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On The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Powering Generations: Alan Scharfe and the Legacy of John A. PenneyAlan Scharfe of John A. Penney joins us for a wide-ranging conversation on the growth and transformation of the electrical industry. We discuss family legacy, major projects that helped define the region, and the partnerships that make large-scale work possible. The episode also dives into apprenticeship, workforce development, and the responsibility we share in preparing the next generation. It is a discussion about honoring the past while building a stronger future.
2026-02-1859 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Episode 16 – Leading With Purpose: Jay Frasier on Recovery and the IBEW 103 Sobriety ProgramIn this episode, we sit down with Jay Frasier, who leads the IBEW 103 Sobriety Group and Recovery Program. Jay shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, and how that experience led him to help build a supportive, judgment-free space for members seeking help.We talk about the importance of brotherhood, accountability, and showing up for one another, both on and off the job. Jay explains how the sobriety group works, why it matters, and how union solidarity extends beyond the worksite to support members and their families through some of life’s toughest challenges.Th...
2026-01-211h 10On The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Episode 15 - Annese Electric's Decision To Go Union with Owner Melanie LeggeIn this episode, Melanie Legge from Annese Electric shares the journey of her family-owned electrical contracting business, its transition from a non-union to a union contractor with Local 103, and the importance of trust and relationships in this process. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes faced by Annese Electric, the significance of community engagement, and the future aspirations for growth and diversification in the industry. Melanie emphasizes the value of honesty and integrity in business, the impact of public policy, and the collaborative efforts between contractors and unions to advocate for the industry.
2026-01-1439 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Audits, Oversight, and Transparency with Diana DiZoglioState Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins On The Job Podcast to talk about the work of the Auditor’s Office and the ongoing fight to audit the Legislature. We discuss why audits matter, how they protect taxpayers, and why transparency and accountability are essential to public trust.
2025-12-1857 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Ira Jackson on Leadership, Community, and Boston’s Future Episode 13 of the On The Job Podcast features a powerful conversation with Ira Jackson — respected leader, educator, and longtime champion for Boston’s working families and communities.
2025-12-1159 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Building the Future Workforce with JATC Training Director Jay DeMelloSit down with Jay DeMello, Training Director of the Boston JATC, for a clear look at how the program trains and supports the next generation of electricians. We talk about the apprenticeship, the growth of the training center, and the skills today’s industry demands. A solid look at how the JATC keeps Boston’s workforce strong and ready.
2025-11-261h 04On The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Dan Koh: The Issues, the Stakes, and His Run for CongressIn this episode, Lou sits down with Dan Koh for a candid conversation about politics in Washington, what is broken, and what it will take to fix it. Dan talks about his campaign for Congress, why he believes working families need a stronger voice at the federal level, and how local issues in Massachusetts connect directly to decisions made on Capitol Hill.
2025-11-1845 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103From Salem to the State House: Kim Driscoll on Leadership that Works for EveryoneMassachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joins Lou Antonellis to reflect on her path from Mayor of Salem to leading statewide initiatives focused on housing, climate, and workforce opportunity. Together, they discuss how listening to local voices, especially labor, ensures that growth across the Commonwealth benefits the people who build it.
2025-11-0646 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Childcare, PLAs, and Paychecks with Senator Lydia EdwardsSenator Lydia Edwards joins On The Job to talk service, solidarity, and real wins for working families. We get into the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, the Suffolk Downs PLA with childcare, her JAG service, and new protections she filed for unpaid federal workers during the shutdown. A clear case for paychecks that match the rent, schools that work, and a pipeline to union careers.
2025-10-3057 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Housing the Commonwealth with Secretary Ed AugustusMassachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities, Ed Augustus joins the podcast to discuss how the Commonwealth is tackling its housing challenges. We talk about the need for collaboration between government, labor, and industry to create more affordable, sustainable communities and the opportunities that come with building a stronger housing future together.
2025-10-2445 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Episode 7 — Leading the Way: Business Manager Frank Jacobs, IBEW Local 1In this episode, On The Job Podcast sits down with Frank Jacobs, Business Manager of IBEW Local 1 in St. Louis, the very first IBEW local in the country. We talk about how Local 1 compares to Boston’s Local 103, the challenges and opportunities facing unions today, and what it takes to keep the labor movement strong across generations and regions.#OnTheJobPodcast #IBEW103 #IBEWLocal1 #LaborStrong #UnionProud #PoweringProgress
2025-10-1531 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Episode 6 - Building Boston: Sullivan & McLaughlin's John McLaughlin on Partnership and ConstructionJohn McLaughlin, President of Sullivan & McLaughlin Companies, joins the podcast to talk about the company’s long-standing partnership with Local 103, the projects that have shaped Boston’s skyline, and the shared commitment to quality, safety, and opportunity that continues to drive their success.
2025-10-0848 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Beacon Hill and Beyond with Marjorie Decker State Representative Marjorie Decker joins the podcast to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Massachusetts politics, from shaping policy on Beacon Hill to the issues impacting communities across the Commonwealth.
2025-10-011h 00On The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Benefits, Pensions, and Peace of Mind: A Talk with Mike Donovan Local 103 Trust Fund Administrator Mike Donovan breaks down the full range of member benefits, upcoming 2026 pension enhancements, and what they mean for the future of our members and their families.
2025-10-011h 24On The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Governing in 2025: Rep. Seth Moulton on the Middle, Momentum, and MassachusettsCongressman Seth Moulton joins us to talk governing in a divided Washington: what it will take to win back the House, whether moderates still matter, and why high-speed electric rail could unlock jobs and growth here in Massachusetts and across the country.
2025-09-2236 minOn The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Marty Walsh on Leadership, Labor, and the Future of Work Former U.S. Labor Secretary and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh joins the show to talk about his journey from union halls to the White House, lessons in leadership, and what the future of labor and working families looks like in America.
2025-09-221h 02On The Job Podcast With IBEW 103Building a Stronger Commonwealth: A Conversation with Gov. Healey Governor Maura Healey joins us to discuss her administration’s vision for Massachusetts: tackling housing challenges, driving clean energy growth, and creating union jobs that strengthen communities across the Commonwealth.
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Psych Health and Safety Podcast USASubstance Use Disorders and Suicide in Construction - with Keith PrendergastThis episode‘s guest is Keith Prendergast, Safety Manager at A. Murphy, Inc, and a Local 103 IBEW Safety Committee member. With a modest upbringing and decades in the construction trades as an electrician, as well as recovery from substance use disorder, he has been an active member in the union’s efforts to help workers recover from substance use and address workplace mental health.
Construction generates nearly $1.8 trillion for the U.S. economy. The industry has more than 753,000 employers, with over 7.8 million employees, to the U. S. economy each year. While the industry is a significant contributor to the economy, it c...
2023-05-2649 min
O'PodO'Pod Episode 51: Jimmy Tingle and Lou AntonellisCouncilor Matt O'Malley chats with comedian Jimmy Tingle about his path to comedy and politics growing up in Cambridge, MA. Jimmy is also the founder of “Humor for Humanity” and was a 2018 candidate for Lt. Governor in Massachusetts. Follow Jimmy Tingle on Twitter at @JimmyTingle Councilor O'Malley then sits down with Lou Antonellis, the Business Manager of IBEW Local 103. Lou has spent thirty years with IBEW and advocates for union rights, as well as a renewable energy future for jobs. Follow Lou Antonellis at @LAntonellis103 Finally Councilor O'Malley checks in with neighbor...
2019-04-191h 33
The Horse RaceEpisode 69: An Inconvenient Mapoli2/13/2019-- As Steve continues sailing the seven seas, Jenn is joined by State House News Service reporter and opposing podcast host Katie Lannan. Jenn and Katie put their bitter rivalry aside to discuss the global issue of climate change and what state and local leaders and lawmakers are doing to address it.
First, Lou Antonellis of IBEW Local 103 joins the show. He explains why the labor union showed support for Ed Markey and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Green New Deal and what he hopes from current and future elected officials.
The Springfield Republican reporter Shira Schoenberg drops by to discuss Charlie Baker's...
2019-02-1435 min