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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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Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building Construction and Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to give updates on the Intel plant project, the ground-breaking for a new water treatment plant and what he expects from Amazon’s purchase of more than 200 acres in Pickaway County, Ohio.
Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, Fred Redmond, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) conference he’s attending in Uruguay. Redmond discussed the lessons shared during the conference and the importance of nations working together to advance the global labor movement.
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Adam Kaat, Author, Life on the Grocery Line
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
President of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new contract for members after the month-long lockout from the Professional Referee Organization. Manikowski discussed the public support from fans, coaches and the Major League Soccer Players Association.
Adam Kaat, author of Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his book. Kaat discussed the experiences he wrote about and the poor treatment of grocery and retail workers throughout the pandemic.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Mike Knisely, Executive Secretary of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the construction boom throughout Ohio over the past five years, the progress on the Intel semiconductor plant projects and the work on the Honda and LG joint EV battery production facility.
Former President of Plumbers Local 55 and current chair of the Tradeswomen Committee with the Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council (CBCTC), Doreen Cannon, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the group’s most successful Career Fair to date. She also discussed her work to provide safety standards in the plumbing industry.
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the Amercia’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the efforts by Citizens Not Politicians to collect enough signatures to get an issue on the November ballot that would remove politicians from redistricting efforts. Burga also talked about the historically low number of bills passed by the state legislature and how the state labor federation decides which politicians to endorse.
President of The NewsGuild - Communication Workers of America (TNG-CWA), Jon Schleuss, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent joint union letter to ensure workers are protected from employers attempting to replace them with artificial intelligence. Schleuss also talked about the main issues with AI in the newsroom and how journalists are being negatively affected by the implementation of AI written articles.
A labor reporter for the HuffPost, Dave Jamieson, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about a few of his recent articles. One article highlighted a complaint raised by organizers against Waffle House, and the other was about a piece of legislation that would remove state subsidies from companies who voluntarily recognize unions through card checks.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
President of the National Treasury Employees Union, Doreen Greenwald, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about funding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and potential cuts to the agency. She also discussed adequately funding the government through the IRS and why the government is dealing with a workforce deficit.
Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the relationship between the United Steelworkers and U.S. Steel. Gallagher also questioned the legitimacy of Nippon Steel purchasing U.S. Steel and explained his belief that Chinese steel dumping is threatening the American steel industry.
Friday Mar 29, 2024
Friday Mar 29, 2024
To round out our coverage of Women’s History Month, Merrilee Logue, Executive Director for the Blue Cross Blue Shield’s (BCBS) National Labor Office (NLO), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss women’s inequality and health equity.
Andrew Snell, Organizing Committee Member for the newly formed Activision Quality Assurance United-Communication Workers of America (AQAU-CWA) — a part of the Campaign to Organize Digital Employees (CODE-CWA) — joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how Quality Assurance Workers at Activision became the largest group of union-represented workers in any U.S. game studio. Snell, a QA tester, also discussed some workplace issues and what this organizing victory could mean for unions and the tech industry.
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
Bill Samuel, Director of Government Affairs for the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the passage of a Federal budget for this fiscal year, and how the political division in Congress has led to the least amount of legislation passed during a Congressional Session in history.
A labor steward and Executive Board Recording Secretary with LIUNA Local 596 in Massachusetts, Chelsea Fenton, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast as we continue our coverage of Women’s History Month. Fenton talked about her journey to the union, her growth in the Local and how she’s established a network for tradeswomen in Western Massachusetts along with a large following on social media.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the progress on the Mechanical Insulation Act. Iemini also discussed a new program to help leaders within the union recognize and assist members needing mental health care.
As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, Latoya Mathis, a union and servicing representative for the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 75 in Dayton, Ohio, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about how the union supported her and allowed her to graduate college. She also talked about her work to help empower young women in the union and guide them toward success.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
East Palestine resident and LIUNA Local 1058 member Chris Albright and Editor-in-Chief for The Real News Network, Maximillian Alvarez, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to follow up on the event in East Palestine, Ohio over the weekend, the support they received from unions and what union leaders can do to help the residents of East Palestine.
Tom Buffenbarger, an independent labor voice, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his reaction to the tragic events unfolding in Baltimore after a ship struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to its collapse. Buffenbarger then discussed the history of Boeing’s leadership changes that led to their current situation and how it compares to what he experienced with General Electric.
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Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Continuing our Women’s History Month coverage, America’s Work Force Union Podcast was joined by the first female trainer for the United Association Veterans in Piping Program, Rachel Lablance. She discussed her journey into the program, how she became a trainer and how the Department of Defense SkillBridge program helped shape her life.
Mary Anne Trasciatti, Director of Labor Studies at Hofstra University and President of the Remember the Triangle Fire Coalition, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 113th anniversary of the deadly fire in 1911. Trasciatti talked about how the aftermath of the fire helped workers in the garment industry, the new memorial and how it educates the public.
President of the Transportation Trades Department, Greg Regan, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the rising attacks on letter carriers and legislation to help prevent the violence. Regan also discussed the REEF Act and his letter supporting the CEO of Norfolk Southern following a Wall Street special interest investor’s attempt to remove him.