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 Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Ohio's new flat tax, its impact on public services and the future of state funding. Halbert highlighted how the flat tax disproportionately benefits the wealthy, explained its negative impact on education funding and warned about potential long-term consequences for Ohio's budget.