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The Labor Exchange on KGNU Robert Lindgren
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The Labor Exchange on KGNU is Colorado’s premiere labor and worker focused public affairs radio show and podcast. We bring engaging and informative interviews to inform, entertain and educate the public on the current issues affecting workers. Produced and hosted by Robert Lindgren of the Colorado AFL-CIO and the Denver Newspaper Guild, it airs by-weekly at 6:00 PM MT on KGNU Community Radio Boulder/Denver/Ft. Collins 88.5 FM/1390 AM/98.7 FM
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Governor Polis vetoes bills to help working families w/ Dennis Dougherty, Executive Director of the Colorado AFL-CIO
On this episode of the Labor Exchange we catch up with Colorado AFL-CIO Executive Director Dennis Dougherty about Governor Polis' veto of three bills passed in Colorado that were designed to help working families.
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Full Version The Labor Exchange interview with Kjersten Forseth
Colorado's legislative session wrapped up on last Wednesday. We talk with labor lobbyist Kjersten Forseth about this years session including rail safety legislation recently signed into law and those still awaiting Governor Polis' approval.
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Radio Version The Labor Exchange interview with Kjersten Forseth
Colorado's legislative session wrapped up on last Wednesday. We talk with labor lobbyist Kjersten Forseth about this years session including rail safety legislation recently signed into law and bills still waiting for the Governor's approval.
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Special May Day Episode
On this special May Day episode of the Labor Exchange we get news updates of the latest events in the labor movement and listen to songs old and new about workers, the challenges they face, and what they are doing about it.
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Union organizing and Colorado House Bill 1230 with SEIU 105's Alejo Gonzalez
On this episode of the Labor Exchange we talk to SEIU Local 105 Political Coordinator and labor organizer Alejo Gonzalez. He discusses challenges workers face forming a union, common tactics employers utilize and a new Colorado state bill HB24-1260 that prohibits employees from being disciplined for not attending certain employer meetings related to unionization and other topics.
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Kay Holderness UA Local 208 member on Women on the Tools event for Women in Construction Week
On this episode of the Labor Exchange we discuss an upcoming event with UA Local 208 member and pipefitter Kay Holderness. The Women on the Tools event is on Saturday March 9th at 10:00 will be at Plumbers Local Union #3 17100 E. 32nd, Place in Aurora, Colorado. It feature hands on work and demonstrations for women (and everyone) interested in joining a trade.
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Women on the Tools Facebook Event