100 episodes

America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and continues to be the trusted voice for workers across the country.

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    • Business
    • 4.7 • 46 Ratings

America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides updates and information from sources around the United States and continues to be the trusted voice for workers across the country.

    Adam Keller, Co-host, TVLR | Liliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety, Bricklayers Union

    Adam Keller, Co-host, TVLR | Liliana Calderon, Director of Health and Safety, Bricklayers Union

    Adam Keller, co-host for The Valley Labor Report, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his speaking engagements from events this month focused on organizing and the power of unions. Keller then discussed recent organizing wins in the South and provided an update on the UAW’s efforts to organize in the region.
    The Director of Health and Safety for the International Association of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts, Liliana Calderon, joined the America’ s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about her journey into the trade and how she adapted to the physical demands of the job. Calderon also discussed her work with the BAC Sisters RISE group and the women’s health programs available through the union.

    • 54 min
    Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Executive Director, Alliance for Retired Americans

    Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Executive Director, Alliance for Retired Americans

    Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the joint effort to provide scientifically proven training for suicide awareness between Columbia University and the Legion.
    Alliance for Retired Americans Executive Director Rich Fiesta joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization’s annual report, which outlines Congressional voting records from 2023 and how proposed cuts from a former U.S. President could impact workers and retirees.

    • 54 min
    Rachel Slade, author, Making It in America | Scott Paul, President, AAM

    Rachel Slade, author, Making It in America | Scott Paul, President, AAM

    Rachel Slade, the author of Making It in America, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the subjects of her recent book, Ben and Whitney Waxman, and how they created an American-made apparel company with a United Steelworker-organized workforce.
    Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the premiere of the documentary, Relighting the Flame. Paul also discussed the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Situation Summary and how reliance on Chinese-made ships is being met with union opposition.

    • 54 min
    Randi Weingarten, President, AFT | Bill Jones, Coalition for a Prosperous America Board Member and Retired CEO for Cummins American

    Randi Weingarten, President, AFT | Bill Jones, Coalition for a Prosperous America Board Member and Retired CEO for Cummins American

    Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Women’s History Month and her journey as a vocal female labor leader. Weingarten also talked about the Cleveland Reads Program and how a pro-union president has impacted their organizing efforts.
    Former CEO of Cummins American, Bill Jones, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the US Steel buyout by Nippon Steel and what risks it presents for the future of U.S. National Security and the members of the United Steelworkers.

    • 54 min
    Tim Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA District 4

    Tim Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO | Frank Mathews, Administrative Director, CWA District 4

    President of the Ohio AFL-CIO, Tim Burga, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent support for the state’s proposed independent redistricting efforts from former California governor Arnold Scwarzenegger. Burga also provided an update on the People Not Politicians campaign and how the upcoming primaries could impact unions in Ohio.
    Frank Mathews, Administrative Director of Communication Workers of America District 4, joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the women featured in District 4’s Women in Labor coverage. Mathews also discussed the broadband expansion projects in West Virginia and how the CWA assists states in developing their expansion plans.

    • 54 min
    Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Julie Hedrick, National President, APFA

    Peter Manikowski, President, PSRA | Julie Hedrick, National President, APFA

    President of the Professional Soccer Referees Association, Peter Manikowski, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the organization and why members are being locked out of the new MLS season by their employer. Manikowski also discussed the differences in management between their last successful negotiations in 2019 and now.
    Julie Hedrick, National President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the nationwide day of action by flight attendants on Feb. 13. Hedrick also discussed the status of the negotiations with American Airlines and what the union believes is their next step in the process.

    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

NazTom ,

Great Podcast

I am a new listener and love the podcast. Great guests and the host has a great voice.

Beauty counter user ,

This is fantastic information.

Thanks for sharing the information on ballots and systems. Great information. This sounds like the way of the now. Can’t wait recommend to our union to run the next election on our IW 63 app we learn every week the Linked union app does just about everything except my laundry.

Peter Jarka-Sellers ,

Great pod

Love this podcast, much needed labor voice

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