America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Karen Suarez-Flint, Chicago Federation of Musicians | Greg Regan, TTD

Karen Suarez-Flint, Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians Local 10-208, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey as a musician, the importance of union representation in the music industry and her efforts to combat sexual harassment in classical music.

Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing issues affecting federal unions, the Railroad Retirement Board and the future of autonomous vehicles.

Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Norm Wernet, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for The American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's response to proposed federal cuts affecting veterans, the importance of the Elizabeth Dole Act and the unique history of China Post 1.

Norm Wernet, State Director of the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss critical issues surrounding Social Security, including the potential risks posed by unauthorized data access, the impact of office closures and ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of the fund’s system.

Eileen Boris, UC-Santa Barbara | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation

Eileen Boris, Professor of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Frances Perkins, the first female U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of tariffs on the economy, recent legislative changes in Ohio affecting university professors and the broader implications for union rights.

Johnny Jones, AFGE | Jonathan Rosenblum, Center for Work and Democracy

Johnny Jones, Secretary-Treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees Council 100, joined the America's Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the Trump administration's cancellation of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) contract, its impact on 47,000 TSA officers and the need for broader union support in this fight.

Jonathan Rosenblum, Activist in Residence at the Center for Work and Democracy at Arizona State University, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about recent unionization efforts at Amazon's RDU1 warehouse in North Carolina, the broader implications of Amazon's labor practices and the potential for leveraging labor's assets to support organizing efforts.

Melissa Cropper, OFT | Frank Mathews, CWA District 4

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state's school funding proposal, efforts to protect federal education funding and recent union victories in higher education.

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communication Workers of America (CWA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the implications of broadband infrastructure decisions and the influence of major financial players like Elon Musk in these arenas.

Will Attig, Union Veterans Council | Lily Calderon, BAC

Will Attig, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss layoffs of veterans in the federal workforce, the impact on veteran services and the push for privatization. 

Lily Calderon, Director of Health and Safety for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her path into the trades, the importance of safety in construction and the growing role of women in the industry.

Rachel Martinez, Chicago Climbing Union | Richard Mack, Miller Cohen, P.L.C.

Rachel Martinez, organizer and bargaining committee member for the Chicago Climbing Union, Workers United Local 513, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss unionization efforts in climbing gyms, safety concerns, gender disparities and the importance of collective bargaining in the climbing industry.

Richard Mack, a labor attorney with Miller Cohen, P.L.C., joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a notable federal ruling, the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the broader implications of federal workforce reductions.

Jane Flanagan, IL DOL | Zach Schiller, Policy Matters Ohio

Jane Flanagan, Director of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state’s enhanced child labor laws, pay transparency requirements and a new mediation unit for wage disputes.

Zach Schiller, the Ohio Research Director for Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of two decades of tax cuts, the potential consequences of further tax reductions and the importance of supporting public education over tax cuts for the wealthy.

Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Marisa Richards, Painters DC 30

Adam Keller, Worker Power Campaign Director for Alabama Arise and co-host of the Valley Labor Report, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new position, the importance of legislative advocacy and efforts to diversify union membership in the South.

Marisa Richards, Director of Outreach and Engagement for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 30, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her efforts in diversifying union membership, implementing effective sexual harassment policies and introducing the next generation to the trades at an early age.

Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | Jon Schleus, The NewsGuild-CWA

Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss federal workforce challenges, legislative threats to collective bargaining rights in Ohio, and ongoing efforts to protect workers' rights.

Jon Schleuss, President of The NewsGuild, Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA) joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss efforts to restrict the press under the Trump administration, significant contract victories for media workers and organizing strategies within The NewsGuild.