Today we sit down with Joe Rojas, a retired Bureau of Prisons employee, former AFGE local president, and lifelong advocate for federal workers. Joe pulls back the curtain on the corruption, cronyism, and toxic culture inside America’s federal prisons — a system that too often fails the very people who keep it running.From fighting for millions in back pay and exposing management misconduct, to securing millions in a sexual harassment settlement and pushing for staff safety reforms, Joe’s story is one of courage, accountability, and persistence in the face of corruption.If you believe in fairness, transparency, and protecting America’s workers, this is an interview you don’t want to miss.

In this episode of Rights Watch, Danny Rivera Jr. sits down with AFGE National President Dr. Everett Kelley to discuss the truth behind the ongoing government shutdown, the attacks on federal workers, and the fight to restore bargaining rights at the VA.Dr. Kelley, a respected leader and advocate for federal employees, breaks down how political gridlock in Washington is hurting everyday workers, disrupting essential services, and turning public servants into pawns in a political game.They dive deep into what bargaining rights really mean, why they matter for both workers and veterans, and what can be done to rebuild fairness and accountability in the federal workforce.If you care about workers’ rights, government transparency, and protecting the people who keep our country running, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.👉 Like, share, and subscribe to join the movement for America’s working class. Help make Rights Watch the #1 voice of the American workforce.

In this episode of Rights Watch, Kentucky AFL-CIO President Dustin Reinstedler joins Danny Rivera Jr. for a raw and honest conversation about the state of labor today. From the growing anti-union climate to the new generation of workers demanding change, Dustin makes one thing clear: this is the pivotal moment for labor and shame on us if we don’t capture it.They dive into what it means to lead in a time of corporate pushback, how young people are reshaping the movement, and why the fight for workers’ rights is far from over.If you’ve ever wondered where the labor movement goes from here , this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

Meet Kirk Gillenwater, a lifelong labor leader who’s spent decades fighting for the rights of working people. In this Rights Watch interview, we dive into his story — from the early days of organizing to the modern challenges facing unions today.Kirk shares what’s kept him fighting all these years, his thoughts on the labor movement’s future, and how solidarity still has the power to change everything.This episode isn’t just about one man’s journey — it’s about what happens when working people stand up, speak out, and refuse to back down.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on every new episode of Rights Watch.

Two weeks into Trump’s second government shutdown, thousands of federal workers remain unpaid, air traffic controllers are reaching a breaking point, and the administration is focused on luxury projects instead of the American people.

In this episode of Rights Watch, Danny Rivera Jr. breaks down three major stories:

✈️ Segment 1 — Grounded by Politics:
Air travel chaos, safety risks, and 13,000 air traffic controllers left without pay as the Trump administration builds monuments instead of reopening the government.

🗣️ Segment 2 — Divided We Fall:
AFGE National President Everett Kelley calls for both parties to come together and open the government — not by giving up their agendas, but by putting Americans first. Danny shares why it’s time to stop the political divide and remember: “It’s not about politics, it’s about people.”

⚖️ Segment 3 — The Law Still Applies:
A federal judge blocks Trump’s illegal shutdown layoffs, reminding America that the Constitution doesn’t shut down — even when the government does.

This isn’t about one party or the other — it’s about workers, families, and the people who keep this country running.

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One week into President Trumps second Government shutdown and we are already facing consequences .In today's episode well talk about the shortages in our Air Traffic Control Towers, we'll dive into the why's this shutdown and how political rhetoric is used to divide our country. Plus, we are joined by first-time guest Gabriel Witt, talking about the UAW and the dangers this administration poses for our workers nation wide.

In this episode of Stories, Danny sits down with Brandee “VA Union Mama” Morris, a union leader from AFGE Local 0446 in Asheville, North Carolina, to share her powerful journey as a federal employee and union advocate.

Brandee opens up about her 24-year career with the VA, the challenges unions face without agency recognition, and the impact of staff reductions on veteran care. She reflects on victories won through solidarity, including cases of workplace discrimination, harassment, and anti-union efforts.