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Podcast: Portland Pleads for our Help
Three union activists from Portland call in to talk about the federal mercenaries that Trump has sent to quell peaceful protests in Portland. They tell the real story about what it is like to be on...
Hearst Magazines Organize
In a historic union win, Hearst Magazines’ digital and print staff overwhelmingly voted to unionize with the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE). This election took place via mail ballot and...
Podcast: Kasich the Dem and Baseball Players Kneeling
Former Ohio Governor, Presidential Candidate, and Right to Work supporter John Kasich is speaking at the Democratic National Convention, America's Workforce Radio host Ed Flash Fernec calls in to...
Podcast: Ironworker White Privilege?
With race issues making headlines every day, we take a look at white privilege through an ironworker meme. Trump's NLRB is also allowing bosses to search employees cars, Michigan is making it...
Podcast: Bargaining Wins at Con Ed NYC
Jimmy Shillitto calls in to discuss their new contract at Con Ed. Is Trump telling the National Guard to not bargain in good faith? Chris Searcy calls in to talk about it. Mary Vines of UFCW Local...
Podcast: The Systemic Issues within AFSCME
Local Union President Colin Maycock calls in to talk about some transparency issues his Local is having with their AFSCME Council amid constant threats from the Freedom Foundation. AFSCME did not...
Podcast: Heroes Act Can Unite the Nation
Vinny Alvarez, the President of the New York Central Labor Council, calls in to talk about the Heroes Act and how it can unite the nation. The AFL-CIO decides not to kick out police unions from...
Why You Should Care About HEROES Act
With the economy in a recession, there has been a lot of debate in Washington about what to do. Stimulus bills were passed to provide Americans with a $1,200 check and businesses both large and small...
Podcast: Protesting Police: An Act of Patriotism
On this week's show, we have AFL-CIO Veterans Council Executive Director Will Attig calls in to talk about his call for Defense Secretary Mark Esper to resign after Trump ordered National...
Employee Revolt at Facebook
Facebook is facing a revolt from its employees after Mark Zuckberg's comments about the company's role in fact-checking information on the site. Read more below from NPR.