The Workers' Mic

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the show by chatting with Megent Financials’ Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham. Listen in while Ron stresses the importance of having a financial advisor even when having a pension. Ron also remind listeners that the time to start saving was yesterday and shares some tips on how you can start saving. Then, Ken and Ed discuss the latest union related news pertaining to green energy jobs, The Gateway Tunnel, Waymo and more. To close out the show, Ken and Ed share their condolences for the Davidson family after their tremendous loss of Doug Davidson (Phil’s father) on Thursday, February 5th.

Megent Financial: The time to start saving was yesterday

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show discussing the news coming out of Minneapolis. Then, Ed and Phil also discuss the latest union related news specifically pertaining to the world of sports. Listen in while the guys cover Bears stadium news, the NFL Player’s Association and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about how Illinois Uber/Lyft drivers might have the chance to organize. Then, the guys are joined by Maeg (“Meg”) Yosef, the mobilization coordinator at The Labor Force, to discuss what The Labor Force is and and how they contribute in the labor movement. Then, the guys are joined with a representative from New Seasons Labor Union Janet Shek to talk about UE Local 1010’s humble beginnigngs and to share their incredible unionizing success story. To close out the show, Ken and Phil discuss the latest union related news pertaining to Liz Shuler, Hyundi, A.I. and more!

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show with some Chicago Bears hype for tonight’s big game against the LA Rams. Then, the guys are joined by Butch Sikora Jr., Assistant Safety Director for the Mid-America Carpenter’s Union. Listen in while Butch stresses the importance of suicide awareness and where people can turn for help. Then, the guys discuss the latest union related news pertaining to results for the first NLRB ruling, Rockford Education Association preparing to put forward their final labor contract offer after the union and the district have been unable to come to terms, Meta, and more!

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about the ski patrol scabs we were seeing before the Telluride ski patrol strike came to an end and the latest news surrounding The National Labor Relations Board. Then, the guys are joined by the President of The Mereopolitan Alliance of Police (MAP) Keith George and MAP’s Director of Legal and Legislative Affairs Mark McQueary to talk about what the Metropolitan Alliance of Police consist of as a union. Listen in while Keith and Mark talk about how local police feel when ICE/The National Guard come to their areas, details surrounding their recent supervising case they took in Arlington Heights, and more. To close out the show, the guys remind listeners that the coalition is still in open enrollment.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show reflecting on what happened to workers throughout 2025 and share what they look forward to in 2026. Then, the guys discuss the latest union related news pertaining to UPS, the OEIU, Alphabet Workers Union, Google and more!

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson open the show looking for a legal correspondent to join their show from time to time in 2026. Then, the guys reflect on 2025 and share some of their favorite conversations from throughout the year.

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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 Local 58 Rep Rob Piane for working with the Trade Collective to bring 4 Evanston residents into the Carpenter’s Union, New York AG suing UPS over ‘wage theft’, natural gas production, ICE raiding pickets, Illinois Commerce Commission 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 the STL Building Trades Wellness Coalition and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, substance misuse, and suicide crisis. Then, the guys are joined by Harold Phillips and Chris Garlock from the Labor Radio Podcast Network to talk about the importance of their network. To close out the show, the guys discuss the latest union related news pertaining to Utah repealing a collective bargaining ban, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine vetoes bill loosening child labor laws, Waymo, and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the show by reminding NCL memebers that open enrollment for their life insurance and short term disability is now in full swing. Then, the Ken and Ed discuss the latest union related news pertaining to the WNBA player negotiations, Only Fans, Florida’s anti-worker laws, ‘dues’ vs. ‘working dues,’ Dave’s Killer Bread, and more.