Best Steven and Marty with various guests Podcasts (2025)

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Kimberly Kam, ABOC | Steven Beda, University of Oregon 50:57

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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 …

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Hamilton Baiden, Youturn Health | John Shelton, AFT Wisconsin 1:01:17

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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 Wi…

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Augustus Wood, UIUC | Syd Hyer, PCPSPA 47:41

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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 Executi…

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Kalani Kauwe, SEIU Local 1107 | Max Krochmal, UNO 1:04:31

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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 Hi…

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Donnie Blatt, USW District 1 | Jesse Halvorsen, Labor 131 51:10

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Donnie Blatt, District 1 Director of the United Steelworkers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing contract dispute at Libby Glass in Toledo, Ohio. Blatt outlined the workers' past sacrifices to save the company, the current contract negotiations and the potential for a strike. On this edition of Labor 131, presented…

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Terry Mogilles and Heidi Tujague, NNU | Jeff Schuhrke, SUNY 1:02:25

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Heidi Tujague and Terry Mogilles, registered nurses and members of National Nurses United (NNU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their recent strike at University Medical Center in New Orleans. Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Jeff Schuh…

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Kristine Kavanagh, Dale Pierson and Marty Durkan, IUOE Local 150 | Jason Resnikoff, University of Groningen 1:05:24

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Operating Engineers Local 150 representatives Dale Pierson, Kristine Kavanagh and Marty Durkan joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing strike at QSL America's Chicago port facility. This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Jason Resnikoff, Assi…

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Melissa Cropper, Ohio Federation of Teachers | Tom Alter, TSU 54:34

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the launch of the National Academy for AI Instruction, political challenges in Ohio's education landscape and the importance of Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign. Today’s edition of Labor …

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Stacey Smith, OSU | Jeff Stoffer, American Legion 55:01

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Stacey Smith, Associate Professor of History at Oregon State University, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Anti-Peonage Act of 1867, its impact on labor practices and how debt bondage persists in mo…

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James Benton, Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor | Pat Gallagher, USW 47:43

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On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, James Benton, Director of the Race and Economic Empowerment Project at Georgetown University's Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of trade deals in A…

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Martin O’Malley, SSA | Ian Fritz, IATSE Local 415 54:24

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Martin O’Malley, former Maryland governor and Social Security Commissioner, who joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 90th anniversary of Social Security, current threats to the program and potential soluti…

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Andrew Strom, NLRB | Tom Suhrbur, ILHS 55:16

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Andrew Strom, labor lawyer and adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the current state of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). On today’s Labor 131 segment, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Tom Suhrbur, author and retired organizer fo…

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Frank Mathews, CWA | Jessie Wilkerson, University of Tennessee 59:06

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Jessie Wilkerson, Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, who shared her insights on the 1929 Elizabethton textile strike, highlighting the role of young female workers and the harsh conditions they faced…

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Lauren Braun-Strumfels, Cedar Crest College | Jenny Bueno, UAW 1:02:56

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, featured Lauren Braun-Strumfels, an Associate Professor of History at Cedar Crest College, who discussed her research on Italian immigration and its influence on U.S. labor history. Jenny Bueno, a paralegal at CAMBA Legal Services and a memb…

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Andrea Ringer, TSU (131) | Rob Dorans ACT Ohio 57:58

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Today’s edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Andrea Ringer, Associate Professor of History at Tennessee State University, who shared her insights on the labor history of circus workers from the late 19th to mid-20th century. Rob Dorans, President Pro Tem of the Columbus Cit…

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Carie Rael, LAWCHA | Tim Smith, UAW 59:40

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On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Carie Rael, Assistant Professor in History at California State University, Long Beach, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 1984 Disneyland strike, recent labor victories and the evolving landscape of union represe…

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Rudi Batzell, UAW | Ken Margolies, Union Search 1:01:41

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This edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, features Rudi Batzell, Associate Professor of History at Lake Forest College and former UAW Staff Organizer, who joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his book “Organizing Workers in the Shadow of Slavery.” Ken Margolies, …

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Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | D. Caleb Smith, Mount Holyoke College 55:03

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On this edition of Labor 131, presented by the National Labor Office of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, D. Caleb Smith, Assistant Professor of History at Mount Holyoke College, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the origins and evolution of affirmative action. Smith explored the term's roots in the 1935 National Labor …

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Justin Jackson, UMass Amherst | Jennifer Bacon and Alan Bond, IATSE Local 15 59:24

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In honor of the 131st year of Labor Day, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast has partnered with the National Labor Office of Blue Cross Blue Shield to bring you Labor 131. Visiting lecturer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, Justin Jackson, joined the podcast to discuss the intertwining of labor history and warfare in the U.S. Jennifer …

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 46:15

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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, infrastructure investments and workforce development efforts. Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, joined the America’s Work Force Union Pod…

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Rushab Sanghvi, AFGE | Merrilee Logue, NLO, and Duncan Lawson, BCBSA 50:54

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Rushab Sanghvi, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) General Counsel, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's legal battles against the Trump administration's anti-union policies. Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Duncan Lawson, Direct…

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Jason Walsh, BlueGreen Alliance | Dave Jamieson, HuffPost 46:36

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Jason Walsh, Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the devastating impact of recent legislation on clean energy jobs. Dave Jamieson, labor reporter for the HuffPost, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the Trump administration's efforts to relocate thousands of…

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Brandon Mancilla, UAW | Jean Thielen, Trevor Project 58:31

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Brandon Mancilla, Director of Region 9A of the United Auto Workers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the UAW's recent organizing efforts, involvement in the New York City mayoral race and the ongoing legal services strike. Jean Thielen, crisis counselor for the Trevor Project, spoke about the recent defunding of the 988 LGBT…

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Sarah Elmaleh, SAG-AFTRA | Greg Regan, AFL-CIO (TTD) 49:11

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Sarah Elmaleh, Chair of the Interactive Media Agreement Negotiating Committee for SAG-AFTRA, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union’s recent contract negotiations with major video game studios. Greg Regan, recently re-elected as President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, discussed the organization’s 35th…

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Doreen Greenwald & April Goggans NTEU | Steve Sallman USW 1:01:00

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Doreen Greenwald, National President of the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) and April Goggans, President of NTEU Chapter 250, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the challenges facing federal workers. They addressed proposed budget cuts, workforce reductions and the impact on critical services provided by agencies like…

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Maya C. Miller, CalMatters | Terrance Hall, SEIU Local 1 52:07

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Maya C. Miller, politics reporter for CalMatters, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss California's ongoing remote work debate for state workers, California budget challenges and the complexities of affordable housing legislation. Terrance Hall, a janitor and member of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1, joined…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Jerry Womick, LIUNA Local 773 50:41

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, member assistance programs and the retirement of trailblazer Gina Walsh Jerry Womick, Business Manager for LIUNA Local 773 and a Midwest Region Special Inte…

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Mark Wallace, BLET | Tom Buffenbarger 57:52

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Mark Wallace, National President of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential problems with Mexican crews operating trains in the U.S., the push for automated rail operations and the ongoing fight to maintain safety regulations. Tom Buffenbarger, retired Internati…

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Concerned UH Physicians | AFSCME Council 31 58:49

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Dr. Valerie Fouts-Fowler, Dr. Lauren Beene and Dr. Jennifer Snyder from Concerned UH Physicians joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their efforts to unionize physicians at University Hospitals in Cleveland, the challenges faced during the organizing process, the retaliation they experienced and the importance of unions in healt…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 53:30

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Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's centennial baseball tournament, the USA 250 Challenge and the Legion's impact on communities nationwide. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, discussed the potentia…

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Mark Dimondstein, APWU | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation 50:32

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Mark Dimondstein, President of the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent ratification of a new contract for postal workers, the appointment of a new Postmaster General with ties to FedEx and the ongoing threats of privatization facing the U.S. Postal Service. Pat Gallagher, Preside…

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David Cann, AFGE|Brad Asay, AFT Utah 47:06

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David Cann, Director of Organizing for the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's response to federal workforce challenges, organizing strategies and the importance of collective action in protecting workers' rights. Brad Asay, President of the American Federation of …

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Melissa Cropper Ohio Federation of Teachers|Tom Spiggle founder Spiggle Law Firm 53:02

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state budget's impact on education, changes to the State Teachers Retirement System and new legislation affecting higher education in Ohio. Tom Spiggle, founder of the Spiggle Law Firm and employment attorney, joined the Ameri…

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Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer | Bob Funk, LaborLab 54:36

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Andrew Strom, labor lawyer, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions involving a disabled firefighter, an Apple Store in New York and a Starbucks location in Los Angeles. Bob Funk, founder of LaborLab, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the rise in union-busting activities, t…

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Barry Winograd, arbitrator, mediator and adjunct law professor | David Leopold, Labor Lawyer 54:49

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Barry Winograd, arbitrator, mediator and adjunct law professor, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle federal sector unions. Winograd explored the legal challenges to Collective Bargaining Agreements, the use of national security as justification and the potential long-term impacts …

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Ashley Fueston, WFSE | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio 54:18

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Ashley Fueston, Vice President of the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's recent victory against proposed budget cuts, the importance of worker solidarity and the ongoing challenges faced by public sector employees in Washington state. Hannah Halbert, Executive Direct…

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Jon Schleuss, TNG-CWA | Len Aguilar, Texas AFL-CIO 53:01

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Jon Schleuss, President of The NewsGuild, Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the use of artificial intelligence in journalism and the News Guild's lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security. Schleuss also shared insights on…

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Frank Mathews, CWA | Dave Jamieson, Huffpost 55:19

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Frank Mathews, District 4 Administrative Director for the Communication Workers of America, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent budget bill signed by President Trump, its impact on working Americans and the challenges facing rural broadband expansion. Dave Jamieson, a reporter for HuffPost, joined America's Work Force Un…

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Nina Mast, EPI | Greg LeRoy, Good Jobs First 50:03

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Nina Mast, Economic Analyst at the Economic Policy Institute, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the shortcomings of the "No Tax on Tips" policy. She explained why this policy fails to benefit most workers, how it compares to raising the minimum wage and the broader implications for tax policy and worker welfare. Greg LeRoy, f…

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 50:15

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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 expansion of the Building Futures program, Prevailing Wage legislation and challenges with the Columbus airport project. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joi…

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Randi Weingarten, AFT | Schuyler Worthey, SMART Local 85 58:41

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Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the "Big Ugly Bill," career-connected learning initiatives and the changing landscape of education and workforce development. Schuyler Worthey, Business Representative for the International Association of Sheet Metal, A…

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Tony Liberatore Jr., LIUNA Local 860 | Dave Megenhardt, ULA 50:53

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Tony Liberatore Jr., Business Manager of LIUNA Local 860, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss work zone safety, the challenges faced by construction workers and the efforts to protect workers and drivers on America's highways. Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, joined the America’s Work Force Union …

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Nick Juravich, Steve Striffler, The Pandemic and the Working Class | Tim Burga, OH AFL-CIO 53:44

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Nick Juravich, Associate Director, and Steve Striffler, Director, of the Labor Resource Center and editors of "The Pandemic and the Working Class: How US Labor Navigated COVID-19," joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their book. The conversation covered the experiences of workers across industries, the resurgence of labor organ…

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Amie Baca-Oehlert | Troy Swanson, CCCTU 57:43

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Amie Baca-Oehlert, former president of the Colorado Education Association (CEA) and candidate for Congress in Colorado's 8th District, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her transition from education to politics, the challenges facing workers and her vision for change. Troy Swanson, legislative chair of the Cook County College…

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Liz Perlman, AFSCME Local 3299 | BCBSA and Boys and Girls Club 58:22

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Liz Perlman, Executive Director of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the challenges facing University of California (UC) workers. She discussed income inequality between executives and frontline staff, the impact of recent layoffs and the union'…

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Donna Seering, Melwood | Zoe Karns, IBEW Local 146 and Illinois Pride at Work 53:11

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Donna Seering, Director of Workforce Development and Innovation at Melwood Community Services, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Building PATHS program, which trains people with disabilities for careers in construction and skilled trades. Zoe Karns, a journeyman with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Loc…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Dave Spero, PASS 52:32

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, firestop awareness and the industry's potential job growth. David Spero, National President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), joined t…

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Lindsay Leeder, Lantern Care | Tom Buffenbarger 52:34

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Lindsay Leeder, Senior Vice President of Labor Union and Trust at Lantern Care, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the rising healthcare costs facing unions, Lantern's approach to specialty care and strategies for containing expenses while ensuring quality care for members. Tom Buffenbarger, former General President of the Int…

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Teresa and Miranda Kruse, Color Health | Matt Biggs, IFPTE 54:33

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As part of Cancer Survivor Awareness Month, America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Miranda Kruse, a cancer survivor, and her mother, Teresa Kruse, a caregiver and fellow survivor, who shared their experiences with cancer diagnosis and treatment. They discussed the importance of early detection, the challenges of recovery and their involvement …

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Lisa Cutler, Alliance for Retired Americans 54:13

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Jeff Stoffer, Director of the American Legion’s Media and Communications Division, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Legion's century-long involvement in youth baseball, the consequences of a broken immigration system and the importance of America's global leadership. Lisa Cutler, Communications Director for the Alliance …

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