Union Strong

New York State AFL-CIO
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Union Strong

Union Strong is the official podcast of the New York State AFL-CIO. We share stories of working men and women who benefit from belonging to a union and having a voice in the workplace. We interview union members, leaders and allies to learn more about legislative priorities, contract negotiations, organizing drives, working conditions, rallies and strikes.

  1. 2月11日

    Legislative Priorities 2025

    In 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 Sign up for email or text updates from the NYS AFL-CIO: https://nysaflcio.info/updates

    16 分钟

  2. 1月29日

    The Fight for Safe Staffing at Albany Med

    NYSNA nurses at Albany Medical Center have sounded the alarm about the staffing crisis at the hospital, bravely sharing stories of patients being cared for on emergency room stretchers instead of hospital beds, nurses stretched too thin, and patient care suffering. On this episode of the Union Strong podcast, we will hear from nurses firsthand about the need for a fair contract that finally addresses safe staffing.    Support the nurses: www.albanymedqualitycare.org

    16 分钟

  3. 2024/10/09

    A Labor of Love

    Kate Mullany, the pioneer who established the first female union in the United States in Troy, NY, is a figure of immense significance. However, there is a growing concern that many kids are not learning about her role in the union movement or the broader history of unions. The American Labor Studies Center is working to change that. Join us on this episode of the Union Strong podcast to learn about their essential efforts. Visit the American Labor Studies Center website Visit the Kate Mullany House website

    21 分钟

  4. 2024/04/24

    Workplace Injury Treatment & Prevention

    Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on the job. In New York State there is a unique network of occupational health clinics available to workers to prevent injuries and illnesses. In this podcast, we talk to the medical director at one of the clinics to learn about the services available and how workers can access them.   Resources: Occupational Health Clinic Network website: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic_network.htm List of Occupational Health Clinic Network clinics: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic.htm Mount Sinai Selikoff website: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health List of Mount Sinai Selikoff locations: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health/locations

    20 分钟

  5. 2024/01/17

    Legislative Priorities 2024

    The 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.

    15 分钟

  6. 2023/12/07

    It’s Not a Nursing Shortage; It’s a Staffing Crisis

    The New York State Nurses Association is celebrating groundbreaking contract victories and they are building on their solidarity for more fights ahead. On the latest Union Strong podcast, we hear from Nancy Hagans, president of NYSNA and National Nurses United on their fight to prioritize patient care. --- Sign this petition to demand that Ellis Medicine invest in safe patient care, invest in nurses, and negotiate a fair contract now.

    21 分钟

  7. 2023/10/10

    One-on-one with NYSUT’s New President

    Melinda 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.

    17 分钟

  8. 2023/09/12

    The State of Labor 2023

    On 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.

    25 分钟
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Union Strong is the official podcast of the New York State AFL-CIO. We share stories of working men and women who benefit from belonging to a union and having a voice in the workplace. We interview union members, leaders and allies to learn more about legislative priorities, contract negotiations, organizing drives, working conditions, rallies and strikes.

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  • 创作者
    New York State AFL-CIO
  • 活跃年份
    2019年 - 2025年
  • 单集
    100
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.
  • 节目网站
    Union Strong

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