International Union of Painters and Allied Trades General Vice President at Large of Organizing Jimmy Williams Jr. joined the AWF Union Podcast earlier today. He spoke about President Biden’s first 100 days in office, passing the PRO Act and other pro-labor legislation, worker misclassification and a new infrastructure bill.

Also featured on today’s episode was Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga. He discussed the national week of action promoting Workers’ Memorial Day and passing the PRO Act. He later discussed the American Jobs Plan and how it will be funded. 

United for Infrastructure CEO Zach Schafer was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about the need for infrastructure improvements, how to put Americans back to work through the American Jobs Plan and more.

Also featured on today’s episode was Cleveland Better Business Bureau President Sue McConnell. She addressed three scams to be on the lookout for. She warned listeners of rental car scams, airline booking service scams and COVID-19 funeral expense scams.

Iron Workers District Representative of the Iron Workers Safety and Health Department Wayne Creasap was featured on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about Workers Memorial Day, Safety Stand Down Week and eliminating falls on jobsites.

UFCW Local 1776 President Wendell Young was also featured on today’s show. He spoke about food and commercial workers and their industry during the COVID-19 pandemic and how having a pro-union president restores hope for workers and the rights they have fought for. 

Today on the AWF Union Podcast, AFL-CIO Director of Government Affairs Bill Samuel spoke about the PRO Act, revising the rules of the filibuster, the American Jobs Plan and how the investment into jobs will help with physical and social infrastructure improvements.

Also featured on the podcast today was Public Citizen Litigation Group Attorney Adam Pulver. He spoke about the meatpacking industry and how the Trump Administration failed workers in the industry, funding OSHA and like-agencies and taking on cases at the appellate level.

Mechanical Insulators LMCT Executive Director Pete Ielmini was the first featured guest on today’s edition of the AWF Union Podcast. He spoke about suicide prevention in construction, breaking the “tough guy” stigma in the trades when it comes to mental health and Workers Memorial Day.

The American Prospect Editor David Dayen was also featured on today’s show. He spoke about the American Jobs Plan, restoring public investment in infrastructure and breaking privatization cycles with infrastructure projects.

The America’s Work Force Union Podcast independent labor voice and former International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers General President Tom Buffenbarger was featured on today’s show. He spoke about getting Americans back to work and improving infrastructure through the American Jobs Plan. He also spoke about Workers Memorial Day and why it is so important.

IBEW Local 520 Organizer Ryan Pollock joined the AWF Union Podcast today. He spoke about the Green New Deal, public auto charging stations in Texas, large corporations moving to Texas and the organizing being done to build their facilities.

Also featured on today’s show was Transportation Trades Department President Greg Regan. He spoke about the American Jobs Plan, where he would like to see infrastructure improvements and Workers Memorial Day.

United Steelworkers National Rapid Response Coordinator Randie Pearson joined the AWF Union Podcast today to discuss the USW Rapid Response program, Enbridge Line 5, what it is, why it is so important and how a person could work in the refinery industry and still be an environmentalist.

Working Class Perspectives Contributing Writer Christopher Martin was also a featured guest today’s show. He spoke about the difference between the “working class” and the “middle class” and why journalism has become an increasingly dangerous career over the last few years.

The Nation Magazine contributing writer Andrew McCormick was the first featured guest on today’s show. He spoke about climate change and the amount of misinformation surrounding it. McCormick also discussed how the military is finding it difficult to get service members to get the COVID-19 vaccination.

Also featured on the podcast today was North Coast Area Labor Federation President Pat Gallagher. He spoke about legislation being introduced that would eliminate global market distortions, the PRO Act and why areas with higher union density have better paying jobs. 

American Society of Civil Engineers Managing Director of Government Relations and Infrastructure Initiatives Emily Feenstra was featured on the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke with host Ed “Flash” Ferenc about the U.S. infrastructure report card, what is categorized as infrastructure, whether or not the American Jobs Plan will be sufficient and how infrastructure improvements will boost other parts of the economy.

American Federation of Government Employees Local 3283 members Joey Graceffo and Dan Drost also joined today’s show. They spoke about the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) and what they do, security clearance issues with DFAS, the PRO Act and an overview of public sector unions.