The 411 on 778
A platform created by our members for our members to provide you news, education, and information within Lodge 778 and your community. To contact the Editor with ideas, questions, or comments, please email us at podcast@lodge778.org.
Episodes
On this episode I sit down with the new president of the local Brad Kreisel. We discuss how he got started in the union, and what led him to a leadership position. Please listen and share. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or want to be interviewed for a "Where we work" episode, please email podcast@local778.org
On this episode I sit down with DBR Scott Brown. we discuss the Midwest staff conference he and the other business reps attended. We discuss the upcoming negotiations for CAE as well as the Olin Lake City group. I give a brief synopsis of my time at W3 for leadership training. If you have questions, suggestions, or would like to be on a "Where we work" episode please email podcast@local778.org
On this episode I sit down with DBR Scott Brown and BR Kevin Watkinson. They just learned that one of our local dealerships that was filled with union members has been bought by the Molle auto group. They then told all of the union members that they were not being hired back. Please listen and spread the word to boycott these shops and call and demand that the hard working union members be hired and the unions be recognized.
On this episode I sit down with BR Kevin Watkinson. We discuss contract updates, and a supplemental insurance company that will be in town to sign up members. If you have questions, or would like to be on a "Where we work" episode please email podcast@local778.org
On this episode I sit down with BR Landon Miner, as well as DBR Scott Brown. We chat about contract updates, organizing, and different things our union builds. If you have podcast ideas, questions, or would like to volunteer to be on a "Where we work" episode please email podcast@local778.org
On this episode I sit down with the president and vice president of our retiree's committee. Brother Dwayne Cook (president) and JR Rogers (VP). We talk about their time in the shops, what positions they've held, and how the retirees are still working for our local and community even when their working days are over. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be featured on our "Where we work" episod...
On this episode we talk with sister April Major. We discuss what's been going on at the local, some upcoming events, as well as some upgrades and a raffle. If you have podcast ideas, questions, or would like to be interviewed for a "Where we work" episode, please email podcast@local778.org
On this episode we talk with sister Brenda Craven out of our Lake City shop. We discuss her reasoning for joining the union, her help with the internal organizing efforts, as well as why she stays involved. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for one of our "Where we work" episodes please email the podcast @podcast@local778.org
On this episode we discuss the 2025 Missouri State Council of Machinists, the attacks on all unions currently happening, as well as a few ballot measures coming up for vote on April 8th. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for a "where we work" episode please email podcast@local778.org
On this episode I sit down with development associate Rainie Williams with Guide Dogs of America. We discuss everything about the organization. How the organization first started, their partnership with Tender Loving Canines, the whole process of creating a service dog, ways everyone can help, and everything in between. If you'd like more information on this great organization please go to www.guidedogsofamerica.org. If you ha...
Here are the meeting minutes for the February 2025 Local 778 meeting. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for a "Where we work" episode, please email them to podcast@local778.org
On this episode I sit down with the Assistant Director for the William Winpisinger Center brother Joe Gruber. I am also joined by brother Wyatt Cumpton, as well as sister April Major. Brother Gruber came into town for training at our local the week of February 10th. He spent Monday and Tuesday giving officer training our E-board members. Then Wednesday he provided steward training to the new stewards in our local. This training is ...
Here are the minutes of the January local 778 meeting. If you have any questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for the podcast please email podcast@local778.org.
On this episode we sit down with brother Tyler Gibson, as well as brother Joe Esther from UPS to discuss their jobs. If you have podcast ideas, or general questions you would like answered on this podcast please email them to podcast@lodge778.org
We sat down with all 3 business reps for local 778 and discussed how their year went, and what they have upcoming in the new year. We also touch base on our union hall's upcoming "face lift", as well as what the plans are to help the membership in the upcoming year. If you have podcast ideas, would like to be a guest, or have other general questions please email them to podcast@lodge778.org
On this episode we sit down with DBR Scott Brown and talk about 401k's. We discuss why everyone needs one, how they work, why if we don't partake in them the company puts that money back in their pockets. If you have podcast ideas, or questions please email them to podcast@lodge778.org
Here are the meeting minutes for the November lodge 778 meeting. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be on one of our "where we work" episodes pleas email podcast@lodge778.org
On this episode I talk with sister April Major who went to the W3 center for advanced leadership training. I was also joined by brother Braedyn Kristensen and brother Brad Kreisel who went for the train the trainer training. We discuss what they learned, as well as why they continue to advance their leadership training. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to volunteer to be on the podcast to talk about where you wor...
On this episode we talk with the chair of our local's veteran committee brother Carlos Rentas, as well as the assistant coordinator of veterans services brother Bryan Stymacks. We discuss how the impact of their service to our country is helping our union to lead the way in helping our veterans get the benefits they deserve. The discussion we have is inspirational, and really shows how just a few union members with ideas can m...
Here are the meeting minutes for the October local meeting. Please send all questions and podcast ideas to our email. pocast@lodge778.org
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