America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Veterans in the Trades and Protecting Social Security: Jeff Stoffer and Rich Fiesta

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we tackle two critical issues facing the American workforce: the "benefit cliff" for veterans enter...

Technical Expertise and Bold Leadership: Gay Henson on the IFPTE and Public Service

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson joins the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey from nuclear safety at the TVA, the fight t...

Funding Fights & Classroom Mandates: Melissa Cropper on the Future of Ohio Schools

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT) President Melissa Cropper joins the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the legislative "power plays" ta...

Building the Future of the Iron Workers and Helping Ironworkers Recover

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ironworkers Local 63 member Paul Goodrich joins the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the specialized role of architectural ironworkers,...

Building the Future: CWA’s Broadband Justice & the AFL-CIO’s AI Bill of Rights

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is reshaping the American workplace, but who decides the rules of engagement? In today's episode, we sit down with two major labor leaders ...

Building Women’s Power & The SCOTUS Fight Over Forced Arbitration

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Segment 1: UAW Region 4’s Kelli Harrison on Safety and Women’s Committees In our first segment, we welcome Kelli Harrison, UAW Region 4 Political ...

USW President Roxanne Brown: Industrial Trades, Bargaining, and the Future of Labor

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In a historic conversation for Women’s History Month and our second-ever Trades Day, we are joined by Roxanne Brown, the 10th International Presiden...

Galesburg’s First: Haley Stevenson on Breaking the Firehouse "Brass Ceiling"

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What does it actually take to be "the first"? In this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we sit down with Haley Stevenson, the first...

Cara Siegel on Hire360, Clean Energy and the Retention of Women in the Trades

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the debut of Trades Day on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast! In this inaugural segment, host Ed “Flash” Ferenc is joined by Car...

Nurses Fight for Safety with Mary Turner, NNU | Labor’s AI Strategy with Dave Megenhardt, ULA

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The frontline of healthcare and the frontier of tech are colliding. In this episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we tackle two of the most...

Building the Future: Intel’s Expansion & The New Era of Labor Leadership

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Workforce Pipeline: From Data Centers to National Leadership On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we go inside the two eng...

Beyond the Hard Hat: Why Childcare & Retention Matter for Women in the Trades with IBEW 11’s Diana Limon

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"It’s education’s best-kept secret." During Women in Construction Week, we’re going beyond the recruitment posters to talk about what it actuall...

The 4 AM Reality: Krissy Webber on Childcare Barriers for Women in the Trades

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Women in Construction Week is about more than just a recruitment campaign—it’s about a workforce reality. Joining the America’s Work Force Union...

San Diego’s Labor Shift: Carol Kim on PLA Victories and Women in Construction

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we celebrate Women in Construction Week with a deep dive into the intersection of public ...

Leading the Change: AFL-CIO’s Liz Shuler on Women’s Power and the AI Frontier

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

“Do not wait to be perfect.” That is the message AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler has for the next generation of women leaders as we kick off Women’...

Holding the Line: Big Wins for USW at Libbey Glass and Nurses at UPMC Magee

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we go behind the scenes of two major labor victories where workers refused to back d...

Building the Masonry Pipeline & Challenging NLRB Supervisor Rulings

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we explore two critical fronts of the labor movement: proactive workforce development ...

Building Union Power: Mastering the Business of Contracting & Expanding Indigenous Trades Pathways

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we dive deep into the two pillars of a thriving labor movement: professional excellence i...

Tariffs, Layoffs and Safe Staffing with Tom Buffenbarger and SEIU 121RN’s Guillermo Mendoza-Lujan

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we examine the intersection of trade policy, healthcare funding and the rising tide of un...

Building Worker Power: From Union Resurgence to Transportation Safety Reforms

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The labor movement is shifting from a defensive crouch to a bold offensive strategy. On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast,...

Social Security Data Breaches & The Future of America’s Downtowns

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we examine the shifting landscapes of our physical cities and our digital security. ...

The Blue-Collar Blueprint: From Union Apprenticeships to Pattern Bargaining Wins

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this action-packed episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we tackle the legislative and local battles shaping the lives of industrial...

Union Hurdles & Modern Mergers: The Battle for Worker Power in CO and IL

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

How can the labor movement overcome outdated laws and geographical silos to build true worker power? Today on the America’s Work Force Union Podcast...

Teamsters Local 2010 on Strike at CSU and OFT Sounds the Alarm

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we dive into two major battles for the future of public education and worker rights. Firs...

APWU President Jonathan Smith on "Pseudo-Privatization" and the Future of Your Mail

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the U.S. Postal Service being set up to fail? In this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we sit down with Jonathan Smith, the new...

Trade, Triage and the 2026 USMCA Review. Is the NLRB Backlog Stalling Worker Power?

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The rules of the game are changing—both at the border and in the regional field office. On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Pod...

On the Frontlines: Ohio Firefighters’ Legislative Push & Maine Nurses’ Victory

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we bring you stories from the frontlines of labor advocacy, featuring leaders from the fire service and nursing who are fighting for safety, re...

USW's Myles Sullivan on Strike History | DePaul's Youth Union Training

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we bridge the gap between labor’s historic battles and its future leaders. Segment 1: T...

Ohio’s Tax Repeal Danger & NewsGuild Organizing Surges

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Introduction On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we look at two major battles for public resources and professional dign...

Organizing DC’s Iconic Venues & The Battle for AI Guardrails | IATSE Local 22 & AFL-CIO

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two major labor stories define today’s episode: a historic organizing win at some of the nation’s most famous music venues and the national fight ...

Building the "Silicon Valley of the Midwest" | AFL-CIO's Fred Redmond on Democracy

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we explore two sides of the labor movement: the massive physical build-out of American ma...

DreamWorks Remote workers & TED Workers Unionize | Iowa Rep. Dan Gosa on Labor in Politics

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we cover two major stories of workers building power—from the animation studios of Holl...

Young Workers March on D.C. & The “Good Jobs” Shortage | AFGE & Ironworkers Local 5

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Two major labor stories from the nation’s capital dominate today’s episode. First, Dr. Kendrick Roberson, National Vice President of AFGE, joins t...

East Palestine, Ohio After Three Years with Tony Cardwell & Ohio’s Labor Landscape with Tim Burga

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Three years after the East Palestine derailment, rail safety reform remains stalled while derailments continue at a rate of roughly 1,000 per year. On...

Working for Free vs. The $8 Trillion Boom: The Shutdown Crisis & Billionaire Wealth

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

While federal workers are asked to keep the country running without a paycheck, the ultra-wealthy are seeing record-breaking gains. This episode of th...

Manufacturing Crisis & Library Safety: The Fight for Worker Power in Ohio

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Legacy Auto to Public Libraries: A Midwest Labor Reality Check In this packed episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we look at two...

A City in Crisis: Minneapolis Labor Mobilized, and the Fight for Video Game Workers’ Rights

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast explores two critical fronts in the modern labor movement: the massive mobilization for civil...

Passing the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act & Harnessing Food as Medicine

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this power-packed episode, we dive into two major fronts where labor is winning: Capitol Hill and member wellness. First, Pete Ielmini of the LMCT ...

From the Picket Line to D.C.: The Fight for Staffing and the Young Workers March

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we tackle two critical fronts of the labor movement in 2026: the life-and-death stakes of...

The Safety Gap: Federal Rail Reform & The Firefighter Staffing Crisis

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

"In 2026, safety isn't a talking point—it's a function of staffing, oversight, and enforceable rules." 🚨🛤️ Whether it’s the rails running ...

David Goldberg, California Teachers Association | Sue Browne, United Steelworkers

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed David Goldberg, President of the California Teachers Association (CTA), representing more than 325,0...

Mike Leda, IBEW Local 153 | Richard Shavzin, SAG-AFTRA

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Mike Leda, Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 153, to hig...

Jason Walsh, BlueGreen Alliance | Lynn LaPlante, Chicago Federation of Musicians

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jason Walsh, Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance, reflected on the organization...

Melissa Cropper, OFT | Jon Schleuss, NewGuild-CWA

20 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss funding shortages hitt...

Jennie Baird, Ethical Tech Project | Siobhan Standaert, Good Jobs First

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jennie Baird, co-chair of the Ethical Tech Project, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to address the growing impact of artificial intell...

Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Lisa Cutler, Alliance for Retired Americans

16 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for the American Legion, who spot...

Kai Shin, Chicago Botanic Garden Workers United | Pat Gallagher, NCLF

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Kai Shin, a worker organizer with Chicago Botanic Garden Workers United, shared his exper...

Luis Jimenez, IAFF Local 735| Jason Monteith, SEIU-West

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Luis Jimenez, President of the International Association of Firefighters Local 735, ...

Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Benjamin Lynn, ATU Local 689

13 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of...

Michelle Eisen, Starbucks Workers United | Aurelia Glass, Center for American Progress

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Michelle Eisen, a barista and spokesperson for Starbucks Workers United, shared her exper...

Guillermo Mendoza-Lujan, SEIU Local 121RN | Andrew Strom, labor lawyer

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Guillermo Mendoza-Lujan, Secretary-Treasurer of Service Employees International Union Local 121RN, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to ...

Chris Flett & Anthony Noseworthy, IUOE Local 955 | Joe Gambill, META (SBJATC)

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast featured Chris Flett, Business Manager, and Anthony Noseworthy, Assistant Business Manager...

Brandon Campbell, UAW Region 4 | Amy Howell, United Labor Agency

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brandon Campbell, Director of Region 4 for the United Auto Workers, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed some of the challeng...

Betony Jones, EnergyEmployment US | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO

06 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Betony Jones, former labor advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy and the cre...

Dan Osborn, Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464 | Frank Manzo, Illinois EPI

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Dan Osborn, an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate in Nebraska and member of S...

Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Best of 2025: Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus Central Ohio Buildi...

Ariel Wittenburg, PEN Guild | Best of 2025: Claude Cummings Jr., CWA

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! Today, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Ariel Wittenberg, journalist and unit chair of the Politico-E&E News (PEN...

Machinists Local H1 | Best of 2025: Pat Devaney, Illinois State AFL-CIO

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Anson Poe and Chris Tucker, two figures behind the successful unionization of lab workers...

Brad Asay, Utah AFL-CIO | Best of 2025: Lindsay Dougherty, Teamsters

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Brad Asay, Vice President of the Utah AFL-CIO, joined the show to highlight a signif...

Sherrod Brown | Best of 2025: Doreen Greenwald and April Goggans, NTEU

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown joined the podcast to discuss his campaign for the U.S. S...

Dave McCall, USW | Best of 2025: Joe Nantista and Paul Slocomb, BMWED

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Dave McCall, International President of the United Steelworkers, reflected on the un...

Zach Story, IBEW Local 210 | Best of 2025: Sylvester Taylor, IBEW Local 1

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zach Story, Business Manager of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 210 in southern New Jersey, appeared on the Christmas Day ed...

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez | Best of 2025: Sean O’Brien, Teamsters

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, U.S. Rep. Linda Sanchez, representing California’s 38th Congressional District, jo...

Tom Buffenbarger | Best of 2025: Lee Saunders, AFSCME

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Tom Buffenbarger, retired President of the International Association of Machinists and A...

Greg Regan, TTD | Best of 2025: Everett Kelley, AFGE

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, discussed the Dep...

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

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jeff Stoffer, Director of the American Legion Media and Communications Division...

Pat O’Gorman and Jesus Ramirez, IUOE Local 399 | Davida Russell, NCLF

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, two representatives from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399—...

Jordan Barab | Frank Manzo, ILEPI

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, former Occupational Safety and Health Administration Deputy Assistant Secretary and ...

Tony Johnston, CCCTU Local 1600 | Melissa Cropper, OFT

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we featured Tony Johnston, President of the Cook County College Teachers Union Local...

Carrie Lee Patterson, AEA | Jay Edwards, Former Ohio State Rep.

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast spotlights Carrie Lee Patterson, a multifaceted arts professional and proud member of fo...

Anna-Marta Visky, CWA District 1 | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Anna-Marta Visky, Senior Campaign Lead for District 1 of the Communications Workers ...

Charlotte Brody, BlueGreen Alliance | Will Lindsay, BMWED

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte Brody, Vice President of Occupational and Environmental Health at the BlueGreen Alliance, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to...

Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Keller, co-host of The Valley Labor Report and a leader in Alabama’s labor movement, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discus...

Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Dave Wondolowski, Cleveland BCTC

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast ...

Sylvia Allegretto, CEPR | Bob Funk, LaborLab

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Sylvia Allegretto, Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)...

Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | John Paul Smith, AFL-CIO

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Workforce Un...

Jared Ross and Lorie Thompson, South Sound BCTC | Steve South, Teamsters Local 25

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jared Ross, Executive Secretary of the South Sound Building and Construction Trades Coun...

Paul Nolley, Project First Rate | Jody Calemine, AFL-CIO

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Paul Nolley, Executive Director of Project First Rate, joined the show to shine a li...

Dave Saucedo, Teamsters | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dave Saucedo, Director of the Airline Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discu...

Ted Pappageorge, Culinary Workers Union Local 226 | Merrilee Logue, NLO

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of Culinary Workers Union Local 226. Representi...

Roxanne Brown, USW | Scott Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Roxanne Brown, incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As she prep...

Jeff Padallero, Teamsters | Greg LaRoy, Good Jobs First

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s Thanksgiving Day episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brew...

Chris Grando, NUICA | Trish Belenson, SEIU Local 1021

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Chris Grando, President of the National Union Insulation Contractors Alliance (NUICA...

Casey Van Den Heuvel, SMW Local 104 | Tom Buffenbarger

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Casey Van Den Heuvel, business representative for Sheet Metal Workers Local 104, sha...

Jon Schleuss, NewsGuild-CWA | Greg Regan, TTD

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jon Schleuss, President of the NewsGuild-CWA, discussed the resolution of the Pittsburgh...

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

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications at the American Legion. Stof...

Anton Ruesing, FTI | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Anton Ruesing, Director of the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) of the International...

Matthew Bruenig, NLRB Edge | Dennis Torres, Bonnie Oconer, SEIU UHW

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Matthew Bruenig, labor lawyer and publisher of the legal tracking platform NLRB Edge. Br...

Melissa Cropper, OFT | Jeff Bryant, Our Schools

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), joined the podc...

Cristina Hooper, SEIU Local 1107 | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Cristina Hooper, a medical social worker and Service Employees International Union L...

Aaron Walsh, LEAN STL | Suntrapp Workers Unite, CWA Local 7765

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Aaron Walsh, a labor recovery specialist with Laborers Escaping Adversity Now St. Louis (...

Andrew Strom, Brooklyn Law School | Natalie Robin and Dante Smith, USA Local 829

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Strom, a labor lawyer and adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the difficulties...

Bret Oesterich, AMFA | Chris Rak, SEIU Local 1

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Bret Oesterich, National President of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA)...

Dan Wiley, American Legion | Mike Hazard, UA VIP

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Veterans Day, the America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Dan Wiley, National Commander of the American Legion, as one of our featured gues...

Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Tracie McMillan, Capital and Main

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers...

Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | John Paul Smith, AFL-CIO

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Work Force U...

Jackie Tate, Imogen Fox, AFSCME Local 88 | Merrilee Logue, NLO, David Yoder, BCBS FEP

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, we were joined by Jackie Tate, President, and Imogen Fox, Bargaining Team Member, Steward...

Paducah Professional Firefighters Local 168 | Dave Megenhardt, United Labor Agency

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Nathan Torian, President of Paducah Professional Firefighters Local 168, and Michael Hall...

Nick Weiner, Amer Dababneh, CWA | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast Nick Weiner, Organizing Director for the Communications Workers of America (CWA), and Amer...

Jon Wentz, Wentz, McInerney, Peifer & Petroff, LLC | Justin Hubly, NAPE/AFSCME Local 61

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast, attorney Jon Wentz of Wentz, McInerney, Peifer & Petroff, LLC, discussed the ongoing co...