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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

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All Episodes

48:47

Jeff Stouffer, AL | Lisa Cutler, ARA

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/10/17

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing government shutdown's effects on veterans and military personnel.Lisa Cutler, Director of Communications for the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the government shutdown's impact on Social Security beneficiaries and Medicare recipients.

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53:00

Max Page, Massachusetts Teachers Association | Pat...

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2025/10/16

Max Page, President of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Fair Share Amendment, its impact on public education funding and the ongoing fight for equitable taxation. Pat Gallagher, representing the North Coast Labor Federation, discussed the critical need for American shipbuilding, the impact of tariff uncertainty on industries and the importance of labor-friendly candidates in local elections.

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49:41

Heidi Shierholz, EPI | Michael Pineda, SEIU UHW

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2025/10/15

Heidi Shierholz, President of the Economic Policy Institute and former Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the erosion of worker protections under the Trump administration, the manipulation of economic data and the importance of unions in today's economy.Michael Pineda, chief steward at Sutter Delta Medical Center and executive board member of SEIU-UHW, discussed the recent contract negotiations with Sutter Health on the

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49:00

Frank Mathews, CWA | Mary Cochran and Greg Bailey,...

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2025/10/14

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of District 4 for the Communication Workers of America, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Keep Call Centers in America Act, broadband infrastructure challenges and the need for more government oversight and work protections in the telecommunications industry. Mary Cochran, Associate Registrar and Greg Bailey, Senior Objects Conservator at the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss

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54:07

Justin Sloan, Bosworth Steel & Harvey Swift, IMPACT |...

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2025/10/13

Justin Sloan, Safety Director at Bosworth Steel Erectors and Harvey Swift, Southern Regional Director of Ironworker Management Progressive Action Cooperative Trust (IMPACT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the evolution of safety protocols in the ironworking industry. Sarah Dziunycz, President of AFSCME Local 1454, discussed the ongoing contract negotiations for Camden County Library System employees in New Jersey.

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50:38

Millard Brown, Spring Health | Andrew Strom, Labor...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Dr. Millard Brown, Chief Medical Officer at Spring Health, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast on World Mental Health Day to discuss mental health awareness in construction, the value of therapy and how Spring Health is making a difference.Andrew Strom, a labor attorney and Brooklyn Law School professor, discusses the stark contrast between free speech protections in public and private sector employment on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast.

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56:56

Adam Keller, VLR | Chris Baumann & Maribel MacBeth...

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2025/10/09

Adam Keller, co-host of the Valley Labor Report and member of the North Alabama Area Labor Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent labor organizing efforts in the South. Chris Baumann, Southern Region Director for Workers United, and Maribel MacBeth, an SEIU 32BJ member and cabin cleaner at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, discussed the ongoing struggle for better working conditions and fair wages on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast.

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58:19

Doug Moore, UDW | Mike O’Reagan & Jason Burns, PFFM

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Doug Moore, Executive Director of the United Domestic Workers (UDW), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the challenges facing domestic workers, the importance of Proposition 50 in California and UDW's organizing strategies. Mike O'Reagan, President of the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1314 and Jason Burns, District Vice President of the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts, discussed the devastating Fall River Gabriel House fire, critical staffing

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42:10

Josh Smith, IAFF, Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO

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2025/10/07

Josh Smith, Assistant to the General President of the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss federal grants for firefighter safety, training programs addressing emerging hazards and the IAFF's recent awards for worker training initiatives. Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing Libby Glass strike in Toledo, the importance of labor solidarity and Ohio's

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53:45

Randy Korgan, IBT | Zack Privette, CPFFL 1055

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/10/06

Randy Korgan, Director of the Teamsters Amazon Division and Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent victories against Amazon, the power of worker solidarity and the ongoing fight for better working conditions. Zack Privette, President of Columbia Professional Firefighters Local 1055, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of political endorsements, the challenges of contract negotiations and the

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46:37

Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO

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2025/10/03

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the region's construction boom, apprenticeship growth and a labor dispute with fire truck manufacturer Sutphen.Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, discussed the ongoing government shutdown, its impact on federal workers and the looming healthcare crisis.

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51:38

Manja Horner, Boost | Valerie Wilson, EPI

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2025/10/02

Manja Horner, founder of Boost, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss leadership mindset roadblocks, knowledge capture strategies and how her company is helping unions modernize their operations. Valerie Wilson, Director of the Program on Race, Ethnicity and Economy at the Economic Policy Institute, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss President Donald Trump's recent executive order gutting the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.

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60:34

Jennifer Abruzzo | NLRB

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/10/01

Jennifer Abruzzo, former General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board and current senior advisor to the President for the Communication Workers of America, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her tenure at the NLRB, recent challenges to the agency's authority and the importance of worker solidarity.

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55:09

Cristie Robles-Beilby & Taryn Cadena, Monterey Bay...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Cristie Robles-Beilby and Taryn Cadena, aquarists at Monterey Bay Aquarium, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their unionization efforts to form Monterey Bay Aquarium Workers United, an AFSCME affiliate. Tom Buffenbarger, retired general president of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, shared his thoughts on the ongoing strike at Boeing's St. Louis facility.

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46:09

Lindsey Tavares, AES | Merrilee Logue, NLO

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2025/09/29

Lindsey Tavares, Executive Director of the Apprenticeship Exploration School in Rhode Island, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their unique charter high school model. Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss suicide prevention, mental health resources and industry-specific challenges.

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Amber Miller, USW | Jon Zumkehr, AFGE Local 4070

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Amber Miller, Director of the United Steelworkers' Rapid Response Program, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the program's 30-year history, current initiatives and efforts to combat gerrymandering.Jon Zumkehr, President of AFGE Local 4070, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the alarming suicide rate among correctional officers, efforts to improve mental health support and challenges facing the Bureau of Prisons.

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48:31

Zaid Alrashid, CIR SEIU | Marleigh Flowers, Drake De...

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2025/09/25

Dr. Zaid Alrashid, internal medicine resident at Brookdale University and delegate of the Committee of Interns and Residents/-Service Employees International Union (CIR-SEIU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the critical role of immigrant doctors in the U.S. healthcare system. Marleigh Flowers, bartender, and Drake De Valcourt, security officer, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their efforts to unionize Meow Wolf Workers Collective in Houston with

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51:40

Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT & Bill Petty...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/09/24

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust and Bill Petty, lobbyist with State Federal Strategies, discussed the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act on the America's Work Force Union Podcast. They provided updates on the bill's progress, its bipartisan support and its potential impact on energy efficiency and job creation. Ryan Pollock, Executive Director of the Texas State Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force

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51:36

Will McKee & Chris Tillery, Sacramento Electrical...

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Sacramento Electrical Training Center Instructor Will McKee and Training Director Chris Tillery joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recent $2 million grant, efforts to increase diversity in the electrical trade and their success in apprenticeship competitions. Chris Taylor, Marketing Representative for LIUNA Local 1098 in Saginaw, Mich., joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's community outreach efforts, their impact and the current work

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49:43

Hannah Kim & Danny Behar, SNL | Greg Regan. TTD AFL-CIO

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/09/22

Hannah Kim and Danny Behar, Visual Effects Artists at Saturday Night Live, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their successful unionization efforts with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the rollbacks of rail safety regulations, the elimination of advisory committees and the launch of new high-speed trains in the

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