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Union Strong

New York State AFL-CIO

Union Strong is the official podcast of the New York State AFL-CIO. We share stories of working men and women who benefit from belonging to a union and having a voice in the workplace.

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21:40

CSEA President Danny Donohue Retires

Union Strong ·

2019/10/16

The president of CSEA is retiring after leading the 280 thousand member union for 25 years. Danny Donohue talks about some of his biggest challenges, accomplishments and his advice to his successor.

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27:33

Scabby the Rat vs. the NLRB

Union Strong ·

2019/10/02

Scabby the rat is a powerful tool for organized labor and that’s exactly why the rat is now at the center of a legal battle. The National Labor Relations Board’s general counsel is after Scabby and his inflatable friends attempting to either restrict or outright ban the use of them at protests. On this podcast we discuss the impact Scabby has and speak to an attorney at the forefront of the NLRB case.

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14:03

UAW Strike

Union Strong ·

2019/09/18

In this episode we hear from the International Rep for UAW Region 9 and NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento. For more information on the strike visit https://uaw.org/strike-faq/

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20:22

NYC Labor Day Parade 2019

Union Strong ·

2019/09/04

The President of the NYC CLC is our guest to talk about the oldest and largest worker parade in the country. And we hear from the Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, Liz Schuler who is this year’s Grand Marshal. #LDP2019

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20:47

Call for Transparency on Campus Foundations

Union Strong ·

2019/08/21

SUNY’s 30 campus-related foundations have a lot of money – millions. Where does it come from, where is it going and how is it being used? These are all questions raised by UUP, the nation’s largest higher education union. On this podcast, a conversation with UUP President Dr. Fred Kowal about campus foundations and much more. http://uupinfo.org/ https://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/sga-2018-16s93.pdf

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31:30

Hard Hats. Strong Women. Building the Future.

Union Strong ·

2019/08/07

They are union electricians, plumbers, painters, carpenters, ironworkers and more. They are women with solid middle class careers making up a larger part of the construction industry. Learn about the Nontraditional Employment for Women program and how it’s changing the face of construction work. Links: https://www.epi.org/publication/diversity-in-the-nyc-construction-union-and-nonunion-sectors/ http://www.nycbuildingtrades.org/ https://www.new-nyc.org/

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21:04

Working behind the scenes

Union Strong ·

2019/07/24

The number of union members working on television and film projects across New York has been exploding, in large part due to the film and television tax credit. Some of those union members belong to United Scenic Artists Local 829. On this podcast we talk to the union’s National Business Agent about the growing industry. https://www.usa829.org/ Background on Film Tax Credit - https://nysaflcio.org/news/empire-state-film-tax-credit-creates-union-jobs-0

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17:00

New Dean at Cornell ILR

Union Strong ·

2019/07/10

He had dreams of being an astronomer, ended up going to law school, but landed at the Cornell School of Industrial and Labor Relations. Meet Dr. Alex Colvin, the new Dean at ILR. https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/ https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/worker-institute https://www.ilr.cornell.edu/union-leadership-institute https://nysaflcio.org/press-releases/demand-platform-work-nys-another-turning-point-our-changing

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24:40

2019 Legislative Session Wrap-Up

Union Strong ·

2019/06/26

Farmworkers win the right to organize, striking workers win vital protections, and elevator operators now must be licensed. Those are just a few of the labor victories from the 2019 legislative session. Plus, where are we one year after Janus? Legislative session wrap up document coming soon.

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11:06

Setting the Record Straight on Public Works Legislation

Union Strong ·

2019/06/12

Think taxpayer dollars used on construction projects should be linked to raising the standard of living and quality of life for our workforce and all New Yorkers? We do. Listen now as IUPAT District Council 9 Political Director Davon Lomax takes on the public works misinformation campaign. Take action by texting Public Works to 877877 For more information on Public

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27:57

Letter Carriers Fight Threats of Privatization

Union Strong ·

2019/05/29

It is the most trusted federal agency that operates without any tax dollars and is facing renewed threats of privatization. What’s behind the threats to privatize the postal service? And, a look back at the great postal strike of 1970 that gave workers the right to collectively bargain for wages, benefits and working conditions. Learn more about the letter carriers at https://nalc.org/

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27:20

On-Demand Platform Work in NYS, Another Turning Point...

Union Strong ·

2019/05/15

In this episode we hear from an on-demand worker and some of the challenges these workers face. And we talk with the president of the NYS AFL-CIO about the federation’s campaign to ensure New York leads the nation to enact public policy to protect these workers. Learn more at https://nysaflcio.org/news/gig-economy-workers-deserve-rights Cornell Research report on the Gig Economy at https://nysaflcio.org/press-releases/demand-platform-work-nys-another-turning-point-our-changing

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33:51

Musicians are union members too

Union Strong ·

2019/05/01

Musicians are union members too. He has played keyboards and toured with Grace Slick, Pat Benatar, Dusty Springfield, Chuck Berry, Steve Wonder and many more. Musician, composer and arranger Joe Delia talks about being a union member in the world of music. Union - https://www.local802afm.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JoeDeliaMusic/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/pj_delia Website - Joe Delia & Thieves - http://www.joedelia-thieves.com

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19:36

Fix Our Public Works Law

Union Strong ·

2019/04/17

In Ep. 8 – If contractors are receiving taxpayer resources on construction projects in New York State then they ought to be paying prevailing wages and benefits to the men and women working on those projects. We hear from Pat Purcell, executive director of LECET on the importance of fixing our broken public works law. Take action by texting Public Works to 877877 Find the report from Cornell at https://digitalcommons.ilr.cornell.edu/briefs/59/ Find our Support Memo

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