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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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49:49

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

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2025/09/19

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's recent national convention, the election of a new national commander and the U.S. Navy's 250th anniversary.Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a potential government shutdown, rising healthcare costs and COVID-19 vaccine confusion.

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Jared Cassidy, SMART-TD | Davida Russell, North Coast...

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2025/09/18

Jared Cassidy, National Safety and Legislative Director for the SMART Transportation Division, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss rail safety, the potential Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger and the removal of Surface Transportation Board member Robert Primus. Davida Russell, Vice President of the North Coast Labor Federation and Cleveland Heights City Council member, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her mayoral campaign, legislative

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58:27

Anders Lindall and Myia Brown, AFSCME | Debbie...

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2025/09/17

Myia Brown, President of AFSCME Local 35 and Anders Lindall, Public Affairs Director of AFSCME Illinois Council 31, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the surge in union organizing among cultural workers. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office, features Debbie Goldman, former Research Director for the Communication Workers of America, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of unionization in the telecom

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56:48

Melissa Cropper, OFT | Kelly Goodman, Harvard University

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2025/09/16

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss innovative career technical education programs in New Lexington, Ohio, library censorship concerns and the impact of the gubernatorial race on education.This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office, features Kelly Goodman, a faculty fellow at Harvard University’s Charles Warren Center for Studies in American History, who joined the America's Work Force Union

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62:01

Jennifer Sherer, Economic Policy Institute | Joel...

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2025/09/15

Jennifer Sherer, Deputy Director of the Economic Analysis and Research Network (EARN) at the Economic Policy Institute, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workers' rights. Sherer highlighted the urgent need for state-level action to protect workers, the importance of union organizing and the ongoing threats to labor standards under the current administration. On today’s episode of Labor 131 presented by the National Labor Office, Joel Suarez, Assistant Professor at Harvard

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53:02

Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer | Christopher Shaw, UC...

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2025/09/12

Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer based in New York City and Adjunct Professor at the Brooklyn Law School, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential unconstitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the need for a new labor court system and the forgotten struggle of Amazon workers.On today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office, Christopher Shaw, author and historian, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the

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64:07

Alfred Munoz, Teamsters Local 396 | DMac Marquis, LAWCHA

America’s Work Force Union Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Alfred Munoz, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) driver and member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 396, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Amazon's challenging working conditions and ongoing unionization efforts. On today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office, Dr. Mac Marquis, labor historian with the Labor and Working Class History Association, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Brotherhood of Timber

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57:30

Erik Bernardino, Bates College | Anders Lindall &...

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2025/09/10

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Erik Bernardino, an Assistant Professor of History at Bates College, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 1938 Pecan Sheller Strike in San Antonio. Anders Lindall, Director of Public Affairs for AFSCME Council 31, and CeCe Phillips, President of Local 900, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recent contract victory in Champaign

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45:17

Frank Mathews, CWA | Charlie Fanning, FSC

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2025/09/09

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of District 4 for the Communication Workers of America, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's efforts to hold Republican politicians accountable for their votes, the impact of recent legislation on working families and updates on broadband deployment across the Midwest. Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Charlie Fanning, Assistant Professor of

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47:40

Trish Kahle, Georgetown University | Tim Burga, Ohio...

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2025/09/08

Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Trish Kahle, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her research on the influence of coal miners on U.S. energy policy and workers' rights. Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Labor Day celebrations, the impact of the current administration

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47:55

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

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2025/09/05

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 New Albany Intel construction project's three-year anniversary, ongoing construction in Central Ohio and a labor dispute involving Teamsters Local 284 and fire truck manufacturer Sutphen. Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Fred Redmond,

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53:23

Sarah McNamara, TAMU | Elena Lopez, CWA

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2025/09/04

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Sarah McNamara, Associate Professor of History and Latino and Mexican American studies at Texas A&M University, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of Latina anti-fascist resistance in Florida during the 1930s. Elena Lopez, Deputy Legislative Director for the Communication Workers of America, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to

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49:37

Dave Megenhardt, United Labor Agency | Justine...

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2025/09/03

Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the upcoming launch of a union job board and the annual Unsung Heroes of the Labor Movement dinner. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Justine Modica, Assistant Professor at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to

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53:39

Tom Buffenbarger, IAM | Eileen Boris, LACHA

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2025/09/02

Tom Buffenbarger, former General President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing economic issues affecting American workers. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Eileen Boris, Hull Professor of Feminist Studies at UC Santa Barbara and President-elect of the Labor and Working Class History Association, who joined the

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59:23

Donna Haverty-Stacke, CUNY | Mike Knisley, OSBT

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2025/08/29

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Donna Haverty-Stacke, Professor of History and Roosevelt House Faculty Associate at Hunter College, City University of New York, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intertwined history of May Day and Labor Day. Mike Knisley, Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and

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53:13

Tina Wei, FIU | Merrilee Logue and Mark Talluto, BCBSA

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2025/08/29

Tina Wei, Assistant Professor of History at Florida International University, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workplace fatigue, the impact of artificial intelligence on labor markets and the challenges facing scientific research funding. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the NLO and Mark Talluto, Vice President of Strategy, Marketing and Sales

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Kimberly Kam, ABOC | Steven Beda, University of Oregon

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2025/08/28

Kimberly Kam, Senior Vice President and Sales Director for Union Commercial Services at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the trend of big banks ending relationships with unions, ABOC's unique approach to serving union clients and the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in banking. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Steven Beda, an Associate Professor of

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Hamilton Baiden, Youturn Health | John Shelton, AFT...

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2025/08/27

Hamilton Baiden, CEO of Youturn Health, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss innovative approaches to behavioral health treatment. Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features John Shelton, President of AFT Wisconsin and professor at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Wisconsin's labor history, recent political shifts and ongoing union

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Augustus Wood, UIUC | Syd Hyer, PCPSPA

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2025/08/26

This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Augustus Wood, Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois' Labor Education Program, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his book, "Class Warfare in Black Atlanta." Syd Hyer, Vice President and Executive Board member of the Park City Professional Ski Patrollers Association, discussed the ongoing efforts to unionize the bike patrol at Park City

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Kalani Kauwe, SEIU Local 1107 | Max Krochmal, UNO

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2025/08/25

Kalani Kauwe, a physical therapist and member of SEIU Local 1107, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing struggle for healthcare workers’ rights at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Max Krochmal, Professor of History and Director of Justice Studies at the University of New Orleans, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss labor organizing in

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