 Aug 06, 2020
Thursday Aug 06, 2020
The first guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast was Kelley and Ferraro attorney, Brian Kelley. He spoke about asbestos exposure and settlement cases against asbestos manufacturing companies. He also discussed issues with Roundup weed killer and the heartburn medication Zantac.
United States Senator, Sherrod Brown (D-OH) was the second featured guest on today’s show. Sen. Brown talked about Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell not passing the HEROES Act, and the introduction of the Protecting American Heroes Act.
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
Wednesday Aug 05, 2020
The first guest today on AWF Radio Podcast was Lou Antonellis, Business Manager Financial Secretary with IBEW Local 103 spoke about their generous donation to the Boston Resiliency Fund.
The second featured guest was Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director with the United Labor Agency, who spoke about virtual job training for marketable skills.
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
Tuesday Aug 04, 2020
The first guest on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast is Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Director Matt Smith. He discussed the differences between the HEALS Act and the HEROES Act.
The second guest on the show today was Safety and Health Senior Project Coordinator with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health Peter Dooley. He discussed a safe and just return to work and the benefits of a union presence in the workplace.
Monday Aug 03, 2020
Monday Aug 03, 2020
The first featured guest was Mark Gruenberg of Press Associates Union News. He discussed why the HEROES Act needed to be passed to help the working class and frontline workers.
Later in the podcast, Sue McConnell, President of the Cleveland Better Business Bureau spoke about Summer time scams to be aware of.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Sherry Linkon with Working Class Perspectives discussed workers and education amidst the pandemic. Linkon dissected the debate over opening schools for class this fall which mainly reflects economic concerns.
Sharon Johnson of The Progressive spoke the recession brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Frank Manzo of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 30 about prevailing wage standards leading to more Americans living the “American Dream.”
Later in the show, Andy Shen of Green Peace called for United Nations intervention on a suspected murder case linked to FCF, the parent company of Bumble Bee Foods.
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
James Steele, author of “America: What Went Wrong? The Crisis Deepens” spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 29 about economic inequality in America.
Greg Kozera of Shale Crescent USA spoke about the possibility of the COVID-19 pandemic revealing the need to bring jobs back to the United States.
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Tuesday Jul 28, 2020
Former General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Tom Buffenbarger appeared on America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 28 to discuss mail-in voting.
Jon Reiss of the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission (CCVSC) spoke about the COVID-19 pandemic and how it has affected the organization. At this time, the CCVSC employees continue to work from home or in the office at a limited capacity.
Monday Jul 27, 2020
Monday Jul 27, 2020
President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, Larry Willis spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 27 about the HEROES Act and how it could have been used to help frontline workers.
Author David Stebenne spoke about his book and how the middle class transformed America. He said the Labor Movement added pressure to provide fair wages, protections and benefits to workers and explained how the labor movement was the start of the transformation of the middle class.
Friday Jul 24, 2020
Friday Jul 24, 2020
International President of the United Steelworkers Tom Conway spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 24 about the current state of work in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic.