What are U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs law enforcement officers doing to boost their standing within the administration? Hear from American Federation of Government Employees Local 1969 President Andrew Peterson on today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He also discussed what is being done to fix other issues faced by the officers.

United Food and Commercial Workers Union Assistant General Counsel Amanda Jaret also joined today’s show. In addition to speaking about various National Labor Relations Board matters, Jaret discussed various labor related cases being considered by the U.S. Supreme Court.

UA Local 669 JATC Recruitment and Outreach Specialist Tim Coleman discussed the UA Local 669 apprenticeship program, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected apprenticeship and how a career in the trades is a viable path to the middle class. 

Ohio Federation of Teachers President Melissa Cropper was also featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about the Ohio Supreme Court ruling finding Ohio school funding unconstitutional, broadband issues throughout the pandemic and Critical Race Theory. 

Vermont AFL-CIO President David Van Deusen was our featured guest on today’s edition of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast. He spoke about the political parties in Vermont, the possibility of a general strike, New Hampshire defeating so-called “Right to Work,” fighting for social justice unionism and more.

United Auto Workers Legislative Director Josh Nassar was one of the guests on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the Build Back Better mantra and the American Jobs Plan, bringing manufacturing back to the U.S., changes to the NLRB and the For The People Act.

Policy Matters Ohio Senior Project Director Wendy Patton was also featured on today’s episode. She spoke about issues with school funding in Ohio, the major impact that school vouchers have on public schools, quality of education in districts with lower property values and fixing funding plans for the state’s public schools.

ProPublica Reporter Jenny Deam was a guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about health insurance plans, how pre-existing conditions affect healthcare plans and how health insurance companies hide dangerous provisions.

South Carolina AFL-CIO Field Director Jennifer Tague was also featured on today’s show. She spoke about the anti-union politicians of South Carolina, the importance of passing the PRO Act and establishing living wage benchmarks in the state.

The first guest on today's episode of the AWF Union Podcast was CWA District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews. He spoke about legislation fighting for worker power, public and private employee strikes and improving broadband infrastructure to close the digital divide across the U.S.

IBEW Local 38 President Mike Muzic later joined the show to give an update on the state of apprenticeship and the Local 38 jurisdiction. He explained the importance of the classroom setting and how their apprentices will be happy to have full classrooms and labs.

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFT-West Virginia President Fred Albert spoke about funding for public schools, Reconnecting McDowell and challenges that still exist for our teachers, school support staff, students and their families.

Also featured on today’s episode was LiUNA Minnesota and North Dakota Campaign Director Kevin Pranis. He discussed Marathon refineries and the quality of training needed to safely work at the refineries.

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council Executive Secretary-Treasurer Dorsey Hager joined the show to discuss construction in Columbus, the American Jobs Plan, infrastructure improvements and the Driving Futures and Building Futures Programs.

Teamsters Local 553 Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer Demos Demopoulos was also featured on the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed the strike at United Metro Energy, unfair labor practices and support from Teamsters. 

Senator Sherrod Brown joined the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about infrastructure, what all is included under the term “infrastructure” and the For the People Act. He also discussed a recent Senate hearing where he was able to question big bank CEO’s.

Also featured on today’s episode was Kelley & Ferraro Associate Brian Kelley. He discussed the ongoing Zantac case, multidistrict litigation cases and Roundup weed killer causing illness.

United Labor Agency Executive Director Dave Megenhardt was the featured guest on today’s episode of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about states removing unemployment benefits set in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, connecting people to good jobs and helping them learn the skills they need to make themselves more valuable to employers.