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The Workers’ Mic (6/25/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/06/25

On this episode of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher have a full lineup and a surprise guest! Bob Jacobson, Executive Director for Training at the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, and Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, join the show to discuss apprenticeship programs. Then, Premise Health’s Dr. Patty Roberts, Vice President […]

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The Workers’ Mic (6/18/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/06/18

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher talk with Maria Romano, Vice President Health Equity & Medical Informatics for Premise Health, about the difference between equity and equality and what that means for patients with Premise Health. Then Dr. Adam Dell, Psychologist and Director of Emotional Wellbeing at Notre Dame Wellness Center, joins […]

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The Workers’ Mic (6/11/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/06/11

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick things off with Robert E. Entin, Partner at the Labor and Employment Law Firm of FordHarrison, discussing the recent Supreme Court case involving Glacier Northwest. Later, Ken and Ed talk about a new development with the Illinois Labor Dispute Act, New York City labor effects […]

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The Workers’ Mic (6/4/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/06/04

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Phil Davidson returns to the show with Ed Maher to talk with Dave Sullivan, lobbyist and former Illinois Senator, and Executive Director for the Indiana-Illinois-Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting Marc Poulos. They talk about changes in child labor laws and labor developments within the educational fields.

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The Workers’ Mic (5/28/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/05/28

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher let the guests enjoy the holiday weekend while they discuss another development with Medieval Times, child labor news that includes collective action by students in schools, a current study released by MetLife, and close out with the forward movement of the 2023 Writers Guild of America […]

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The importance of knowing your benefits as a union...

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/05/21

Investment Executive and Managing Director with Megent Financial Doug Klimah joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher on The Worker’s Mic to stress the importance of knowing what your benefits are as a union member and a non-union member within a union household. To learn more about Megent Financial and what they offer, call them at […]

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The Workers’ Mic (5/21/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/05/21

On this episode of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher have a lot to share. To kick of the show, Ken and Ed share about their experience participating in the the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike here in Chicago just outside of NBC tower. Listen in while they […]

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The Workers’ Mic (5/14/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/05/14

Phil Davidson, Communications Director for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, joins host Ed Maher on Mother’s Day to talk with Jonathan Jones, Director of Diversity for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, about the importance of diversity in the labor workforce. Later, they follow up on the Writers Guild of America strike, something new with the […]

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Writers strike explained by screenwriter John Rogers

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/05/07

John Rogers, Executive Board Member for the Writers Guild of America, joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to discuss the recent events that have lead to the writers strike and how this strike is different from previous strikes in Hollywood.

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David Madland shares think tank union study

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/05/07

David Madland, author and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to share his recent think tank study, “Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class.” You can read the study here.

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The Workers’ Mic (5/7/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/05/07

Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are back together for this week’s organized show! They are joined by David Madland, author and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress to talk about his recent think tank study. Later, John Rogers, Executive Board Member for the Writers Guild of America, shares a behind the scenes look […]

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The Workers’ Mic (4/30/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/30

Ken Edwards returns from the East Coast to host this week’s episode with Phil Davidson. They talk with Tom Tully, Secretary-Treasurer for the Illinois Education Association, about teachers and their work within the labor community. Visit ieanea.org for more information.

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Alta Equipment Company is making things move

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/23

This week Ed Maher and Phil Davidson host a panel from the Alta Equipment Company that features President Gianni Campo, Director of Product Support Chris Baima, Regional Vice President – Midwest Greg Pease, and Senior Products Support Manager Ron Anderson. They share the longstanding service and support Alta provides to the labor workforce. For more […]

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The Workers’ Mic (4/23/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/23

Phil Davidson, Communications Director Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, joins Ed Maher this week to talk about the Tax Fraud Days of Action, the possible writers’ strike in Hollywood, and some excellent carpenter apprenticeship opportunities. But the show kicks off with an outstanding panel from the Alta Equipment Company!

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The Workers’ Mic (4/16/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/16

This week is a packed show on The Workers’ Mic as Ken Edwards and Ed Maher host a prestigious panel of worker advocates. IL Department of Labor Acting Director Jane Flanagan, Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans Jr., Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea, and Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Pat Devaney join the show to share the […]

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The Workers’ Mic (4/9/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/09

Ken Edwards and Ed Maher have a lot to share on Easter! Phil Davidson, Communications Director of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, returns to the show and shares the Emmy-nominated labor program ‘Built to Last.’ Later, Ken and Ed talk about the questionable actions of a Supreme Court justice and how they are affecting workers.

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Keeping track of your credit with Russ Keller

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/02

Russ Keller, Credit Specialist for the Midwest Coalition of Labor, joins hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to answer the credit questions asked most by members, including the magic number you need to know for your credit card.

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Elbert Walters III gets electric with Powering Chicago

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/02

Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Elbert Walters III, Executive Director for Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Chicago and Cook County (ECA), to talk about vast services available in the electrical workforce.

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The Workers’ Mic (4/2/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/04/02

Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the month of April with a great show talking electrical with Elbert Walters III, Executive Director for Powering Chicago, and hearing everything you need to know about your credit score from credit repair specialist Russ Keller.

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The Workers’ Mic (3/26/23)

The Workers" Mic ·

2023/03/26

This week Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Marcus Jordan, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Outreach Coordinator for the Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting. Marcus shares his particular role and the importance of the outreach program.

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