Today on Workers Rock, we interview "Fernando" an Agriculture Worker Leader, who is a part of the Alianza of Agricultural Workers in Upstate, New York.

He is originally from Oaxaca, Mexico and emigrated to the United States over twenty years ago, and has worked in the dairy industry ever since.

We protect the identity of "Fernando" as he has been disciplined by his employer for speaking to the news in the past.

"Fernando" discusses the typical work day and work conditions of dairy and farm work, what his fellow agricultural workers hope for the future, the insider opinions of the recent update to overtime in New York State for farmworkers, and more.

He is translated by Carlos Aguirre.

Today on Workers Rock (2024) we meet Jasmine Payne-Patterson of the Economic Policy Institute to discuss the USA Federal Minimum Wage, why it's so low ($7.25), how it's not moved one penny since 2009, what bill is in motion to bring it to $17.00 per hour—and what you can do about it.

In this episode we find out what states are allowing even lower pay!

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Today, the Workers Rock Podcast is joined by Dan Maloney and Carmen Guzman, UAW 1097 (Rochester, NY) President and Financial Secretary, respectively. 

In this episode, they discuss the weeks' long UAW strike of 2023, why it happened, the outcome, and future of the trade in Rochester and internationally. 

We also talk about how electric car production impacts their work, and of course, hydrogen fuel cell technology!

Also, find out how you can tell if your car is American made. 

Workers Rock's host Amorette Miller interviews Dr. Dale Whelehan (Dublin, Ireland), who is the CEO of 4 Day Week Global, an organization that helps companies/employers realize the benefits of the four-day-work week—a model that is sweeping the globe. Find out which state in the United States is leading the charge for the work model that will replace the 5-day work week as we know it.

Workers Rock interviews 1199 SEIU leaders Tracey Harrison, Robin White and Elizabeth Davila who talk about their recent one day strike against employer University of Rochester, what they won and what this contract truly means.

Today we interview three transgender advocates about their gender transition at work. Chloe Corcoran she/her/hers (Los Angeles), Patrick Pitoni he/him/his (Rochester, NY) and Penny Sterling she/her/hers (Rochester, NY) share advice on how organizations and society can better serve members of the trans community.

They also make predictions on who will win the Super Bowl.

Workers Rock is part of the Labor Radio Podcast Network (2024) Hosted by Amorette Miller

Unionized Workers of the Democrat & Chronicle are in the midst of a protracted contract battle with their employer Gannett.

Union leaders from the Rochester News Guild (News Guild of New York, CWA), Tracy Schuhmacher (Food & Drink Journalist), Justin Murphy (Education Journalist) & Gary Craig (Public Safety Journalist) join Workers Rock to talk about how this came to be, next steps and how you can get involved.

Welcome to Workers Rock, a podcast that focuses on topics that affect people at work. Hosted by Amorette Miller. (Coming January, 2024)