Union Strong

Kate Mullany, the pioneer who established the first female union in the United States in Troy, NY, is a figure of immense significance. However, there is a growing concern that many kids are not learning about her role in the union movement or the broader history of unions. The American Labor Studies Center is working to change that. Join us on this episode of the Union Strong podcast to learn about their essential efforts.

Visit the American Labor Studies Center website

Visit the Kate Mullany House website

Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on the job. In New York State there is a unique network of occupational health clinics available to workers to prevent injuries and illnesses.

In this podcast, we talk to the medical director at one of the clinics to learn about the services available and how workers can access them.

Resources:

Occupational Health Clinic Network website: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic_network.htm

List of Occupational Health Clinic Network clinics: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic.htm

Mount Sinai Selikoff website: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health

List of Mount Sinai Selikoff locations: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health/locations

The 2024 Legislative Session is underway. 

On the latest Union Strong podcast we break down some of the priorities for the Union Movement with New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl.

Stay up to date on NYS AFL-CIO legislative initiatives.

The New York State Nurses Association is celebrating groundbreaking contract victories and they are building on their solidarity for more fights ahead.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, we hear from Nancy Hagans, president of NYSNA and National Nurses United on their fight to prioritize patient care.

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Melinda Person is an educator, mother of 4, yoga instructor, and Ironman triathlete. She serves as a member of the New York State AFL-CIO Executive Council, and she's the new president of the nearly 700 thousand-member New York State United Teachers – the largest union in the state.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, Melinda talks about the top priorities for NYSUT, discusses some of the challenges ahead, and legislative goals for the coming year.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is Mario Cilento, the President of the New York State AFL-CIO. 

In this wide-ranging interview, President Cilento talks about the energy he sees, right now, within the Union Movement and why we are seeing more workers making the difficult decision to strike. He discusses a critical new law passed in New York State that will remove a barrier to union organizing and reminds us of what being a union member means and how life-changing it can be. 

Kyle Viverito is an electrician and member of IBEW Local 3. 

Not too long ago, while on the job doing electrical work at an NHL arena, he started singing and it did not go unnoticed.

He caught the attention of management, and the next thing he knew, he was performing there.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, we will introduce you to the man known as the singing electrician.

See Kyle sing at Union Strong Night at Citi Field on September 2nd! Click here to get tickets.

There has been a surge in union activity across the country with more workers deciding to join unions and demanding improved working conditions. One of those regions is in Buffalo, New York, home to the first unionized Starbucks that set into motion a wave of organizing at Starbucks stores across the United States.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, Peter De Jesus, the President of the Western New York Area Labor Federation joins us to talk about the growing union movement, member engagement, and leadership lessons from the Buffalo region.

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Get tickets for Union Strong Night at the New York Mets

The 2023 legislative session has come to an end and there are some big victories for workers including various worker protections and improved Workers’ Compensation.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is the Legislative Director at the New York State AFL-CIO, Mike Neidl. Mike breaks down the list of legislative victories and explains what they mean to workers.

See the 2023 End of Session Report

See the 2023-24 Final Budget Breakdown

We are celebrating our 100th episode by diving into the historic writers’ strike that is making headlines across the country. 

Our guest is the Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America East, Lowell Peterson, who will give us an overview of what this strike, by film and television writers, is all about. 

But first – to commemorate our 100th episode and look to the future of staying Union Strong, our guest is the President of the New York State AFL-CIO – Mario Cilento.

Writers Guild of America East website: https://www.wgaeast.org/

Writers Guild of America East social media:

https://www.facebook.com/WGAEast/

https://twitter.com/WGAEast

https://www.instagram.com/wgaeast/

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Get info on the Union Strong Yankees and Mets games: https://nysaflcio.org/news/union-strong-baseball-2023