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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 Sep 16, 2024
Sarah Anderson, Institute for Policy Studies | Alex Roberts, APFA
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Institute for Policy Studies Program Director Sarah Anderson appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Executive Excess 2024 report, an annual IPS publication about executive pay at 100 S&P 500 corporations with the lowest median wages.
Alex Roberts, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants Union Government Affairs Representative and Contract Action Ambassador, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to speak about a new Collective Bargaining Agreement with American Airlines.

Friday Sep 13, 2024
Sonya Bohmann, CIASP | Andrew Strom, OnLabor
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Friday Sep 13, 2024
Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention (CIASP), discussed suicide awareness and removing the stigma surrounding mental health conversations as part of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast coverage of Construction Suicide Prevention Week.
Andrew Strom, labor lawyer and contributor for OnLabor Blog, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the National Labor Relations Board decision on whether workers at the JFK8 Amazon Fulfillment Warehouse who voted to unionize have won the union election and what the decision means for contract negotiations.

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Stacey Hofert and Andrea Stelk, Progyny | Scott Paul, AAM
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Stacey Hofert, Group Vice President of Labor and Trust, and Andrea Stelk, Vice President of Commercial Solutions, for Progyny joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss women and fertility healthcare for union members. They discussed the unknowns around the future of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and reproductive rights. They also shared how Progyny has supported family members through the family-building process and then successfully returning to work.
Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the August Jobs Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the potential impact on inflation and interest rates. He also discussed how investments in American-made products and infrastructure have given him hope for the future of manufacturing in America.

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Mike Hazard, UA VIP | Ryan Delgado, NYS ALF-CIO
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Mike Hazard, Training Specialist with the United Association Veterans in Piping (VIP) Program, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss mental health and suicide prevention in the UA. He also discussed the lasting impact of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.
In honor of the lives that were lost and impacted by the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, America’s Work Force Union Podcast was joined by Ryan Delgado, Chief of Staff for the New York State AFL-CIO and President of the Citizens for the Extension of the James Zadroga Act. Delgado discussed the organization's creation and how it helps first responders and survivors of 9/11.

Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Christine Johnson, UAW 2300
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the striking AT&T workers in the Southeast U.S. He also discussed a new executive order signed last week by President Joe Biden and some of the CWA's organizing wins this year.
Christine Johnson, President of the United Auto Workers Local 2300, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a new contract for members at Cornell University. She talked about the outpouring of support members received and what the contract will mean for these workers and others with contracts set to expire this year.

Monday Sep 09, 2024
Chris Lalavee, IUOE Local 825 MAP | Justin Azbill, Milwaukee Tool
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
As Construction Suicide Prevention Week enters its second day, Chris Lalavee, Business Agent at the International Union of Operation Engineers Local 825 and coordinator of the IUOE Local 825 Member Assistance Program (MAP) joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss some of the events focused on suicide prevention in the trades. He also shared his story, and talked about the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline as well as other resources available to union members.
Continuing our coverage of Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Justin Azbill, Director of National Health and Safety Strategy for Milwaukee Tool, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey with mental health and how it has led him to assist workers in the construction industry. He talked about the ways Milwaukee is helping workers prevent injuries through ergonomic study and training and the Boots on the Ground Tour that is part of their support of National Suicide Prevention Month.

Friday Sep 06, 2024
Dorsey Hager, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide an update on the Intel megaproject in Central Ohio. He also discussed the need for better infrastructure in Central Ohio and their Labor Day community event.
Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss an event in New York City to kick off a new high-speed rail project. Redmond also discussed canvassing campaigns across the country and what they are doing to educate union members about the difference in pro-worker policies between the presidential candidates.

Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Len Aguilar, Texas AFL-CIO | Andrew Spar, FEA
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Len Aguilar, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Labor Day events across the state. He also discussed the organizing success the Office and Professional Employees International Union and other unions had in recent years, plus attempts to improve heat regulations for Texas workers.
Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association (FEA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing teacher shortage, which has become more evident through increased class sizes. He also discussed new school security requirements that make it more difficult for parents and students to leave school grounds and spoke about five publishing companies that are suing the state for its book-banning policies.

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Danny Kelly, LIUNA Local 310 | Dave Megenhardt, ULA
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a job and training fair in Cleveland. He also discussed ULA’s efforts to register Cleveland residents to vote and provided information on this year's Unsung Heroes of Labor event.
Danny Kelly, who serves on Cleveland City Council and is a retired member of LIUNA Local 310, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his trade career and how it has helped him as a member of Council. He also discussed a new project on Cleveand’s downtown riverfront that will be union-built and potentially staffed with union members.

Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent Labor Day celebrations around Ohio, the problems with the language used for Issue 1 and what it would mean for unions if the redistricting amendment passes.
Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recently released annual State of Working Ohio report. She discussed the difference between the positive data on paper, the reality for many of Ohio’s working people and the union difference.
Matt Berlin, Business Manager of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 86 in Nashville, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the work outlook for members and the increased demands for apprentices as Nashville continues to grow.