Podcasts by America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA District 4 | Tony Cardwell, President, BMWED-IBT from 2023-12-12T14:11:35

Administrative Director for the Communication Workers of America District 4, Frank Mathews, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the neutr...

General President, LIUNA, Brent Booker | Jacob Morrison, Co-Host, The Valley Labor Report from 2023-12-11T16:26:24

It's been eight months leading LIUNA for General President Brent Booker, and he joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss what 2023 has been l...

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer from 2023-12-08T16:10:12

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the proposed Amtrak expansion in Ohio. Brown also discussed his wo...

Scott Paul, President, AAM | Andrew Spar, President, FEA from 2023-12-07T16:58:23

President for the Alliance of American Manufacturing, Scott Paul, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the potential r...

Nina Turner, We Are Somebody, Founder | Estlin Hiller and Tavis Barton, Budtenders, Strawberry Fields United, Teamsters Local 413 from 2023-12-06T15:10:55

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 organiz...

President, Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga | Dev Wakeley, Worker Policy Advisor, Alabama Arise from 2023-12-05T15:01:40

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....

Secretary-Treasurer, AFL-CIO, Fred Redmond | Business Agent, Ironworkers Local 17, Scott Munnings from 2023-12-04T17:09:48

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, where he discussed his work with the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the America’s Work Force Union Po...

Zach Horn, Artist and Labor Professor | Certified Industrial Hygienist and Certified Safety Professional, NCOSH, Peter Dooley from 2023-11-30T15:53:19

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 ...

Jeff Horwitz, CEO, SAFE Project | Maida Rosenstein, Organizer, UAW from 2023-11-29T15:28:40

Chief Executive Officer for the SAFE Project, Jeff Horwitz, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about his journey to the organizati...

Executive Director, North Star Policy Action, Jake Schwitzer | independent labor voice, Tom Buffenbarger from 2023-11-28T16:58:20

Executive Director of North Star Policy Action, Jake Schwitzer, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization's efforts ...

National Organizing Director, One Fair Wage, Estefania Galvez | President, TTD, Greg Regan from 2023-11-27T15:44:33

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 posi...

Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17th District) | Staff Representative of District 1, USW, Mark Murray from 2023-11-24T14:28:24

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 ...

Bill Samuel, Government Affairs Director, AFL-CIO | Mike Muzik, IBEW Local 38, President from 2023-11-23T12:00

Bill Samuel, AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast on Thanksgiving Day and discussed the ongoing funding issues in ...

Legislative Political Coordinator, Joey Graceffo, Vice President, Bryan Johnson, AFGE Local 3283 | Business Manager for Ironworkers Local 550 from 2023-11-22T15:23:08

Legislative Political Coordinator for AFGE Local 3283, Joey Graceffo, and Vice President of the Local, Bryan Johnson, joined the America’s Work Force Union Po...

President, Ohio Federation of Teachers, Melissa Cropper | Special Assistant to the President, NABTU, Melissa Wells from 2023-11-21T15:04:34

President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, Melissa Cropper, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about Columbus’ designation as a workf...

Director of the American Legion Media&Communications Division, Jeff Stoffer | Founding director of the Center for Study of Working Class Life at Stony Brook U, Michael Zweig from 2023-11-20T15:27:07

Director of the American Legion Media & Communications Division, Jeff Stoffer, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the cover sto...

Director of Education and Training, UA ITF, Ray Boyd | Executive Director, Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans from 2023-11-17T16:17:14

Director of Education and Training with the United Association International Training Fund, Ray Boyd, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to close Nationa...

UA VIP Program Manager, Mike Hazard | President of the North Shore AFL-CIO, Pat Gallagher from 2023-11-16T17:28:44

Program Manager for the United Association’s Veterans in Piping program, Mike Hazard, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his journey...

Malcolm Harris (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation) from 2022-04-21T16:28:19

Malcolm Harris, a contributing writer for The Nation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed one of his recent articles, which explores how the organizing approach for lower...

Laurie Glicker (AFGE Local 3283) / William Hincks (Sprinkler Fitters Local 281) from 2022-04-20T16:56:59

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3283 Executive Vice President Laurie Glicker joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how cuts to Veteran Affairs care...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Shawn McDonnell (IBEW Local 915, West Central Florida CLC) from 2022-04-19T16:06:01

Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) President Melissa Cropper joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the successful organizing campaign of charter school, Menlo Academy teachi...

James Slevin (Utility Workers Union of America) / Greg Lalevee (IUOE Local 825) from 2022-04-18T16:45:22

James Slevin, President of the Utility Workers Union of America joined the AWF Union Podcast and discussed why utility companies are on the lookout for cyber security threats, but more needs to ...

Treston Shull ( Liuna Local 324) / Keith Combs President (APWU Detroit) from 2022-04-11T16:37:30

Laborer's International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 324 Vice President and Business Representative Treston Shull joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how renewabl...

Geraldine Bender (AFT-Mississippi) / Joyce Goldstein (Labor Lawyer) from 2022-04-08T16:12:06

American Federation of Teachers Mississippi (AFT-MS) President Geraldine Bender joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed the struggle to raise teacher pay in Mississippi amids...

Vince DiDonato (Iron Workers International) / Senator Sherrod Brown from 2022-04-07T16:25:21

Iron Workers International District Representative Vince DiDonato joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed efforts by workers in Illinois to unionize, and how their effort cou...

Kelly Dickey (NPMHU Local 322) / Shaun Richmond (In These Times) from 2022-04-06T16:17:22

Shaun Richman, contributor to In These Times magazine, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the successful vote by workers at a Staten Island Amazon Fulfillment Cente...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Cynthia Phinney (Maine AFL-CIO) from 2022-04-05T15:47:35

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and explained why Ohio’s redistricting mess will force the state to hold two Primary Elections,  costing taxpayers ...

Herb Harton (Southeastern North Carolina Central Labor Council) / Scott Heric (Unionly) from 2022-04-04T16:17:23

Southeastern North Carolina Central Labor Council President Herb Harton joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed how unions offer a solution to what he described as the nation...

Glenn Marek (LiUNA Local 157) / Charlie Flemming (AFL-CIO) from 2022-03-31T15:54:29

LiUNA Local 157 President and Assistant Business Manager Glenn Marek joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed how renewable energy projects and the Infrastructure Investment a...

Matthew R. Gonzales (Liuna Local 1095) / Brian McMurry (IBEW Local 903) from 2022-03-30T15:27:10

LiUNA Local 1095 Business Manager Matt Gonzales joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed the Build Better Program and how it positively affects contractors and creates union j...

Phillip Glover (AFGE district 3) / Bob Funk (LaborLab.us) from 2022-03-29T16:28:12

LaborLab Secretary-Treasurer Bob Funk joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the organization’s efforts to create the largest and most comprehensive union-busting tracking...

Corey Campbell (LiUNA LOCAL 81) / Greg Regan (TTD) from 2022-03-28T16:06:50

LiUNA LOCAL 81 Vice-President and Field Representative Corey Campbell joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed efforts to expand the Local’s apprenticeship programs due to exp...

Kathy Newman (Working Class Perspectives) / Emil Ramirez (USW) from 2022-03-25T15:55:29

Kathy Newman, Professor of Literary and Cultural studies for Carnegie Mellon University and a contributor to Working Class Perspectives, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke a...

John Murphy (Teamsters) / Pete Ielmini Executive Director (LMCT) from 2022-03-23T16:20:07

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how the war in Ukraine has put a spotl...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Guy Callaway (Liuna Local 660) from 2022-03-22T15:59:46

AFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed President Biden’s Building a Better America plan, which contains many items from th...

Will Attig (Executive Director Union Veterans Council) / Kristi Snider (LiUNA! Local 814) from 2022-03-21T15:42:30

Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined the AWF Union podcast and announced the UVC was designated a constituency organization by the AFL-CIO as an independent organization. ...

Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) / Norm Wernet (Alliance for Retired Americans) from 2022-03-18T16:32:50

American Legion Media and Communication Director Jeff Stoffer joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast and discussed Operation Dominic, a program that resumed nuclear testing during the Ken...

Jennifer Berkshire (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation) from 2022-03-17T16:15:57

Jennifer Berkshire, a contributing writer for The Nation, joined the America’s Work Force Union podcast to discuss the current state of American education and why teachers are leaving the profes...

Darryll Bell (AFGE) / Casey Mullooly (UMWA District 2) from 2022-03-16T15:39:13

American Federation of Government Employees Local 31 President Darryll Bell joined today’s podcast and discussed recommendations to close hundreds of VA clinics in a move to privatize veteran he...

Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Tom Benvenuto (Teamsters Local 200) from 2022-03-15T16:42:08

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper joined the AWF Union Podcast to speak about the historic affiliation between the American Federation of Teachers and the American Associatio...

Justin Williams (IUOE Local 132) / Brian Dunn (UA Local 669) from 2022-03-14T16:05:01

Brian Dunn, Business Manager of Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, appeared on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the role organizing non-union members played in...

Joyce Goldstein Labor Lawyer / Dave Wondolowski (CLE BCTC) / Jamie Fleming (Teamsters Local 174) from 2022-03-11T15:03:31

Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Dave Wondolowski joined the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the plethora of job opportunities in the Cleveland area, the ...

Josh Nassar (UAW) / Jeff Shudak (Western Iowa AFL-CIO) from 2022-03-10T16:21:50

Jeff Shudak, President of Western Iowa AFL-CIO, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to speak about the effects of anti-labor legislation in Iowa. He also explained how the AFL-CIO...

Sue McConnell (Better Business Bureau) / Jon Schleuss (NewsGuild) from 2022-03-09T16:49:52

The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America President Jon Schleuss joined the AWF Podcast and discussed a recent union victory for New York Times tech workers and an upcoming unionization vot...

Frank Mathews (CWA D4) from 2022-03-08T16:36:18

Frank Mathews, Communications’ Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director, joined today’s podcast to discuss a recently released U.S. government report that revealed corporate America...

Jon Brian (Ironworkers Local 22) / Andrew Tinkham (OCC) from 2022-03-07T16:49:07

Ironworkers Local 22 Business Manager John Whitaker and Western Region Organizer Jon Brian join the AWF Podcast to speak about the challenges of organizing in Indiana, a So-Called “Right to Work...

Kelly Harrop (C/CO BCTC) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) from 2022-03-04T15:50:40

Kelly Harrop, Communications Director for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, was the first guest on today’s podcast. She spoke about her experience running as a ...

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown / Kelly Dierkes (Ironworkers Local 549) from 2022-03-03T16:16:33

Iron workers Local 549 Business Agent and President Kelly Dierkes joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the effort to reinstate Prevailing Wage in West Virginia. As part of...

Gina Walsh (Insulators LMCT) / Dave Megenhardt (ULA) from 2022-03-02T16:26:48

Gina Walsh, Deputy Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust joined the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about a virtual conference for tradeswomen, designed to help th...

Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Jimmy Hart (Metal Trades Department) from 2022-03-01T16:40:08

Tim Burga, President of Ohio AFL-CIO, made his monthly appearance on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about corporate greed affecting contract negotiations between the United Ste...

Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO) / Brad Britton (UA Local 565) from 2022-02-28T16:16:23

Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 565 Business Manager Brad Britton joined the AWF Podcast and discussed how the 2016 repeal of West Virginia’s Prevailing Wage law has hurt the state’s building tr...

Helena Worthen (Working Class Perspective) / Roy Houseman (USW) from 2022-02-25T16:57:09

Helena Worthen and Joe Barry, both writers for Working Class Perspectives, joined the AWF Union Podcast today and spoke about the need for college professors to organize and join a union. They a...

Doreen Greenwald (NTEU) / Bill Samuel ( AFL-CIO) from 2022-02-24T16:42:59

Doreen Greenwald, Vice President of NTEU, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how budget cuts, staffing issues and the COVID-19 pandemic have affected Internal Revenue Servi...

Pete Ielmini (Insulators LMCT) / John Murphy (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) from 2022-02-23T16:42:55

Pete Ielmini Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about President Joe Biden signing an Executive Or...

Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Observer) / Len DiCosimo (AFM Local 4) from 2022-02-22T16:42:45

The first guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast is Tom Buffenbarger, an independent labor observer who shared his thoughts about the Netflix documentary “DownFall.” The documentary...

Sam Phipps (Union Sportsmen’s Alliance) / Brian Stanley (IUPAT DC 53) from 2022-02-21T15:14:48

Sam Phipps the Conservation Program Manager for the Union Sportsmen's Alliance joined the America’s Work Force union podcast to speak about how the United Association Veterans in Piping Program ...

Norm Wernet (Alliance for Retired Americans) / Jeff Stoffer ( American Legion) from 2022-02-18T15:53:39

Jeff Stoffer, Media and Communications Director for the American Legion, was the first guest on today’s AWF Union podcast. He spoke about the need for more quality healthcare workers at the VA, ...

Kelly Candaele (The Nation) /Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation) from 2022-02-17T16:45:46

Kelly Candaele, our first guest on today’s AWF Union Podcast, discussed an article he wrote in the Nation Magazine regarding professional baseball players. Those players who only “have a cup of ...

Willie Haywood, Jr. (American Federation of Government Employees) / Jamie Seymour (UA Local 669) from 2022-02-16T16:44:39

Willie Haywood, Jr. of the American Federation of Government Employees was the first guest on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about an Executive Order by President Joe Biden that rescinded actio...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT) / Shawn Steffee (Boilermakers Local 154) from 2022-02-15T16:29:59

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about a new poll showing strong support for public educa...

Hugh Giordano (UFCW Local 152) / Joyce Goldstein from 2022-02-11T16:05:51

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 Assistant Director of Organizing Hugh Giordano was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. His interview is part of our “best of seg...

Phil Mattera (Good Jobs First) / Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) from 2022-02-10T16:45:22

Good Jobs First Research Director Phil Mattera was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the importance of holding corporations accountable through their corpor...

Honorable Mimi Tsankov (National Association of Immigration Judges) / Lucas Franco (LiUNA MN&ND) from 2022-02-09T16:56:33

Mimi Tsankov, President of the National Association of Immigration Judges, made her debut on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about the constant pressure immi...

Kate Shindle (Actors Equity) / Tim Coleman (UA Local 669) from 2022-02-07T15:57:02

Actors Equity President Kate Shindle was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about being crowned Miss America 1998 and a recent natio...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) from 2022-02-04T16:42:25

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager rejoined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. He discussed the impact of the recent...

Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / David Madland (Center for American Progress) from 2022-02-03T15:59:07

Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss trade relations between the U.S. and China, and the need to end the reliance on obtaining p...

Mike Hazard (United Association VIP Program) / Don Marcus (Masters Mates and Pilots) from 2022-02-02T16:26:15

Today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast looks back at two of the more interesting interviews from 2021. This includes interviews from the Sept. 27, 2021 and Nov. 17, 2021 podcasts.

Unit...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO President) / Farah Stockman (Author, American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears) from 2022-02-01T17:38:06

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, accomplishments of the Biden Administration during the President’...

MaryBe McMillan (North Carolina AFL-CIO) / Tim Carter (SMART Northwest Regional Council) from 2022-01-31T16:04:12

North Carolina AFL-CIO President MaryBe McMillan spoke to the AWF Union Podcast today about a major union victory by nurses at Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C., and a failed attempt by politi...

John Russo (Working Class Perspectives) / Donnie Blatt (United Steelworkers, District 1) from 2022-01-28T16:28:31

John Russo, Working Class Perspectives contributing writer, was one of the featured guests on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about unemployment statistics, how t...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Troy Miller (Amalgamated Transit Union Local 627) from 2022-01-27T16:15:15

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel rejoined the AWF Union Podcast today to provide an update on President Biden’s Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill, the new U.S. Supreme ...

Pete Ielmini (Insulators Union LMCT) / Mike Dolan (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) from 2022-01-26T16:48:40

Insulators Union LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He rejoined the podcast to discuss a tragic high-rise fire in NYC and how a pro...

David Baker (Ironworkers Local 44) / Tom Buffenbarger from 2022-01-25T16:16:15

Ironworkers Local 44 Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer David Baker made his debut appearance on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how the process to obtain ...

Jason Wheeler (Carpenters Local 205) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO) from 2022-01-24T16:41:42

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Carpenters Local 205 and Eastern Atlantic States

Regional Council of Carpenters Council Representative Jason Wheeler spoke about wage theft in the constru...

Liat Olenick (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (United Steelworkers) from 2022-01-20T08:11

Liat Olenick, contributing writer for The Nation, was the first featured guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about her new article “There Is Something Very Wrong With ...

David Cann (American Federation of Government Employees) / John Flatt (Roofers&Waterproofers Local 37) from 2022-01-19T16:08

American Federation of Government Employees Director of Organizing David Cann was featured on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He joined the podcast to discuss the AFGE...

Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Ceretta Smith (AFGE D5) from 2022-01-18T16:11:46

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was featured on the podcast today. She spoke about the Reading Opens the World campaign, a charter school using delay tactics to slow a unio...

Jeff Bryant (Independent Media Institute) / Chap Thornton (United Association Local 286) from 2022-01-17T15:56:33

The first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Independent Media Institute contributing writer Jeff Bryant. He spoke about charter schools, accountability with school v...

Buddy Malone (Parkersburg Marietta Building and Construction Trades Council) / Joyce Goldstein (Labor Lawyer) from 2022-01-14T16:20:44

Parkersburg Marietta Building and Construction Trades Council Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer Buddy Malone was featured on today’s AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how So-Calle...

Joe Ciacchi (OPCMIA) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers) from 2022-01-13T16:37:24

OPCMIA International Representative Joe Ciacchi joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the impact virtual reality technology has made in their recruiting process. 

James Cole (Ironworkers Local 167) / Mike Pope (IATSE Local 317) from 2022-01-12T15:42:51

The first featured guest on today’s AWF Union Podcast was James Cole, Business Manager and Financial Secretary-Treasurer of Ironworkers Local 167. He spoke about a massive project to build a cam...

Frank Mathews (Communications Workers of America, D4) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2022-01-11T16:16:14

Communications Workers of America District 4 Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the National Labor Relations Board and voter rights legislation...

John Van Voris (American Federation of Musicians Local 14) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau) from 2022-01-10T16:25:50

Americans Federation of Musicians Local 14 President John Van Voris was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed the unionization effor...

Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) from 2022-01-07T15:44:35

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer and United Steelworkers International Vice President Fred Redmond was the featured guest today on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the outlook for l...

Hugh Giordano (UFCW Local 152) / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown from 2022-01-06T16:33:39

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 152 Assistant Director of Organizing Hugh Giordano was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the importance of labor pe...

Dan Segovia (Ironworkers Local 848) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) from 2022-01-05T16:00:27

Ironworkers Local 848 Business Manager Dan Segovia was the first featured guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the difficulties organizing new union members in the...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Colin Sikon (Laborers 860) from 2022-01-04T16:41:23

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about Ohio’s gerrymandered district maps and Ohio’s legislative agenda for 202...

Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Tracy Cutright (Ironworkers Local 851) from 2022-01-03T17:48:17

The first featured guest on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul.

Ironworkers Local 851 Vice President and Busi...

Greg Revard (Insulators Union) / Kelsie Anderson (OPEIU Local 12) from 2021-12-31T08:21

Greg Revard, General President of the Insulators Union was one of the featured guests on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the HFIAW relief fund, and more.

James Ascione (IUOE Local 542) / Tom Bennett (Teamsters Local 200) from 2021-12-30T15:37:20

IUOE Local 542 Secretary-Treasurer James Ascione was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about Local 542’s apprenticeship program and a potential new p...

John Nichols (The Nation) / Jim Bertolone (Rochester APWU) from 2021-12-29T15:36:32

The Nation Contributing Writer John Nichols was the first guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole. Nichols also di...

Erin Kellam (IATSE Local 140) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) from 2021-12-28T15:43:13

IATSE Local 140 Business Agent Erin Kellam was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. She discussed the impact COVID-19 is making on the overall theatre industry a...

Bill Londrigan (Kentucky AFL-CIO) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department) from 2021-12-27T15:43:03

Kentucky AFL-CIO President Bill Londrigan was the first featured guest on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast.

Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan was also feature...

Tom Conway (United Steelworkers) / Joe McCartin (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-12-24T15:18

International President of the United Steelworkers Tom Conway was the first featured guest on the podcast today. 

Working Class Perspectives Contributing Writer Joe McCartin jo...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Tim Lasker (OPEIU Local 453) from 2021-12-23T14:51:46

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss Sen. Joe Manchin and the Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill. He later discussed reforms at...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) from 2021-12-22T14:24:40

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the AWF Union Podcast to talk about federal funding for the removal of lead pipes, lead paint and ...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT) / Greg LeRoy (Good Jobs First) from 2021-12-21T16:16:17

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She discussed difficulties faced by teachers attempting to unionize at Menl...

John Galinac (IATSE Local 160) / Nick Brenner (Roofers and Waterporoofers Local 96) from 2021-12-20T15:54:22

The first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast was IATSE Local 160 Business Agent John Galinac. He spoke about how the stage industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. He ...

Mark Dimondstein (American Postal Workers Union) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans) from 2021-12-17T15:58:09

American Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein made his debut on the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed a possible new Collective Bargaining Agreement for his members, and how posta...

Jeff Stoffer (The American Legion) / Pat Gallagher (United Steelworkers) from 2021-12-16T14:33:59

The American Legion Media and Communications Director Jeff Stoffer was the first guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about a recovery fund for the states affected by rece...

Everett Kelley (American Federation of Government Employees) / Roxanne Brown (United Steelworkers from 2021-12-15T16:15:54

American Federation of Government Employees National President Everett Kelley was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed an executive order issued by President...

Frank Mathews (Communications’ Workers of America) / Tom Germuska, Jr. (The Labor Citizen) from 2021-12-14T15:08:42

Communications’ Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about supporting un...

Jason George (IUOE Local 49) / Leonard DiCosimo (AFM Local 4) from 2021-12-13T16:40:25

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Jason George joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the budget surplus in Minnesota. He said these funds...

Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein&Associates) from 2021-12-10T15:43:04

Labor Attorney Joyce Goldstein was today’s guest on the AWF Union Podcast. She discussed a recent ruling by the courts, that upheld an arbitrator’s decision to force a company to rehire an emplo...

Sean Egan (MIOSHA) / Desiree Hoffman (UAW) from 2021-12-09T16:39:37

Sean Egan, COVID-19 Director of Workplace Safety for the State of Michigan, was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed Prevailing Wage in Michigan, the way it ...

Eric St. Pierre, Nate Whiteman (Humana) / Zach Schiller (Policy Matters Ohio) from 2021-12-08T15:19:59

Humana Associate Vice President of Group Medicare Eric St. Pierre and National Labor Relations Representative Nate Whiteman were featured on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. They spoke ...

Doug Nelson (IBEW Local 223) / Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) from 2021-12-07T16:23:43

IBEW Local 223 Business Manager and Financial Secretary Doug Nelson made his debut on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how Local 223 members are training to install electri...

Jimmy Hart (Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO) from 2021-12-06T16:13:30

Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart was featured on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about fixing the ongoing supply chain issues in the U.S. through the creation of a...

Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-12-03T15:42:59

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond joined today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the Build Back Better budget reconciliation bill and its chances of passing. He also spoke abo...

Fatima Hussein (Washington-Baltimore News Guild) from 2021-12-02T16:15:14

Washington-Baltimore News Guild President Fatima Hussein was the featured guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She discussed how the Washington-Baltimore News Guil...

Dan Duncan (Maritime Trades Department, AFL-CIO) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau) from 2021-12-01T16:15:08

Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dan Duncan joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the ongoing supply chain issue. He said the administration has executed and laid...

Taylor Nelson (Roofers Local 65) / Andrew Spar (Florida Education Association) from 2021-11-30T15:45:03

Roofers Local 65 President Taylor Nelson joined today’s edition of the America's Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about Local 65, a jurisdictional dispute between the Roofers and Carpenters Un...

Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Matt Rothschild (Wisconsin Democracy Campaign) from 2021-11-29T16:14:13

Scott Paul, Executive Director of the Alliance for American Manufacturing was today’s first guest on the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how the bipartisan infrastructure bill could create thous...

Tiffany McKee (United Steelworkers) / Lane Windham (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-11-26T19:58:19

United Steelworkers Rapid Response Coordinator for District 1 Tiffany McKee was the first featured guest on today's edition of the AWF Union Podcast.

Also featured on the podcast today w...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Lucas Franco (LiUNA MN&ND) from 2021-11-25T09:06

Government Affairs Director of the AFL-CIO Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast.

Also featured on the podcast today was LiUNA Minnesota and N...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Mike Dolan (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) from 2021-11-24T14:13:38

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss how mechanical insulators improve a building’s energy efficiency by properly installing mechani...

Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Observer) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers’ Counsel) from 2021-11-23T16:04:25

Tom Buffenbarger, an Independent Labor Observer, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the uptick in workers changing jobs. He linked this phenomenon to the COVID-19 pandemic ...

Tim Drea (Illinois AFL-CIO) / John Samuelson (Transportation Workers Union of America) from 2021-11-22T16:22:52

Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the AFL-CIO Building Investment Trust and how it benefits wor...

Jeff Stoffer (The American Legion) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans) from 2021-11-19T16:25:07

American Legion Media and Communications Director Jeff Stoffer was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He highlighted some of the featured stories in the December editio...

Dave Leshtz (The Nation Magazine) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO) from 2021-11-18T15:41:24

The Nation Magazine contributing writer David Leshtz was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the John Deere strike in Iowa and how members of the community an...

Mike Harris (Sheet Metal ITI) / Doreen Cannon (Plumbers Local 55) from 2021-11-17T15:34:32

Sheet Metal ITI Program Administrator Mike Harris was today’s first AWF Union Podcast guest. In the midst of National Apprenticeship Week, he spoke about the benefits of a registered apprentices...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Tim Coleman (Sprinklerfitters Local 669) from 2021-11-16T16:23:40

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke about teachers getting “May tired” in November, ...

Mike Hazard (UA VIP) / Andrew Cortes (Rhode Island Building Futures Program) from 2021-11-15T16:27:55

United Association Veterans in Piping Program Administrator and Training Specialist Mike Hazard kicked off National Apprenticeship Week as the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Pod...

Arnold Scott (AFGE District 6) / Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) from 2021-11-12T15:40:25

AFGE District 6 National Vice President Arnold Scott was the first guest on today’s America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about President Biden rescinding Trump-era executive orders that ...

Will Attig (Union Veterans Council, AFL-CIO) / Gregory T. Revard (Insulators Union) from 2021-11-11T16:41:35

On today’s Veterans Day edition of the AWF Union Podcast, Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig spoke about when he returned from Iraq and found a career in the building trades. H...

Arlene Martinez (Good Jobs First) / Keith Thurner (IUOE Local 95) from 2021-11-10T16:19:17

Good Jobs First Communications Director Arlene Martinez was the first guest on today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast. She discussed grants being given to companies who invest in electric vehicle ...

Frank Mathews (CWA, District 4) / Brian Sealy (United Steelworkers, District 1) from 2021-11-09T16:44:59

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how broadband infrastructure improvements could resul...

Justin Williams (IUOE Local 132) / Kelly Dickey (NPMHU Local 322) from 2021-11-08T16:30:35

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 attorney Justin Williams joined the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed the transition to clean energy and why it should benefit working pe...

Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-11-05T15:55:28

AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss Virginia election results and what it means for Democrats moving forward. He also brought attention to various gr...

Dayna DePerro (Kelley&Ferraro) / Senator Sherrod Brown (U.S. Senator) from 2021-11-04T15:57:45

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown was featured on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the likelihood that the infrastructure and budget reconciliation bills will be passed by the end ...

Wayne Creasap (Ironworkers) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) from 2021-11-03T16:22:35

Iron Workers Safety and Health Department District Representative Wayne Creasap joined the  AWF Union Podcast to discuss worker safety. He discussed his appointment to the Advisory Committee on ...

Jon Schleuss (NewsGuild) / Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) from 2021-11-02T15:25:04

NewsGuild President Jon Schleuss joined AWF Union Podcast today to explain why news industry workers are organizing. There have been several successful campaigns recently, resulting in 1,850 wor...

Lyn Montgomery (Transport Workers Union Local 556) / Tom Germuska, Jr. (The Labor Citizen) from 2021-11-01T16:58:21

Transport Workers Union Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery returned to the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about challenges flight attendants have faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact ...

Susan DeCarava (The NewsGuild of New York) / Robert Troeller (IUOE Local 891) from 2021-10-29T16:24:48

The President of the NewsGuild of New York, Susan DeCarava, joined today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about how her Union turned COVID-19 into an opportunity to organize workers...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau) from 2021-10-28T16:26:11

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel joined today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about why he thinks progress will eventually be made on the infrastructure and budget re...

Gina Walsh (HFIAW LMCT) / John Murphy (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) from 2021-10-27T16:08:40

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Deputy Director Gina Walsh joined today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about job creation legislation in Illinois and how it will help union workers and...

Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein&Associates) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) from 2021-10-26T16:27:55

Labor and Employee Benefits Lawyer and Founder of Joyce Goldstein & Associates Joyce Goldstein returned to AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about the possibility for NCAA athletes to organize and th...

Tara Shiman (Worthington Public Libraries) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO) from 2021-10-25T16:34:40

Worthington Public Libraries Organizer Tara Shiman joined today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast to discuss their vote to organize with the Ohio Federation of Teachers by an 80 to 10 vote. She exp...

John Russo (Working Class Perspectives) / Maria Somma (United Steelworkers) from 2021-10-22T16:44:04

The Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and Working Poor at Georgetown University Visiting Scholar John Russo was today’s first guest on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about workers striking acros...

Chuck Collins (The Nation) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland Building&Construction Trades Council) from 2021-10-21T15:51:48

The Nation Contributing Writer Chuck Collins joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss his article, “The Pandora Papers Reveal How the Super-Rich Shaft the Rest of Us.” He reported how the u...

Laurie Glicker / Joe Graceffo (AFGE Local 3283) / David Madland (Center for American Progress) from 2021-10-20T16:32:37

American Federation of Government Employees Local 3283 Executive Vice President Laurie Glicker and Legislative Political Coordinator Joe Graceffo were the first guests on today’s edition of the ...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers, AFT) / Kris LaGrange (UCOMM Blog) from 2021-10-19T15:58:59

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper addressed the “Backpack Bill,” Ohio House Bill 290, which could gut public education and provide a universal voucher to all students in Ohio...

Leonard Aguilar (Texas AFL-CIO) / Marcy Goldstein-Gelb (NCOSH) from 2021-10-18T16:42:36

Texas AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Aguilar rejoined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss vaccination rates in Texas and how Gov. Greg Abbott is pushing back against mandates. He also discusse...

Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans) from 2021-10-15T16:43:13

American Legion Director of Media and Communications Jeff Stoffer spoke with the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today about the November edition of The American Legion Magazine. He also prev...

Ron Herrera (Teamsters) / Desiree Hoffman (UAW) from 2021-10-14T16:57:50

International Brotherhood of Teamsters International Vice President of the Western Region Ron Herrera joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss a national truck driver shortage, the negative effec...

Doreen Cannon (UA Local 55) / Jenny Hunter (Labor lawyer, writer and consultant) from 2021-10-13T16:14:54

Plumbers Local 55 President Doreen Cannon joined AWF Union Podcast today to discuss an upcoming apprenticeship fair in Cleveland, Ohio. She explained the great career opportunities that can be f...

Frank Mathews (CWA D4) / Colin Sikon (Laborers Local 860) from 2021-10-12T16:53:14

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about bank employees organizing, broa...

Dennis Desmond (LiUNA Local 11) / Russ Jaeger (SMART Local 263) from 2021-10-11T16:46:58

LiUNA Local 11 Business Manager Dennis Desmond was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He explained how unions create and sustain the middle class, the need to ...

Barry Davies (Ironworkers Local 512) / Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) from 2021-10-08T16:35:08

Ironworkers Local 512 Business Manager and Financial Secretary/Treasurer Barry Davies was the first guest to appear on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He joined the podcast to discuss ...

Brain Kelly (Kelley & Ferraro) / U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown from 2021-10-07T16:48:41

Kelley & Ferraro Associate Attorney Brian Kelly joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss an ongoing case involving the heartburn drug Zantac, which was linked to cause various forms of canc...

Jim Ascione (Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council) / Jeff Mehrhoff (IUPAT DC 7) from 2021-10-06T15:49:16

Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council Treasurer James Ascione was the first guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about difficulties unions face wh...

Matt Smith (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Carl Mulert (USA Local 829) from 2021-10-05T16:33:55

Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Director Matt Smith joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss efforts to fight gerrymandering, Ohio’s new Congressional maps, voter suppression legislation and more....

Kevin Brown (SEIU 32BJ) / Tim Coleman (UA Local 669) from 2021-10-04T16:26:22

SEIU 32BJ Vice President and New Jersey State Director Kevin Brown was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Brown discussed the New Jersey Healthy Termin...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio BCTC) / Mike Knisley (Ohio State BCTC) from 2021-10-01T16:22:15

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive-Secretary Dorsey Hager rejoined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss Issue 7 in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio State Building...

Adam Krauthamer (AFM Local 802) / James Hart (Metal Trades Department, AFL-CIO) from 2021-09-30T16:45:02

American Federation of Musicians Local 802 President Adam Krauthamer made his debut on America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. He spoke about how the pandemic affected the musicians in New Yor...

David Rutledge (Southeast Laborers District Council) / Doris Crouse-Mays (Virginia AFL-CIO) from 2021-09-29T16:07:30

Southeast Laborers District Council Assistant Business Manager David Rutledge was the first guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the current Vanderbilt University worker...

Tommy Maloney (IBEW Local 96) / Andrew Cortes (Rhode Island Building Futures) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) from 2021-09-28T16:54:21

IBEW Local 96 Business Manager Tommy Maloney joined the AWF Union Podcast to offer updates on projects being worked on by Local 96 members, job opportunities in the renewable sector, the IBEW Co...

Don Marcus (Masters Mates and Pilots) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO) from 2021-09-27T16:40:54

Masters Mates and Pilots President Don Marcus made his debut appearance on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed what the organization does, who they represent and how COVID-19 has af...

Donnie Blatt (USW District 1) / Sherry Linkon (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-09-24T16:33:28

Working Class Perspectives Contributing Writer Sherry Linkon joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. She discussed how the working class can make up ground in the U.S. economy. She also...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Len DiCosimo (AFM Local 4) from 2021-09-23T16:50:30

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the budget reconciliation, fixing the filibuster and imposing penalties on...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Demos Demopoulos (Teamsters Local 553) from 2021-09-22T16:45:02

Heat and Frost Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about slowing climate ...

Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Eric St. Pierre (Humana) from 2021-09-21T16:10:52

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss mask mandates in Ohio schools and their effectiveness. She also discussed the recent redrawing...

Bill Blackman (IBEW Local 136) / Lou Antonellis (IBEW Local 103) / Yanira Moreno (LCLAA) from 2021-09-20T16:31:50

IBEW Local 136 Business Manager Bill Blackman joined today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast. He discussed a Responsible Bidder Ordinance being considered by the Birmingham, Ala. City Council. Blac...

Ilana Cohen (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation) from 2021-09-16T16:23:35

Contributing writer for The Nation and current Harvard student Ilana Cohen was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about Harvard students organizing t...

Darryll Bell (AFGE Local 31) / Anna Fusco (Broward Teachers Union) from 2021-09-15T16:41:13

AFGE Local 31 President Daryll Bell joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the HEROES Act. He also dove into the progress of contract negotiations for federal employees, and addressed VA ...

Frank Mathews (CWA D4) / Tom Germuska Jr. (The Labor Citizen) from 2021-09-14T16:37:17

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the PRO Act and other worker-friendly legislation. He also announ...

Eric Hetrick (IBEW Local 2322) / Billy Randel (Truckers Movement for Justice) from 2021-09-13T16:39:38

IBEW Local 2322 Business Manager and Financial Secretary Eric Hetrick joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss negotiating the first contract for the Comcast bargaining unit in Massachusett...

Thomas Hart (IUOE Local 94) / Michael Johnson (National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association) / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates) from 2021-09-10T16:22:19

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94 Business Agent and President Thomas Hart joined the AWF Union Podcast to recount his experienc...

Paul Capurso (NYC District Council of Carpenters) / Josh Nassar (UAW) from 2021-09-09T15:56:05

On today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast, we remember the 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks and honor those who lost their lives that day. New York City District Council o...

Sean McGarvey (NABTU) / Jimmy Williams Jr. (IUPAT) from 2021-09-08T16:42:50

North America’s Building Trades Unions President Sean McGarvey joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the workers who kept the North American economy running throughout the pandemic, the potent...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Emily Feenstra (ASCE) from 2021-09-07T16:52:19

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was the first guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the Ohio AFL-CIO celebrating Labor Day, the increase in workers joining unions an...

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh / Terry O‘Sullivan (LiUNA) from 2021-09-06T14:17

U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh joined the special Labor Day edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Secretary Walsh discussed his history as a member of Laborers Local 223, his time as the Mayor ...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Ian Williams (North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters) from 2021-09-03T16:48:41

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about...

Joyce Reichard (Kelley & Ferraro) / U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown from 2021-09-02T16:01:46

Kelley & Ferraro Attorney Joyce Reichard joined the AWF Union Podcast today to speak about the ongoing Zantac multidistrict litigation case. She also discussed CPAP machine recalls and how other...

Rick Bloomingdale (PA AFL-CIO) / Rick Perdue (Lima Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-09-01T16:23:22

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss worker safety. He explained why OSHA standards need to be updated to hold companies more accountable for ...

Maida Rosenstein (UAW Local 2110) / Jon Westerhaus (Survey & Ballot Systems) from 2021-08-31T16:30:12

UAW Local 2110 President Maida Rosenstein was today’s first guest on the AWF Union Podcast. Rosenstein spoke about organizing museum workers and curators in New York City and how union organizin...

Justin Walsh (IBEW Local 567) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel) from 2021-08-30T16:36:57

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, IBEW Local 567 Training Director Justin Walsh spoke about the job opportunities surrounding electric vehicles and electric vehicle maintenance, retirement securit...

John Shinn (United Steelworkers) / Joe McCartin (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-08-27T16:58:46

John Shinn, International Secretary-Treasurer of the United Steelworkers, joined AWF Union Podcast to discuss the prospect of union job creation in the coming years. Shinn said investments in re...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Sue McConnell (BBB Cleveland) from 2021-08-26T15:49:08

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel spoke about voting rights legislation, the bi-partisan infrastructure plan, the budget reconciliation and holding ...

Pete Ielmini (HFIAW LMCT) / Greg Chockley (Teamsters) from 2021-08-25T16:14:12

Today on the AWF Union Podcast Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini spoke about proper firestopping work. He explained the importance of fires...

Grant Provost (Ironworkers Local 7) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) from 2021-08-24T15:00:41

Ironworkers Local 7 Business Agent Grant Provost joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss an offshore wind project, apprenticeship opportunities for workers and fighting for Project Labor A...

Fred Redmond (AFL-CIO) / Peter Dooley (NCOSH) from 2021-08-23T16:38:50

Newly appointed AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about his new position with the labor federation, the PRO Act b...

Tiffany McKee (United Steelworkers District 1) / John Nichols (The Nation) from 2021-08-19T15:10:34

United Steelworkers District 1 Rapid Response Coordinator Tiffany McKee was excited to discuss the Made in America Tour, which wraps up on Sept. 20 in Pittsburgh on today’s episode of the AWF Un...

Glenn Kelly (BAC Local 8 Southeast) / Willie Haywood Jr. (AFGE, 6th District National Veterans Affairs Council 262) from 2021-08-18T16:49:33

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Willie Haywood Jr., National Veterans Affairs Council 262 Sixth District President of the American Federation of Government Employees, spoke about President Biden...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Jeff Mehrhoff (IUPAT DC 7) from 2021-08-17T16:06:25

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 7 Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer Jeff Mehrhoff made his debut appearance on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He ...

Hope Gilmore (CWA Local 1102) / Steve Lawton (CWA Local 1102) / Jon Schleuss (The NewsGuild) from 2021-08-16T16:30:39

Communications Workers of America (CWA) Local 1102 Lead Organizer Hope Gilmore discussed the concern for worker safety within call centers. After a coworker fell ill with COVID-19, the union wen...

John Lippert (The American Prospect) / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein and Associates) from 2021-08-13T16:28:34

John Lippert, a journalist for The American Prospect, joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss worker misclassification in American warehouses. His discussion focused on jobs at Mars Inc. a...

Dan Bukiewicz (Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers) from 2021-08-12T15:58:39

The construction trades offer a great opportunity for people to obtain a secure and good paying job. Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council President Dan Bukiewicz joined the AWF Uni...

Hugh Giordano (UFCW Local 152) / Brian Farmer (OPCMIA Local 633) from 2021-08-11T17:16:42

As the cannabis industry begins to expand, so do the job opportunities. UFCW Local 152 Union Representative and Organizer Hugh Giordano explained the vast amount of opportunities for workers in ...

Frank Mathews (Communications Workers of America District 4) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-08-10T16:50:54

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. The new infrastructure bill was the main topic...

Leonard Aguilar (Texas AFL-CIO) / Robert Espinoza (PHI International) from 2021-08-09T16:34:24

Texas AFL-CIO President Leonard Aguilar was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Aguilar discussed the Texas Climate Jobs Project, union jobs being a pathway to ...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Andrew Tinkham (Office of the Ohio Consumers Counsel) from 2021-08-06T16:45:25

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager was the first featured guest on today’s show. He spoke about the infrastructure bill and...

Jack Corrigan (Kelley & Ferraro) / U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown from 2021-08-05T14:30:03

Kelley & Ferraro attorney Jack Corrigan joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss a case their firm won regarding a death due to mesothelioma.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown also jo...

Eric St. Pierre (Humana) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) from 2021-08-04T16:30:34

What is the difference between the individual market and the group market for Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Humana Associate Vice President of Group Medicare Eric St. Pierre joined the AWF Un...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Jenny Deam (ProPublica) from 2021-08-03T16:34:54

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was one of two featured guests on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. Burga joined the show to discuss supporting the passage of the PRO Act and how suppor...

REPLAY: Wayne Creasap (Iron Workers) / Desiree Hoffmann (UAW) from 2021-08-02T15:18:59

Today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast is a featured replay of the July 14 show. International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers District Representativ...

Bill Londrigan (Kentucky AFL-CIO) / Nolan (Atlanta Homeless Union) from 2021-07-30T16:40:05

The war against workers may never end. Fortunately, with legislation such as the PRO Act, workers will gain more of a voice at the bargaining table. Kentucky AFL-CIO President Bill Londrigan was...

Fatima Hussein (Washington-Baltimore NewsGuild) / Laura Garza (Arise Chicago) from 2021-07-29T14:47:19

Regardless of the field, no one deserves to work in a hostile labor environment. Washington-Baltimore NewsGuild President Fatima Hussein was one of today’s featured guests and she spoke about th...

Mike Dolan (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) / Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) from 2021-07-28T16:10:51

Mechanical Insulators Labor Management and Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini discussed transitioning military service members to careers in the building trades on today’s episode...

Jeff Saliba (HFIAW Local 6) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) from 2021-07-27T16:58:45

Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 6 Business Agent Jeff Saliba was featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast to discuss apprenticeship programs, Prevailing Wage, unli...

Kojak Valentine (Communications Workers of America) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department) from 2021-07-26T17:04:54

Communications Workers of America’s Local 4008 Unit Vice President-IEFS Kojak Valentine joined the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the efforts to provide accessible and affordable broadband fo...

Fred Redmond (United Steelworkers) / John Russo (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-07-23T16:10:17

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, United Steelworkers Vice President of Human Affairs Fred Redmond spoke about the Voting Rights Act, the constant attacks on voting laws and the right to vote, and...

Paul Capurso (New York City and Vicinity District Council of Carpenters) / Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) from 2021-07-22T15:58:02

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel was one of the featured guest speakers on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the benefits of the American J...

Joe Ciacchi (OPCMIA) / MJ Burke (AFGE National VA Council Local 53) from 2021-07-21T16:40:18

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFGE National Veterans Affairs Council 53 First Executive Vice President MJ Burke spoke about the new emergency temporary standards for VA workers, the Continuing...

Laura Wagner (MO-KAN LECET) / Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) from 2021-07-20T16:29:05

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the attempt by Worthington Public Library workers to organize for a stronger voice in the work...

Billy Dycus (Tennessee AFL-CIO) / Nikki Kateman (RWDSU/UFCW Local 338) from 2021-07-19T16:58:17

Tennessee AFL-CIO President Billy Dycus was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Dycus spoke about the current labor climate in Tennessee, issues with hiring con...

Billy Dycus (Tennessee AFL-CIO) / Rikki Kateman (RWDSU/UFCW Local 338) from 2021-07-19T16:58:17

Tennessee AFL-CIO President Billy Dycus was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Dycus spoke about the current labor climate in Tennessee, issues with hiring con...

Megan Kimble (The Texas Observer) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation) from 2021-07-15T15:56:33

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, The Texas Observer Executive Editor Megan Kimble spoke about her new article “The End of the Highway.” Her article covers congested freeways in Texas, lack of pub...

Wayne Creasap (Iron Workers) / Desiree Hoffmann (UAW) from 2021-07-14T16:58:24

International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers District Representative of Safety and Health Wayne Creasap was featured on today’s episode of the AWF Uni...

Frank Mathews (Communications Workers of America District 4) / Tom Germuska Jr. (The Labor Citizen) from 2021-07-13T15:55

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews discussed the need for modern infrastructure, such as expanded broadband on today’s episode of the America’s Wo...

Anthony Liberatore Jr. (Laborers Local 860) / Mike Knisley (Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-07-12T16:04

Laborers International Union of North America Local 860 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Tony Liberatore, Jr. joined the AWF Union Podcast today to explain the influx of work their Local wil...

Amanda Jaret (UFCW) / Randy Korgan (Teamsters 1932) from 2021-07-09T16:11:13

President Joe Biden has the chance to change the makeup of the National Labor Relations Board, as the terms of two President Donald Trump nominees end in August. United Food and Commercial Worke...

Rick Lord (UA Local 68) / Andrew Spar (Florida Education Association) from 2021-07-08T16:10:44

Houston area plumbing apprentices are now being trained at a newly expanded training center that is capable of accommodating 600 apprentices. United Association Local 68 Business Agent Rick Lord...

Dan Duncan (Maritime Trades Department) / Beth Kontos (Massachusetts AFT) from 2021-07-07T15:02:20

Maritime Trades Department Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dan Duncan was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the Jones Act and how it was incorporated into...

William Phillis (Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding) / Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) from 2021-07-06T16:26:08

The Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy of School Funding Executive Director William Phillis joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the inequities and the inadequacies of Ohio school f...

Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Steve Rosenfeld (Independent Media Institute) from 2021-07-05T09:15

Alliance for American Manufacturing Executive Director Scott Paul was the first featured guest on today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about bringing manufa...

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau) from 2021-07-02T16:49:21

An infrastructure plan has been a landmark promise of the Biden administration. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has also pushed heavily for a quality infrastructure bill. Sen. Brown joined the AWF Union...

Tara Shiman (Worthington Public Libraries United) / Joseph Stottner (Kelley & Ferraro) from 2021-07-01T14:57:29

Unions are gaining the attention of a more diverse workforce following the COVID-19 pandemic. Worthington Public Libraries United Organizer Tara Shiman discussed why this central Ohio library st...

Eric St. Pierre (Humana) / Steve Smith (California AFL-CIO) from 2021-06-30T16:57:36

Medicare is a complex topic that adds to the stress of retiring. Humana Associate Vice President of Group Medicare Eric St. Pierre joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss ...

Ken Rapoza (Coalition for a Prosperous America) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers’ Counsel) from 2021-06-29T15:36:25

In recent decades, the Chinese government has stretched its influence through manufacturing, cheap labor and a large consumer base. On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, ...

Greg McHale (Union Strong App) / John Samuelsen (Transport Workers Union) from 2021-06-28T16:58:37

Union Strong App Founder Greg McHale was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He described how the Union Strong App came to be, how the New York...

Tom Conway (USW) / Leo Jennings (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-06-25T15:43:42

Workers in western Pennsylvania are on strike due to a breakdown in contract negotiations and they are not backing down. United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway discussed the stri...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Tyler Noland (PenTrust Real Estate Advisory Services) from 2021-06-24T16:38:25

As Senate Democrats search for ways to advance the Biden agenda, Senate Republicans have stood in the way. AFL-CIO Director of Governmental Affairs Bill Samuel discussed how Democrats can achiev...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Rodney Graham (Carpenters Local 74) from 2021-06-23T16:25:08

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about a new mechanical insulation evaluation course, how the ...

Katie Barrows (Department of Professional Employees AFL-CIO) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent labor voice) from 2021-06-22T15:59:44

Department of Professional Employees Communications Director Katie Barrows was the first guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She discussed what their department within the AFL-CIO...

Lyn Montgomery (TWU Local 556) / Brigid Kelly (UFCW Local 700) from 2021-06-21T16:28:27

Transit Workers Union Local 556 President Lyn Montgomery was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She discussed the negative impacts of the COVI...

Mindy Isser (The Nation) / Davida Russell (NCALF) from 2021-06-17T15:48:48

Women stand to gain a lot from the passage of the PRO ACT. The Nation Contributor Mindy Isser discussed how all workers, but especially women, will benefit from the PRO Act, how temp agency work...

Andrew Peterson (AFGE Local 1969) / Amanda Jaret (UFCW) from 2021-06-16T15:37:53

What are U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs law enforcement officers doing to boost their standing within the administration? Hear from American Federation of Government Employees Local 1969 Pre...

Tim Coleman (UA Local 669 JATC) / Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) from 2021-06-15T11:50:10

UA Local 669 JATC Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman discussed the UA Local 669 apprenticeship program, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected apprenticeship and how a career in the tra...

David Van Deusen (Vermont AFL-CIO) from 2021-06-14T13:21:04

Vermont AFL-CIO President David Van Deusen was our featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the political parties in Vermont, the possibility o...

Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) / Wendy Patton (Policy Matters Ohio) from 2021-06-10T12:03:40

United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar was one of the guests on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the Build Back Better mantra and the American Jobs Plan, br...

Jenny Deam (ProPublica) / Jennifer Tague (South Carolina AFL-CIO) from 2021-06-09T12:06:08

ProPublica Reporter Jenny Deam was a guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about health insurance plans, how pre-existing conditions affect healthcare plans and how health...

Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / Mike Muzic (IBEW Local 38) from 2021-06-08T12:08:05

The first guest on today's episode of the AWF Union Podcast was CWA District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews. He spoke about legislation fighting for worker power, public and private emp...

Fred Albert (AFT-WV) / Kevin Pranis (LiUNA MN & ND) from 2021-06-07T14:00:04

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFT-West Virginia President Fred Albert spoke about funding for public schools, Reconnecting McDowell and challenges that still exist for our teachers, school sup...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Demos Demopoulos (Teamsters Local 553) from 2021-06-04T12:10:47

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the show to discuss construction in Columbus, the...

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown / Brian Kelley (Kelley & Ferraro) from 2021-06-03T11:48:27

Senator Sherrod Brown joined the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about infrastructure, what all is included under the term “infrastructure” and the For the People Act. He also discussed a recent Sen...

Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) from 2021-06-02T11:35:53

United Labor Agency Executive Director Dave Megenhardt was the featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about states removing unemployment benefits set in place durin...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Trent Williams (TEAM Corporation) from 2021-06-01T11:35:25

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the show. He spoke about the Great Lakes District Council, President Biden’s visit to Cleveland, Ohio to promo...

Will Attig (Union Veterans Council) / Mike Hazard (UA VIP) from 2021-05-31T18:52:31

On today’s special Memorial Day edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig was our first featured guest. He spoke about his calling t...

Kim Miller (United Steelworkers) / Wade Rathke (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-05-28T14:29:52

United Steelworkers Assistant to President Conway, Kim Miller joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the USW Rapid Response Program, getting members politically engaged and the USW’s view on th...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Jimmy Hart (Metal Trades Department) from 2021-05-27T11:58:08

AFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the ongoing coal miners strike in Alabama, President Biden’s perfor...

Gina Walsh (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Dean Benson (Teamsters Local 120) from 2021-05-26T11:49:01

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Mechanical Insulators LMCT Deputy Director Gina Walsh spoke about her background as a mechanical insulator and politician. She later discussed Climate Jobs Illino...

Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) / Amy Hanauer (Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy) from 2021-05-25T11:16:31

America’s Work Force Union Podcast’s Independent Labor Voice Tom Buffenbarger was the first guest on today’s episode. He discussed the various proposals made by President Biden, tension between ...

Joseph Kane (Brookings Institution) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department) from 2021-05-24T13:04:49

The Brookings Institution Senior Research Associate Joseph Kane was our first featured guest on today’s show. He spoke about what is classified as infrastructure, long term investments into infr...

John Nichols (The Nation) / Justin Donley (United Steelworkers Local 912) from 2021-05-20T11:37:38

The Nation National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about having more representation for each state by expanding the Hous...

Paul Puente (Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council) / Arnold Scott (AFGE District 6) from 2021-05-19T12:07:57

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Houston Gulf Coast Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Paul Puente discussed the great work their affiliated building trades union member...

Randi Weingarten (American Federation of Teachers) / Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) from 2021-05-18T14:44:49

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. Weingarten spoke about the need to get students back to school. The comple...

Tony Reardon (NTEU) / Christine Wen (Good Jobs First) from 2021-05-17T15:02:06

National Treasury Employees Union President Tony Reardon was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about union organizing during the pandemic, the level ...

Senator Sherrod Brown / MaryBe Mcmillan (NC State AFL-CIO) / Amanda Jaret (UFCW) from 2021-05-14T13:32:29

There were three featured guests today on the AWF Union Podcast. U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown was the first guest. He discussed an effort to expand manufacturing hubs. He also stressed the need to...

Phil Smith (UMWA) / Josh Nassar (UAW) from 2021-05-13T14:47:08

Mine workers in Alabama are striking for a better contract that would provide them the fair wages and benefits they deserve. United Mine Workers of America Director of Governmental Affairs Phil ...

Jordan McMillan (UCONN GEU-UAW Local 6950) / Rosemary Gibson (Author) from 2021-05-12T14:16:05

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, UCONN GEU-UAW Local 6950 President Jordan McMillan spoke about why graduate employees need unions. She discussed the work they put in, why they are entitled to th...

Frank Mathews (CWA D4) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-05-11T13:18:17

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the anti-voter suppression legislation, the For the People Act an...

Russ Bates (NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions) / Dave Bush (Environmental Entrepreneurs) / Jon Schleuss (NewsGuild) from 2021-05-10T14:59:45

NXTGEN Clean Energy Solutions founder Russ Bates was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about what the company does and how they help small businesses implement cl...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Buddy Malone (Parkersburg-Marietta Building & Construction Trades Council) from 2021-05-07T14:27:42

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the show to discuss OSHA certifications, infrastr...

Dayna DePerro (Kelley & Ferraro) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers’ Counsel) from 2021-05-06T13:36:13

Kelley & Ferraro Attorney Dayna DePerro was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about probate and estate planning, end of life care, living wills and declaration o...

Marie Ritacco (Massachusetts Nurses Association) / Mike Fiore (IBEW Local 29) from 2021-05-05T12:00:36

Massachusetts Nurses Association Vice President Marie Ritacco was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about her history in the MNA, how she participat...

Jimmy Williams Jr. (IUPAT) / Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) from 2021-05-04T11:52:24

International Union of Painters and Allied Trades General Vice President at Large of Organizing Jimmy Williams Jr. joined the AWF Union Podcast earlier today. He spoke about President Biden’s fi...

Zach Schafer (United for Infrastructure) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau) from 2021-05-03T14:59:59

United for Infrastructure CEO Zach Schafer was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the need for infrastructure improvements, how to put Americans...

Wayne Creasap (Iron Workers) / Wendell Young (UFCW Local 1776) from 2021-04-30T12:50:08

Iron Workers District Representative of the Iron Workers Safety and Health Department Wayne Creasap was featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about Workers Memorial Day,...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Adam Pulver (Public Citizen Litigation Group) from 2021-04-29T13:52:30

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel spoke about the PRO Act, revising the rules of the filibuster, the American Jobs Plan and how the investment in...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / David Dayen (The American Prospect) from 2021-04-28T12:21:52

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about suicide prevention in construction, breaking t...

Tom Buffenbarger (Independent labor voice) from 2021-04-27T12:05:50

The America’s Work Force Union Podcast independent labor voice and former International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers General President Tom Buffenbarger was featured on today’s...

Ryan Pollock (IBEW Local 520) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department) from 2021-04-26T14:52:39

IBEW Local 520 Organizer Ryan Pollock joined the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the Green New Deal, public auto charging stations in Texas, large corporations moving to Texas and the or...

Randie Pearson (United Steelworkers) / Christopher Martin (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-04-23T15:05:29

United Steelworkers National Rapid Response Coordinator Randie Pearson joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the USW Rapid Response program, Enbridge Line 5, what it is, why it is so imp...

Andrew McCormick (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (NCALF/USW District 1) from 2021-04-22T14:17:22

The Nation Magazine contributing writer Andrew McCormick was the first featured guest on today’s show. He spoke about climate change and the amount of misinformation surrounding it. McCormick al...

Dan Drost and Joey Graceffo (AFGE Local 3283) / Emily Feenstra (American Society of Civil Engineers) from 2021-04-21T14:50:02

American Society of Civil Engineers Managing Director of Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives Emily Feenstra was featured on the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke with host Ed “Flash” ...

Paul Skoutelas (American Public Transportation Association) / Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) from 2021-04-20T12:30:15

American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Paul Skoutelas was one of the featured guests on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the public transit industry...

Michael Johnson (National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association) / Steve Hall (American Council of Engineers Companies) from 2021-04-19T12:52:44

National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association President and CEO Michael W. Johnson was featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed how an infrastructure plan will prioritize...

Tony Poole (Steamfitters and Pipefitters Local 455) / Ceretta Smith (AFGE District 5) from 2021-04-15T11:53:23

Steamfitters and Pipefitters Local 455 Business Manager Tony Poole was one of the featured guests on today’s AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about worker safety on jobs, PPE for workers during a pan...

Jeff Bryant (Our Schools) / Laz Ayala (Illegal The Project) from 2021-04-14T11:52:31

The first featured guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast is Chief Correspondent and writing fellow of Our Schools, Jeff Bryant. He spoke about charter schools claiming to be nonprofit wh...

Terry O’Sullivan (LiUNA) / Lou Antonellis (IBEW Local 103) / Tommy Maloney (IBEW Local 96) from 2021-04-12T15:39:53

Terry O’Sullivan, General President of AWF Union Podcast presenting sponsor, LiUNA, joined the show today. He spoke about Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, the American Rescue Plan, American Jobs ...

Amanda Jaret (UFCW) / Steve Melink (Melink Corporation) / Matt Rothschild (Wisconsin Democracy Campaign) from 2021-04-09T11:46:53

The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union Assistant General Counsel Amanda Jaret was the first of three guests on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Jaret spoke about the...

Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) / Amanda Woodrum (Policy Matters Ohio) from 2021-04-08T11:59:48

United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar joined the AWF Union Podcast today to talk about the American Rescue Plan acting as a safety net for Americans who lost their jobs during the...

Michael Stumo (Coalition for a Prosperous America) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) from 2021-04-07T11:58:47

The Coalition for a Prosperous America CEO Michael Stumo was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed the history of their organization, regulating trade with China,...

Leonard Aguilar (Texas AFL-CIO) / Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) from 2021-04-06T11:52:15

Texas AFL-CIO newly appointed Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Aguilar joined the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed Texas jobs and their renewable energy efforts, allocating the proper resources ...

Jason George (International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49) / Laura Penn (Stage Directors and Choreographers Society) from 2021-04-05T12:31:36

America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Jason George to the show. He discussed his introduction to th...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Yanira Merino (Labor Council for Latin American Advancement) from 2021-04-02T14:03:30

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager rejoined the AWF Union Podcast today. Hager spoke about the benefits of investing in inf...

Ed Kelley (Kelley & Ferraro) / Mike Walden (International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Retired) from 2021-04-01T12:05:26

Kelley & Ferraro Attorney Ed Kelley was the first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the lawsuit against 3M on ear protection they sold to the military and the faultin...

Shawna Bader-Blau (The Solidarity Center) / Samira Brooks (SEIU VA 512) from 2021-03-31T11:50:08

The Solidarity Center Executive Director Shawna Bader-Blau was the first guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about the history of their organization and their funding, their mission ...

James Burrows (Montana AFL-CIO) / Kristine Grow (Coalition for Medicare Choices) from 2021-03-30T12:03:59

Montana AFL-CIO Communications Director James Burrows was the first guest on today’s show. He spoke about worker mobilization efforts over the last six months, pushing labor issues to the forefr...

Greta Callahan (Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59) / John Costa (Amalgamated Transit Union) from 2021-03-29T13:11:57

Minneapolis Federation of Teachers Local 59 Teacher Chapter President Greta Callahan was the first featured guest on today’s show. She spoke about educators helping their students understand wha...

John Shinn (United Steelworkers) / John Russo (Working Class Perspectives) from 2021-03-26T11:36:15

United Steelworkers International Secretary-Treasurer John Shinn spoke with the AWF Union Podcast today about bringing manufacturing jobs back to America, ending America’s reliance on foreign su...

Jon Schleuss (NewsGuild) / Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) from 2021-03-25T13:50:59

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel spoke about the Republican pushback on President Biden’s labor nominees, Republicans voting against the American R...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / John Murphy (International Brotherhood of Teamsters) from 2021-03-24T11:36:06

Our first featured guest on today’s show was Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini. He spoke about the winterization process for pipes and how Texas was not at all prepared,...

Mike Knisley (Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent labor voice) from 2021-03-23T12:08

Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council Secretary Treasurer Mike Knisely joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the Biden Administration’s action on passing a COVID-19 relief ...

Monty Anderson (Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council) / Jonna Huseman (Transportation Trades Department) from 2021-03-22T14:27:42

Seattle Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary Monty Anderson was the first featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about how the Seattle Build...

Matt Grills (The American Legion) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans) from 2021-03-19T11:43:44

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, American Legion Editor Matt Grills spoke about the April edition of the publication. He previewed stories discussing the reintroduction of civics in American clas...

Lynn Rhinehart (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (USW/NCALF) from 2021-03-18T11:35:25

On today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, contributing writer to The Nation, Lynn Rhinehart spoke about the need for labor law reform, Amazon’s anti-union tactics, and gettin...

Terry Joyce (Laborers Local 310) / Rosemary Feurer (Mother Jones Museum) from 2021-03-17T12:11:51

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Laborers Local 310 Business Manager Terry Joyce spoke about his history in labor, the Irish Echo and and the Labor Leader of the Year Award, as well as some of th...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Fred Albert (AFT-West Virginia) from 2021-03-16T13:33:21

The first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast was Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper. She discussed the America Rescue Plan and how the money in the bill will be use...

Darryll Bell (American Federation of Government Employees Local 31) / Terri Gerstein (Harvard Labor and Worklife Program, Economic Policy Institute) from 2021-03-15T14:01:03

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, American Federation of Government Employees Local 31 President Darryll Bell spoke about strengthening labor law and collective bargaining rights and the understaf...

Rick Harnish (High Speed Rail Alliance) / Steve Rosenfeld (Independent Media Institute) / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates) from 2021-03-12T12:40:06

High Speed Rail Alliance Executive Director Rick Harnish was the first of three guests featured on AWF Union Podcast. Harnish spoke about what needs to be done in order for the United States to ...

Tom Bigley (United Association) / Desiree Hoffman (United Auto Workers) / Senator Sherrod Brown from 2021-03-11T12:17:56

Happy World Plumbing Day! To celebrate, the AWF Union Podcast featured the United Association Director of Plumbing Tom Bigely, today. He talked about what World Plumbing Day was all about, how t...

Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) / Glenn Kelly (BAC Local 8 Southeast) from 2021-03-10T12:00:04

Our first guest to join today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast was Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott Paul. He discussed the U.S. kickstarting the economy again, supply chain ...

Frank Mathews (Communications Workers of America, D4) / Dave Wondolowski (Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-03-09T14:41:13

Communications Workers of America District 4 Director Frank Mathews joined the AWF Union Podcast this afternoon to talk about the issues of gerrymandering and how the For the People Act fights b...

Ed Mortimer (Americans for Transportation Mobility) / Tony Liberatore Jr. (Laborers Local 860) from 2021-03-08T14:51:43

The Americans for Transportation Mobility Coalition’s Executive Director, Ed Mortimer, was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed how...

Tim Ryan (Ohio 13th District) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-03-05T13:45:16

U.S. Representative Tim Ryan joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the work going on in Lordstown, Ohio, the competition in the electrical vehicle market, the Postal Service contract and how t...

Brian Herberth (Kelley & Ferraro) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland Better Business Bureau) from 2021-03-04T13:37:51

Our first featured guest on AWF Union Podcast today was Kelley & Ferraro Attorney Brian Herberth. He discussed a person’s rights in a personal injury claim, what to do in case of an automobile a...

Tim Drea (Illinois AFL-CIO) / Tim Carter (SMART Northwest Regional Council) from 2021-03-03T11:47:19

The first guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast was Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea. He spoke about what Clean Jobs Illinois is all about, how clean energy jobs in I...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Frank Manzo (Illinois Economic Policy Institute) from 2021-03-02T12:09:56

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was our first guest on today’s show. Burga spoke about the need to stop the outsourcing of LED lightbulb manufacturing, OSHA implementing emergency temporary sta...

Jason Parker (Virginia State Building and Construction Trades Council) / Chap Thornton (UA Local 286) from 2021-03-01T12:01:27

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Virginia State Building and Construction Trades Council President Jason Parker spoke about virtual learning and apprenticeship classes, prevailing wage and so-cal...

Ken Estey (Working Class Perspectives) / Tom Conway (USW) from 2021-02-26T13:25:25

International President of the United Steelworkers, Tom Conway, joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the American Rescue Plan, leaky pipes wasting billions of gallons of treated water p...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel) from 2021-02-25T14:47:56

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. He discussed President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, its components that will benefit...

Tom Dake II (HFIAW LMCT) / John Murphy (Teamsters) from 2021-02-24T12:44:51

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, frequent guest Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the HFIAW LMCT introduced LMCT Trustee Tom Dake II. Dake, who is the VP of the fire and life safety services di...

Max Richtman (Nat’l Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare) Tom Buffenbarger (Former IAM) from 2021-02-23T12:19:22

National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare President and CEO Max Richtman joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the drastic rise in pharmaceutical prices, negotiating dru...

Steve Smith (California Labor Federation) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department) from 2021-02-22T14:51:01

Newly elected Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan was a featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about vicious assaults transit workers have faced during the pan...

Bryce Covert (The Nation) / Sarah Jaffe (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (USW District 1) from 2021-02-18T13:37:18

Today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured two contributing writers from The Nation Magazine. Bryce Covert discussed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). S...

Tinita Cole (AFGE) / C. Nicole Mason (Institute for Women's Policy Research) from 2021-02-17T11:41

American Federation of Government Employees Executive Vice President for 6th District VA Council 262 Tinita Cole was our first featured guest on the AWF Union Podcast today. She spoke about stru...

Melissa Cropper (OFT - AFT) / Andrew Spar (FEA) from 2021-02-16T13:45:37

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Cropper spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about Ohio Governor Mike...

Brian Kelly and Loreen Targos (AFGE Local 704) / Roland Phillips and Sarah Riger (NTEU) from 2021-02-15T14:23:57

On today’s President’s Day edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, two members of the National Treasury Employees Union Local 336 spoke about the National Park Services and how they h...

Tony Ruiz (IBEW Local 89) / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates) from 2021-02-12T12:09:44

IBEW Local 89 Business Representative and Organizer Tony Ruiz and Logan Gilles, legislative aide to Oregon State Senator Michael Dembrow joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss organizing ...

Ethan Ake-Little (AFT Pennsylvania) / Desiree Hoffman (UAW) from 2021-02-11T11:52:50

American Federation of Teachers Pennsylvania Executive Director Ethan Ake-Little joined the AWF Union Podcast for his first time today. He spoke about Pennsylvania teachers and students adjustin...

Jim Sherwood (IUPAT District Council 6) from 2021-02-10T14:27:07

IUPAT District Council 6 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Jim Sherwood was our featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. Sherwood spoke about how DC 6 has navigated the pandemic and the...

Heather Atkinson (IUE-CWA) / Tim Coleman (UA Local 669) from 2021-02-09T14:17:02

IUE-CWA National Program Director Heather Atkinson was the first featured guest on today's show. She discussed union jobs in Bucyrus, Ohio, that are in danger of being outsourced, what Walmart c...

Charlie Wishman (Iowa AFL-CIO) / Kelly Dickey (NPMHU Local 322) from 2021-02-08T14:14:44

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Iowa AFL-CIO President Charlie Wishman spoke about issues at meat packing plants, Iowa AFL-CIO lawsuit against OSHA and a public sector collective bargaining law....

Dorsey Hager (C/CO Building and Construction Trades Council) / Sylvia Casaro Dietert (Community Services Agency) from 2021-02-05T11:30:26

Columbus Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss President Biden’s first month in office, the firing of ...

Senator Sherrod Brown (U.S. Senator) / Nick DiCioccio (Kelley & Ferraro, LLP) from 2021-02-04T13:54:16

Today on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown discussed how the current relief package does not help local governments, the need to reopen schools for in-person lea...

Gabrielle Carteris (SAG-AFTRA) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) from 2021-02-03T12:16:54

SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris was our first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. President Carteris discussed the merger between the Screen Actors Guild and the A...

Kenny Mullins (IBEW 613) / Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) from 2021-02-02T12:12

IBEW Local 613 Business Manager Kenny Mullins joined the AWF Union Podcast for his first time. He discussed the Local 613 membership, jurisdiction and their work. He explained how Local 613 grew...

Doris Crouse-Mays (VA AFL-CIO) / Chris Smolinsky (Teamsters Local 25) from 2021-02-01T12:50:29

Virginia State AFL-CIO President Doris Crouse-Mays was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about holding ...

Steve Snyder (Tippecanoe Building and Construction Trades Council) / John Sholtes (Teamsters Local 79) from 2021-01-29T11:49:25

Our first guest on the AWF Union Podcast today was newcomer Steve Snyder, President of the Tippecanoe Building and Construction Trades Council. He discussed attracting young people to the trades...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Kalitha Williams (Policy Matters Ohio) from 2021-01-28T12:06:12

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the NLRB and President Biden signing an executive order to enforce an ...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Mike Dolan (Teamsters) from 2021-01-27T12:07:41

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss infrastructure in the U.S. He caught listeners up on Climate Jobs Illinois, the transitio...

Tom Buffenbarger (Independent Labor Voice) / Mark Gruenberg (PAI Union News) from 2021-01-26T11:23:13

America’s Work Force Union Podcast was happy to welcome our independent labor voice, Tom Buffenbarger back to the show. Buffenbarger spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the Secretary of Comm...

Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department) / Bill Londrigan (Kentucky AFL-CIO) from 2021-01-25T14:22:01

Greg Regan, Secretary-Treasurer of the Transportation Trades Department was one of our featured guests today on the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about Pete Buttigieg being nominated for Secretary...

Tom Conway (United Steelworkers) / Marc Dann (Dann Law) from 2021-01-22T12:39:05

United Steelworkers International President Tom Conway was one of the featured guests on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. Conway discussed the Biden administration turning the corner from t...

Astra Taylor (The Nation Magazine) / Pat Gallagher (USW D1 / NCALF) from 2021-01-21T13:34:02

Today on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Astra Taylor, contributing writer for The Nation Magazine discussed household debt in America and debt collectives pushing a case for wide scale ...

Ibidun Roberts (AFGE National VA Council) / Sharon Johnson (The Progressive) from 2021-01-20T13:43:40

Ibidun Roberts, Outside Council with the AFGE National Veterans Affairs Council spoke with the America’s Work Force Union Podcast today about how the VA Accountability Act has affected rank and ...

Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Tony Reardon (National Treasury Employees Union) from 2021-01-19T11:48:17

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss Ohio Governor Mike DeWine calling for schools to reopen March 1, teachers and other school per...

Kevin Pranis (LiUNA Minnesota & North Dakota) / Fred Redmond (United Steelworkers) from 2021-01-18T15:14:26

LiUNA Minnesota & North Dakota Marketing Manager Kevin Pranis was one of today’s featured guests on the AWF Union Podcast. Pranis discussed investing in green energy jobs, supporting public inve...

Jim Glimco (Teamsters Local 777) / Kris LaGrange (UCOMM Blog) / Josh Nassar (UAW) from 2021-01-14T13:40:30

Teamsters Local 777 President Jim Glimco spoke to Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the podcast today about labor-endorsed candidates winning in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, issues with a lo...

Liz Shuler (AFL-CIO) / Mario Cilento (New York State AFL-CIO) from 2021-01-13T12:31:15

Liz Shuler, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO was featured on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about how heartbreaking it was to ...

Frank Mathews (CWA D4) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland BBB) from 2021-01-12T13:11:02

Today on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of the Communications Workers of America District 4 spoke about organizing efforts by Google employees, U....

Rick Bloomingdale (PA AFL-CIO) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel) from 2021-01-11T14:23:22

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale was featured today on the AWF Union Podcast. President Bloomingdale spoke about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol Building, Boston Mayor Marty...

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates) / Jim Cullen (Progressive Populist) from 2021-01-08T12:45:16

On today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, United States Senator Sherrod Brown called for Congress to invoke the 25th amendment and expel President Trump from office. Sen. Brown ...

Joyce Chambers Reichard (Kelley & Ferraro) / Len DiCosimo (North Shore AFL-CIO) from 2021-01-07T13:41:02

Joyce Chambers Reichard, Attorney with Kelley & Ferraro joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the status of litigation in the Zantac case. She also informed listeners about how the law firm...

Joe Walsh (IBEW Local 99) / Dan Flippo (USW District 9) from 2021-01-06T13:36:08

IBEW Local 99 Business Manager Joe Walsh was featured on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Walsh discussed IBEW members in Rhode Island and where they work, 2021 goals and ...

Tim Burga (Ohio AFL-CIO) / Scott Paul (Alliance for American Manufacturing) from 2021-01-05T14:26:16

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga was featured on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke with Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the Georgia runoff, the Biden Administration being ...

Steve Rank (Ironworkers) / Tom Germuska Jr. (The Labor Citizen) from 2021-01-04T11:32:21

Steve Rank, Executive Director of Health and Safety for the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Iron Workers was the first featured guest on the podcast toda...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Mike Knisley (Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2021-01-01T18:39:47

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager was the first featured guest on today's episode. He spoke about construction booming in Col...

Jason Smith (HFIAW Local 18) / Mark Gruenberg (Press Associates Union News) from 2020-12-31T15:13:17

International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 18 Business Manager Jason Smith joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the Indianapolis-Marion County Community Just...

Jason Boyce (The Amazon Jungle) / Paul Hartshorn (Association of Professional Flight Attendants) from 2020-12-30T12:18:59

Jason Boyce, Author of “The Amazon Jungle,” spoke with America’s Work Force Union Podcast  about how Amazon is killing small businesses, stealing intellectual property and how lawmakers have had to...

Ric Reitz (Atlanta SAG-AFTRA) / Kris LaGrange (UCOMM Blog) from 2020-12-29T11:54:07

Actor and former Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) Atlanta Local President Ric Reitz joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss t...

Michael Sabitoni (LiUNA Local 271) / Greg Regan (Transportation Trades Department) from 2020-12-28T11:39:26

LiUNA Local 271 Business Manager Michael Sabitoni was featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. Sabitoni discussed the state of work in Rhode Island, how the pandemic has impacted their...

Tamara Lefcowitz (United Steelworkers) / Sherry Linkon (Working-Class Perspectives) from 2020-12-25T20:23:59

Sherry Linkon of Working-Class Perspectives joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state of the working class. She highlighted the things separating the middle class and how these...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Larry Willis (TTD AFL-CIO) from 2020-12-24T17:35:41

The Christmas Eve edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured AFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel. Samuel discussed the ongoing talks and debate on a second stimulus packa...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Vince Shaw (Teamsters Local 455) from 2020-12-23T12:59:57

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the AWF Union Podcast today. Ielmini discussed Climate Jobs Illinois, an Illinois climate change plan that would create 300,000 uni...

Sharon Johnson (The Progressive) / Tom Buffenbarger (Independent labor voice) from 2020-12-22T12:40:18

Former General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Tom Buffenbarger, was one of two featured guests on the podcast today. Buffenbarger, also known as the...

Andrew Cortés (Building Futures Rhode Island) / Mellissa Chang (Good Jobs First) from 2020-12-21T14:39:16

Andrew Cortés, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Building Futures program was a featured guest today on AWF Union Podcast. Cortés discussed the Rhode Island Building Futures Program, recruitin...

Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans) / Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) from 2020-12-18T12:51:55

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion previewed the January edition of their publication. Some of the featured stories include t...

Nathan Newman (The Nation Magazine) / Pat Gallagher (NCALF/USW) from 2020-12-17T15:04:33

Nathan Newman, contributing writer to The Nation Magazine was a featured guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He discussed a couple of SCOTUS rulings dealing with California property righ...

Felicia Sharp (AFGE Local 1410) / Tony Liberatore, Jr. (Laborers 860) from 2020-12-16T13:36:23

Today on the podcast, AFGE Local 1410 President Felicia Sharp spoke about 2021 legislative priorities for DOD members, the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the distribut...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Andrew Spar (Florida Education Association) from 2020-12-15T15:36:26

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers was one of our featured guests today on AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about Ohio Senate Bill 17, fair funding for schools in Ohio, how v...

Paul Hartshorn, Jr. (Association of Professional Flight Attendants) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel) from 2020-12-14T16:18:10

Paul Hartshorn, Jr., National Communications Chair of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants representing the flight attendants of American Airlines was featured today on AWF Union Podca...

Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates) / Jim Cullen (Progressive Populist) from 2020-12-11T13:13:09

Joyce Goldstein, labor lawyer with Joyce Goldstein Law was one of the featured guests today on the AWF Union Podcast. She explained whether or not workers can be required to get the COVID-19 vaccin...

Desiree Hoffman (UAW) / Kalitha Williams (Policy Matters Ohio) from 2020-12-10T13:02:15

On today’s episode of AWF Union Podcast, Policy Matters Ohio Project Director of Asset Building Kalitha Williams explained to listeners how payday lending and other short term loans are predatory. ...

Patrick Grubbs (Professor of History, Northampton Community College) / James Santelli (KDKA-TV Producers Union) from 2020-12-09T13:35:14

Patrick Grubbs, Professor of History at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa. joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the history of the Cordwainers Union. He spoke abo...

Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / Dave Wondolowski (CLE BCTC) from 2020-12-08T14:33:08

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the transition of power to the Biden administration, rest...

Kurt Steenhoek (United Association) / Sue McConnell (Cleveland BBB) from 2020-12-07T14:45:49

United Association (UA) International Representative Kurt Steenhoek was a featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Steenhoek discussed the UA’s water quality pro...

Jim Glimco (Teamsters Local 777) / Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) from 2020-12-04T16:12:17

Teamsters Local 777 President Jim Glimco discussed how Local 777 recently ratified two collective bargaining agreements at First Student of Villa Park, negotiating contracts during a pandemic and w...

Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Brian Schall (Kelley & Ferraro) from 2020-12-03T14:19:12

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga discussed the transition of power from the Trump administration to the Biden administration, the Lame Duck session and an overview of what 2021 will look like for l...

Rick Bloomingdale (PA AFL-CIO) / Dave Megenhardt (United Labor Agency) from 2020-12-02T12:37:39

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale was featured on this edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed the political activism in Pennsylvania during the election, why...

Encore Episode: Larry Willis (Transportation Trades Department) / James Roosevelt Jr. (National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare) from 2020-12-01T16:55:05

Encore Episode! Today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast is a replay of our Oct. 26 show. We featured the late Larry Willis, former President of the Transportation Trades Departmen...

Captain Joe DePete (Air Line Pilots Association) from 2020-11-30T13:56:10

America’s Work Force Union Podcast is proud to feature Air Line Pilots Association President Captain Joe DePete on today’s episode. Capt. DePete spoke about how pilots are essential workers and hav...

Donnie Blatt (District 1 USW) / Christopher Martin (Working Class Perspectives) from 2020-11-27T14:52:20

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, United Steelworkers District 1 Director Donnie Blatt spoke about the USW fighting for collective bargaining rights and saving the jobs ...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Dan McCrory (National Writers Union) from 2020-11-26T21:09:19

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel joined AWF Union Podcast on Thanksgiving to discuss the transfer of power from the Trump administration to the Biden administration and what the futu...

Pete Ielmini (Insulators LMCT) / Len DiCosimo (AMF Local 4) from 2020-11-25T13:25:36

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was one of the featured guests on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about 15 major accomplishments made by labor over the las...

Ric Rietz (SAG-AFTRA ATL) / Tom Buffenbarger (Former IAM GP) from 2020-11-24T13:25:28

Former President of SAG-AFTRA Atlanta Ric Reitz was a featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed his background in show business, how he got involved ...

Stuart Appelbaum (Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union) / Greg Regan (TTD of the AFL-CIO) from 2020-11-23T13:03:42

With the holiday shopping season quickly approaching, Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union President Stuart Appelbaum expressed his concern about the safety of workers and customers who are...

Wilfred Chan (The Nation) / Pat Gallagher (North Coast Area Labor Federation, USW) from 2020-11-19T12:44:23

Wilfred Chan, contributing writer for The Nation, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how the passage of Proposition 22 in California will hurt gig workers, such as Uber and Lyft d...

Lou Antonellis (IBEW Local 103) / Dan Drost and Laurie Glicker (AFGE Local 3283) from 2020-11-18T14:20:18

Encore Boston Harbor workers voted overwhelmingly for IBEW Local 103 representation in the workplace. IBEW Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis spoke about this great victory, how local 103 is...

Melissa Cropper (Ohio Federation of Teachers) / Zach Schiller (Policy Matters Ohio) from 2020-11-17T12:14:20

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was one of two featured guests today on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. She covered topics such as the current state of schools during the ...

Phil Smith (United Mine Workers of America) / Andrew Tinkham (Ohio Consumers Counsel) from 2020-11-16T15:23:21

United Mine Workers of America Director of Government Affairs Phil Smith was a featured guest on the Nov. 16 edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about carbon capture and storage...

Tim Coleman (UA Local 669) /Joyce Goldstein (Goldstein Gragel, LLC) / Jim Cullen (Progressive Populist) from 2020-11-13T14:47:16

United Association (UA) Local 669 Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman spoke with America’s Work Force Union Podcast today about recruitment efforts targeted at veterans, the United Asso...

Josh Nassar (United Auto Workers) / Mike Hazard (UA VIP REPLAY) from 2020-11-12T14:24:50

United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential of the Biden administration being the most labor friendly administration in d...

Will Attig (Union Veterans Council) / Greg Revard (HFIAW) / Jennet Conant (Author) from 2020-11-11T17:49:54

Union Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig joined AWF Union Podcast on Veterans Day to explain how he got involved with the building trades, why union membership can help veterans have a ...

Frank Matthews (CWA) / Dave Porter (Helmets to Hardhats) from 2020-11-10T13:00:33

Communications Workers of America District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the National Labor Relations Board having ...

Mike Hazard (UA VIP) / Mike Harris (SMART Heroes - Sheet Metal ITI) from 2020-11-09T15:48:31

The first guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast was United Association Veterans in Piping Program Administrator Mike Hazard. He spoke about his history with the UA VIP Program, how registered...

Dorsey Hager (Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council) / Mike Knisley (Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council) / Ryan Delgado (New York State AFL-CIO) from 2020-11-06T16:41:28

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined AWF Union Podcast to discuss organizing initiatives and career building programs in ...

Dayna DePerro (Kelley and Ferraro Partner) / Congressman Donald Norcross (New Jersey 1st District) / Senator Sherrod Brown (Ohio) from 2020-11-05T13:47:58

America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Kelley and Ferraro Partner Dayna DePerro back to the show to speak about what happens to assets after a person passes away. She spoke about the various p...

Barry Davies (Ironworkers 512) / David Rutledge (Southeast Laborers' District Council/LIUNA Local 386) from 2020-11-04T17:11:42

Ironworkers local 512 Business Manager Barry Davies was the first guest on today’s installment of AWF Union Podcast. Davies spoke about Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz signing into law a $1.8 billion...

Tim Burga (OH AFL-CIO) / Kelly Dickey (National Postal Mail Handlers Union) from 2020-11-03T13:22:27

Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joined AWF Union Podcast on Election Day 2020 to speak about the election, potential changes in the U.S. Senate and the importance of some Ohio races.
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Lou Antonellis (IBEW 103) / Monique Morrissey (Economic Policy Institute) from 2020-11-02T17:44:31

The first featured guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast was IBEW Local 103 Business Manager Lou Antonellis. He spoke about the upcoming election, IBEW 103 members working ...

Frank Manzo (Illinois Economic Policy Institute) / Lucas Franco (LiUNA MN & ND) from 2020-10-30T15:09:13

Illinois Economic Policy Institute Policy Director Frank Manzo, IV, was the first of two featured guests today on AWF Union Podcast. Manzo spoke about the need to transition people from nonrenewabl...

Jimmy Williams, Jr. (IUPAT) / Greg Kozera (Shale Crescent USA) from 2020-10-29T12:58:06

IUPAT General VP at Large Jimmy Williams, Jr. was the first guest on today’s installment of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about encouraging their membership to vote, and h...

Pete Ielmini (Mechanical Insulators LMCT) / Sam Loesche (Teamsters) from 2020-10-28T13:05:24

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini rejoined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss getting out the vote, issues with receiving information or misinformation abo...

Tom Buffenbarger (Former IAM GP) / Sue McConnell (BBB Cleveland) from 2020-10-27T13:37:10

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Former General President Tom Buffenbarger was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He addressed jobs disappe...

James Roosevelt Jr. (National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare) / Larry Willis (TTD, AFL-CIO) from 2020-10-26T14:50:30

We were honored to have James Roosevelt Jr., grandson of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and the Vice-Chair of the Advisory Board for the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medi...

John Russo (Working-Class Perspectives) / Amber Miller (USW) from 2020-10-23T13:14:59

Working-Class Perspectives Co-Editor John Russo was the first featured guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Russo spoke about the importance of Ohio in the upcoming elect...

Bill Samuel (AFL-CIO) / Sean Egan (Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity) from 2020-10-22T13:35:12

AFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the current political climate in Washington leading up to the election, how Preside...

Arnold Scott (AFGE ) / Tom Maloney (IBEW Local 96) from 2020-10-21T14:07:11

American Federation of Government Employees District 6 National Vice President Arnold Scott joined Ed “Flash” Ferenc on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast to discuss how the Trump administration ...

Melissa Cropper (OFT-AFT) / Jason Walsh (BlueGreen Alliance) from 2020-10-20T14:04:57

American Federation of Teachers Vice President Melissa Cropper was the first featured guest on America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. With election season in full swing, Cropper covered topics s...

Wendy Patton (Policy Matters Ohio) / Paul Skoutelas (American Public Transportation Association) / Jeff Soth (IUOE) from 2020-10-19T13:58:57

As the pandemic continues to ravage economies across the United States, Americans have been left with a decreased quality of public services. Policy Matters Ohio Senior Project Director Wendy Patto...

Jeff Stoffer (American Legion) / Doreen Cannon (Plumbers Local 55) / Rich Fiesta (Alliance for Retired Americans) from 2020-10-16T13:32:04

The first guest on AWF Union Podcast today was American Legion Media and Communications Director Jeff Stoffer. He spoke about the November edition of the American Legion Magazine, highlighting stor...

John Nichols (The Nation Magazine) / Tom Kriger, PhD. (NABTU) / Eric Gordon (Cleveland Metropolitan School District) from 2020-10-15T14:00:25

The Nation Magazine National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols joined AWF Union Podcast host Ed “Flash” Ferenc on today’s show to discuss SCOTUS term limits and the Senate confirmation hearings of...