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Blue Collar NewsAdvocating for Better Patient Care Following Organizing Win for Providers in KalispellLast week healthcare providers won an historic election in Montana. On this edition of the Blue Collar news, Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small is joined by Dr. Stuart Bussey, president of the United Association of Physicians and Dentists, and organizer Alexandria Honey to highlight what's needs to be done to improve patient care and what doctors and providers in Kalispell are negotiating for.
2026-01-2310 minBlue Collar NewsEmpowering Young Workers in Montana's Tribal Communities with DLI Tribal Liaison Don WetzelDonnie Wetzel, Jr, is the Tribal Liaison for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry and joined Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small in Helena to discuss his work engaging young people, coordinating and learning from tribal leaders, and the work being done to build strong communities and an empowered workforce. Topics covered in this edition of Blue Collar News include workforce development, apprenticeship opportunities in the trades, and the benefits of project labor agreements and prevailing wage laws. Wetzel is a member of the Blackfeet Nation and has over 20+ years of experience working with...
2025-11-2130 min
Union StrongLeveling the Court: The WNBPA’s Fight for FairnessWomen’s professional basketball has been on a roll, enjoying record growth, and it keeps getting better.
The WNBA recently signed a massive television contract, merchandise sales have increased, and attendance has reached historic levels, including right here in New York at the New York Liberty games.
Yet the players responsible for that growth don’t get a single share of all that revenue – and that’s at the center of a contract fight that has the attention of the entire union movement in New York.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, Terri Carmicha...
2025-10-2813 minUnion StrongThe ShutdownWe are now in the second week of a government shutdown, one that has been described as calculated, cruel, and chaotic, and, unfortunately, there’s still no end in sight. On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we are joined by the President of the New York State AFL-CIO, who sheds light on how this shutdown will affect working people, the services we rely on, and what we can do moving forward.
Resources:
Make a Call: Stop the Shutdown and the Cuts to Working Families
Statement from NYS AFL-CIO Pre...
2025-10-0810 minBlue Collar NewsFighting for Grocery Store Workers in Montana with UFCW 1889UFCW Local 1889 joins Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small to discuss grocery story workers across our state, including recent bargaining wins for workers at Albertsons stores in Montana, how collective bargaining helps protect workers against AI and automation challenges, and why building power for working families is more important than ever.
2025-08-2220 minUnion StrongUnion Bus Tour Stops In New YorkThe Better in a Union Bus Tour has been making its way across the country from the East Coast to the Midwest and the South, and now it's rolled into New York State! On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler invites us aboard the bus for a candid conversation about what’s top of mind for working people right now, and what the union movement is calling for this Labor Day.
Find a Labor Day event: https://www.mobilize.us/aflcio/?tag_ids=26595
NYS AFL-CIO on Mobilize: https://www.mo...
2025-08-2014 minUnion StrongLobbying on Behalf of WorkersFighting on behalf of working people can take many forms, from organizing a union so workers have a voice on the job to getting involved in political campaigns to elect leaders who will fight for working people or participating in a rally or march to draw attention to an issue impacting workers. It can also take the form of lobbying—meeting with legislative representatives to discuss the issues that matter to workers.
In this episode, we pull back the curtain on the Union Movement’s State Legislative Lobby Day. New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento kicks off...
2025-04-2119 min
Free Speech ArgumentsCan States Ban the Teaching of Some Controversial Concepts? (Local 8027, AFT-New Hampshire, AFL-CIO v. Edelblut)Episode 27: Local 8027, AFT-New Hampshire, AFL-CIO v. EdelblutLocal 8027, AFT-New Hampshire, AFL-CIO v. Edelblut, argued before Circuit Judge Lara Montecalvo, Senior Circuit Judge William J. Kayatta, Jr., and Circuit Judge Seth Aframe in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit on April 8, 2025. Argued by Charles G. Moerdler and Gilles R. Bissonnette (on behalf of Local 8027, AFT-New Hampshire, AFL-CIO, et al.) and Mary A. Triick, Senior Assistant Attorney General (on behalf of Edelblut, et al.).Case Background, from the Brief for Plaintiffs—Appellees Local 8027, AFT-New Hampshire, AFL-CIO:New Hampshire’s “Banned Concepts Law” (or th...
2025-04-081h 00Union StrongInvesting in the Workforce: NYS DOL Commissioner Breaks It DownOn the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we sit down with New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon to discuss the key workforce elements in the Governor's budget proposal, including worker protections, investments in childcare, workforce training initiatives, and more. Tune in for insights that could help shape the future of work.
Website: https://dol.ny.gov/
Newsletter: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYDOL/signup/44950
NYS AFL-CIO Legislative Priorities: https://nysaflcio.org/legislation
2025-03-1217 minBlue Collar NewsHow Federal Layoffs Will Impact Montana's Fire Season with NFFE Local 60In this edition of the Blue Collar News, Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small talks to smoke jumper and NFFE Local 60 Vice President Sam Forstag about the damaging cuts to federal workers and how these actions will impact fire season and access to our public lands in Montana.
2025-03-0614 minUnion StrongLegislative Priorities 2025In this episode, we are diving into the legislative priorities of the Union Movement for 2025.
Join us as we unpack the critical issues impacting workers today—from the rise of AI and its effect on jobs to the ongoing battle for pro-worker policies in the face of swift changes at the federal level.
Our guest is New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl, who shares insights on the challenges ahead and how our legislative priorities will address them.
See the NYS AFL-CIO 2025 Legislative Agenda: https://nysaflcio.org/legislation
Sig...
2025-02-1115 min
Power At WorkPAW Blogcast #59: Labor Day 2024 - AFL-CIO's Liz Shuler and Fred Redmond on the State of the UnionsOn Tuesday, August 27, President Liz Shuler delivered her second State of the Unions address to a packed house of enthusiastic trade unionists and friends at AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was obvious to us that this was a speech Power At Work's audience would want to hear. We are proud and pleased to be able to present it you in its entirety. We expect you will enjoy it.
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Elizabeth H. Shuler is president of the AFL-CIO, the democratic federation of 60 national and international unions that represent 12.5 million working people. Shuler is the first woman leader of America’s labor movement. Before being elected president in 2021, Shuler served as the AFL-CIO secretary treasurer beginning in 2009. Shuler began her career working as an organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 125 in her home state of Oregon.
Fredrick D. Redmond is the secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO. On June 13, 2022, he was unanimously elected to the position as the highest rank
2024-09-0244 minPower At WorkPower At Work Blogcast #54: Transformational Organizing and "Expanding the We": An Interview with the AFL-CIO's Cindy EstradaIn this blogcast, Burnes Center for Social Change Senior Fellow Seth Harris is joined by Cindy Estrada, the strategic advisor to the president for the Center for Transformational Organizing at the AFL-CIO. Watch now to hear about Cindy's career, the CTO, her strategies to further the labor movement, and much more.
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Cindy Estrada is the strategic adviser to the president for the Center for Transformational Organizing at the AFL-CIO. Before her role at the AFL-CIO, Estrada was vice president of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW). She also served as a member of the board of IndustriALL Global Union and as a member of the AFL-CIO Executive Council. Cindy started as a member organizer in the UAW and went on UAW staff in 2000. She was first elected UAW vice president in 2010 and began directing the union’s UAW Independents, Parts and Suppliers (IPS)/Competitive Shop Department
2024-07-2652 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowAFL-CIO President Talks Worker Safety, Unions Expanding into the South, and Climate Change Policy SolutionsLeslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.
The two discuss the Union's 2024 'Death on the Job Report,' the recent UAW win in Tennessee and what it means for the broader Union movement in the South, as well as the Inaugural 'Climate, Equity and Jobs Launch' held by the AFL-CIO on Earth Day this year.
The 2024 'Death on the Job Report' can be read here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-releases-2024-death-job-report-ahead-workers-memorial-day
A visionary leader an...
2024-04-2722 min
The Leslie Marshall ShowAFL-CIO President Talks Worker Safety, Unions Expanding into the South, and Climate Change Policy SolutionsLeslie is joined by Liz Shuler, president of the 60 unions and 12.5 million members of the AFL-CIO, and the first woman leader of America’s labor movement.The two discuss the Union's 2024 'Death on the Job Report,' the recent UAW win in Tennessee and what it means for the broader Union movement in the South, as well as the Inaugural 'Climate, Equity and Jobs Launch' held by the AFL-CIO on Earth Day this year.The 2024 'Death on the Job Report' can be read here: https://aflcio.org/press/releases/afl-cio-releases-2024-death-job-report-ahead-workers-memorial-dayA visionary leader an...
2024-04-2622 minUnion StrongLegislative Priorities 2024The 2024 Legislative Session is underway.
On the latest Union Strong podcast we break down some of the priorities for the Union Movement with New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl.
Stay up to date on NYS AFL-CIO legislative initiatives.
2024-01-1715 minUnion StrongOne-on-one with NYSUT’s New PresidentMelinda Person is an educator, mother of 4, yoga instructor, and Ironman triathlete. She serves as a member of the New York State AFL-CIO Executive Council, and she's the new president of the nearly 700 thousand-member New York State United Teachers – the largest union in the state.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, Melinda talks about the top priorities for NYSUT, discusses some of the challenges ahead, and legislative goals for the coming year.
2023-10-1016 minUnion StrongThe State of Labor 2023On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is Mario Cilento, the President of the New York State AFL-CIO.
In this wide-ranging interview, President Cilento talks about the energy he sees, right now, within the Union Movement and why we are seeing more workers making the difficult decision to strike. He discusses a critical new law passed in New York State that will remove a barrier to union organizing and reminds us of what being a union member means and how life-changing it can be.
2023-09-1324 minUnion Strong2023 Legislative SessionThe 2023 legislative session has come to an end and there are some big victories for workers including various worker protections and improved Workers’ Compensation.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is the Legislative Director at the New York State AFL-CIO, Mike Neidl. Mike breaks down the list of legislative victories and explains what they mean to workers.
See the 2023 End of Session Report
See the 2023-24 Final Budget Breakdown
2023-06-2216 minUnion StrongWriters’ StrikeWe are celebrating our 100th episode by diving into the historic writers’ strike that is making headlines across the country.
Our guest is the Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America East, Lowell Peterson, who will give us an overview of what this strike, by film and television writers, is all about.
But first – to commemorate our 100th episode and look to the future of staying Union Strong, our guest is the President of the New York State AFL-CIO – Mario Cilento.
Writers Guild of America East website: https://www.wgaeast.org/
Write...
2023-05-1118 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersThe Keep Oregon Workers Safe ActOn this episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we talk with policy experts about Senate Bill 592, the Keep Oregon Workers Safe Act. This legislation is vitally important to improving workplace safety in Oregon, and as you’ll hear on the episode will increase penalties for employers who don’t address unsafe working conditions as well as provide other critical improvements to workplace safety regulations. Advocates from PCUN - Oregon’s farmworkers union, Oregon AFSCME, and the Oregon AFL-CIO discuss what dangers workers are facing on the job and how SB 592 will help increase safety in every workplace in our sta...
2023-05-0424 minUnion StrongThermal Energy Networks; A Pipeline To Union JobsAs a union movement, the New York State AFL-CIO has been working with its affiliates to address climate change in a responsible way.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, we discuss thermal energy networks and their role in decarbonizing state-owned campuses and facilities while creating a pipeline to union jobs.
Our guest is John Murphy, International Representative for the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Sprinkler Fitters in NY.
Visit UpgradeNY.org to learn more.
See Upgrade NY's budget letter to Governor Hochul.
2023-03-3011 minUnion StrongReducing Emissions While Protecting Good Jobs
Addressing climate change presents all sorts of opportunities for workers and unions, but it also puts many good union jobs at risk of elimination which is why the state must maintain flexibility.
As New York State continues to work to reduce emissions and combat climate change, the New York State AFL-CIO has made clear that protecting the rights and interests of workers and their unions must be a priority.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, David Wasiura, Assistant to the Director of United Steel Workers District 4 discusses the importance of keeping good union manufacturing jobs...
2023-03-2912 minUnion StrongThe Union Movement’s Climate GoalsCombating climate change while protecting workers is a top priority for the union movement, which is why the New York State AFL-CIO along with our affiliates have been involved every step of the way as the state moves toward achieving its ambitious clean energy goals laid out in the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
On the latest Union Strong podcast, New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento discusses how the state can address climate change in a responsible way.
2023-03-2711 minUnion StrongProtecting Firefighting ServicesAn executive budget proposal aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters may have good intentions, but could have unintended consequences that jeopardize public safety. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Sam Fresina, President of the New York State Professional Firefighters Association explains why paying volunteer firefighters a “nominal fee” is a bad idea.
See the NYS AFL-CIO oppose memo.
2023-03-1415 minUnion StrongLabor’s Legislative PrioritiesWith well over 10 thousand bills introduced during the two-year legislative cycle in New York State and a $227 billion budget, there is a long list of issues that impact workers and the union movement. On this podcast, New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl explains how the state federation formulates our legislative agenda and discusses some of our top priorities for this legislative session.
See our legislative agenda, support/oppose memos and more.
Stay up to date on minimum wage lobbying efforts.
2023-02-2820 minUnion StrongHow to Buy Union and Buy American this Holiday SeasonWe know from a recently released survey that 76 percent of consumers prefer to buy American-made products, but where do you find them? Our guest from the Alliance for American Manufacturing has an entire holiday gift guide of Made in America items. And we’ll tell you where to find union-made gifts, food, and drinks to make it a holiday that not only supports workers but will help create good union jobs.
AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide
AAM's Made in America Directory
AFL-CIO's Union-Made Resources
2022-12-0712 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersThe Clean Energy Future MUST Be Union MadeOn this month’s episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we bring you a captivating panel discussion from the 2022 Oregon AFL-CIO convention titled The Clean Energy Future MUST Be Union Made. The panelists on this episode are Ranfis Villatoro from the Blue Green Alliance, Rick Levy, President of the Texas AFL-CIO, Carol Zabin from the UC Berkeley Labor Center and Micah Mitrosky from the IBEW. In Oregon and across the country, we recognize that the clean energy future is upon us and as union members, we have a strategic and moral imperative to be at the c...
2022-10-1158 minUnion StrongThe Union Strong VoteCandidates seeking the endorsement of the New York State AFL-CIO must meet a high threshold of support.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, we break down the endorsement process with our guests; Ryan Delgado, Political Director and Chief of Staff at the federation and Jenn Puja, the Executive Director of the Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Body.
We also discuss what’s at stake in the general election and how union members are making their voices heard.
Get voter info and find out how you can get involved
NYS AFL-CIO 2022 Endorsements
2022-10-0316 minUnion StrongLegislative Wrap Up 2022Workers won big in the 2022 legislative session. The list of victories includes workplace health and safety protections, improvements to labor rights and pensions, and the creation of good-paying jobs as we address climate change.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl breaks it all down for us to explain what these changes will mean for working people and their families.
See the 2022 End of Session Report
Get tickets for Union Strong Night at The New York Yankees (July 29th)
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2022-07-1816 minUnion StrongFix Tier 6The state of New York has lost thousands of public sector workers over the past decade. Recruiting and retaining public employees is reaching a crisis level.
In addition, dedicated public sector workers who risked their lives during the pandemic could be inadvertently penalized for the overtime they worked throughout the crisis.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, we talk about reforming the state’s pension system, to address these issues.
New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl is our guest.
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2022-03-2811 minUnion StrongOverworked and Underpaid at a Nursing Home in Lewiston, NYNursing home workers at Our Lady of Peace in Lewiston, New York held a one-day strike to draw attention to their contract fight over fair wages. Tomorrow, that fight moves to St. Louis Missouri.
The nursing home workers are represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East and have been without a contract since December 31, 2021. Already hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, these caregivers are now working critically short-staffed while their employer, Ascension Living shuts down units and threatens layoffs.
On the latest Union Strong Podcast, a worker describes the conditions inside th...
2022-03-1327 minUnion StrongCOVID at Work, Know Your RightsWorking New Yorkers have put themselves at risk throughout this entire pandemic. Many workers died after being exposed to the virus on the job and countless others became ill.
And now, as we reach the 2-year mark since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are learning more about long-haul symptoms.
That’s why the New York State AFL-CIO wants to help get the word out on how critical it is for every worker who believes they were exposed to COVID-19 at work, to file a claim with the Workers’ Compensation Board. ...
2022-02-2120 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersInterview with State Representative & Union Firefighter Dacia GrayberJoining us for this month’s podcast is State Representative Dacia Grayber, a union firefighter who represents House District 35 and who was named the 2020-2021 Oregon AFL-CIO Freshman of the Year for her leadership and advocacy on behalf of Oregon’s workers in the legislature. Links to items discussed in this episode:Oregon Labor Candidate SchoolEmerge Oregon
2022-02-2129 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersOregon Labor's 2022 Legislative PrioritiesOn this month’s episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we talk with the Oregon AFL-CIO Political and Legislative team about the 2022 Oregon Legislature. Learn about Oregon Labor’s priorities, how the upcoming election will impact the session, and what it takes for an idea to become a law in Oregon. The Oregon Labor Movement is ready to advocate for legislation that builds a fair and just economy for all workers in Oregon during the 2022 legislative session. We know that as the pandemic continues to disrupt our lives, it’s more important than ever to ensure wor...
2022-01-2820 minUnion StrongHonoring MLKVoting rights were a cornerstone of Martin Luther King Jr's legacy.
On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast we discuss the current state of voting rights in this country and what Dr. King might have to say about it if he was with us today.
New York State AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Terry Melvin is our guest as we discuss the meaning of Martin Luther King Day and Dr. King's connection to the union movement.
Secretary-Treasurer Melvin also talks about how we can honor Dr. King and what we can learn from his many speeches and writings.
Visit The King Center onl...
2022-01-1619 minUnion StrongFairness for FarmworkersFor most workers, overtime pay after 40 hours was a victory won over 80 years ago, but shockingly for farmworkers it’s a battle still being fought.
Farmworkers in New York State won some very basic rights in 2019 with passage of the Farmworkers Fair Labor Practices Act.
Those rights which the New York State AFL-CIO had been fighting for, for years include: the right to organize a union, a mandatory day of rest, and the right to overtime pay.
But the overtime threshold remains unfairly high at 60 hours per week.
On the latest Union...
2021-12-0121 minUnion StrongOperation Union Veterans DayOn the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we learn how unions are helping veterans find a pathway to the American dream.
Our guest is Will Attig who is a U.S. Army Veteran and serves as the Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council at the AFL-CIO.
Will discusses the benefits of belonging to the Union Veterans Council and how it helps veterans transition from military service to civilian life and a solid middle class job.
2021-11-1017 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersStriketober & Safe Video Productions: A Conversation with IATSE Local 488Television and video productions create the stories that we all love, from Hollywood blockbusters to runaway cult classic television shows. The wave of strikes and strike authorizations now known as Striketober was significantly propelled this month by IATSE members across the country and in Oregon demanding several on and off-set basics: Fair wages and rest breaks to name a few. While their contract was settled with a recent tentative agreement at the bargaining table, Striketober continues. We’re seeing workers stand up and fight for fair contracts across the county, and basic workplace safety is critical for a fair cont...
2021-10-2826 minUnion StrongLabor Day 2021Newly elected AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler joins us on the Union Strong podcast to talk about Labor’s priorities and what’s behind the growing support of labor unions.
2021-09-0514 min
Union Free RadioUnion Free Radio, Ep 13: SSDD—The AFL-CIO’s New President, Renaming the PRO Act & The Truth About CEO PayLast week, the nation's union bosses selected a new AFL-CIO president. For those who were hoping for a union movement that is less reliant on politics, it doesn’t appear that’s going to be happening anytime soonLast Friday, the AFL-CIO Executive Council---the 'board of directors' for the nation's largest union federation---selected Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Shuler to replace Richard Trumka, who died earlier this month from an apparent heart attack.By choosing Shuler and, as well based on her first interview, the federation signaled its continuation of focusing on political outc...
2021-08-2516 min
The World of Multiemployer Benefit Funds PodcastMeet the AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, Liz ShulerDid you know that the labor movement is the largest organization of working women in the nation? On December 11, 1961, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr told the AFL-CIO, “The two most dynamic and cohesive liberal forces in the country are the labor movement and the Negro Freedom movement. Together, we can be architects of democracy.” Liz Shuler, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO, joins Traci on the podcast to talk about how the labor movement and the AFL-CIO are supporting women, minorities, and the next generation of workers.Some highlights from Meet the AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer, Liz Shuler include:03:01 – Liz’s...
2021-07-2928 minUnion StrongLabor’s role in the fight for social, racial, and economic justiceOne year ago, the New York State AFL-CIO created a Social Justice Task Force to serve as a forum for frank and honest dialogue, and more importantly a vehicle for real and meaningful change to make our society and our movement more equitable and just for New Yorkers of color.
On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, CSEA Executive Vice President Denise Berkley is our guest. As a member of the Social Justice Task Force, Denise shares some insights on the work being done and talks about what it takes to build a more perfect...
2021-07-2717 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersGrowing Oregon’s Union Movement: Interpreters & State Legislative StaffOur latest podcast dives into two inspiring union organizing campaigns in Oregon:The Oregon Interpreters in Action, who voted yes to join Oregon AFSCME and were recognized by the State of Oregon on April 23 and the staff of our own Oregon State Legislature who voted yes to join IBEW Local 89 a month later on May 28 and soon made national headlines as the first state legislative staff union in the country. These wins are part of a wave in our country: Workers are gaining long overdue leverage from employers, union favorability remains at the top of a...
2021-07-0138 minUnion Strong2021 Legislative Wrap UpThe labor movement had a lengthy agenda going into the 2021 legislative session, particularly because of the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. On the latest episode of the Union Strong podcast, we look back at what was an incredibly successful year for labor. New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento is our special guest.
Detailed breakdown can be found at https://online.flippingbook.com/view/134090400/
2021-06-3021 min
Working PeopleWhy Is Trumka Going After Vermont AFL-CIO? (w/ David Van Deusen)Over the past couple years, the Vermont State AFL-CIO and its membership have embraced a more democratic, rank-and-file strategy, building up bonds of solidarity with community organizations, and bringing much-needed energy into a labor council that was on the verge of dying. Instead of commending and encouraging these efforts, however, the AFL-CIO national and AFL-CIO president Richard Trumka are monitoring, investigating, and threatening "further action" against the Vermont labor council. Why? We talk with David Van Deusen, President of the Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Additional links/info below... Vermont State Labor Council, AFL-CIO website, Facebook...
2021-05-2029 min
Welcome to UniontownEpisode 09 - Susan MinatoKicking off API History Month, we’re joined by co-president of UNITE HERE Local 11, Susan Minato, on this episode of Welcome to Uniontown. We learn about how her career took her from labor lawyer to labor organizer, her philosophy behind her organizing, her thoughts on how our country can address anti-Asian hate crimes, and her message for the LA Fed’s Policy Director, Rob Nothoff.
A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.
Produced by Hugo Romero, Christian Castro, and Scarlett Ying
Sound Editing: Jared Batty (of IATSE Local 33)
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2021-05-1137 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 08 - Senator Alex PadillaLA's very own U.S. Senator (and former intern of the LA Fed) Alex Padilla joins us on this episode of Welcome to Uniontown to talk about his new role in DC as our junior Senator and discuss the PRO Act. We learn about his background as the proud son of immigrants from Mexico living in the Valley (his father a short-order cook and UNITE HERE Local 11 member, his mother a housekeeper), his degree in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, his journey in politics, and who at the LA Fed currently works in his old office.
A podcast f...
2021-04-2941 minUnion StrongState Budget; A Win For Working PeopleThe New York State budget for 2021-2022 addresses a health and economic crisis like we have never experienced. Fortunately, the President's American Rescue Plan, which labor supported, was enacted. It provided $350 billion in aid to state and local governments.
On this podcast, the President of the New York State AFL-CIO, Mario Cilento talks about how the solidarity of the Labor Movement led to historic victories for working people, from revenue raisers to new industries and much more.
2021-04-2124 minUnion StrongPassing the PRO ActWorkers in America favor unions and tens of millions of Americans want to join one.
So, what is stopping them? Our labor laws are outdated.
On this podcast we take a deep dive into a generational opportunity that is on our doorstep; passing the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, also known as the PRO Act.
New York State AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Ryan Delgado joins the podcast to explain what the PRO Act is, why it is so important to working people and the opportunity to get it passed.
2021-04-0716 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 07: Dr. Melina AbdullahProfessor and proud California Faculty Association union member, Dr. Melina Abdullah joins us on this episode of Welcome to Uniontown. From recounting her roots in labor that sparked her childhood love of unions to discussing sacrifices endured by grassroots organizers, we learn what has inspired and shaped her field of study as an academic scholar, her teachings as an educator, and her activism as a Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter - Los Angeles.
A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.
Produced by Hugo Romero, Christian Castro, and Scarlett Ying
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2021-03-3146 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersPrevailing Wage 101: Defending Workers’ Rights on Public Construction ProjectsOn the March 2021 episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers, we’re pulling together research, legislation, and Oregon’s building and construction trade unions to talk about Oregon’s Prevailing Wage Rate law. Prevailing Wage ensures building and construction trades workers employed on public projects are paid fairly, and have access to benefits.Oregon and many other states have a serious need for public works projects: Our aging school and government buildings are in need of retrofitting and updates to ensure we can keep folks safe from diseases like COVID-19. Our roads, bridges, water systems, electrical grids and...
2021-03-2633 minUnion StrongWe cannot cut our way out of this crisisThe New York State AFL-CIO recently held a labor revenue forum to discuss the impact of the pandemic and the vital need for new revenue sources.
On this podcast, Ron Deutsch, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Fiscal Fairness lays out the backdrop of what we are facing during this pandemic and explains how New York can raise needed revenue and restore fairness in the tax code.
Then union members and leaders from across the state from all different lines of work share what they have endured during the COVID crisis and why adequate state...
2021-03-1037 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 06: Julián CastroJulián Castro, former Mayor of San Antonio, Texas and President Obama's Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, joined us back in early February, prior to the storms in Texas, for this episode of Welcome to Uniontown. We hear about the inspirational women in his life, his thoughts on the importance of building bridges between communities of color in activist spaces, and his answer to the critical question: In & Out or Whataburger?
A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.
Produced by Hugo Romero, Christian Castro, and Scarlett Ying
Soun...
2021-03-0828 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersThe Intersections of JusticeIn this episode we discuss how Oregon unions and worker advocates are approaching social and racial justice and the intersection of the fight for civil and economic rights. Get the inside scoop on how Oregon AFSCME is training members to be advocates for social and racial justice, and learn more about the Oregon AFL-CIO’s vision for a truly antiracist and equitable labor movement. To learn more about Oregon AFSCME, please visit www.oregonafscme.org To learn more about the Oregon AFL-CIO & find racial justice resources for your union, please visit www.oraflcio.org/racialjustice Guests
2021-02-2530 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 05: Rev. James M. Lawson Jr.In this episode of Welcome to Uniontown, we're joined by activist and scholar Reverend James M. Lawson Jr., who was a leading theoretician and tactician of nonviolence within the Civil Rights movement. We learn the reason he left the South to come to Los Angeles, look back on his memories of getting arrested with CA State Senator (and former LA Fed President) Maria Elena Durazo, and hear the advice he has to bestow to young organizers.
A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.
Produced by Hugo Romero, Christian Castro, and Sca...
2021-02-2237 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersAn Inside Look at Oregon Labor Legislative AdvocacyWe’re kicking off 2021 with an inside look at how Oregon unions plan to make progress for workers in our state legislature! Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director Jess Giannettino Villatoro and Lead Political & Policy Strategist Catie Theisen share their depth of advocacy experience and what they expect to see happen in Salem - even if it’s all on Zoom - this year. We discuss priority bills, the threat of violent extremism at the capital, and how union members can make a huge difference in passing critical policies by speaking out. Discussed in this episode:2021 Oregon...
2021-01-2927 minUnion StrongA step toward diversifying union leadershipLearning 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 state federation is offering for prospective union leaders to ULI.
Scholarship information at nysaflcio...
2021-01-2824 minUnion StrongLabor’s 2021 Legislative AgendaOn 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 deficit and a plan to ensure gig economy workers have the same basic rights and...
2020-12-2217 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersWorking People Made It Happen: Winning Elections & Making Work SafeOn our last episode of the year, we talk with Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor to look at how Oregon’s unions stepped up in 2020. From winning for workers at the ballot box to advocating for workplace safety measures against COVID-19, it has been a year of standing together - united against the challenges of 2020. We also discuss how the lessons learned in 2020 will help push the Oregon Labor Movement to new heights in 2021 and beyond. Discussed in this episode:Phone Bank for Georgia Senate Races: https://bit.ly/oregon2georgiaLearn about Oregon OSHA Emergency Temporary Stand...
2020-12-1130 minUnion StrongWhat a Biden Presidency will mean for working peopleThe 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.
2020-11-1133 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 04: Richard TrumkaWe welcome America's highest-ranking union leader Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO President, to Uniontown. He looks back on his days as a mineworker, explains why labor is not at odds with environmental rights, and reflects on how his first childhood lesson from his father about racism leads to his conclusion that America can't just be built back, but must be built back better. A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.Produced by Hugo Romero, Christian Castro, and Scarlett YingSound Editing: Jared Batty (of IATSE Local 33)Music: The N...
2020-11-0150 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 03: Maxine WatersWe welcome inspirational role model Congressmember "Aunty" Maxine Waters to Uniontown. She joins us not just to discuss her early days as a garment worker to a transformational leader in Los Angeles and our country, but ALSO to pull the receipts on her haters and the current administration. A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.Produced by Hugo Romero, Christian Castro, and Scarlett YingSound Editing: Jared Batty (of IATSE Local 33)Music: The Nightwatchman - Union Town. Special thanks to Tom Morello (of Rage Against the M...
2020-11-0145 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 02: James P. HoffaIn this episode of Welcome to Uniontown, we're joined by James P. Hoffa, who has led the International Brotherhood of Teamsters since 1998 - the second longest-serving President in Teamsters' history. We journey into the past to his days as a football player, take a look at the evolution of the Teamsters during his leadership, discuss the war on workers, and get his thoughts on the Trump administration and Election 2020. A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.Produced by Hugo Romero, Christian Castro, and Scarlett Ying.Music: The Nightwatchman...
2020-10-2043 minUnion StrongLabor 2020With 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 what labor is doing to ensure a victory for our en...
2020-10-1420 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 01: Dolores HuertaThis week on Welcome to Uniontown, iconic labor leader Dolores Huerta sits down with podcast host Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO President Ron Hererra and co-host Political Coordinator Hugo Romero to share little-known aspects of her early life and her beginnings in the movement. From her storied partnership with Cesar Chavez to her interactions with James Hoffa and Robert Kennedy. The episode brings in inspiring insights, humor, and anecdotes that allow a rare window into her legendary life. A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.Sound Editing: Jared Batt...
2020-09-0748 minUnion StrongLabor Day 2020 – Where we have been and where we need to goEach 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 of workers have died or become ill after being exposed to the...
2020-09-0721 minWelcome to UniontownEpisode 00: Ron HerreraOn this special sneak preview episode, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera welcomes you to Uniontown. A podcast from the Los Angeles County of Labor, AFL-CIO.Sound Editing: Jared Batty (of IATSE Local 33)Music: The Nightwatchman - Union Town. Special thanks to Tom Morello (of Rage Against the Machine and proud AFM Local 47 union member) for providing us with the music from his solo project.Art: Otha Davis III aka Vakseen
2020-09-0527 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersPass the HEROES ActAmerica faces a crisis on three critical fronts: a public health pandemic, an economic free fall and long-standing structural racism. Working people need safe jobs, economic security and freedom from systemic racism. Delivering on economic essentials included in the HEROES Act is an absolute minimum requirement for stopping the free fall into even deeper and deadly racial inequality.On this episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers we bring you to a virtual town hall held on July 24 with U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor, and a panel of frontline workers to discuss...
2020-08-0151 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersBlack Lives MatterOn our June 2020 episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers, we catch up with Lamar Wise, a Political Coordinator with Oregon AFSCME and an organizer on the frontlines of the Black Lives Matter movement with Rose City Justice. Learn about how Black Lives Matter demonstrators are adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, linking protests to local policies, and building an incredibly inspiring and crucial movement from the ground up. To support Black-led organizations mentioned in this episode, please visit the following links:Rose City Justice: http://rosecityjusticecrc.org/Black Resilience Fund: https://www.blackresiliencefund.com/P...
2020-06-1927 minUnion StrongRacial InjusticeThe 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 Melvin who is also the President of th...
2020-06-1032 minUnion Strong2020 ElectionsKeeping 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.
2020-06-0320 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersInterview with State Senator Shemia FaganOn this month's episode, we interview State Senator and candidate for Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan! A proven progressive champion with a long history of fighting for working people, Senator Fagan puts advocating for workers first and has earned the Oregon AFL-CIO's endorsement for Secretary of State.Her work as a public servant includes raising the minimum wage, expanding paid sick leave, creating a paid family medical leave program, and passing a historic law protecting workers from sexual harassment and discrimination at work. Learn more at Shemiafororegon.com.The Oregon 2020 Primary E...
2020-05-1232 minUnion StrongSen. Schumer on The CARES Act. Plus; the latest on the Postmates case and COVID-19 Workers’ CompIn this episode: It's the largest stimulus package in American history. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer joins us to talk about what's in the economic recovery package. And, NYS AFL-CIO Special Counsel Joe Canovas discusses the Postmates case and Workers' Compensation during COVID-19.
Learn more nysaflcio.org/covid19
2020-04-0124 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersPandemic Solidarity: Protecting All WorkersOregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor and Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director Jess Giannettino Villatoro talk about Coronavirus COVID-19, how the spread of it is impacting working people, and what you can do, right now, to help frontline workers.For resources, ways to take action, and more please visit www.oraflcio.org. Credits:Hosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director, Oregon AFL-CIO Introduction by Graham Trainor, President, Oregon AFL-CIO
2020-03-3132 minUnion StrongCOVID-19 Relief for WorkersOn this episode we hear from NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento and learn about COVID-19 relief available to workers both at the state and federal level.
More info at unionstrongny.com
2020-03-2024 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersThe People’s Postal ServiceOn this episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we talk with David Norton, President of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 82 and Suzanne Miller, Shop Steward and editor of Branch 82’s newsletter. We discuss the importance of defending the rights and dignity of Letter Carriers, the latest threats in Congress, and how NALC members go above and beyond to serve their communities. Links Discussed in this Episode:Take Action to Protect U.S. Postal Service Employees: https://oraflcio.org/actions/2019/12/18/protect-our-postal-serviceLearn More About NALC Priority Congressional Bills and Resol...
2020-02-2730 minUnion StrongWelcome to the Labor Movement, Kickstarter UnitedJoin the celebration! It has already been one year since the New York State AFL-CIO launched the Union Strong podcast. President Mario Cilento stops in the studio to help us mark our one-year anniversary.
But first; employees at the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter are making history. They are the first employees at a major technology company in the U.S. to unionize. A Kickstarter employee and spokesperson for the newly unionized Kickstarter United explains why and how it happened and what’s next.
2020-02-2619 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersIt Starts on the Shop FloorOn this month’s episode we catch up with A.J. Mendoza, the President of Communications Workers of America Local 7901 to talk about creating inclusivity in the labor movement, organizing workers at non-profits, why video game workers are fighting for a union, and much more!Links to campaigns and organizations mentioned in this episode: Learn more about CODE CWAWatch the Q Center workers announce their union CWA Local 7901 website, FacebookPortland Jobs with Justice website, Facebook Credits:Guest: A.J. Mendoza, President, CWA Local 7901 and Communications Specialist, Portland Jobs with JusticeHosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Commu...
2020-01-3033 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersBuilding Power Through ApprenticeshipsOn the final 2019 episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we talk with Robert Camarillo, Executive Secretary for the Oregon State Building and Construction Trades Council and Noah Jones, Apprenticeship Instructor for the Cement Masons Local 555 about registered apprenticeship programs through Building Trades unions. Often called ‘the original four-year degree’ or ‘the other four-year degree,’ a union apprenticeship is a time-honored way to learn a trade while earning a living. It’s a debt-free way of starting a career that is also critically important to our national, state and local economies. Click here to learn more about becoming an app...
2019-12-1937 minUnion StrongTreatment of Gig Economy WorkersHow will New York State treat workers in the gig-economy? It is a question that will be the subject of debate in the upcoming legislative session. In this episode, we take a look at what is at stake and hear from the legislative director of the New York State AFL-CIO on the federation’s position on gig economy workers.
The New York State AFL-CIO is launching a digital ad campaign to build awareness around the issue of gig economy workers. Click nysaflcio.org/respect to take action and learn more!
2019-11-2712 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersFight for Immigrants' RightsOn this month’s episode of The Voice of Oregon’s Workers we talk with Denise Piza from Causa Oregon and Oregon Ready, and Alma Raya Santana from the Oregon AFL-CIO to discuss the work happening in Oregon to defend the rights of immigrants. We discuss the potential changes to Public Charge, the future of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program and how unions, supporters and advocates can help with this important issue.Learn more about immigration resources:https://oregonimmigrationresource.org/https://causaoregon.org/GuestsDen...
2019-11-2525 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersGraduate Researchers UnitedOn this episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers we talk with three incredible Graduate Researchers from Oregon Health & Science University about their fight for a fair contract and what it means to stand together for dignity and respect as Graduate Researchers United. How to Support Graduate Researchers UnitedAttend a picket in Portland at the SW Waterfront by the Portland Aerial Tram on Tuesday, November 19th from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Share this podcast on social media using the hashtag #Blue4GRULearn more about GRU by clicking here. GuestsDanielle Mathe...
2019-11-0729 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersPronouns MatterOn this month’s episode we’re bringing you a panel discussion from the Oregon AFL-CIO Convention which adjourned on Sunday, September 22. The panel includes a video which can be viewed here. The panel covers the importance of using a workers’ preferred pronouns and how unions can embrace this step toward greater inclusivity. Panelists: Zackariah Sloane, AFSCME 3580 (they/them/theirs) Sam Hughes, UFCW 555 (they/them/theirs) A.J. Mendoza, CWA 7901(he/him/his) Moderated by Dominic Lopez, Basic Rights Oregon (he/him/his)Credits:Produced and recorded by Russell Sanders, Oregon AFL-C...
2019-09-2533 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersInterviewing Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom ChamberlainOn this episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers we catch up with Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain who, in a few short weeks, will be retiring. Tom talks about his path to becoming President, how the Oregon union movement has changed under his leadership, and how today's workers can stand together to build tomorrow's power. Credits Guest: Tom Chamberlain, President, Oregon AFL-CIOHosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director, Oregon AFL-CIO
2019-08-3026 min
KPFA - WorkWeekAugust 20, 2019- AFL-CIO & Israel With Baldemar & Blankfort On Zionism & US Unions
WorkWeek radio looks at the decision of the AFL-CIO International Affairs committee to protest the exclusion of Congressional representatives Rashida Tlaib and Ilan Omar from visiting Israel. We talk with Baldemar Valasquez who is with the Farm Labor Organizing Committee FLOC and is on the AFL-CIO International Affairs Committee. He talks about this decision and other action to protests Israel’s treatment of Palestinian workers and Palestinian people. He also discusses the conditions of migrant and immigrant workers in the United States and around the world.
Next we hear from Jeffrey Blankfort who is a journalist, photographer an...
2019-08-2029 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersActivism on Marquam HillOn this month’s episode we talk to the leaders of AFSCME Local 328. Local 328’s nearly 7,000 members make the Oregon Health and Sciences University run and they have just declared impasse in bargaining for the first time in over 20 years. Learn about how Local 328 is organizing and fighting for a fair contract, and how their struggle is part of a wave of activism and collective action that is sweeping Oregon and the country. GuestsMatt Hilton, President, AFSCME Local 328 Michael Stewart, Vice President, AFSCME Local 328Credits Introduction by Tom Chamberlain, Preside...
2019-07-3138 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersThe Women of 555On this month's episode we sit down with UFCW Local 555 to talk about their fight for a fair contract and pay equity for thousands of grocery workers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Take Action & Learn More To learn more about The Women of 555, please click visit https://www.ufcw555.org/the-women-of-555/ To sign a petition supporting UFCW's campaign, please visit https://ufcw555.salsalabs.org/standwiththeworkersoflocal555/index.htmlCredits Guests: Dan Clay, President, UFCW Local 555Kelley McAllister, Communications Director, UFCW Local 555Melody Gramley and Ann Poff, UFCW...
2019-06-2831 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersPERS: What to Know & How We Move Oregon ForwardOn this episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers, we sit down with Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain to discuss retirement security and our state's PERS system.To learn more about PERS and how to take action, visit KeepOregonsPromiseTalking Points:Salaries could be cut by proposalsIndividual account program funds could be decimatedPenchants could be eliminated for new hiresGuest Tom Chamberlain, President of the Oregon-AFL-CIO CreditsIntroduction by Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor Produced by Oreg...
2019-05-0228 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersWorker Power at the Capitol: 2019 Legislative PreviewOn this episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers, we sit down with the Oregon AFL-CIO legislative team to discuss how Oregon's unions are leading the fight for working people in Oregon's Capitol Building. From fighting for the rights of all workers to strengthening unions, our efforts in Salem stand as an example of why the Oregon AFL-CIO is a strong voice for Oregon's workers. Learn more about our work in Salem:https://oraflcio.org/salemLearn more about our 2019 Labor Lobby Day on March 19:https://oraflcio.org/lobbydayJoin our Legislative Action Team: https://oraf...
2019-02-2636 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersTogether We Are One: Spotlight on UFCW Local 555On this month’s episode of the Voice of Oregon’s Workers, we sit down with Jeff Anderson, the Secretary-Treasurer of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 to discuss the historic wins they have made for workers’ rights and what the future holds for their diverse membership of 25,000 working people. Click here to learn more about UFCW Local 555.GuestJeff Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer, UFCW Local 555 CreditsIntroduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director R...
2019-01-3037 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersA Pivotal Year: The Wins and Challenges of 2018, What to Expect in 2019On our last episode of 2018, Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain and Chief of Staff Graham Trainor sit down to discuss the wins, challenges and lessons learned from 2018 and how unions can tackle the challenges of 2019 while continuing to win for working people. CreditsIntroduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
2018-12-1936 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersBuilding Power: Moving Forward from the 2018 ElectionsOn this month's episode, we sit down with Oregon State Representative-Elect Rachel Prusak, House District 37, to discuss the results of the 2018 General Election and how Oregon can continue to build a road to prosperity for working people in the 2019 Legislative Session.GuestsState Representative-Elect Rachel Prusak, House District 37CreditsIntroduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
2018-11-2932 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersPeople Power: Winning for WorkersOn this month’s episode, we sit down with three dedicated union activists to hear about what inspires them to volunteer and learn more about the issues that motivate them to keep showing up to talk with voters. With just one week left before election day, Oregon’s unions are stepping up to get out the vote. To learn about Oregon AFL-CIO endorsements and other important voting information, please visit http://www.oraflcio.org/vote GuestsNathan Stokes, Field Representative Supervisor, IUOE Local 701Willie Groshell, Vice President, Oregon State Association of Letter CarriersKaren Williams, AFSCME...
2018-10-3039 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersBallot Measure Breakdown On this episode, we hear from Our Oregon Political Director Hannah Love and Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director Jess Giannettino Villatoro to learn about Oregon’s 2018 ballot measures and what voters need to know before filling out their ballots. Guests Hannah Love, Political Director, Our Oregon Jess Giannettino Villatoro, Political Director, Oregon AFL-CIO Credits Introduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
2018-09-2829 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersLeaders & Advocates Two champions for working people – State Rep. Rob Nosse who represents parts of South and North East Portland and State Rep. Teresa Alonso Leon who represents Woodburn join us to talk about their experience running for office and serving in the legislature as union members and advocates for working people. Click here to learn more about State Rep. Nosse’s campaign Click here to learn about the Oregon Labor Candidate School Guests State Representative Teresa Alonso Leon, House District 22 State Representative Rob Nosse, Hous...
2018-08-3037 minThe Voice of Oregon's WorkersSanctuary Oregon’s union movement stands united against Ballot Measure 105, which would throw out Oregon’s existing “sanctuary” law. This law passed with strong bipartisan support and has been protecting Oregonians from unfair racial profiling for more than 30 years. On this episode, we sit down with the people leading the fight to protect sanctuary across the state of Oregon.
Click here for information about Oregonians United Against Profiling
Click here for information about the Corvallis School District’s resolution regarding sanctuary
Guests
Cristina Marquez, Oregonians United Against Pr...
2018-07-3029 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersThe Frontlines On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s anti-worker decision in Janus v. AFSCME, we interview an organizer and a worker from Oregon AFSCME and the Solidarity Alliance of Social Services -the cutting edge of organizing campaigns that are building power for working people in the behavioral health and social services industry in Oregon. Click here for information about United We Heal Oregon Click here for information about the Solidarity Alliance Social Services Guests Andrea Lemoins, Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Organizer Ana Di...
2018-06-2829 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersStanding Together, Making HistoryThis month we take a look at two historic campaigns happening right here in Oregon – Transportation Fairness Portland, a campaign to give Transportation Network Company drivers and community members a voice in how companies like Uber and Lyft operate within Portland; and the latest from the Burgerville Workers Union who made history by being the first federally recognized fast food union at now two locations in the Portland area. Click here for information about Transportation Fairness Portland Click here for information about the Burgerville Workers Union Guests ...
2018-05-2338 min
The Voice of Oregon's WorkersThe Road to May DayWe discuss the radical roots behind May Day, the history of May Day marches and the fight for immigrants' rights in Oregon and look into the inspiring and crucial work being done at PCUN and Causa. Click here for information about May Day 2018 in Salem, Oregon Guests Reyna Lopez, Executive Director of PCUN Andrea Williams, Executive Director of Causa Credits Introduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor Produced by Oregon...
2018-04-2532 min