Best CWA Podcasts (2024)

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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Dave Spero, PASS 42:41

31m ago42:41

42:41

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communication Workers of America (CWA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide insights on what the CWA is doing to prepare for the future and continue to protect workers' rights. America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed David Spero, President of the Professional Avia…

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Where Does the Labor Movement Go from Here? and Labor Leader Series: CWA Local 6327’s Tanya Holmes 59:56

3d ago59:56

59:56

It’s been a year since veteran labor strategists Rand Wilson and Pete Olney discussed the chances of a “labor movement moment” on the Heartland Labor Forum. This week we’ll ask […] The post Where Does the Labor Movement Go from Here? and Labor Leader Series: CWA Local 6327’s Tanya Holmes appeared first on KKFI.…

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THE CRIME TIME CHRISTMAS DEBATE 2024 1:12:40

1h ago1:12:40

1:12:40

THE CRIME TIME CHRISTMAS DEBATE 2024: Maxim Jakubowski, Ayo Onatade, Jake Kerridge, Victoria Selman, Paul Burke and compare Barry Forshaw discuss their crime fiction best books of the year. The full list of books is available on the Crime Time website from 2/12/24. Produced by Junkyard Dog Crime Time Crime Time FM is the official podcast of Gwyl Cr…

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Tiffany McKee, USW District 1 | Arnold Scott, AFGE District 6 48:08

33m ago48:08

48:08

Tiffany McKee, staff representative for District 1 of the United Steelworkers (USW), shared insights into the USW's Next Generation program on this Thanksgiving edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. As members of the Baby Boomer generation continue to retire, this initiative focuses on preparing younger USW members for union leadership…

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Pete Ielmini, LMCT | Melissa Cropper, OFT 50:05

3h ago50:05

50:05

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss two critical initiatives - promoting energy efficiency through the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act and addressing mental health awareness within the construction industry. On today’s epi…

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Tom Buffenbarger | Jesus Angulo and Coy Seeger, BAC 52:26

28m ago52:26

52:26

While National Apprenticeship Week is over, it’s never a bad time for the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to highlight the accomplishments of apprentices preparing for a career in the trades. Today we spotlight two remarkable apprentices from the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Coy Seeger from Local 1 Washington/Alask…

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CLAIRE DOUGLAS, ALICE FEENEY #OnTheSofa With Victoria 34:30

37m ago34:30

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SEASON 7 EPISODE 4: SUSPENSE Alice Feeney (Daisy Darker) & Claire Douglas (The Wrong Sister) join Victoria Selman to discuss, wait for it...suspense in Crime Fiction. VICTORIA SELMAN SundayTimes bestselling author of ALL THE LITTLE LIARS Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3xmvMeS Website for news and giveaways: http://www.victoriaselmanauthor.com …

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Ray Boyd, UA ITF | Martin Helms, Helmets to Hardhats 56:17

3h ago56:17

56:17

On the final day of National Apprenticeship Week on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast we welcomed Ray Boyd, Director of Education and Training for the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada (UA), to the podcast to share insights on the UA’s commitment to educati…

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Danielle Sunley, UA Local 137 | Lee Worley, Iron Workers Union 57:43

1h ago57:43

57:43

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Danielle Sunley, a journeyperson with United Association Local 137 in Springfield, Ill., joined the podcast to share her journey from aspiring baker to a successful career in the trades. She highlighted some of the opportunities and challenges she faced along the way. Continuing the Amer…

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Tony DiPerna, IMTEF | Iman Moore and Jason Ehlert 53:03

1h ago53:03

53:03

In honor of National Apprenticeship Week, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Tony DiPerna, National Director of Apprenticeship and Training at the International Masonry Training and Education Foundation (IMTEF). DiPerna discussed the evolving landscape of apprenticeship training and the significant strides made in the diversification a…

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GJ Williams, AJ Aberford & Alec Marsh In Person With Paul - Indie Authors, New Novels 1:48:32

6d ago1:48:32

1:48:32

GJ Williams, AJ Aberford & Alec Marsh chat to Paul Burke about their latest novels. Coming into the Christmas period it's easy for the major players to get publicity but what about Indie authors are they squeezed out at this time of the year. Not on this platform. GJ Williams THE WOLF'S SHADOW Tudor Kardashians, Dr. Dee polymath, Tudor politics and…

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Missouri Initiative Debrief on Amendment 3 and Prop A and The Right to Read Coalition 59:52

2d ago59:52

59:52

We’ll look at two ballot measures that won: Prop A will increase the Missouri minimum wage to $15 and mandate paid sick leave for most workers and Amendment 3 removes […] The post Missouri Initiative Debrief on Amendment 3 and Prop A and The Right to Read Coalition appeared first on KKFI.By KKFI 90.1 FM Kansas City Community Radio

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John Stahl, IIIATF | Tom Kriger, NABTU 49:41

12h ago49:41

49:41

On the second day of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast’s coverage of National Apprenticeship Week, we were joined by John Stahl, the Insulation Industry International Apprentice and Training Fund Administrator (IIIATF). He discussed a partnership with the American School Counselor Association to develop a pipeline between public schools and th…

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Julie Su, U.S. Department of Labor | Eric Hill, SkillsUSA Illinois, and Ricardo Aguilar, ACE 59:18

19m ago59:18

59:18

The America’s Work Force Union Podcast kicked off our coverage of National Apprenticeship Week by featuring the Acting U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Julie Su, who joined the show to discuss the importance of creating pathways to union jobs through Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Su also explained the difference between being the Labor Secr…

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#778: Alien Abduction VS (Little Blue F*ckers Edition) 1:04:17

4d ago1:04:17

1:04:17

#778: Alien Abduction VS (Little Blue F*ckers Edition) by C.W.ABy C.W.A

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 49:11

39m ago49:11

49:11

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the December edition of the American Legion Magazine. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact the Presidenti…

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The Review Show November 2024 12:33

13m ago12:33

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Crime Fiction Review November 2024. Victim Thomas Enger & Jørn Lier Horst Nothing But the Truth by Robyn Gigl Simon Kernick You All Die Tonight Revenge of Rome Simon Scarrow The Queen of Cups Murders GB Williams The Outsider Jane Casey When the Germans Come David Hewson Spydle Dr Gareth Moore & Laura Jane Ayres Secrets and Lies Quintin Jardine The …

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Kelli Price, SEIU 1199NE | Kelly Yeaney and Jeff Hasty, AFSCME DPSU Local 101 43:34

2h ago43:34

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Kelli Price, Registered Nurse (RN) at Women & Infants Hospital and member of Service Employees Internation Union (SEIU) 1199 New England, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Unfair Labor Practices (ULP) union staff has already faced from management. She also discussed how these led to an informational picket earlier this we…

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Jacob Morrison, TVLR | Dr. David Zonderman, NC State University 56:21

11h ago56:21

56:21

Jacob Morrison, Co-host of The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his conversations with building trades unions and government workers about the potential impacts the presidential election results could have on future work projects in Alabama. Morrison also discussed the lessons that unions could learn by …

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JOAN SMITH, ARAMINTA HALL & ADAM LEBOR OnTheSofa With Victoria 29:29

2d ago29:29

29:29

#OnTheSofa Season 7 Episode 3: Portrayal of gendered violence in fiction, particularly femicide, the murder of women on account of gender. Victoria is Joined by JOAN SMITH author of Unfortunately She Was a Nymphomaniac, ARAMINTA HALL One of the Good Guys and ADAM LEBOR the Danube Blues series. VICTORIA SELMAN SundayTimes bestselling author of ALL T…

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Alissa Reynolds, IW Local 63 | Martin Helms, Helmets to Hardhats 51:50

2d ago51:50

51:50

Alissa Reynolds, a journey-level Ironworker with Iron Workers Local 63, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast this Veterans Day to discuss her experience as an enlisted soldier with the U.S. Navy and what led her to join the trades. She also talked about the assistance provided by Helmets to Hardhats during the transition and how young vete…

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Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer | Merrilee Logue, NLO BCBS, and David Yoder, FEP Blue 51:56

17d ago51:56

51:56

Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer and contributor to the OnLabor Blog, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impacts the presidential election results could have on the National Labor Relation Board (NLRB). He also discussed holes in the National Labor Relation Act that have been exploited by corporations. Merrilee Logue…

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777: Let's talk about the scrapped Kenobi movie 45:32

6d ago45:32

45:32

777: Let's talk about the scrapped Kenobi movie by C.W.ABy C.W.A

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Dian Palmer, SEIU Local 73 | Eric Brandon, Anthem 51:58

10d ago51:58

51:58

Dian Palmer, President of the Service Employees International Union Local 73, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how her union member husband helped guide her to a career with SEIU. Palmer also talked about the contract issues with the city of Chicago and the difficult negotiations workers at the University of Illinois went th…

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DOMINIC NOLAN In Person With Paul 1:24:53

7d ago1:24:53

1:24:53

DOMINIC NOLAN chats to Paul about WHITE CITY, character, tone, London and villains. WHITE CITY: It's 1952, and London is victorious but broken, a city of war ruins and rationing, run by gangsters and black-market spivs. An elaborate midnight heist, the biggest robbery in British history, sends newspapers into a frenzy. Politicians are furious, the …

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Dave Megenhardt, United Labor Agency | Greg Regan, TTD 49:21

22d ago49:21

49:21

Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the 2024 Year-end Report from the ULA and the annual Unsung Heroes of the Labor Movement Dinner. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss fun…

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Teresa Ghilarducci: Is Your Employer Selling Off Your Pension? and HELU, Higher Education Labor United 1:00:02

9d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Pension expert Teresa Ghilarducci returns to the Heartland Labor Forum this week to explain how some corporations are selling off workers’ pension plans and putting them at risk. Find out […] The post Teresa Ghilarducci: Is Your Employer Selling Off Your Pension? and HELU, Higher Education Labor United appeared first on KKFI.…

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Karla Hernandez-Mats, UTD | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO 45:14

8d ago45:14

45:14

Karla Hernandez-Mats, President of the United Teachers of Dade, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their overwhelming union certification vote held in October. She also discussed the policy changes that established the need for yearly recertification votes for public unions. Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, joined the…

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David Harris, AFSCME Local 394 | Jared Abbott, Center for Working Class Politics 53:55

9d ago53:55

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David Harris, a member of American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 394, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss how his life has changed since he began working a union job. He also talked about his experiences during his canvassing efforts in the Philadelphia area. Jared Abbott, Director of the Cent…

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MERLE NYGATE In Person With Paul 57:39

10d ago57:39

57:39

MERLE NYGATE chats to Paul about her spy thriller HONOUR AMONG SPIES, Eli Amiran, screenwriting, research and HONOUR AMONG SPIES: At the heart of London's spy operations, Mossad head of station Eli carries the scars of a past disaster while grappling with the turbulent political landscape back home. His resolve to uphold his duty and keep his job i…

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Dorsey Hager, C/CO BCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 52:04

12d ago52:04

52:04

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to share updates on Intel and other construction projects in Central Ohio. He also discussed the demand for building unions to provide well-trained members to handle new construction projec…

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Kevin Cooper, AFGE | Roy Morrison, BMWED 51:27

21d ago51:27

51:27

Kevin Cooper, National Political Director for the American Federation of Government Employees, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his career path to the AFGE. He also discussed how government policy has positively impacted organizing over the past few years and how members have reacted to educational opportunities around the e…

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Jon Schleuss NewsGuild-CWA | Brice Alexander, Melwood 1:01:10

14d ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Jon Schleuss, President of The NewsGuild-CWA, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the decision by the owners of the Los Angeles Times and Washington Post to not publish presidential endorsements ahead of the November General Election. Schleuss also compared the difference between Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance crossing th…

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Merrilee Logue, NLO | Greg Leroy, Good Jobs First 46:30

15d ago46:30

46:30

Merrilee Logue, Executive Director for the National Labor Office of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her battle with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. She shared what she learned from her battle in hopes it will help others navigate their care post-diagnosis. Greg Ler…

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Episode Two: On The Road With Victoria: Nicci French Season 7 Episode 2 59:05

16d ago59:05

59:05

Episode Two: On The Road With Victoria: Nicci French HAS ANYONE SEEN CHARLOTTE SALTER Live event at Waterstones Colchester with dynamic duo Nicci French (aka husband & wife writing team Nicci Gerrard and Sean French) and a fascinating discussion ranging from inspiration to AI. VICTORIA SELMAN SundayTimes bestselling author of ALL THE LITTLE LIARS A…

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Two Books Perfect for Halloween: Not All Fun and Games and Building Power, Breaking Power 59:59

16d ago59:59

59:59

For Halloween, we feature two books about blood-thirsty bosses. First book is called Not All Fun and Games about the super-profitable North American video game industry which squeezes the sweat […] The post Two Books Perfect for Halloween: Not All Fun and Games and Building Power, Breaking Power appeared first on KKFI.…

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#776: Pantheon Season 9 Overview 54:56

1M ago54:56

54:56

#776: Pantheon Season 9 Overview by C.W.ABy C.W.A

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Brian Renfroe, NALC | Dean Nicosia, Union Shirts (TM Design Corp) 52:53

16d ago52:53

52:53

Brian Renfroe, President of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union’s tentative agreement with the United States Postal Service. Renfroe also spoke about the NALC “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive and an increase in the number of letter carriers assaulted on the job. Dean Ni…

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#775: Tales From Videoland: Halloween Edition 1:27:36

20d ago1:27:36

1:27:36

#775: Tales From Videoland: Halloween Edition by C.W.ABy C.W.A

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Jason Lopes, Teamsters Health Care Director | Donnie Blatt, USW District 1 50:59

20d ago50:59

50:59

Jason Lopes, Health Care Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a business agent for Teamsters Local 25, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new national master agreement for workers at the American Red Cross. He also discussed the union members in the healthcare industry and an extensive organizing cam…

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Daniel Bauder, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Council 50:34

21d ago50:34

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Daniel Bauder, President of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his journey to becoming the fourth president in the labor council's history. He also discussed their canvassing efforts and the vital role he believes central labor councils hold in the future of organized labor. Pat Gallagher, Pre…

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I S BERRY In Person With Paul 1:06:23

21d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

I S Berry chats to Paul Burke about her espionage thriller THE PEACOCK AND THE SPARROW, already an Edgar First Novel, Barry and ITW Award Winner in the US, just published in the UK. The only female former field agent writing spy fiction. THE PEACOCK AND THE SPARROW Shane Collins, a world-weary CIA spy, is ready to come in from the cold. Stationed i…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Debbie Berkowitz, Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University 55:09

21d ago55:09

55:09

Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide an update on the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act. He also discussed how fire stopping education could assist the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development create safer properties.…

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News Guild Leader John Schleuss Challenging Lords of a Dying Industry and Union Leader Series: Firefighters 781’s Mike Veit 1:00:03

23d ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Do you still read the paper? Is it even made of paper? Is the newspaper industry changing or dying? We’ll see what Jon Schluess, President of the CWA News Guild […] The post News Guild Leader John Schleuss Challenging Lords of a Dying Industry and Union Leader Series: Firefighters 781’s Mike Veit appeared first on KKFI.…

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Ron Bieber, MI AFL-CIO | Tom Buffenbarger 57:26

27d ago57:26

57:26

Ron Bieber, President of the Michigan AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the restoration of collective bargaining rights for home health care workers in the state. He also discussed battling child labor violations in the state and how Ohio’s State Issue 1 is similar to Michigan's first step to repeal so-called “Right-…

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#774: Rotten Halloween Part 6 2:09:08

1M ago2:09:08

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#774: Rotten Halloween Part 6 by C.W.ABy C.W.A

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Tim Smith, UAW Region 8 | Brian Poindexter, Iron Workers Local 17 51:32

24d ago51:32

51:32

Tim Smith, Director of Region 8 of the United Auto Workers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to give an update on the first contract negotiations at the Volkswagen plant in Tennessee. He also discussed issues with Stellantis and what led some members of UAW Local 129 to go on strike. Brian Poindexter, a Brook Park City Councilman and I…

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JOSIE LLOYD In Person With Paul 1:06:31

24d ago1:06:31

1:06:31

JOSIE LLOYD chats to Paul Burke about MISS BEETON'S MURDER AGENCY, Mrs Beaton, breast cancer, comedy, cosy crime, making drunk promises to run marathons. Miss Beeton's Murder Agency: Alice Beeton never meant to wind up single and childless on the wrong side of fifty. Like her distant relative Mrs Beeton – yes, that Mrs Beeton – she had hoped to hav…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 52:26

27d ago52:26

52:26

Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the November edition of The American Legion Magazine. He also spoke about the 70th anniversary of Veterans Day. Rich Fiesta, Executive Director of the Alliance for Retired Americans, joined the America’s Work For…

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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown | Jamie Becker, LHSFNA 50:44

28d ago50:44

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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) appeared on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the threat posed by the Chinese evading tariffs, reasons to prohibit China from dumping electrical vehicles in the U.S. and the Workers for Sherrod coalition. Jamie Becker, Director of Health Promotion for the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of Nor…

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