Delaware Building and Construction Trades Council Treasurer James Ascione was the first guest on today’s edition of America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about difficulties unions face when organizing in Delaware. He also discussed the benefits of apprenticeship programs.

IUPAT District Council 7 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Mehrhoff was also featured on today’s episode. Mehrhoff touched on some of the labor climate in Wisconsin, the federal difficulties the PRO Act faces. He later spoke about bridging the communication gap between leadership and members in the IUPAT.

Ohio AFL-CIO Legislative Director Matt Smith joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss efforts to fight gerrymandering, Ohio’s new Congressional maps, voter suppression legislation and more.

Also featured on today’s episode was United Scenic Artists Local 829 National Business Agent Carl Mulert. He spoke about the recently authorized IATSE strike, which was overwhelmingly approved. Mulert also explained the recent working conditions members have faced and more.

SEIU 32BJ Vice President and New Jersey State Director Kevin Brown was the first guest on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. Brown discussed the New Jersey Healthy Terminals Act and how it can benefit workers.

UA Local 669 Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman was also featured on today’s episode. He spoke about apprenticeship programs being a viable path to the middle class, the UA being America’s fire protection specialists and more. 

Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive-Secretary Dorsey Hager rejoined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss Issue 7 in Columbus, Ohio, the Ohio State Building Trades Convention and a Building Futures and Driving Futures graduation ceremony.

Ohio State Building and Construction Trades Council Secretary/Treasurer Mike Knisley discussed workers being abandoned at a refinery in Lima, Ohio, the Ohio State Building Trades Convention and how Ohio has remained friendly to union workers.

American Federation of Musicians Local 802 President Adam Krauthamer made his debut on America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. He spoke about how the pandemic affected the musicians in New York and others in the live performance industry. He also discussed vaccine mandates in the industry.

James Hart, Metal Trades Department of the AFL-CIO President, was also featured on AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about how America works best when people unionize, how workplace safety can help everyone succeed and more.

Southeast Laborers District Council Assistant Business Manager David Rutledge was the first guest on today’s edition of AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the current Vanderbilt University worker negotiations, apprenticeship readiness programs and how the construction market is tighter than ever, making it harder to find workers.

Virginia AFL-CIO President Doris Crouse-Mays was also featured on today’s episode. She spoke about political efforts at the state level, how Virginia has made progress to improve the standing of workers and what legislators can do to improve the situation.

IBEW Local 96 Business Manager Tommy Maloney joined the AWF Union Podcast to offer updates on projects being worked on by Local 96 members, job opportunities in the renewable sector, the IBEW Code of Excellence and their apprenticeship program.

Rhode Island Building Futures Executive Director Andrew Cortes was also a featured guest on today’s show. He spoke about how the program came to be, SEIU members training updates, and how an apprenticeship will help people receive the training they need to get a good job and put them on the path to the middle class.

Independent Labor Voice Tom Buffenbarger discussed the debt ceiling, the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the saving of money from the Department of Defense, the reallocation of funds and more on today’s episode.

Masters Mates and Pilots President Don Marcus made his debut appearance on America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He discussed what the organization does, who they represent and how COVID-19 has affected the industry. He also discussed an event at the White House with President Biden and other labor advocates. 

Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan was the second guest on today's show. Regan spoke about assault on frontline workers in the transportation industry, and the FAA working with airlines on updating their travel regulations.

Working Class Perspectives Contributing Writer Sherry Linkon joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today. She discussed how the working class can make up ground in the U.S. economy. She also discussed a TV series that looks at the fall of many midwest towns.

United Steelworkers District 1 Director Donnie Blatt was also featured on today’s episode. He discussed USW redistricting, how the COVID-19 resurgence has affected the USW membership and their stance on vaccines and vaccine incentive programs.

AFL-CIO Government Affairs Director Bill Samuel was the first featured guest today on AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the budget reconciliation, fixing the filibuster and imposing penalties on companies who break labor law.

Also featured on today’s show was AFM Local 4 President Len DiCosimo. He discussed the Build Back Better Plan, the American Rescue Plan and vaccination in concert venues.