This week on the Labor Day edition of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by reminding building trade workers of the importance of wearing sunscreen. Then the guys discuss the latest union related news pertaining to the “Workers Over Billionaires” protests, Disney, the meaning of Labor Day, and more. To close out the show, Ken and Phil rattle off some websites that are helpful links that tell you what are union and American-made products we should be using everyday.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing some good news for members of the coalition. Then the guys also discuss the latest union related news pertaining to the Air Canada Strike, Oklahoma’s ‘America First Test’ requirement for teachers coming from New York and California, ‘Burger King mom,’ the Boeing in Missouri, and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the show by chatting with the President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, Patrick Cleary about where they are at in their 4-year contact negotiation. Then, the guys shared their thoughts about an interview conducted by Bridget Davidson (Yes, Phil’s wife) who chatted with Minority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives Hakeem Jeffries about what the Democratic Party is doing to try to win back the working people. The guys also discuss the latest union related news pertaining to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Iowa DOGE Task Force, green energy jobs, Uber and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the news surrounding United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s recruitment initiative. Throughout the show, the guys also discuss union related news pertaining to the continuous push to eliminate union contracts for federal employees, updates with what is going on over at Fenway Park, renewable energy jobs and more.

Check out the Workers’ Mic Built to Last episode HERE.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their condolences for fellow Ryne Sandberg fans after his death on July 28, 2025. Then Nicholas Cortesi, Principal Attorney at Law for Union Legal Services, joins Ed and Phil to talk about Union Legal Services and how their goal is to provide union members and their families with general legal advice and guidance to resolve any legal problems and/or answer any legal questions. Next, Ed and Phil are joined by International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150’s Assistant to the President Martin Durkan and Local 150 Operator Braulio Pratida. Listen in while they discuss details surrounding their strike against QSL America over seven charges of unfair labor practices. To close out the show, the guys also discuss union related news pertaining to the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2’s concern regarding the poor condition of equipment that the Chicago Fire Department uses, the Glenn Valley Foods layoffs and the Workers’ Mic Built to Last episode which aired on WGN TV this past Saturday, August 2nd.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show giving listeners a Philadelphia strike update. Then the President of UNITE HERE Local 26, Carlos Aramayo, joins the show to discuss details surrounding the Fenway Park concession and restaurant workers going on strike. Then the guys also discuss union related news pertaining to a strike involving 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, a Federal jury awarding $1M for wrongfully terminating Kentucky firefighters, and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, and Ed Maher kick off the show by discussing union related news pertaining to the Michigan $63B SanDisk factory cancellation, driverless cars, and more. Then the guys are joined by Russell Keller, the credit counselor for Credit Union Legal Services. Listen in to hear Russ discuss the difference between credit counseling and credit repair and how a union member could utilize Credit Union Legal Service’s service.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing union related news pertaining to The National Education Association (NEA), Philadelphia ending the city worker strike, updates with Job Corps and more. Then the guys are joined by the Chicago Federation of Labor’s Secretary-Treasurer Don Villar and ABOC’s Sales Director Kimberly Kam. Listen in while Don and Kimberly share details about the bank (ABOC) itself, how it was formed and what makes them different from other banks.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their condolences for anyone affected by or know anyone affected by the flooding in Texas. Then the guys spend the whole show taking listener questions.

Megent Financial‘s Investment Executive and Managing Director Doug Klimah joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, to share key details members looking to retire need to know. Doug also shares what options are available, how Megent is the best resource for members, and the importance of knowing your benefits sooner rather than later.