America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the New Albany Intel construction project's three-year anniversary, ongoing construction in Central Ohio and a labor dispute involving Teamsters Local 284 and fire truck manufacturer Sutphen.

Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the federation's nationwide "Freedom, Fairness and Security" bus tour, Labor Day activism and the historical significance of the 1892 Homestead strike.

 

Sarah McNamara, TAMU | Elena Lopez, CWA

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Sarah McNamara, Associate Professor of History and Latino and Mexican American studies at Texas A&M University, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of Latina anti-fascist resistance in Florida during the 1930s.

 

Elena Lopez, Deputy Legislative Director for the Communication Workers of America, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the offshoring of call center jobs, legislative efforts to protect workers and the challenges unions face in advocating for labor rights.

Dave Megenhardt, United Labor Agency | Justine Modica, Cornell

Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the upcoming launch of a union job board and the annual Unsung Heroes of the Labor Movement dinner.

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Justine Modica, Assistant Professor at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of childcare as a labor issue, unionization efforts in the industry and potential solutions to the current childcare crisis.

Tom Buffenbarger, IAM | Eileen Boris, LACHA

Tom Buffenbarger, former General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing economic issues affecting American workers.

 

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Eileen Boris, Hull Professor of Feminist Studies at UC Santa Barbara and President-elect of the Labor and Working Class History Association, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the formation of LAWCHA, the importance of labor history and current challenges to historical accuracy.

 

Donna Haverty-Stacke, CUNY | Mike Knisley, OSBT

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Donna Haverty-Stacke, Professor of History and Roosevelt House Faculty Associate at Hunter College, City University of New York, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intertwined history of May Day and Labor Day. 

 

Mike Knisley, Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed his upcoming retirement and reflected on his nearly four-decade career in the labor movement.

Tina Wei, FIU | Merrilee Logue and Mark Talluto, BCBSA

Tina Wei, Assistant Professor of History at Florida International University, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workplace fatigue, the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets and the challenges facing scientific research funding.

 

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO and Mark Talluto, Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Sales Programs, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss healthcare affordability. 

Kimberly Kam, ABOC | Steven Beda, University of Oregon

Kimberly Kam, Senior Vice President and Sales Director for Union Commercial Services at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the trend of big banks ending relationships with unions, ABOC's unique approach to serving union clients and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in banking.

 

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Steven Beda, an Associate Professor of History at the University of Oregon, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the spotted owl conflict that affected the Pacific Northwest timber industry. 

Hamilton Baiden, Youturn Health | John Shelton, AFT Wisconsin

Hamilton Baiden, CEO of Youturn Health, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss innovative approaches to behavioral health treatment.

 

Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features John Shelton, President of AFT Wisconsin and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Wisconsin's labor history, recent political shifts and ongoing union challenges.

 

Augustus Wood, UIUC | Syd Hyer, PCPSPA

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Augustus Wood, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois' Labor Education Program, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his book, "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta."

 

Syd Hyer, Vice President and Executive Board member of the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association, discussed the ongoing efforts to unionize the bike patrol at Park City Mountain.

Kalani Kauwe, SEIU Local 1107 | Max Krochmal, UNO

Kalani Kauwe, a physical therapist and member of SEIU Local 1107, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing struggle for healthcare workers’ rights at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. 

 

On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Max Krochmal, Professor of History and Director of Justice Studies at the University of New Orleans, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss labor organizing in the South.