America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Scott Paul, President, AAM | Andrew Spar, President, FEA

President for the Alliance of American Manufacturing, Scott Paul, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the potential repeal of the Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China and potential issues with corporations. Paul also talked about the 2023 Made In America Holiday Gift Guide.

Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of Senate Bill 256 in Florida. Spar also discussed FEA's work to ensure its membership is compliant and their plans for 2024.

Nina Turner, We Are Somebody, Founder | Estlin Hiller and Tavis Barton, Budtenders, Strawberry Fields United, Teamsters Local 413

Former Ohio State Senator and founder of We Are Somebody, Nina Turner, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her new pro-labor organization fighting for workers' rights and protections.

Estlin Hiller and Tavis Barton, Budtenders with Strawberry Fields United — and members of Teamsters Local 413 —- joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss becoming the first cannabis industry workers in Ohio to be unionized, issues with organizing and what anti-union threats they faced from their employer.

President, Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga | Dev Wakeley, Worker Policy Advisor, Alabama Arise

President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the success of union members on election day in Ohio. Burga also discussed the ongoing redistricting conversation in the state and a bill that could impact educators in higher education. 

Dev Wakeley, a worker policy advisor for Alabama Arise, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recently released 2023 State of Working Alabama report that looks at the auto industry in the state. Wakeley provides some information from the report, an interesting discovery in his interviews and what the United Autoworkers' contract win did for the auto industry wages in Alabama.

Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO, Fred Redmond | Business Agent, Ironworkers Local 17, Scott Munnings

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, where he discussed his work with the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and what the labor movement is doing to capitalize on union victories.

Scott Munnings, Ironworkers Local 17 Business Agent, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the “Topping-Off” Ceremony set to take place later today at the Sherwin-Williams’ Headquarters in downtown Cleveland and its historical importance.

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary Treasurer, C/COBCTC | Dave Jamieson, Labor Reporter, Huff Post

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the building boom in Central Ohio, several projects and their timelines, and how this growth was set up through work he began nearly a decade ago.

Dave Jamieson, HuffPost labor reporter, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the recent hearings held by the House Education and Workforce Committee and also gave an update on the Starbucks unfair labor practice complaints.

Zach Horn, Artist and Labor Professor | Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional, NCOSH, Peter Dooley

Zach Horn, an artist and labor professor, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed his passion for creating and showcasing labor in his artwork. Horn recalled his first art show, which featured members of several Local Unions and his most recent show, which was held at the Teamsters Local 25 Union Hall.

National Council for Operational Safety and Health Certified Industrial Hygienist and Safety Professional Peter Dooley visited with the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed workplace safety issues and the reporting of injuries.

Jeff Horwitz, CEO, SAFE Project | Maida Rosenstein, Organizer, UAW

Chief Executive Officer for the SAFE Project, Jeff Horwitz, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about his journey to the organization, what the organization does and barriers faced when educating workers and leaders on opioid addiction and mental health issues.

An organizer for the United Auto Workers, Maida Rosenstein, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Union’s new contract with the Brooklyn Museum. Rosenstein also discussed the UAW’s campaign during negotiations and some of the wins in the first contract.

Executive Director, North Star Policy Action, Jake Schwitzer | independent labor voice, Tom Buffenbarger

Executive Director of North Star Policy Action, Jake Schwitzer, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization's efforts to help the working class people of Minnesota. Schwitzer also discussed a joint report with LIUNA Minnesota and North Dakota that highlights contractors being awarded publicly-funded projects with a history of exploiting workers in Minnesota.

An independent labor voice, Tom Buffenbarger, joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast to talk about the B-29 Bomber and the work the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers did to get the plane from the blueprints to operating in World War II.

National Organizing Director, One Fair Wage, Estefania Galvez | President, TTD, Greg Regan

National Organizing Director for One Fair Wage, Estefania Galvez, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her path to her current position, what the organization does and it’s plan to enact change.

President of the Transportation Trades Department, Greg Regan, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing battle for rail safety improvements, safety legislation and a high-speed rail system working with unions in California.

Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17th District) | Staff Representative of District 1, USW, Mark Murray

U.S. Representative Ro Khanna of the 17th District in California, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his efforts to bring modern industrial factories back to America. Khanna also discussed Economic Patriotism and how the CHIPS and Science Act can serve as a pathway for the re-industrialization efforts.

Staff Representative of District 1 for the United Steelworkers, Mark Murray, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about Thomas Strip Steel, where Murray started his journey as a steel worker. He also discussed the efforts to develop a modern plant to handle the transition needs for the production of batteries for electrical vehicles.