Best Vicinity Podcasts (2025)

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07. ABIDs – Mission Drift or Natural Evolution? 24:22

5d ago24:22

24:22

With talk of tourist taxes heating up in the UK, Vicinity and Beyond dives into one of the most important debates in the place management and visitor economy world: Are Accommodation BIDs (ABIDs) a natural step forward—or a step too far? In this episode, we explore: 🏨 Where ABIDs came from – how Manchester pioneered the UK model 💰 How ABIDs differ …

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Pete Ielmini, LMCT | Tyler Lefeber, Color Health, Maria Scheeler, Teamsters Philadelphia & Vicinity 56:42

9d ago56:42

56:42

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of firestopping, the progress of the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and the role of unions in advancing firestopping and insulation initiatives. Maria Scheeler, Fund Admi…

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 53:08

1h ago53:08

53:08

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 recent economic challenges, ongoing projects and outreach efforts in the Central Ohio construction industry. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joined the America'…

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CWM Summit Panel featuring Alanna Marklund, Ben Bradshaw, Mike Hazard, James Pursell and Pete Ielmini 1:11:13

16h ago1:11:13

1:11:13

The America’s Work Force Union Podcast proudly sponsored a panel discussion held earlier this year at the Fourth Annual Construction Working Minds Summit in Dallas. The summit's purpose is to support mental health awareness in the building trades. To kick off Mental Health Awareness Month, today’s show features discussions from that panel, called H…

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Robert Peters, Illinois State Senator | Greg Regan, TTD 54:17

2d ago54:17

54:17

Illinois State Sen. Robert Peters joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about his journey into politics, Illinois' pro-worker legislation and efforts to prepare Illinois residents for careers in the trades. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to …

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Jalen Alexander, SPWU | Tom Buffenbarger 51:37

3d ago51:37

51:37

Jalen Alexander, President of the Social Policy Workers United — affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 57 — joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the impact of federal funding reductions on nonprofit workers and the importance of union solidarity during layoffs. Tom Buffenbarg…

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Jill Manrique, Chicago Jobs With Justice | Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO 50:30

4d ago50:30

50:30

Jill Manrique, Executive Director of Chicago Jobs with Justice, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Workers’ Memorial Day, immigrant worker rights and the upcoming May Day celebration in Chicago. This Workers’ Memorial Day, Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the…

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Stacey Hofert, Progyny | Donnie Blatt, USW 49:45

7d ago49:45

49:45

Stacey Hofert, Group Vice President of Labor and Trust for Progyny, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss National Infertility Awareness Week, the prevalence of infertility and how Progyny, fertility, family building and women’s health benefits fund, addresses the issue. Donnie Blatt, District 1 Director for the United Steelworke…

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Cathy Kennedy, National Nurses United | Merrilee Logue, BCBS NLO 55:30

8d ago55:30

55:30

Cathy Kennedy, a President of National Nurses United, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of staffing cuts at Veterans Affairs hospitals, the urgent need for better legislation to prevent workplace violence and the push for Medicare for All. Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office at…

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06. Welcome to the BID board – a guide for new and existing BID board members 24:22

11d ago24:22

24:22

Welcome to this special bonus episode of Vicinity and Beyond, your go-to podcast for place management professionals. In this briefing, we’re highlighting key areas of focus for new BID Board members and offering a practical refresher for the seasoned pros. Being on a BID Board is a privilege—and a responsibility. This episode is packed with guidanc…

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Nick Yelverton, Springfield & Central Illinois Trades & Labor Council | Brad Asay, Utah AFL-CIO 48:51

10d ago48:51

48:51

Nick Yelverton, President of the Springfield and Central Illinois Trades and Labor Council and Legislative Director for the Illinois Federation of Teachers (IFT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey in union leadership, the significance of Workers Memorial Day and the current political climate affecting labor rights…

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Lynn Rhinehart, EPI and Lauren McFerren, The Century Foundation | Pat Gallagher, NCLF 50:57

11d ago50:57

50:57

Lynn Rhinehart, Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute, and Lauren McFerren, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation and former National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) chairman, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss threats to labor law and worker protections through the dismantling of federal agencies, attempts to invalida…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 50:25

14d ago50:25

50:25

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for The American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss quality of life issues in the military, the politicization of the armed forces and upcoming 250th anniversary events for several of the U.S. military branches. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retir…

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Tim Holahan, Broadstripes 37:55

15d ago37:55

37:55

Tim Holahan, CEO and project manager of Broadstripes, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how digital tools are modernizing labor organizing, their cloud-based system's impact on union campaigns and the importance of adapting to technological advancements in organizing efforts.By BMA Media Group

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Jessica LaPointe, AFGE Council 220 | John Jarger, MACRC 53:28

16d ago53:28

53:28

Jessica LaPointe, President of AFGE Council 220, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the critical challenges facing the Social Security Administration (SSA), like staffing, policy changes impacting beneficiaries and ongoing threats to union contracts. John Jarger, Director of Operations for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional C…

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Alyssa Goodstein, IL AFL-CIO | Melissa Cropper, OFT 52:56

17d ago52:56

52:56

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers and Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the dismantling of the fair school funding formula, cuts to library funding and a push to eliminate elected positions on the State Board of Education. Alyssa Goodstein, Communications Direct…

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Nancy Altman, Social Security Works | Greg LeRoy, Good Jobs First 52:58

19d ago52:58

52:58

Nancy Altman, President of the political advocacy group, Social Security Works, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Social Security Administration data breach, the potential appointment of a new Social Security commissioner and the need for public engagement. Greg LeRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First, joined the Ame…

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Brad Asay, Utah AFL-CIO | Andrew Strom, OnLabor Blog 54:20

21d ago54:20

54:20

Brad Asay, Vice President of the Utah AFL-CIO and President of the American Federation of Teachers- Utah, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss recent legislation banning public sector collective bargaining, the coalition's efforts to overturn the law through a ballot referendum and the challenges they face in gathering signature…

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Katie Harris, Blue Green Alliance | Len DiCosimo, Cleveland Federation of Musicians 50:36

22d ago50:36

50:36

Katie Harris, Blue Green Alliance Vice President of Federal Affairs, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss climate policy, environmental regulations and worker protections. 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…

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David Holt, CEA | Jacob Morrison, North Alabama Area Labor Council 59:52

23d ago59:52

59:52

David Holt, President of the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the need for affordable and reliable energy solutions, the impact of recent policy changes on energy prices and challenges posed by increasing demand from artificial intelligence and data centers. Jacob Morrison, President of the No…

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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Sherry Linkon, Kalmanovitz Initiative 49:28

25d ago49:28

49:28

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent Wisconsin Supreme Court election, nationwide Hands Off rallies and the importance of fiber optic broadband infrastructure funding. Sherry Linkon, affiliated faculty at the Kalmanovitz …

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Michael Linden, Families over Billionaires | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio 50:49

25d ago50:49

50:49

Michael Linden, Campaign Director for Families Over Billionaires, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the federal government’s proposed $5 trillion tax cut, its impact on working families and the campaign's efforts to ensure fair taxation. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Forc…

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Dorsey Hager, CCOBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 49:28

28d ago49:28

49:28

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus and Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (CCOBCTC), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of recent tariffs on construction projects, the construction delays on the Intel plant project and the importance of local elections. Fred Redm…

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Lynn Rhinehart, EPI | Matt Biggs, IFPTE 51:27

29d ago51:27

51:27

Lynn Rhinehart, a Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute and former General Counsel of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the dismantling of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the broader implications of Trump's executive orders on federal unions and potential consequences for the Natio…

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Jimmy Williams Jr., IUPAT | Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 47:38

30d ago47:38

47:38

Jimmy Williams Jr., General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss President Trump's executive order targeting federal unions, the importance of organizing and the need for labor to stand up for free speech. Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of…

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Robert J. Majdecki, ABOC | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO 45:38

1M ago45:38

45:38

Rob Majdecki, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago (ABOC), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss navigating economic challenges, maximizing investment opportunities and the unique perspective of a union-founded bank. Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work F…

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Mark Dimondstein, APWU | Kelly Dufour, Common Cause Ohio 54:28

1M ago54:28

54:28

Mark Dimondstein, President of the American Postal Workers Union, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the likely consequences of privatizing the U.S. Postal Service and efforts to protect this public institution. Kelly Dufour, Voting and Elections Manager at Common Cause Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to di…

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Eric Hill, SkillsUSA Illinois, and Armondo Perez, Student | Randi Pearson, USW 52:55

1M ago52:55

52:55

Eric Hill, Executive Director of SkillsUSA Illinois, and Armondo Perez, a high school computer science student, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's impact on workforce development, pre-apprenticeship programs and student advocacy efforts. Randi Pearson, Director of the Women of Steel program at the United Ste…

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05. What makes a good BID? (Part 3) Evidence based decisions. 1:05:12

1M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

How do we make evidence based decisions? What makes a Business Improvement District truly successful? In this episode, we explore how to measure the impact of a BID, looking beyond tick-box compliance to real-world value for levy-payers. Henry Jinman plays the role of a BID manager pitching projects to Dr Julie Grail. Will he get any approved? ✅ Re…

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Pennie McCoach, ATU Local 308 | Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO 52:24

1M ago52:24

52:24

Pennie McCoach, President and Business Agent of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 308, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey from being a single mother to union leadership, the challenges facing women in transit and the funding shortfall threatening Chicago's public transportation system. Tim Drea, President of th…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Merrilee Logue, NLO, and Lynn Pina, GeoBlue 49:45

1M ago49:45

49:45

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the efforts to reintroduce the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, the success of their Firestop Market Recovery Program and the importance of properly installed mechanical insulation in fe…

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Pat Devaney, IL AFL-CIO | Tom Buffenbarger 53:49

1M ago53:49

53:49

Pat Devaney, Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of pension cuts, their impact on public workers and efforts to restore retirement security through the Fix Tier 2 campaign. Tom Buffenbarger, former International President of the International Association of Machinists and…

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Karen Suarez-Flint, Chicago Federation of Musicians | Greg Regan, TTD 52:38

1M ago52:38

52:38

Karen Suarez-Flint, Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians Local 10-208, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey as a musician, the importance of union representation in the music industry and her efforts to combat sexual harassment in classical music. Greg Regan, Pr…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Norm Wernet, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans 54:25

1M ago54:25

54:25

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for The American Legion, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's response to proposed federal cuts affecting veterans, the importance of the Elizabeth Dole Act and the unique history of China Post 1. Norm Wernet, State Director of the Ohio Alliance for Retired Am…

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Eileen Boris, UC-Santa Barbara | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation 49:02

1M ago49:02

49:02

Eileen Boris, Professor of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Frances Perkins, the first female U.S. Secretary of Labor. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of tari…

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Johnny Jones, AFGE | Jonathan Rosenblum, Center for Work and Democracy 53:16

1M ago53:16

53:16

Johnny Jones, Secretary-Treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees Council 100, joined the America's Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the Trump administration's cancellation of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) contract, its impact on 47,000 TSA officers and the need for broader union support in this fight. Jonathan R…

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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 53:01

1M ago53:01

53:01

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state's school funding proposal, efforts to protect federal education funding and recent union victories in higher education. Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communication Workers of America (CWA),…

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Will Attig, Union Veterans Council | Lily Calderon, BAC 51:27

2M ago51:27

51:27

Will Attig, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss layoffs of veterans in the federal workforce, the impact on veteran services and the push for privatization. Lily Calderon, Director of Health and Safety for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, joined th…

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Rachel Martinez, Chicago Climbing Union | Richard Mack, Miller Cohen, P.L.C. 46:03

2M ago46:03

46:03

Rachel Martinez, organizer and bargaining committee member for the Chicago Climbing Union, Workers United Local 513, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss unionization efforts in climbing gyms, safety concerns, gender disparities and the importance of collective bargaining in the climbing industry. Richard Mack, a labor attorney with…

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Jane Flanagan, IL DOL | Zach Schiller, Policy Matters Ohio 48:37

2M ago48:37

48:37

Jane Flanagan, Director of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state’s enhanced child labor laws, pay transparency requirements and a new mediation unit for wage disputes. Zach Schiller, the Ohio Research Director for Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast…

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Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Marisa Richards, Painters DC 30 57:28

2M ago57:28

57:28

Adam Keller, Worker Power Campaign Director for Alabama Arise and co-host of the Valley Labor Report, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new position, the importance of legislative advocacy and efforts to diversify union membership in the South. Marisa Richards, Director of Outreach and Engagement for the International Uni…

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Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | Jon Schleus, The NewsGuild-CWA 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss federal workforce challenges, legislative threats to collective bargaining rights in Ohio, and ongoing efforts to protect workers' rights. Jon Schleuss, President of The NewsGuild, Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA) joined the America's Work …

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Doreen Cannon, Plumbers Local 55 | Bob Funk, LaborLab 49:27

2M ago49:27

49:27

Doreen Cannon, retired member of Plumbers Local 55, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the upcoming Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council (CBCTC) Apprenticeship Career Fair, the recent Women in Construction Week dinner and the evolving landscape for women in the trades in the Cleveland area. Bob Funk, founder of L…

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 52:27

2M ago52:27

52:27

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (C/COBCTC), joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workplace safety concerns, economic growth in central Ohio and political challenges facing workers. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joined America's Work…

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Eric Blanc, EWOC | Mandy Jo Ganieany, Painters DC 30 50:47

2M ago50:47

50:47

Eric Blanc, Assistant Professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University and organizer with the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new book "We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big." Mandy Jo Ganieany, Director of Organizing for …

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Roushaunda Williams, UNITE HERE Local 1 | Dave Megenhardt, United Labor Agency 48:43

2M ago48:43

48:43

Roushaunda Williams, labor steward for UNITE HERE Local 1 in Chicago and a vice president on the Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast as part of our Women’s History Month coverage to discuss her journey from social work to union leadership, her efforts to combat sexual harassment in the hospitality industr…

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Emily Twarog, LEP Illinois | Jason Walsh, BlueGreen Alliance 57:54

2M ago57:54

57:54

Emily Twarog, Associate Professor of History and Labor Studies at the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations, Labor Education Program (LEP), joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss women's leadership in labor unions and her research on sexual harassment in the workplace. Jason Walsh, Executive Director of the B…

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Jennifer Frank, Insulators Local 17 | Darlene Glass, Cleveland Builds 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

Jennifer Frank, journeyman insulator and part-time instructor from the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 17 in the Chicagoland area, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey in the construction industry as a third-generation tradesman, the challenges she faced entering a male…

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Deborah Chunn, Roofers Union | Kevin Mapp, USW 47:35

2M ago47:35

47:35

Deborah Chunn, Market Development Representative for the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey in the roofing industry, overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field, her efforts to recruit diverse workers and her role in promoting union membership. K…

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04. What makes a good BID? Good governance. (Part 2) 46:20

2M ago46:20

46:20

Podcast 4 - What is Good Governance? 🎧 A well-run Business Improvement District (BID) depends on strong governance—but what does that mean in practice? In this episode, we explore the key standards, legal obligations, and best practices for BID governance. 🔍 Topics include: ✔ The 11 governance standards recommended by The BID Foundation ✔ The role …

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