America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Bill Samuel, Government Affairs Director of the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast for his final appearance in his current position. Samuel talked about his history in Labor and his memories on the show. He also spoke on the work President Joe Biden has done to help pass a foreign aid package and the Biden Administration's announcement of the final rules on overtime for certain salaried employees.

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Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and provided an update on the status of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and talked about jobsite safety.

Ken Grossinger, author of “Artworks: How Organizers and Artists are Creating a Better World Together,” appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the power of art ...

Scott Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing President, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Biden administration launching an investigation into China's unfair trade practices in the shipbuilding sector and how Chinese overcapacity is a threat to many U.S. industries.

Independent labor voice Tom Buffenbarger appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about recent safety concerns rais...

In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week beginning today, April 22, America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Dr. Janet Choi, a double-board certified reproductive endocrinologist, and Stacey Hofert, Vice President of Labor and Trust, from Progyny. They discussed what they are doing to help individuals in the trades receive better care across the fertility, family building and women’s health continuum. They also talked abo...

Katelyn Parady, a Phoenix-based Staffer for the National Council for Occupational Safety & Health (National COSH), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the recent city ordinance in Phoenix that will provide protection from extreme heat in the workplace. 

Dave Jamieson, Labor Journalist with the HuffPost, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Florida’s recent law preventing local governments...

Jessica LaPointe, President of the American Federation of Government Employees Council 220, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide updates on the Social Security Administration’s staffing issues after a recent announcement that several offices will be shut down in 2024.

Rick Miedema, Secretary-Treasurer of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 997 in Fort Worth, Texas, returned to the America’s Work Force U...

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent first contract ratification at Equitas Health in Ohio. Cropper also spoke about an ongoing organizing campaign that is beginning its union election process, and a research group focusing on improving Teacher’s workplace stress.

James Cahill, Vice President of the Labor and Trust Department for Anthem Blue C...

Ed Hill, Jr., International Representative, Business Development for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 3rd District joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast and discussed the importance of the PLA announced between the North American Building Trades Union (NABTU) and Equinor for the Empire Wind project off the coast of New York.

Author Jonathan Rigsby appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spok...

Jared Cassity, the Alternate National Legislative Director of the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers Transportation Division (SMART TD), joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the new ruling setting a minimum of two-person crews for all trains and discussed the everyday improvements that the Rail Safety Act could provide and how close he believes it is to passing. 

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Joining America’s Work Force Union Podcast, was Gary LaBarbera, who is the President of the Building and Construction Trades Council (BCTC) of Greater New York and the President of the New York State Building and Construction Trades Council. He discussed the PLAs that have been created for renewable energy projects in New York, including the recent Empire Wind project.

Executive-Secretary of the North Shore AFL-CIO, Len DiCosimo, j...

Adam Keller, Co-Host of The Valley Labor Report and Trustee for the North Alabama Area Labor Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Alabama Senate Bill 231. Keller also discussed the recent outreach efforts he hosted with the Labor Council and a member of the Economic Policy Institute (EPI).

Steven Overby, Business Manager for the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers L...

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communication Workers of America joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a letter from the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians-CWA about the importance of regulating AI. Mathews also discussed funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Dr. Steven Volk, an Oberlin College Professor Emeritus of History, joined the America...

A freelance labor journalist and author, Kim Kelly, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her life as a freelance journalist and how she found herself covering the labor movement. Kelly also discussed her book Fight Like Hell and explained how she shares those stories with a younger generation.

Johnnie Kallas, an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations, joined...

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building Construction and Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to give updates on the Intel plant project, the ground-breaking for a new water treatment plant and what he expects from Amazon’s purchase of more than 200 acres in Pickaway County, Ohio.

Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, Fred Redmond, joined the America’s Work Force Unio...

President of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new contract for members after the month-long lockout from the Professional Referee Organization. Manikowski discussed the public support from fans, coaches and the Major League Soccer Players Association. 

Adam Kaat, author of Life on the Grocery Line: A Frontline Experience in a Global Pandemic...

Mike Knisely, Executive Secretary of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the construction boom throughout Ohio over the past five years, the progress on the Intel semiconductor plant projects and the work on the Honda and LG joint EV battery production facility.

Former President of Plumbers Local 55 and current chair of the Tradeswomen Committee with t...

Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the Amercia’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the efforts by Citizens Not Politicians to collect enough signatures to get an issue on the November ballot that would remove politicians from redistricting efforts. Burga also talked about the historically low number of bills passed by the state legislature and how the state labor federation decides which politicians to endorse.

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President of the National Treasury Employees Union, Doreen Greenwald, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about funding of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and potential cuts to the agency. She also discussed adequately funding the government through the IRS and why the government is dealing with a workforce deficit.

Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the America’s Work For...