x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

BMA Media Group

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

business careers

All Episodes

50:34

Daniel Bauder, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO | Pat...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/24

Daniel Bauder, President of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey to becoming the fourth president in the labor council's history. He also discussed their canvassing efforts and the vital role he believes central labor councils hold in the future of organized labor. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their canvassing campaign as the November

en

55:09

Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Debbie...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/23

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. He also discussed how fire stopping education could assist the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development create safer properties.Debbie Berkowitz, a Fellow at the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University, joined the America’s Work Force Union

en

57:26

Ron Bieber, MI AFL-CIO | Tom Buffenbarger

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/22

Ron Bieber, President of the Michigan AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the restoration of collective bargaining rights for home health care workers in the state. He also discussed battling child labor violations in the state and how Ohio’s State Issue 1 is similar to Michigan's first step to repeal so-called “Right-to-Work” laws.Tom Buffenbarger, retired president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the America’s Work Force

en

51:32

Tim Smith, UAW Region 8 | Brian Poindexter, Iron...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/21

Tim Smith, Director of Region 8 of the United Auto Workers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to give an update on the first contract negotiations at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee. He also discussed issues with Stellantis and what led some members of UAW Local 129 to go on strike. Brian Poindexter, a Brook Park City Councilman and Iron Workers Local 17 member, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a proposed domed stadium project for the Cleveland Browns in Brook

en

52:26

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

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/18

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the November edition of The American Legion Magazine. He also spoke about the 70th anniversary of Veterans Day. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) and urged for changes to the method to calculate it. He also

en

50:44

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown | Jamie Becker, LHSFNA

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/17

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the threat posed by the Chinese evading tariffs, reasons to prohibit China from dumping electrical vehicles in the U.S. and the Workers for Sherrod coalition.Jamie Becker, Director of Health Promotion for the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America (LHSFNA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about National Drug Take Back Day, peer support programs and the Laborers’

en

58:34

Bryce Covert, The Nation | Kenneth Rapoza, Coalition...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/16

Bryce Covert, contributing writer for The Nation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her recent article, “Tesla’s Toxic Culture Has Spread to Its New Plant in Austin.”Kenneth Rapoza, Coalition for a Prosperous America Industry Analyst, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about his latest article, “These Ten U.S. Companies Are Overexposed To China.” Marcus Mattox, Vice President of Growth for BuilderFax, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast

en

49:45

Melissa Cropper, OFT | Tim Drea, IL AFL-CIO

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/15

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Votes Bus Tour. She also talked about a contract fight between the Lordstown Teachers Association and their school district, plus the potential impact of Ohio’s capital budget funds going to private schools.Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO President, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the 125th

en

54:40

Noah Smith, Noahpinion | Jody Calemine, AFL-CIO

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/14

Noah Smith, who writes the Noahpinion Substack blog, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his article, “Let us pause to appreciate the remarkable U.S. economy.” Jody Calemine, AFL-CIO Director of Advocacy, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the effort by Congress to pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through the end of the year.

en

54:41

Charlotte Landes, Lucas Oberholtzer, Crooked Media...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/11

Charlotte Landes, Organizing and Bargaining Committee member, and Lucas Oberholtzer, Contract Team member, from the Crooked Media Workers Union, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a recently signed contract with Crooked Media that sets new industry standards. Catherine Turcer, Executive Director for Common Cause Ohio, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about Issue 1 in Ohio, which is a ballot initiative to end gerrymandering. Joyce Goldstein, attorney

en

51:45

Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Len DiCosimo,...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/10

Adam Keller, Co-host of The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the annual Alabama Arise meeting and how the Arise staff received voluntary recognition to become Communication Workers of America (CWA) members. Len DiCosimo, President of the Cleveland Federation of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians Local 4, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about a successful organizing campaign of the Cleveland Institute of Music faculty,

en

52:51

Chris Mills Rodrigo, IPS | Mike Knisley, OSBCTC

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/09

Chris Mills Rodrigo, Institute for Policy Studies Managing Editor, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a report he authored called “Leveraging the CHIPS Program to create good jobs for all semiconductor workers.” Mike Knisley, Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the robust construction environment in the state, which he credits to good policy made in Washington,

en

51:51

Frank Mathews, CWA | Shane Wolfe, IBEW

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/08

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss which Presidential candidate and which Ohio Senate candidate will better support working Americans. Shane Wolfe, Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 317, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the Local’s new training center and how it is already benefiting his

en

46:47

Steve Hicks, Teamsters | Jacob Morrison, North...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/07

Steve Hicks, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 283, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing 34-day Teamsters strike at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Detroit and urged the public to boycott Marathon gas stations. Jacob Morrison, President of the North Alabama Area Labor Council, appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about American Federation of Government Employees member Michelle Watkins, who became the first black

en

48:14

Dorsey Hager, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/04

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer for the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (C/CO BCTC), joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast to discuss Intel's recent announcement that it was awarded two large contracts. Hager also spoke about the opportunities for workers that come with the expected growth of Central Ohio, which can be seen in the number of signatory contractors moving into the area.Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasure of the AFL-CIO, joined the

en

52:32

Dr. Michael MacDonald, Birdsong Hearing | Dave...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/03

Dr. Michael MacDonald, Director of Audiology for Birdsong Hearing Benefits, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of hearing healthcare for working Americans, signs of hearing loss and how employers and health plans can help.Dave Jamieson, the labor reporter for the HuffPost, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his recent article on the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike and provided insights into what he’s learned through

en

54:59

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

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/02

Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of the Culinary Union Local 226, joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the Las Vegas Strip going 100 percent union. He also discussed Station Casinos’ management on trial with the NLRB and concerns with taxing tips for certain workers.U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his work in the Senate and what he’s done to help retirees and union members around the country.

en

54:13

Phil Mattara, Good Jobs First | Tim Burga, OH AFL-CIO

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/10/01

Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state labor federation’s 34th Biennial Convention in Cleveland. He also discussed Maureen O’Connor’s work on Citizens Not Politicians and the importance of residents checking their voter registration before Ohio’s Oct. 7 deadline.Phillip Mattera, Violation Tracker Project Director and Corporate Research Project Director with Good Jobs First, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss

en

52:19

Ashley Fueston, AFSCME WFSE | Wayne Creasup II, Iron...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/09/30

Ashley Fueston, Vice President of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) — American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees Council 28— joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Walkout for Washington and their tentative agreement for the 2025-2027 General Government contract. On the final day of National Suicide Prevention Month, America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed back Wayne Creasup II, Director of Health and Safety for the International

en

58:32

SkillsUSA Illinois | Randie Pearson, USW

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2024/09/27

Eric Hill, Executive Director of SkillsUSA Illinois, and Sean Fitzgerrel, Vice President of the AED Foundation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a registered apprenticeship program for high school students to create more well-trained heavy machinery operators and the federal funding the program received from the U.S. Department of Labor. Randie Pearson, the Director of the United Steelworkers Women of Steel, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the program

en

591 results

Similar Podcasts

TaxTalent.com The Golden Rule Podcast

Adam Golden

TaxTalent.com Podcast

Tony Santiago

Handelsblatt Crime - spannende Streitfälle der deutschen Wirtschaft

Ina Karabasz, Solveig Gode, Sönke Iwersen

Deffner und Zschäpitz – Der Wirtschafts-Talk von WELT

WELT

Black Box - La scatola nera della finanza

Guido Brera e Gian Luca Comandini -...