This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson spend the entire show discussing the latest union related news pertaining to the recent uptick in gas prices, the three-day strike by unionized Brookfield Zoo Chicago employees that ended with a tentative four-year agreement, Chipotle, A.I. and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their condolences for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew who was shot and killed at Swedish Hospital Saturday, April 25th and to inform listeners how they can get involved with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Then, Ken and Phil are joined by the Director of Public Information for the Chicago Department of Aviation Georgiaree Godfrey to share details surrounding the Chicago Department of Aviation’s 5th annual Airport Small Business Summit and Job Fair which is occurring on Tuesday, May 12. To close out the show, the guys discuss the latest union news pertaining to May Day, Lori Chavez-DeRemer stepping down as President Trump’s Labor Secretary amid internal investigation, Voting Rights Act and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and special guest host Secretary-Treasurer/Principal Officer and Business Agent for Teamsters Local 301 Mike Haffner kick off the show by chatting about Local 301 and how they got involved with the National Coalition of Labor. Then, Ed and Mike are joined by Stu Clark, the Chief Executive Officer at Premise Health. Listen in while Stu shares details on their personalized healthcare model and to remind members who have not gone to a primary care physician in many years that it should not be scary and to encourage them to book an appointment today. To close out the show the guys discuss the latest union news pertaining to A.I. in the building trades, the Labor secretary stepping down, etc.

Megent Financial’s Chief Operating Officer for Megent Financial Dave Mallett joins Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson on The Workers’ Mic to stress the importance of having a financial advisor and to share details surrounding their newly offered annuity with the NCL called Union Strength Annuity.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with the Chief Operating Officer for Megent Financial Dave Mallett about the importance of having a financial advisor and to share details surrounding their newly offered annuity called Union Strength Annuity. Then, the guys are joined with the President of the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208 BJ Levy and The Chicago Federation of Musicians’ Vice President John Floeter who join to share details surrounding a free lunchtime performance by The Jazz for Chicago Big Band on Monday, April 27, 2026, in the historic GAR Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center that celebrates UNESCO’s World Jazz Day. To close out the show the guys discuss the latest union news pertaining to the Labor on the Ballet seminar coming up, a pending Illinois strike bill, and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing whether or not TSA should be privatized. Then, the guys are joined with the Director of the Illinois Department of Labor Jane Flanagan and John Jarger, Director of Operations for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council who join the show to discuss how MACRC is making a big push to combat tax fraud across the country, how people can participate in Tax Fraud Days of Action and more. To close out the show the guys discuss the latest union news pertaining to President Trump, South Park’s restaurant and more.

On this Easter Sunday edition of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Phil Davidson joins live while stuck in Kansas City alongside his wife and the Director or Media Relations for the Illinois Education Association Bridget Shanahan. They kick off the show by chatting about TSA and how TSA union leaders are reporting that workers, as of April 2026, are receiving paychecks following a 39-day partial government shutdown. Then, Phil and Bridget then talk about the late former IEA President Reginald “Reg” Weaver and all he did for the labor movement as well as the AFL Coalition around the Unemployment Equity Act. Next, Phil and Bridget welcome the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council’s Safety Director Al Jotautas to the show to reiterate the need for safety on all job sites. To close out the show, Phil and Bridget discuss the latest union news pertaining Workers Memorial Day occurring on April, 28th, the May Day Strong movement and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the show by sharing another story for their new weekly ‘Barely Legal‘ segment. This week’s story pertains to the NLRB’s Cemex decision. Then, Ken and Ed welcome to the show John Warner, President of the IBEW Local 146, to talk about the creation of the Mid-Illinois Labor Council. Next, the guys are joined by agents and staff with Teamsters Local 727. Listen in while Teamsters Local 727’s Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer John Coli, Teamsters Local 727 member and Brookfield Zoo employee Carrie Sapienza and Local 727 Business Representative Sean McGough about Carrie’s unjust termination from Brookfield Zoo and how Local 727 fought to get her job back. To close out the show, Ken and Ed also discuss the latest union news pertaining to Starbucks, Ottawa Storage LLC, and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their sadness for the loss of the iconic action star Chuck Norris earlier this week. The guys also discuss the latest union news pertaining to Cesar Chavez facing sexual abuse accusations, the BP lockout, National Football League referees potentially being on strike for the 2026 season, the several lawsuits filed against Amazon regarding COVID-19 safety measures during the pandemic, Joliet City Council passing the 795-acre AI data center development project and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about the success of this year’s Working Families Archer Avenue St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Next, the guys are joined by Brian Andersen, Business Manager at IBEW Local Union 601, to share details surrounding a private project happening on the University of Illinois campus which caused union workers to protest the construction company being utilizing for overseeing the project. Then, to close out the show, the guys discuss the latest news pertaining to union cards for federal workers, details surrounding a new Senate Bill 2202 which would tie union organizing restrictions to economic development incentives, and more.