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America’s Work Force Union Podcast

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America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and

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42:41

Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | John Paul Smith, AFL-CIO

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2025/12/05

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast and highlighted a number of ongoing infrastructure projects in the region, the challenges and innovations brought on by harsh weather, ongoing workforce development efforts and the changing attitudes toward career paths in the construction industry.John Paul Smith, Executive Assistant to AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond, joined the

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Jared Ross and Lorie Thompson, South Sound BCTC |...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/12/04

This episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jared Ross, Executive Secretary of the South Sound Building and Construction Trades Council — a regional council under the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council — and Dr. Lorie Thompson, regional network director for the Capital STEM Alliance. The conversation focused on the growing opportunities in construction and trades, the evolving role of education and career pathways and their collaborative success in organizing

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47:44

Paul Nolley, Project First Rate | Jody Calemine, AFL-CIO

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2025/12/03

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Paul Nolley, Executive Director of Project First Rate, joined the show to shine a light on his organization’s approach to promoting union construction in Rockford, Ill. and surrounding counties. Project First Rate is a partnership between union contractors and tradespeople, focusing on quality craftsmanship, apprenticeship opportunities and community impact.On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jody Calemine,

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49:47

Dave Saucedo, Teamsters | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO

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2025/12/02

Dave Saucedo, Director of the Airline Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing struggles faced by United Airlines mechanics as they fight for better contract terms, the outsourcing of maintenance work to other countries and the challenges of securing fair contracts under the Railway Labor Act.On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the show for a

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Ted Pappageorge, Culinary Workers Union Local 226 |...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/12/01

This episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of Culinary Workers Union Local 226. Representing 60,000 members in Las Vegas, Pappageorge joined the podcast to celebrate a landmark achievement: the union's first-ever representation across every major casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The conversation highlighted the union’s decades-long fight for workers’ rights, the details and impact of the newly negotiated contracts and the broader effects of

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52:32

Roxanne Brown, USW | Scott Paul, Alliance for...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/28

Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Roxanne Brown, incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As she prepares to become the union’s first female and first African American USW president on March 1, Brown shared her thoughts on the union's legacy of internal promotion, her personal journey within the organization and her urgent concerns about worker safety and the erosion of labor rights.On the Black Friday episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast,

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Jeff Padallero, Teamsters | Greg LaRoy, Good Jobs First

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s Thanksgiving Day episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery and Soft Drink Conference, discussed the extraordinary battle for a first contract at Breakthru Beverage facilities across Florida. Greg LaRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast this Thanksgiving to provide insights into the impact of urban density on union jobs and construction wages as

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54:51

Chris Grando, NUICA | Trish Belenson, SEIU Local 1021

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/26

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Chris Grando, President of the National Union Insulation Contractors Alliance (NUICA), joined the show to discuss the organization, its recent changes and ongoing challenges in the insulation industry. Representing signatory contractors and advancing the mission of partnership between labor and management, Grando offered insights on how NUICA is working to reshape its approach, address market dynamics and build a stronger future for union

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55:27

Casey Van Den Heuvel, SMW Local 104 | Tom Buffenbarger

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/25

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Casey Van Den Heuvel, business representative for Sheet Metal Workers Local 104, shared insights into the ongoing challenges faced by union workers in California’s Monterey and Santa Cruz regions. The discussion centered on the fight to maintain Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in Watsonville, the importance of union activism and member engagement, as well as broader challenges related to fair contracting and construction industry

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47:15

Jon Schleuss, NewsGuild-CWA | Greg Regan, TTD

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2025/11/24

On today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jon Schleuss, President of the NewsGuild-CWA, discussed the resolution of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike and highlighted the enduring power of worker unity and the challenges faced by journalists nationwide. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) at the AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the fallout from the recent government shutdown, the advancement of the Protect America’s

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45:39

Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance...

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2025/11/21

Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications at the American Legion. Stoffer discussed the Legion’s advocacy during government shutdowns, efforts to combat scams targeting veterans, and the inspiring journey of a veteran-turned-entrepreneur – a feature story in the December issue of the American Legion Magazine.Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast

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Anton Ruesing, FTI | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area...

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2025/11/20

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Anton Ruesing, Director of the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) joined the podcast to discuss FTI’s role, the differences between union and nonunion training, FTI’s partnerships to help veterans enter the trades and workforce needs as America faces critical infrastructure challenges. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation and retired Steelworker,

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54:44

Matthew Bruenig, NLRB Edge | Dennis Torres, Bonnie...

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2025/11/19

This episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Matthew Bruenig, labor lawyer and publisher of the legal tracking platform NLRB Edge. Bruenig discussed his motivation for launching an accessible and affordable resource for tracking National Labor Relations Board rulings, and then discussed the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act. The America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Dennis Torres and Bonnie Oconer, patient care technicians and members of the Service Employees International

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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Jeff Bryant, Our Schools

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2025/11/18

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), joined the podcast to discuss organizing campaigns in public libraries, recent and controversial legislation in Ohio on child labor and ongoing legal battles over the state's teacher retirement system (STRS). Jeff Bryant, Writing Fellow and Chief Correspondent for Our Schools, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the attacks on public education in

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Cristina Hooper, SEIU Local 1107 | Hannah Halbert,...

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2025/11/17

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Cristina Hooper, a medical social worker and Service Employees International Union Local 1107 member at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, joined us to discuss what it took to win the first union contract at Sunrise Hospital. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Ohio Senate Bill 50 (SB50), a controversial piece of legislation in the Buckeye State. Halbert discussed

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62:21

Aaron Walsh, LEAN STL | Suntrapp Workers Unite, CWA...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/14

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Aaron Walsh, a labor recovery specialist with Laborers Escaping Adversity Now St. Louis (LEAN STL), joined the podcast to discuss the ongoing battle against anti-union policies in Missouri, the importance of mental health and addiction recovery in the trades and the strides made to expand peer support initiatives for union workers.In this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, the Suntrapp Workers Unite organizing campaign in

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50:16

Andrew Strom, Brooklyn Law School | Natalie Robin and...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer and adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the difficulties that American workers face when organizing, the limitations of new labor law reforms like the Faster Labor Contracts Act, and the transformative impact of strong union contracts in promoting upward mobility. In today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we welcomed Natalie Robin, organizer for United Scenic Artists Local 829 (USA 829),

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Bret Oesterich, AMFA | Chris Rak, SEIU Local 1

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/13

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Bret Oesterich, National President of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), joined the show to discuss the state of the aviation industry, ongoing labor challenges and the impending merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. Chris Rak, Vice President and Director for Missouri and Southern Illinois at Service Employees International Union Local 1, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing

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Dan Wiley, American Legion | Mike Hazard, UA VIP

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/11

This Veterans Day, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Dan Wiley, National Commander of the American Legion, as one of our featured guests. Wiley reflected on his military background, the long-standing advocacy work of the Legion and the ongoing “Be the One” campaign to combat veteran suicide. On this special Veterans Day edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Mike Hazard, Program Director of the United Association’s Veterans in Piping (UA VIP) program, joined the show to

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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Tracie McMillan,...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA). Mathews focused on the recent elections, ongoing challenges with gerrymandering and the importance of union-led education and solidarity, highlighted by District 4’s recent conference in Cincinnati. In this episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Tracie McMillan, project editor for the "Striking Back" series at Capital & Main,

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