Podcast Episodes
Back to Search"It's Okay Not to Be Okay" – How the USW is Reimagining Mental Health & Workplace Safety
Season 7 Episode 107
Every victory at the bargaining table starts with workers standing together—but solidarity means looking out for each other's minds as well as their …
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Data Centers, Nuclear Power & the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act of 2026
Season 7 Episode 106
As America’s energy infrastructure undergoes a massive evolution, one critical trade is quietly keeping it all efficient: mechanical insulation.
On t…
1 day, 5 hours ago
China's EV Threat, Apple Store Closures & The Faster Labor Contracts Act
Season 7 Episode 105
Is American manufacturing fighting a losing battle against corporate greed and foreign markets?
On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union …
2 days, 4 hours ago
Closing the GI Bill Gap: Equalizing Housing Benefits for Veteran Apprentices
Season 7 Episode 104
While veteran students pursuing a four-year degree receive 100% of their monthly housing allowance for the duration of their program, veterans enteri…
3 days, 5 hours ago
Beyond "Thank You": Mike Hazard on UA VIP & Veteran Mental Health
Season 7 Episode 103
What does it actually mean to support our military veterans when they transition to civilian life? It goes far beyond a simple "thank you for your se…
4 days, 10 hours ago
Labor’s New Strategy: Running for Office and Resisting the Federal Workforce Gutting
Season 7 Episode 102
The labor movement is done waiting for a seat at the table—workers are fighting for survival at the federal level and running for legislative seats l…
1 week ago
“News, Not Slop” | NewsGuild’s Jon Schleuss on AI & the Global Press Freedom Fight
Season 7 Episode 101
Artificial intelligence is moving fast, but union journalists are fighting back even faster.
In today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Pod…
1 week, 1 day ago
Ohio Labor Battles with OFT and Maternal Mental Health with BCBS NLO
Season 7 Episode 100
On today's episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast, we are covering a massive amount of ground—from the halls of the Ohio Statehouse to the…
1 week, 2 days ago
IAFF Local 1120’s Battle for Safe Staffing and the Vote of No Confidence
Season 7 Episode 99
What happens when local politicians prioritize budget spreadsheets over public safety?
In this episode, we visited with IAFF Local 1120 President Je…
1 week, 3 days ago
The $12K Wage Gap and the Hidden Crisis of Workplace Hearing Loss
Season 7 Episode 98
On this episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast, host Ed "Flash" Ferenc welcomes Dr. Michael MacDonald, director of audiology, and Rick Ren…
1 week, 4 days ago