The Workers' Mic

On this Thanksgiving weekend edition of the The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing what they are thankful for. Then, the guys discuss some of the top latest union-related news stories. Next, the guys are joined by the Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Listen in while Mike shares details about the Illinois Infrastructure FIRST Fund. To close out the show, Ken, Ed and Phil are joined by little Timmy from Iowa to check in on how things are going at the work plant.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing recent updates with the Starbucks strike and details surrounding the latest discharge petition. Then, the guys are joined by Starkey Chief Hearing Health Officer Dr. Dave Fabry to share the importance of prioritizing your hearing health while working in the trades and what Starkey offers NCL members. To close out the show, the guys discuss the latest union related news pertaining to Ford and their need for more mechanics.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing details involved in the labor deal that was signed ending the 101-day-long strike for Boeing workers. Then Ed and Phil do a deep dive on bills that are supported by Americans for Prosperity and the National Right to Work Foundation. Then, the guys discuss some more the latest union-related news pertaining to Senator Josh Hawley, the Starbucks strike, the Government shutdown coming to an end and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the show by discussing how layoffs across the U.S. are at their highest since the Great Recession. Then, Local 150’s Financial Secretary David Fagan joins the guys to discuss the importance of organizing and how the majority of the workforce in Michigan City, Indiana right now are being replaced with out-of-state workers. To close out the show, the guys discuss the latest union related news pertaining to the NCL’s open enrollment, the impending Starbucks strike, Rand Paul and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing how Illinois lawmakers passed a $1.5 billion funding bill for local transit that saved the CTA from layoffs. Then, the guys discuss the latest union related news pertaining to Starbucks’ labor revolution documentary, IUOE Local 150‘s ‘Scabby the Rat’ being threatened by the owner of WendellaBoats during a peaceful demonstration in Chicago, STARR Restaurant Group and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the details surrounding the White House having non-union construction done. Then Ed and Phil are joined by the President at Kocher Insurance Group, Inc. Karl Kocher to talk about what Kocher Insurance can do for you, why life insurance is important, the types of insurance NCL members can sign up for during their open enrollment period, and more. To close out the show, the guys discuss the latest union-related news pertaining to Elon Musk, NLRB, Buc-ees and more.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by celebrating the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2‘s new contract. Listen in while the President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, Patrick Cleary talks about this 4-year contract negotiation and breakdown the contract details. Then the guys are joined by Colin Smalley, President of Local 777 International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, to talk about why these government furloughs continue to happen. To close out the show, they also discuss the latest union-related news pertaining to Local 399, National Parks and more!

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by breaking down details pertaining to the federal employees who have been furloughed during the recent government shutdown. Then the guys also discuss the latest union related news pertaining to the IFPTE, Linda McMahon, Crystal Carey being nominated as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, the Illinois Department of Transportation’s new five year plan and more.

Ben Miller, the Chief Revenue Officer at Premise Health, is on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, this week to discuss what Premise offers to NCL memebers, and its great benefits for you and your family.

This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with Ben Miller, the Chief Revenue Officer at Premise Health. Listen in while Ben discusses what Premise offers to NCL members, and its great benefits for you and your family. Then, the guys discuss some of the latest union related news surrounding the recent government shutdown, Coco Robotics, Chicago infrastructure, and more.