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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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27:28

Adult-Use Cannabis – Building a new industry from the...

Union Strong ·

2021/02/10

As we continue to work our way through one of the most challenging health and economic crises in our nation’s history, New York State is facing a multibillion-dollar budget deficit at a time when more and more New Yorkers are relying on vital public services. The need for adequate state funding could not be more glaring. One way to address the budget deficit is by legalizing adult-use cannabis. It will not only generate much needed revenue, but it will also create good jobs and address social,

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24:42

A step toward diversifying union leadership

Union Strong ·

2021/01/28

Learning from a diverse group of union leaders from all different sectors of the Labor Movement is powerful and rewarding. It is part of what takes place at the New York State AFL-CIO/Cornell Union Leadership Institute (ULI). On this podcast, DC 37 Director of Field Operations Barbara Terrelonge talks about her own experience going through the ULI program including memorable car rides that made all the difference. And NYS AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Terry Melvin announces a new union scholarship the

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25:56

Stand! A union movie about a union story

Union Strong ·

2021/01/13

It has been described as Norma Rae meets Hamilton - a union movie about a union story with a love story woven throughout. Stand! Is the number one Canadian movie musical that is now available in U. S. theaters, virtually. On this podcast the film producer, Danny Schur talks about the valuable lessons from the film and how relatable it is to what is happening here in the U.S. today.

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17:57

Labor’s 2021 Legislative Agenda

Union Strong ·

2020/12/22

On this podcast our guest is Mike Neidl, Legislative Director at the NYS AFL-CIO. Mike will go over labor’s 2021 legislative agenda which was unanimously passed by the New York State AFL-CIO Executive Board earlier this month. The agenda focuses on lifting up working people by putting in place protections for essential workers and providing support for all workers who continue to suffer as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Labor’s priorities also include revenue raisers to address the budget

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17:10

NYSPIA’s New President

Union Strong ·

2020/12/09

There is a new president of the union that represents New York State Police Investigators. On this podcast, Tim Dymond talks about changes and challenges ahead for law enforcement and what he wants people to know about the investigators he represents.

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15:39

NYSNA Nurses at Albany Medical Center vote to strike

Union Strong ·

2020/11/25

Nurses represented by the New York State Nurses Association have authorized a one-day strike after rejecting a contract offer from Albany Medical Center Hospital. On this podcast we take you outside the hospital where nurses and supporters have gathered to talk about working conditions in the hospital and to explain why nurses have been pushed to the point of walking out during one of the worst pandemics of our time. Take action -> https://nysna.salsalabs.org/respectalbanymednurses/index.html or

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33:11

What a Biden Presidency will mean for working people

Union Strong ·

2020/11/11

The voters have spoken – Democracy is prevailing. President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris are already moving our country forward with plans to beat COVID-19, and get our economy back on track by putting working people first. On this podcast New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento breaks down what the Biden Presidency means for working people and what it will mean for New York State.

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19:48

In Solidarity with TWU and IAM Airline Mechanics

Union Strong ·

2020/10/29

Airline industry workers, like so many others during this unprecedented health and economic crisis, are teetering on the edge. Thousands of airline workers have already received furlough notices, thousands more are wondering if they will be next – and their future lies in the hands of our federal government still unable or unwilling to agree on desperately needed funding to save jobs and support the aviation industry. In the middle of this crisis, a rogue labor group is attempting to divide union

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20:35

Labor 2020

Union Strong ·

2020/10/14

With just weeks to go before the general election, we hear from a labor activist who also ran her own successful political campaign on the importance of getting out the vote. Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Council Director Jenn Puja talks about the power behind labor’s endorsement, running for office as a woman and a mother of two, and why it’s so important to get involved. NYS AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Ryan Delgado also joins the podcast to talk about what’s at stake in the upcoming election and

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20:43

Lights out on the entertainment industry

Union Strong ·

2020/10/01

Broadway, one of the biggest tourist destinations in New York City will remain closed for the rest of the year and New York's Metropolitan Opera just canceled its entire season because of the coronavirus. On this podcast we hear from James Claffey Jr., president of Local One of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) on when and how live performances will return and how workers are coping with the lights out.

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21:50

Labor Day 2020 – Where we have been and where we need...

Union Strong ·

2020/09/07

Each year on Labor Day we recognize and honor the incredible achievements and many contributions of working people. This year however is like no other. While we still honor the hard work of working people, the unemployment rate in New York State is at nearly 16 percent, workers fear about their safety on the job and the safety of their families. Parents struggle with whether to send their children back to school and many families struggle with how to pay for housing and food. And, an alarming number

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19:07

The USPS, Delivering Democracy

Union Strong ·

2020/08/19

The United States Postal Service is by far the public's favorite agency in the federal government. But just weeks before the 2020 general election, the postal service is caught in the middle of a firestorm with a new postmaster general calling for cutbacks that are causing delivery delays and a President launching an attack on mail-in voting. On this podcast we hear from Bill Cook, the President of the Northeastern New York Branch 358 of the National Association of Letter Carriers to set the record

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22:55

The Countdown to Being Counted - Census 2020

Union Strong ·

2020/08/04

There are concerns across the country of a massive undercount for the 2020 Census. In New York state, like many others, residents are falling behind in responding and there is a lot at stake. In New York City the push to be counted is in full force and labor is playing an important role. The New York City Central Labor Council has been working hard to get the word out about the importance of filling out the 2020 Census. On this podcast our guest is the Political Director of the NYC CLC, Lucia

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32:57

COVID-19 Workplace Safety

Union Strong ·

2020/07/22

More and more of us are returning to our workplaces as New York State reopens after the COVID-19 shutdown. You may also be visiting retail and department stores, hair and nail salons and barber shops. Many New Yorkers are also dining out. The big question is, how do we return safely as clients, customers and workers. On this podcast we will talk about workplace safety in the office setting, and in the retail industry to learn what we can do as customers, clients, and coworkers to stay safe. Our

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18:59

Future of School

Union Strong ·

2020/07/08

After the most unusual school year ever, planning is underway on how to safely reopen schools. NYSUT President Andy Pallotta joins the podcast to talk about what school may look like this fall.

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23:53

Union Avoidance Exposed

Union Strong ·

2020/06/24

The coronavirus pandemic has more workers concerned about workplace safety, job security and benefits like sick time and health insurance – which is why union avoidance firms are anticipating an increase in union organizing. On this podcast, what companies are doing to try to silence working people.

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32:36

Racial Injustice

Union Strong ·

2020/06/10

The horrific and senseless death of George Floyd has left us all reeling and during an already uncertain time. As a labor movement, we have always fought for equality, justice, and for civil rights. We must continue to stand united against the hatred that divides us, and instead stand together in peace. Let’s use this moment of unimaginable pain to bring us all together. On this podcast you will hear from the President of the New York State AFL-CIO, Mario Cilento and our Secretary-Treasurer Terry

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20:54

2020 Elections

Union Strong ·

2020/06/02

Keeping voters safe during the coronavirus pandemic has led to procedural changes. NYS AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Ryan Delgado explains what you need to know to make sure your vote counts.

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27:02

Reopening New York State

Union Strong ·

2020/05/19

One of the first regions to reopen, during the COVID-19 pandemic, was the nine county Rochester-Finger Lakes region. Labor is at the table and in the “Regional Control Room”. We talk to Dan Maloney, President of the Rochester Labor Council and Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation to find out how the reopening process is going and what protocols are in place to keep workers safe.

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15:22

Union Construction Sites Ready to Reopen

Union Strong ·

2020/05/12

Construction is one of the first industries to get back up and running as New York state begins to reopen. Pat Purcell, the executive director of Greater New York LECET (Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust), joins us to talk about what that new normal will be like.

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