Council 4 Unplugged

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Council 4 Unplugged

Council 4 Unplugged podcasts serve to provide a deeper dive into issues impacting members and the wider labor movement as part of our union‘s engagement and communications programs. Members are encouraged to send e-mail with their questions or concerns to be addressed in a future episode. E-mail us at comms@council4.org. We‘re proud to be part of the Labor Radio/Podcast Network, which collectively gets our movement‘s message out to working people via the Internet. Breaking news, event announcements, and urgent actions are also posted at our union‘s Twitter feed, Facebook page and website.

  1. 16/10/2022

    What union members need to know about the 2022 election in Connecticut

    Council 4 Unplugged co-hosts Renee Hamel and Lauren Takores speak with former Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill on the early voting ballot measure, and with Council 4 Legislative & Political Director Zak Leavy and Council 4 PEOPLE Committee Chair Stephen Wierbicki on member political engagement.

    42 min

  2. 14/05/2022

    Fighting for a Fair Contract and Blood Donor Safety.

    Front-line blood collection workers employed by the American Red Cross are rallying for a fair contract and safe staffing levels. AFSCME Local 3145 President Joe Tine and Council 4 Staff Rep Scott Soares join us to discuss  how and Red Cross workers are mobilizing in Connecticut and nationwide.   Click here to tell Red Cross that front line workers deserve a fair contract

    14 min

  3. 12/02/2022

    Reflections on Black History Month

    Council 4 member-leaders Harold Brooks (Local 3144), Patricia Davis (Local 318) and Claudine Wilkins-Chambers (Local 3429) reflect on Black History Month and the role unions must play in strengthening labor and civil rights.

    30 min

  4. 12/11/2021

    A Conversation with CT AFL-CIO Leadership

    Council 4 Unplugged co-hosts Renee Hamel and Larry Dorman visit with the newly elected Connecticut AFL-CIO leaders, President Ed Hawthorne and Executive Vice President Shellye Davis.

    17 min

  5. 21/10/2021

    The privatization of everything

    Donald Cohen, executive director of In the Public Interest, joins us to discuss his new book, “The Privatization of Everything.”

    29 min

  6. 07/09/2021

    Hurt on the Job? Know Your Rights!

    On this episode we discuss what to do when you're hurt on the job, trends in workers compensation policy and the important role unions play in advocating for injured workers. Our guests are Eric Rentz of the CT Workers Compensation Commission and Council 4 Rep Brett Owen, who chairs our union's Workers Compensation Committee.

    22 min

  7. 22/07/2021

    Tackling Mental Health Issues on the Job

    A team of occupational safety experts and front-line correctional employees is developing the tools to help workers cope with job-related mental health stressors. The study holds great promise not just for prison employees, but all workers. Our guests are Asst. Professor Sara Namazi of Springfield College; AFSCME Local 391 President Collin Provost; and Local 391 Executive Board member Stan Sudduth.

    31 min

  8. 01/06/2021

    Update on the 2021 Legislative Session.

    With less than 2 weeks away from the end of the legislative session, Council 4 Legislative and Political Coordinator, Brian Anderson, takes us through where we are at with passing a fair budget and important bills that will protect and uplift workers. We also discuss the importance of the PEOPLE Committee and being engaged in this year’s municipal election.   Click here to urge Governor Lamont and your legislators to provide pandemic hazard pay to essential workers

    28 min
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About

Council 4 Unplugged podcasts serve to provide a deeper dive into issues impacting members and the wider labor movement as part of our union‘s engagement and communications programs. Members are encouraged to send e-mail with their questions or concerns to be addressed in a future episode. E-mail us at comms@council4.org. We‘re proud to be part of the Labor Radio/Podcast Network, which collectively gets our movement‘s message out to working people via the Internet. Breaking news, event announcements, and urgent actions are also posted at our union‘s Twitter feed, Facebook page and website.

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  • Creator
    Council 4 AFSCME
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2022
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017 . All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Council 4 Unplugged

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