Grit NW - A Carpenters Union Podcast

Welcome to Grit Nation. I'm Joe Cadwell the writer, producer, and host of the show and on today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with author Kathleen McLaughlin, about her new book titled; Blood Money – The Story of Life, Death and Profit Inside America's Blood Industry.In her book Kathleen turns the lights on a healthcare crisis hidden in plain sight and reveals a stunning example of economic inequality in action. Intertwined with her own story as a working-class American managing a chronic illness, she finds an industry that targets and exploits America's most marginalized communities to feed the hunger for human blood plasma.Over 20 million pay-for-extractions occur each year of American blood, which is then processed, and packaged for sale as part of a $30 billion-dollar global industry.Blood Money reveals the controversial and unbalanced power structures behind the blood industry. From China's blood black market to Silicon Valley tech startups, this electrifying expose demonstrates the shadowy overlap between big medicine and big business while painting a searing portrait of the extent to which American industry is eager to feed on the country's most vulnerable.The Show NotesKathleen McLaughlinhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Kathleen-McLaughlin/179283499Blood Moneyhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Blood-Money/Kathleen-McLaughlin/9781982171964NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Gofundme 2023 PDX Bridge Swim Donate today and see if I've got the Grit to swim 11 miles in under 6 hours!!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Accessing Union Apprenticeshipshttps://www.accessingunionapprenticeships.org/Union Apprenticeships at a Glancehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/19-O0kUnlhKUNDtK0Ltw2jQ8J-ZzkjiA1YUsH9E-B6Kk/edit

On todays episode I have the pleasure of speaking with authors Ali Winston and Darwin BondGraham about their new book titled, The Riders Come Out at Night: Brutality, Corruption and Cover-up in Oakland.Their book is a meticulously researched and engaging account of a police force rotten to its core and serves as a poignant reminder that the problem with policing in America isn't just about crooked cops. The problem is a broken system that lacks the will to reform.During our conversation we'll be introduced to a group of sadistic cops known as “The Riders” whose disregard for the oath they took to protect and serve is on full, tragic, and infuriating display.We'll also meet the wide-eyed rookie, turned whistleblower who was unwittingly partnered with the leader of the Riders.The Riders Come Out at Night is the story of one city and the explosive scandals, and systematic corruption and brutality in its police department, but it's also the story of American policing - and where it is headed in 2023.The Show NotesThe Riders Come Out at Nighthttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Riders-Come-Out-at-Night/Ali-Winston/9781982168599Ali Winston is an independent reporter covering criminal justice, privacy, and surveillance. His work has been rewarded with several awards, including the George Polk Award for local reporting in 2017. Ali is a graduate of the University of Chicago and the University of California, Berkeley. He lives in New York.Darwin BondGraham has reported on gun violence for The Guardian and was an enterprise reporter for the East Bay Express. BondGraham's work has also appeared with ProPublica and other leading national and local outlets. He holds a doctorate in sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and was the co-recipient of the George Polk Award for local reporting in 2017. He lives in Oakland, California. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with management professor, leadership expert and author of, The Seismic Shift in Leadership. Her name is Michelle Johnston and on today's show we discuss her book to learn more about how to be a better, more connected leader in today's world whether in the boardroom or on the jobsite. We'll open our conversation by learning what the seismic shift is and why the transition from an old-school style of command-and-control leadership to one of collaboration and teamwork is beneficial to a company's bottom line and moral.  Next, we'll unpack a few of the themes from Michelle's book that contribute to this shift, beginning with self-connection, and why being authentic and true to your brand is so important to your role as a leader. Later, we'll discuss the significance of having values that are in alignment with your organization and how owning your calendar can be so empowering to your career. And we'll wrap up our conversation by discussing influences in Michelle's journey to being an executive coach and why surrounding herself with positive role models was so crucial to building the future that she wanted to achieve.The Show Noteshttps://michellekjohnston.com/book/Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

Welcome to Grit Nation. I'm Joe Cadwell, the host of the show, and on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with urban law expert and author Michelle Wilde Anderson about her book, The Fight to Save the Town - Reimagining Discarded America. The San Francisco Chronicle writes that her book is "a sweeping and eye opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local governments of working class US cities, and passionately argues for a reinvestment in people centered leadership, and offers a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish".To learn more about Michelle and her work visit  https://law.stanford.edu/directory/michelle-wilde-anderson/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

On today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mike Rucker about his book, The Fun Habit - How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.The Fun Habit is a science-backed, actionable case for the importance of seeking fun, rather than happiness, in our daily lives. Mike argues that fun is a resource available to anyone, at almost anytime, yet most people are not having enough of it. His insightful new book reveals how intentionally increasing your joyful moments can improve your health, relationships, and productivity.During our conversation we'll unpack the 4 quadrants of the P.L.A.Y model and how it can help you assess your daily activities so you can incorporate for fun into your life.NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

On todays episode I have the pleasure of speaking with professor of sociology at Middlebury College and author Jamie McCallum.Jamie's latest work titled, Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice, digs deep into the of today's working class rage and uncovers the unravelling of the nation's social safety net and regulatory standards.Essential is an in-depth look into how the Covid -19 pandemic changed the American labor movement and how an unprecedented recognition of a largely invisible and undervalued workforce took place.Essential, posits that the pandemic revealed the urgent need to improve conditions for American workers, and makes the argument that the lousy jobs held by so many in our country are a liability for everyone.The Show NotesJamie McCallumhttps://www.jamiekmccallum.comNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

Welcome to Grit Nation. I'm Joe Cadwell, the host of the show, and on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the co-writer of a newly released book titled Dead in the Water, a true story of hijacking murderer and a global maritime conspiracy. His name is Matthew Campbell, and he's an award winning reporter and editor for Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine. Together he and his co author Kitt Chellel, have put together a page turner of a book and a real triumph of investigative journalism. We'll open our conversation as Matthew gives us an overview of the role international shipping plays in global economics, and how modern day pirates differ from the romantic Jack Sparrow Pirates of the Caribbean archetype. Next we'll uncover the insurance scam surrounding the suppose it pirating and actual scuttling of the ship brilliant virtuoso, an oil laden super tanker with an estimated worth of $170 million off the coast of Yemen, Africa will then introduce a host of characters that add color to the pages of Matthew's book, including pirates, salvors private investigators, and a sports car racing Greek shipping magnate known as supermario. And we'll wrap up our conversation by discussing the life and suspicious death of David Mockett, the Lloyd's of London ship surveyor who died in a car bomb assassination shortly after visiting the ill fated ship. The Show NotesMatthew Campbellhttps://www.matthew-campbell.com/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Visit our webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Stuff!! https://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

Welcome to Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show and on today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Waldo Waldman, a former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, who is now a highly sought after motivational speaker and executive coach. He is also the author of The New York Times best seeking book, Never Fly Solo.Known to the tens of thousands of people who have attended his leadership seminars as the Wingman, Waldo's unique and powerful presentation style was honed razor sharp during his time as an F-16 fighter pilot.We'll open today's conversation by learning the dynamics of teamwork, and why it is so important to have people that you can count on to help get through the tough jobs, whether that's flying fighter jets in combat, closing big business deals or racing to complete a construction project on time. Next we'll hear how a close call while scuba diving nearly ended Waldo's career after triggering a phobia of confined spaces that he didn't even know he had. We'll then learn what steps he took to master his fear so he could continue to follow his passion for flying jets.Next, we'll discuss the importance of cultivating strong, long lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect, so that you always have wingmen by your side when life gets turbulent. And we'll wrap up our conversation as we discuss Waldo's transition from the military to professional coach and speaker and why he is so passionate about helping others reach their fullest potential.The Show NotesWaldo Waldman's Websitehttps://yourwingman.comFree audio copy of Never Fly Solohttps://ace.yourwingman.com/nfs/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Visit our webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Stuff!! https://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

On today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with retired US Navy Commander, and author of the new fictional thriller, Secrets in Depth. His name is Joe Dituri and his laid-back persona and colorful and exciting life truly make for an interesting episode. We'll open our conversation by learning about Joe's journey as an enlisted sailor to being commanding officer in charge of the Navy's' deep submergence unit.  Next, we'll unpack his transition out of the spec-op community and into the world of hyperbaric medicine.  We'll then hear how Joe's involvement in a rollover car crash contributed to his researching Traumatic Brain Injuries, starting with his own. Later, we'll dive into Joe's work to help prior military servicemen and women overcome the debilitating effects of explosive concussions and why his unique approach of not just treating the psychological manifestations of the injury, but the actual physical, physiological root causes as well, has proven so effective. And we'll wrap up our conversation by discussing Secrets in Depth, a Jack Reacher-esque style thriller that weave's many aspects of Joe's life into the main protagonist character known as “The Dragon Slayer”.The Show NotesJoe Diturihttp://drdeepsea.com/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Visit our webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Stuff!! https://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

Welcome to Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show and on today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with physician, adventurer and author of the newly published book titled, The Unseen Body.His name is Dr. Jonathan Reisman, and on today's show Jonathan and I will discuss how his passion for, travel, prehistoric crafts, food, and practicing medicine all coalesced when writing his book.We'll open our conversation as Jonathan explains how cutting into a cadaver in medical school, and literally pulling back the curtains shrouding the hidden mysteries of the human body, was so influential to his becoming a doctor.Next, we discuss human anatomy, starting with the throat, which Jonathan believes is an overly complicated and anatomically flawed design, because of the highly coordinated ballet of nerves and muscles needed to keep us from dying every time we eat or drink.Later, we'll unpack many of the bodies organs and tissues including the heart, lungs and fat, and we'll dive into why problems with our bodies plumbing networks can reak havoc on our health and well being. We'll then discuss the importance of sleep for optimum cognitive performance, and why the pineal gland, located deep in our brain is responsible for the production and regulation of melatonin, a hormone necessary for a peaceful night's slumber.And we'll wrap up our conversation by focusing on the kidneys, as Jonathan explains why his favorite bodily fluid, urine, can be so beneficial in diagnosing potential health related issues.This episode is both fascinating and at times gross, and I hope you enjoy it, or at least learn something about your self that you didn't know before.The Show Noteshttp://www.jonathanreisman.com/Northwest Carpenter Unionhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Diamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessoriesVisit our webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Stuff!! https://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/gritnationpodEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

On today's episode I have the pleasure of talking with internationally acclaimed speaker and bestselling author, D.J. Vanas. D.J.'s latest work titled, The Warrior Within - Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect and Heal, draws upon Native American philosophy and tradition to reveal insight on how to develop the resilience and toughness needed to face the overwhelming chaos and noise in today's modern world. We'll start our conversation as D.J. explains what the warrior spirit is, and why it is important for everyone to nurture, especially those who want to lead and serve, with a higher purpose than themselves.  Next, we'll understand what it means to go on a vision quest and why it is so important to take time daily to let the “dirt settle in your mud puddle”. Later, we'll unpack the strategy of relentlessly attacking a seemingly impossible challenge and how not to let fear of failure get in your way when doing so.  And we'll end our conversation as D.J. explains the significant difference between Native American cultures regard for their elders and our own, and why humor is such an effective weapon when dealing with hardship, adversity, or setbacks.The Show NotesD.J. Vanashttps://nativediscovery.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Diamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessoriesVisit the webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation merch https://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/gritnationpodEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnation...

Welcome to Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show and on today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with strength coach, self-defense instructor, and author, Varg Freeborn. I first came upon Varg's unique perspective to self-defense and violence preparedness a few years ago and became a fan of his straight shooting, no BS philosophy. So, I was especially pleased to have the opportunity to talk with him recently. We'll start our conversation as Varg details his childhood in the shattered remains of a postindustrial Midwestern town and how growing up in a home corroded by drugs, alcohol and violence laid the foundation for him being sent to prison at the age of 19 for aggravated, attempted murder. Next, we'll discuss the physical and mental attributes Varg honed and the strategies he employed to endure 5 years of incarceration and how his second book titled, Beyond OODA, will help you better understand how your past experiences and the stories you tell yourself about who you are, need to be in alignment in order to survive extreme environments and situations. Later, we'll dig into what it means to build a genuine, authentic persona through hard work and experience and why imposter syndrome and in-authenticity are so prevalent in society today. And we'll end our conversation as Varg explains the concept of woodshedding and how disconnecting from social media can help you achieve a fulfilled, meaningful life.The Show NotesVarg Freebornhttps://vargfreeborn.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Diamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessories

Hi, I'm Joe Cadwell, writer, producer, and host of Grit Nation, but in this special episode of the Building Trades Podcast I'll actually be the guest on someone else's show.Join me today as I talk with Nate Wadsworth from the Essential Craftsman Podcast. If you haven't heard of the Essential Craftsman, you should really check them out. I'm a big fan of their YouTube channel, which is hosted by Nate's dad Scott, and in fact I have been recommending his video series to my carpenter apprentices for yearsThey're informative, educational, and honestly just a lot of fun to watch.Nate does a great job with the podcast, and I was excited at the chance to be on his show.We open our conversation with me talking about my experience as a military diver and my career as professional hard hat construction diver.Later we get into the importance of organized labor unions, opportunities in union apprenticeships, careers in the building trades and what it means to be a leader in today's fast paced and highly competitive commercial construction industry.The Show NotesThe Essential Craftsman https://essentialcraftsman.com/Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institutehttps://www.pnci.org/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comFollow Grit Nation on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/gritnationpodEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaDiamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessories

On today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with history professor and author Aaron Goings. Aaron's latest work titled, The Port of Missing Men, is an in depth look into the life and legend surrounding Billy Gohl the charismatic, controversial and infamous labor organizer of the Sailors Union of the Pacific. After being convicted for the murder of a good friend, Billy was unjustly credited with the murder of dozens of port workers and  was branded by the press as The Ghoul of Grays Harbor.  Aaron's book looks into this bizarre slice of history and attempts to untangle the complicated story of big business, organized labor, citizen committees, and shady detective agencies in pursuit of the truth behind the multitude of dead bodies known as the “floater fleet” that clogged the frigid waterways of Gray's Harbor, Washington in the early 1900's.More than just a true-crime novel, The Port of Missing Men exposes the brutal treatment sailors and loggers suffered at the hands of lumber barons and ship owners in the early Pacific Northwest extraction economy and details the heated and sometimes violent clashes between pro-union and anti-union forces.  Aaron's book exposes a class system of income inequality that persist even today and serves as a poignant reminder that the fight for fair pay, safer    working conditions and basic workers' rights is far from over.The Show NotesThe Port of Missing Menhttps://uwapress.uw.edu/book/9780295747415/the-port-of-missing-men/Powell's Bookshttps://www.powells.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaDiamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessories

Welcome to Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show and today I will be talking with the national account manager for Milwaukee Tools, Justin Ross. Milwaukee Tools has been a leader in the construction industry since 1924, and they continue to develop innovative solutions that deliver increased productivity and unparalleled durability for building trades professionals. Josh and I will open our conversation by discussing the history of the company, starting with their iconic Sawzall and later we'll learn how Milwaukee has grown over the last century to become the largest supplier of cordless tools in North America. Next, we'll discuss how Milwaukee's early adoption and investment in the Lithium-Ion battery platform spurred a revolution in cordless power tools and why these advances not only increase productivity and safety on the jobsite but are good for the environment too. Later Josh will explain the research and development process of designing new products to meet industry demands and how Milwaukee's in-house engineers work collaboratively with building trade professionals to find solutions for typical jobsite pain points. And well wrap up our conversation by learning about Milwaukee's unmatched commitment to the future of construction with their generous support of building trades apprenticeship programs.The Show NotesMilwaukee Toolshttps://www.milwaukeetool.com/Milwaukee Apprentice Program - GRIDhttps://www.milwaukeetool.com/Grid/ContactGrit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/The LeaveBetter PodcastWisdom-focused conversations that help you reach your next level.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Diamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessories

In this episode I'll be talking with bestselling author Todd Brewster who together with co-writer Marc Lamont Hill have written Seen and Unseen – Technology, Social Media and the Fight for Racial Justice.  This powerful book is a riveting exploration of the ways in which visual media has shaped the nations narrative on race and has fundamentally altered the centuries long battle for racial justice.  We'll open our conversation as Todd outlines his career as a journalist for Time/Life Magazine, a senior producer for ABC News and his fellowship at Yale Law school. He'll then explain the events that brought him and Marc together to collaborate on their book.  Next, we'll discuss the roll technologies, such as still photography and moving pictures have played in shaping our views and opinions, and why he believes the ubiquity of cell phone cameras has now democratized our ability to document history and drive social change. Later, we'll dig into four recent high-profile events ranging from the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis to the Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, South Carolina that have changed the way we understand race relations in America.  And we'll end our conversation by unpacking the limitations technology and social media have in sorting and prioritizing stories of significant social value from those that don't. The Show NotesSeen and Unseenhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Seen-and-UnseenTodd Brewsterhttps://www.toddbrewster.com/Marc Lamont Hillhttps://www.marclamonthill.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaDiamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessories

On today's episode I will be speaking with Steve Jones, the founder and CEO of LinkedUnion, an app based organizing tool that puts the power of unions in the hands of its members. We'll open our conversation as Steve explains the shortcomings many unions have historically faced in mobilizing their ranks, and the moment of betrayal by a political candidate that was the catalyst for him to create LinkedUnion. Next, we'll discuss the roll technology plays in helping organized labor unions inform, engage, and mobilize their members, and why the utilization and embrace of tech is so important to their survival and prosperity. Later, Steve will share some of the challenges he and his team overcame in developing their proprietary software, and why he feels staying nimble and responsive to their customers' needs allows them to stand apart, in a highly competitive marketplace.   We'll then dig into a few features of the LinkedUnion app, such as searching for work, submitting apprenticeship hours, paying union dues, and receiving time sensitive calls to action.  And we'll end our conversation by understanding how LinkedUnion uses robust, state of the art security to protect its user's personal data. The Show Notes LinkedUnionhttps://linkedunion.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Diamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessories

Welcome to  the Grit Nation podcast, I'm Joe Cadwell and in this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with logger, blacksmith, carpenter, and internet sensation Scott Wadsworth.  Better known to over 1 million YouTube followers as the Essential Craftsman, Scott, together with his son Nate, have created a wealth of entertaining and educational videos designed to help anyone interested in learning more about blue-collar craft skills. Scotts laid back, straight shooting, and down to earth demeaner resonates well both on and off camera and I found this interview to be truly enjoyable. We'll start our conversation by learning how Scott got involved in the building trades over 4 decades ago and what he believes some of the bigger industry changes and challenges have been. Next, Scott will share details of individuals he has met as a professional builder and what characteristics and attributes they possessed that made them so memorable and influential in his life. Later, we'll dig into the concept of “workmanship of risk vs. workmanship of certainty” and why a healthy balance of both is needed both on and off the job to achieve a career and life, full of meaning and reward. We'll then discuss why now more than ever a career as a building trades professional can produce the same or greater socio-economic gains as a college degree and investigate some of the factors responsible for shifting this paradigm.  And we'll wrap up our conversation by discussing what it means to be a Craftsman and why Scott's definition of success doesn't rely solely on how many digits you have in your savings account.The Show Notes The Essential Craftsmanhttps://essentialcraftsman.com/The Essential Craftsman Podcasthttps://essentialcraftsman.com/podcastGrit Nation Host Interview on The Essential Craftsman Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MprNsllxr-g&t=1224sDavid Pye- The Nature and Art of Workmanshiphttps://www.amazon.com/Nature-Art-Workmanship-David-Pye/dp/0713689315The Yankee Screwdriverhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yankee_screwdriverThe Show NotesGrit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaDiamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessoriesThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.

Welcome to Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show and today I have the pleasure of speaking with author Kim Kelly about her new book titled Fight Like Hell – The Untold History of American Labor.  Kim's book is a remarkable interweaving of past and present that brings America's rich and bloody labor history to vivid life. Her book comes at a time of economic reckoning in America. From Amazon Warehouses to Starbucks coffee shops, interest in organized labor is at a peak not seen in more than half a century. We'll open our conversation by learning why Kim transitioned from writing about heavy metal and country music for Vibe Magazine to covering worker rights issues. Next, we'll discuss the significant role women have played in the labor movement as we dig into the stories of historical figures such as Lucy Parsons and Mother Jones. Later, we'll look into the recent win for workers at an Amazon Warehouse in New York and what it means for the organized labor in the years to come. And we'll wrap up our conversation by understanding the connection between the struggle for rights for people with disability and the labor movement.The Show NotesKim Kellyhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Fight-Like-Hell/Kim-Kelly/9781982171056Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Diamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessoriesUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home.

Welcome to another episode of Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show and today I will be talking with investigative reporter David McSwane about his new book Pandemic Inc. – Chasing the Capitalists and Thieves Who Got Rich While We Got Sick. David's book is an explosive look inside the rush to profit from the Covid-19 pandemic and connects the dots between shady backdoor deals and a robust spoils systems that led to a catastrophic mishandling of the pandemic. Pandemic Inc is a brilliant nonfiction thriller that takes us behind the scenes to reveal how traders, contractors and healthcare companies used one of the darkest moments in American history to fill their pockets. During our conversation David will introduce us to a host of characters he met while writing his story. From the fraudster who signed a million-dollar contract with the government to provide lifesaving PPE and yet came up with not a single mask to the Navy admiral at the helm of the national hunt for medical supplies.  David's roller coaster of a story takes us inside private jets and dirty warehouses as he seeks to expose the stranger than fiction criminal enterprise that played out in real time right before our very eyes.  The Show NotesDavid McSwanehttp://www.davidmcswane.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Image Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaDiamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessories

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the Chief Style Officer for Diamondback Toolbelts, Damani Harrison. Headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia, Diamondback is taking building trades toolbelts and gear to the next level with their innovative design, ergonomic fit and manufacturing processes.We'll start our conversation by discovering what makes Diamondback products standout in a marketplace that is jammed full of competition. And learn how Diamondback is pushing the envelop to meet trade specific challenges head-on. Next, we'll understand how input from building trades professionals is combined with cutting edge engineering, and technologically advanced fabrics and alloys to produce products that are designed to meet the demands of today's modern workforce.  Later, Damani will share his thoughts on the unique relationship Diamondback Toolbelts have with their customers and why social media is so important to their mission of providing innovative solutions to industry challenges.   And we'll end our conversation by discussing the importance of promoting careers in the trades as a pathway to professional pride and economic security and  learn how Diamondback Toolbelts is stepping up to support building trades apprenticeship programs. The Show NotesDiamondback Toolbeltshttps://toolbelts.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Diamondback Toolbelts Manufactures of premium quality toolbelts and accessoriesImage Pointe Printing Union Printers based in Waterloo IowaThe Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home.

On today's episode I have the pleasure to speak with author Daisy Pitken about her new book titled, On the Line - A story of class, solidarity, and Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union. In her book, Daisy recounts the story of a grueling 5 yearlong bottom-up campaign she was involved in to help unionize industrial laundry workers in Phoenix, Arizona.  This book is both riveting and intimate and paints a humanizing portrait of the American labor movement.  We begin our conversation by learning about the hazardous jobsite conditions that drove these primarily Latino workers to seek union representation in the first place, and how the multinational corporate owned cleaning firms deployed strong arm, union busting tactics in an attempt to squash their organizing efforts. Next, we'll look into the role professional union organizers play in guiding those who seek representation and analyze the differences in what's at stake for both.    Later Daisy will elaborate on her relationship with rank-and-file activist Alma Gomez Garcia who she met on the campaign, and why she feels Alma's unshakable courage and resolve makes her one of the gutsiest fighters she's ever known. And we'll end our conversation by unpacking the underlying personal attributes that are needed to survive a years long campaign and how true transformation and growth can be achieved while doing so. This is one of my favorite interviews to date and I hope you can help share Daisy's message of inspiration with those who you think may benefit from it.The Show NotesDaisy Pitkinhttps://www.daisypitkin.net/Bookshop.orghttps://bookshop.org/books/on-the-line-a-story-of-class-solidarity-and-two-women-s-epic-fight-to-build-a-union-9781643750712/9781643750712Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gritnationpodcastEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ 

Welcome to Grit Nation, I'm Joe Cadwell the writer, producer, and host of the show and on today's episode I'll be looking into the complex world of finance credit. To help me better understand the role credit plays in a building trades professionals life and career I have invited back to the show Patrick Town, director of operations for Union Home Plus. Accompanying him is Serge Bagdasarov . We'll start our conversation by learning how to establish and maintain good credit and we'll finish by giving you solid advice on how you can repair bad credit should you have it. Along the way we'll discuss what FICO scores are, how you can create good credit without owing anyone anything and why wage garnishments can be so detrimental to your financial health and wellbeing.  The Show NotesUnion Home Plushttp://unionhomeplus.org/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gritnationpodcastEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Grit Nation. I'm Joe Cadwell the host of the show, and in this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with jobsite foreman, self-taught communication expert and author of two books on construction leadership, Brian Lousy.Brian landed on the literary scene with a thud in early 2016 with his book, The Mind-Readers Guide to Supervision, in which he introduced the practice of managing construction projects by intentionally holding back production goals and expectations from his crews. In this book Brian promotes a supervisory style that requires workers to use their ability to mindread or guess what their foreman or supervisor's thoughts are, in order to get their work done. Now after selling nearly a half- dozen copies, he is back with his second work titled, Git-er Did Dummy: A Guide to Leadership the Lousy Way. In Git-er Did Dummy, Brian again introduces a unique and unconventional style of leadership, by claiming that a crew's loyalty and respect can be achieved by using the hazing, belittling, and dismissive behavior techniques taught in his book.We'll open our conversation by learning why Brian wanted to write Get-er Did and the philosophy behind it. Next, we'll discuss why Brian feels most leadership programs are a waste of time and why he invented the acronym R.A.G.E to deal with conflict resolution on the jobsite and at home.Brian will then explain why effective leadership communication shouldn't rely so much on calm, rational and respectful discourse, but more on the volume of your voice.And we end our conversation by learning why Brian believes derogatory name calling on the job can be an effective tool in inspiring others to reach their fullest potential. And incase you're wondering if this is real. Happy April 1stThe Show NotesBelow are links to leadership programs  that may actually help your career.Breslin Strategieshttps://breslin.biz/Inspire Your Peoplehttps://www.inspireyourpeople.com/Walk the Talkhttps://www.walkthetalk.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gritnationpodcastEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  Tihsllub Industries Innovators of nano-technology self drive construction fastenersNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Grit Nation.I'm Joe Cadwell the writer, producer and host of the show and in this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Josh Ruyle from Image Pointe and Dignity Apparel both based in Waterloo, Iowa.Though I originally went into this conversation with the intent of discussing union printed apparel, I came away with a greater understanding of the socio-economic impact companies like Image Pointe can have in rural American communities.We'll open our conversation by discussing the humble beginnings of Image Point, once known as Back Alley Printers, and how Josh together with his wife and co-owner Beth, continue on the proud legacy that her parents started in the 1970's.We'll then learn how the Ruyle's, put their experience of working overseas to alleviate poverty and suffering in developing economies, to use here in the US. Next, we'll unpack the Image Pointe mission statement, of “existing to create dignified, life-changing jobs” as Josh explains the difference and importance of not just having a job, but actually having a “good job”.Later, we'll look into the relationship Image Pointe has with over 3000 union affiliates across the US and Canada and what it takes to create original, high-quality, logos and designs. And we'll end our conversation by understanding how the recognition of environmental and human rights abuses in the global garment industry led to the creation of Dignity Apparel, an all-American clothing line.   After this episode be sure to visit the show notes to find more information to help you dive deeper into the subject.The Show NotesImage Pointehttps://www.imagepointe.com/Dignity Apparelhttps://dignityapparel.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Grit Nation Merchhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/gritnationpodcastFollow Grit Nation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcastEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

In this episode I speak with Katrina Onstad, author of The Weekend Effect. Her   book addresses the life changing benefits of taking time off and challenging the cult of overwork and makes the case for reclaiming our weekends to increase creativity, productivity, and success in our lives.Katrina and I open our conversation by discussing the historical origins of the weekend and how the concept of having 2 days off in a row is a fairly new construct.Next, we'll discover the roll organized labor unions played in establishing the weekend in the fight for better living standards of its members.Later we unpack how the emergence of technology has begun to blur the lines between on and off shift. And why trying to curate the perfect weekend can leave you feeling drained. And we'll end our conversation by giving you the information you need to take back your weekends so that you come away rested, relaxed, and ready to tackle the week ahead.The Show NotesThe Weekend Effecthttps://katrinaonstad.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comJoin the Grit Nation MVP Teamhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcast/Grit Nation YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-gSacdByjCCec1KeWDJgwLeave a Review on Podchaserhttps://www.podchaser.com/GritNationQEgDPb2Udr0IIX7aCgRcEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Grit Nation. On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dan Kerrigan the author of Functional Firefighter Fitness.Though written for firefighters this book is packed full of solid advice to help you maximize your output on the job no matter what your trade is.We'll open our conversation by discussing what it means to be “fit for duty” as we investigate the similarities construction industry professionals share with other craft that rely not only on their cognitive abilities to get the job done but their physicality too.Next Dan will explain how Physical Fitness, Rest and Recovery, Hydration and Nutrition make up the Four Pillars of his program, and why it is so important to master each one to achieve optimal health and peak performance.Later we unpack the BIG 8 and understand why spending hours in the gym isn't necessary to achieve the muscular endurance, cardio conditioning and flexibility that keep your body healthy and strong.And we'll end our conversation by giving you the resources needed to make proper lifestyle decisions now that will allow you to maximize output, minimize injuries, and set you up for success into your later years. The Show NotesFirefighter Functional Fitnesshttps://www2.firefighterfunctionalfitness.com/Grit Nation Websitehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comJoin the Grit Nation MVP Teamhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcast/Leave a Review on Podchaserhttps://www.podchaser.com/GritNationQEgDPb2Udr0IIX7aCgRcEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.com Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.comNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Grit Nation. In this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with journalist, professor of sociology and author Eyal Press. Eyal's latest book titled Dirty Work – Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America, addresses the morally troubling work that society silently condones and the hidden class of workers who do it.  Eyal and I begin our conversation by discussing the origins of the term Dirty Work and how the unconscious mandate it reveals is as prevalent today in contemporary American life as it was in Nazi occupied World War 2 Germany.  Eyal will then explain the physical and mental toll dirty work jobs take on the people who perform them as he shares the many personal stories he encountered while doing research for his book. From mental health care professionals working in state and federal penal systems, to aerial drone pilots conducting remote air strikes and workers on the kill floors of industrial slaughterhouses, Eyal unfolds a tale that is simultaneously gut-wrenching, powerful, and provocative. Later we'll discuss the roll organized labor unions can play in de-stigmatizing dirty work, by challenging the systemic socio-economic and moral inequality structure that so strongly divides our nation. And we'll end our conversation by exploring the nature of the implicit social contract around dirty work; so we can better understand who does the work, why it is done how we can re-shape the story it tells about us as a society.The Show NotesEyal Presshttps://www.eyalpress.com/Grit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comJoin the Grit Nation MVP Teamhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcast/Grit Nation YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-gSacdByjCCec1KeWDJgwLeave a Review on Podchaserhttps://www.podchaser.com/GritNationQEgDPb2Udr0IIX7aCgRcEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.com Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.comNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.The Martinez Tool Company Martinez Tools, built tough and built to last a lifetime.

 Hi, Joe Cadwell here, the host of Grit Nation. February may be short on days but it's big on exciting news and content for the show. For example, my interview with New York Times contributor and bestselling author Eyal Press is going to drop on the Monday the 7th. Eyal's latest book titled, Dirty Work - Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America, investigates the lives of people who find themselves performing morally questionable work just to make ends meet. From military drone pilots carrying out lethal airstrikes, to workers on the kill floors of industrial slaughterhouses, Eyal turns an unflinching eye toward the dark work being carried out by unconscious societal mandates.It's a power episode for sure and to help promote it I will be giving away a limited edition, made in the USA, “I've Got Grit” hoodie. This giveaway runs till the end of the month so be sure to get your entry in by visiting  http://www.gritnationpodcast.comLater in the month, I speak with Dan Kerrigan, author of Firefighter Functional Fitness.Dan and I discuss the importance of fitness no matter what your trade is, and he shares important tips on how you can make sure that your body will meet the rigorous demands of a building trades professional right now and into the later stages of your career.Dan will share what he calls the four pillars of fitness that make up the core of his program, before we dive into the Big 8 that include muscular endurance, cardio training, and flexibility. So, if you rely on your physicality every day to get the job done, be sure to check this episode out. And finally, in case you missed it earlier, Grit Nation now has an official website. You can check it out by visiting http://www.gritnationpodcast.comAs always thank you for your continued support, have great February and until next time, remember to;Work Safe, Work Smart and Stay Union Strong!!!Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.com Enter the "I've Got Grit" Hoodie Giveaway click here --> http://www.gritnationpodcast.comNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Grit Nation, The Building Trades Podcast. On today's episode I will be talking with returning guest, Frank Manzo, from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute. This time around Frank and I discuss building trades apprenticeships.We'll start our conversation by looking into how the Illinois Economic Policy Institute gathers the data needed to create fair, unbiased, and fact-based comparisons of apprenticeship programs across the US.Next, we'll unpack how employer funded non-union apprenticeships stack up against member supported union programs. And why a graduate of a non-union apprenticeship earns on average18,000 dollars less per year than their union counterpart.Later, we'll discuss the numerous similarities in income earning potential, diversity and inclusion rates, as well as other socio-economic outcomes when Frank juxtaposes a building trades journey level certification earned from a union apprentice program to that of a traditional 4-year college degree.And we'll finish our conversation by learning why states with strong union apprentice programs, in addition to prevailed wage laws have worksites that are more productive, safer, and are better value for the taxpayer.This episode shines a bright light on the many misconceptions surrounding careers in the blue-collar trades and redefines what it means to have a degree that can't be easily outsourced and will provide a pathway to professional and financial success in the working middle-class of America and Canada.The Show NotesIllinois Economic policy Institutehttps://illinoisepi.org/Great video with Frank talking about apprenticeshipshttps://youtu.be/BhULgiZmG7gGrit Nation  Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comJoin the Grit Nation MVP Teamhttps://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageFollow Grit Nation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcast/Grit Nation YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-gSacdByjCCec1KeWDJgwLeave a Review on Podchaserhttps://www.podchaser.com/GritNationEmail comments or suggestions to:joe@gritnationpodcast.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation MVP Team Join The Nation and help spread the word on how unions are building lives + careers to be proud of.

Welcome to Grit Nation, The Building Trades Podcast.I'm Joe Cadwell the writer, producer, and host of the show and on today's episode I will be looking into the origins and mission of the largest residential career training program in the United States, the Job Corps. Since 1964 the Job Corps has assisted over 2 million people between the ages of 16 and 24 in finding meaningful careers, in fields as varied as construction, the culinary arts and homeland security. To assist me in better understanding this program, I have invited two Job Corps instructors onto the show, Rich Evanuik and Tizzy Snelson.  We'll open our conversation by understanding the origins of the Job Corps and who the typical Job Corps student is.Next, we'll investigate the “hard skills” which are taught at Job Corps facilities and how Tizzy and Rich are able to overcome social, educational and generational barriers to better connect with their students.Later we'll unpack the relationship the United Brotherhood of Carpenters has with the Jobs Corps and why this collaboration is so important in meeting the workforce demands of a booming economy, and how the Job Corps graduates are part of the equation in filling the ever-widening skills gap in the building trades.  And we'll end our conversation by learning how those interested in the Job Corps can turn the skills and education they receive into a career and future they can be proud of.The Show NotesJob Corps Websitehttps://www.jobcorps.gov/Grit Nation YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy-gSacdByjCCec1KeWDJgwGrit NW webpagehttps://Buildnw.org/podcastFollow Grit Nation on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcast/Email comments or suggestions to:GritNW@gmail.comGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!

 Hi, Joe Cadwell here, the writer producer and host of Grit Nation. Next week's episode drops on the 10th taking but I wanted to get out a trailer for some highlights of upcoming season four.But before I do though, I want to take a moment to reflect on the show.If asked what I like most about hosting a podcast, I would have to say getting to talk with some really interesting folks is at the top.For example, last season alone I had the pleasure of speaking with industry leaders, authors, and innovators like - Brian Bogert, Ken Rusk, Jamie McCallum, Joann Greeley, Patrick Town and the three Mark's - Torres, McDermott and Martinez. Their insight, wisdom, and perspective really delivered. I hope you agree.Season 4 promises to be a strong one as well.For example, my interview with New York Times contributor and  author of Dirty Work - Essential Jobs and the Hidden Toll of Inequality in America, Eyal Press is going to be a great one.Eyal and I discuss occupations that often takes place in the shadows of society.From workers on the “kill floors” of industrial slaughterhouses to drone pilots who carry out targeted assassinations, his book Dirty Work, digs deep into the nature of morally questionable work and the mental strain it places on those who perform it.In another season 4 release, I talk with award-winning journalist, Katrina Onstad, about her book, The Weekend Effect – which addresses;The life-changing benefits of taking time off and challenging the cult of overwork.  Katrina and I will discuss organized labor's role in establishing the 2-day weekend and why it is so important to protect these sacred 48 hours.This is just a sampling of what's to come. Please be sure to like, subscribe, or follow the show so you won't miss an episode. And oh yeah, share it to with someone you think may get something out of it.You may have noticed the show went through a bit rebranding recently. What originally started as a regional show highlighting carpenters in the Pacific NW has grown in size and scope and is now listened to nationally and internationally.So regardless if you're a carpenter, iron worker, plumber, electrician, laborer or work in a specialized craft, our futures as the builders of infrastructure and generational wealth is something to be proud of.As always, the mission of this podcast is to shine a positive light on those who choose to do the tough, dirty, overlooked and often underappreciated work that keeps the gears of society turning.As 2022 begins, but my promise to you is to continue provide quality, informative, and thought-provoking content that is beneficial to your life and career. So that's it. I hope you have a start to the new year. And until next time remember to:Be safe, be kind and stay union strong. NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

Today I have the pleasure of speaking with professor of sociology at Middlebury College, workers' rights activist, and the author of two books on labor, Jamie McCallum. Jamie's latest effort titled, Worked Over: How Round-the-Clock Work is Killing the American Dream; addresses the loss of agency the average American worker has in managing their work - life balance and why labor's next big battle may not just be about wages but about time too. We'll start our conversation by understanding the give and take relationship labor and management have shared over the ages and how this paradigm shifted from the agrarian task-based formula to a “time is money” model with the advent of clocks. Next, we'll investigate the 1970's resurgence of Corporate Class Power and how it has led to the extremes in income inequality we see today and how this resurgence has led to a dynamic which enables a CEO to make over 350 times what the average worker does. Later, we'll discuss the triple threat that is unique to US workers and how over scheduling, under scheduling and volatile work hours contribute to work instability and why the American Dream is alive in well in other nations but is falling further away from the grasp of many Americans.  And we'll finish our conversation by discussing why Jamie believes “we should redesign our economy so that trading most of our waking hours for money, isn't the only pathway to a dignified life,” The Show NotesJamie McCallumhttps://www.jamiekmccallum.com/Worked Overhttps://www.basicbooks.com/titles/jamie-k-mccallum/worked-over/9781541618343/Join the Grit Nationhttps://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show email:GritNW@gmail.comShare the link below with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise.https://Buildnw.org/podcastFollow Grit Nation on Instagram.  https://www.instagram.com/gritnationpodcast/Grit Nation is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!! Happy Holidays everyone!!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

 Welcome to Grit Nation, the Building Trades Podcast. I'm Joe Cadwell, the writer, producer, and host of the show and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Ken Rusk.  Ken is a blue-collar career choice advocate, construction industry entrepreneur and the author of Blue-Collar Cash which details how you can…. Love Your Work, Secure Your Future and Find Happiness for Life. We'll start today's conversation by learning about Ken's background and how his passion for hard work and construction earned him the nickname “The Million Dollar Ditch Digger”. We'll then unpack the lessons Ken learned from a lifetime in the trades that enabled him to write his book, and how these lessons have been useful in his current role as a life coach and mentor to those interested in pursuing a career as a blue-collar tradesperson. Next, we'll discuss the downside of buying into the oversold notion that the only pathway to professional pride and financial security is through a college degree and why now more than ever blue-collar jobs and the people who can do the work are in such great demand. Later, Ken will explain the importance of detailed visualization in helping you map out a future that will bring you Comfort, Peace and Freedom. And we'll end our conversation by leaning what Ken's definition of success is and why he is so passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their educational background or past.   The Show Noteshttps://www.kenrusk.com/https://kenrusk.teachable.com/p/lifetime-pathJoin Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastFollow Grit Nation on Instagram.Grit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!! Happy Holidays everyone!!!NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Mark Martinez, founder of the Martinez Tool Company. Mark is the designer of the M-1 and M-4 Titanium hybrid hammers and has a long history of tool innovation and design. He has also worked as a builder for most of his life and has great insight into what it means to be a professional carpenter. We'll start our conversation by learning about Marks involvement with the big brand tool companies, to better understand what has changed and what has not in hammer design over the decades. Next, we'll dive into the metallurgy of Titanium and discuss its benefits and limitations as a material used in tool design.  Later, we'll discuss Mark's inspiration for designing the M-1 framing hammer and how swinging the M-1, not only makes you more efficient but why it's good for your health too.   And we'll end our conversation by discussing what sets an Alpha apart from the rest on a jobsite and what Mark means when he says, “it is better to work from your heart, and not from your wallet”. The Show NotesMartinez Tool Companyhttps://martineztools.com/Carpenters Elbow Symptomshttps://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1997-12-27-9712240248-story.htmlJoin Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right?Check us out at @GritNWGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

In this episode I look into the cornerstone of the typical American dream, home ownership. To help me understand the ins and outs of this significant milestone in anyone's life,  I have invited back to the show Patrick Town, the owner of Union Home Plus, a Seattle based company that for nearly 20 years has been providing union members the safest, most cost-effective way to buy, sell or refinance their home. Also joining our conversation is Tim Tilbury owner of Velocity Real Estate Inc. We'll start today's conversation by delving into why, now more than ever,  it's the right time to get into your first home. Next, we'll compare the dollars and cents value of renting an apartment vs. purchasing a house and why it is more of an adjustment to your mindset than it is to your wallet. Later we'll discuss some key points that need to be considered in order to lay the foundation for a successful purchase. And we'll end our conversation by giving you the information you need to connect with the right lender and realtor to make your dream come true.  Be sure to check out the show notes at the end of the episode to find out more about Union Home Plus and Velocity Real Estate Inc. The Show Notes Union Home Plushttps://unionhomeplus.org/Velocity Real Estate Inchttps://www.velocityrealestateinc.com/Get You H.S Diplomahttps://finishyourdiploma.org/Disaster Planninghttps://www.ready.gov/planNW Carpenters Unionhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right?Check us out at @GritNWGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/ Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

On today's episode I speak with Frank Manzo from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute. We will start our conversation by understanding how Frank teamed up with academics at Oregon State University to co-author his report on the effect Prevailed Wage laws have on taxpayer funded construction projects in the state of Oregon.    We will then look into some of the falsehoods that circulate around prevailed wage projects as we uncover the fact-based truths that empirical data and research can provide.Later we'll unpack how employing skilled labor that is paid a livable wage, not only, does not raise construction cost, but can actually work to lower the cost of building projects while creating strong ties and advancement opportunities within the local community.And we will finish our conversation when Frank shares his thoughts as to how apprenticeship programs are crucial in bridging the ever-widening skills gap that is growing in our nation.This episode shines a light on many of the misconceptions about what paying skilled trades professionals a fair wage and benefits can mean. It also addresses the importance of awareness and understanding that carpenters must have when electing state officials who make career enhancing or ending decisions, such as Prevailed Wage and Right to Work laws. The Show NotesIllinois Economic policy Institutehttps://illinoisepi.org/NW Labor Press Article on Oregon Prevailed Wage Jobshttps://nwlaborpress.org/2021/01/oregons-prevailing-wage-law-investigated/Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/GritNWPodcast)

Halloween is a tradition that started around 2000 years ago with the Celtic people who lived in an area that is now known as Ireland, the United Kingdom and northern France.These ancient Celts would hold a yearly festival called a Samhain to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the cold and dark winter months, a time of year they associated with human death. During this annual autumn festival, the Celts would light bonfires and wear costumes made of animal heads and skins in the hopes of warding off ghosts and spirits, which they believed returned to earth to damage their crops, wreak havoc amongst the living and generally be a pain in the rear. Sometime around 43 A.D., the ever-expanding Roman Empire had conquered much of this Keltic territory. During the 400 years more of less of their rule, a few festivals of Roman origin were eventually combined with the traditional Samhain celebration. Inl 1000 A.D., a Pope declared November 1 the official day to honor the dead. All Souls Day as it was known, is now believed to be the churches attempt to replace the Celtic festival with a church-sanctioned holiday.That said, All Souls' Day was celebrated pretty much like the ancient holiday was, with big bonfires, parades and folks dressed up in all sorts of costumes like saints, angels and oh yeah devils. All Souls Day was also known as All-hallows. The night before, was known as All-Hallows Eve, which as you probably have guessed by now became Halloween.In the U.S during the late 1800s, there was a move to make Halloween into a holiday that focused more on community and neighborly get-togethers than on ghosts, pranks and witchcraft. Parents were encouraged by community leaders to take anything “frightening” or “grotesque” out of Halloween celebrations. Dang.Because of these efforts, Halloween lost most of its superstitious and religious overtones. No more animal sacrifices in other words.At the turn of the 20th century, Halloween parties for both kids and adults became the most common way to celebrate evening. Which brings us to now where Halloween is a month-long celebration of pumpkin patches, corn mazes, scream parks, scary movies, costume parties and more all culminating in a night of parentally supervised trick-or-treating.It's estimated that Americans spend around $6 billion dollars annually on Halloween, making it the country's second largest commercial holiday after Christmas.Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comGrit NW Newsletterhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/news/grit/Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. https://unionhomeplus.org/ Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

On today's episode I have a revision of my recent interview with Cal Wiebe and his co-host David from the Skilled Trades Podcast, based out of Manitoba, Canada.  It was great to be a guest on their show and I hope they continue to shine a positive light on the building trades and the people who do the work.We open the conversation with me sharing my experiences as a Navy salvage diver, recreational SCUBA instructor and hard hat commercial diver.Next, we discuss our shared experiences as blue-collar workers in the building trades and discuss what it means to be a professional craftsperson.Later we'll voice our opinions on why earning a Journeyman Card or the Canadian equivalent of a Red Seal Certification, is an achievement to be proud of, and how having this education and training, can allow you to build a pathway to financial and professional success in the working middle class.And we'll wrap up our conversation by discussing the ever-widening skills gap developing in the trades and the number one thing you can do now to double your own personal wealth in the years to come. This interview was a lot of fun to do, and I hope you enjoy it.The Show NotesThe Skilled Trades Podcasthttps://anchor.fm/skilled-trades-podcastRed Seal Certification Infohttps://itabc.ca/red-seal-programUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters Apprenticeship Infohttps://www.carpenters.org/join-us/Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/Union Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

Use the link below to see the NBC Nightly News Story.https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/hidden-scourge-wage-theft-when-higher-profits-come-out-workers-n1272238This episode of Stolen begins in the early morning of August 2020, when a storm system develops on the barren plains of the Nebraska and South Dakota border. Known as a Derecho, Spanish for straight, these type's of storms are powerful, fast-moving systems that can generate hurricane force winds, and create tornados, heavy rains, and flash flooding. For two days the derecho battered the mid-west and caused an estimated 7.5 billion dollars in damage.Cedar Rapids, Iowa was one of the hardest hit areas. There the storm caused power outages, gas leaks and extensive wind and water damage to residences, buildings, and schools.Among the many businesses that suffered significant damage was a senior living community just a few miles from downtown called Cottage Grove Place.Later that same year, in October, 6 Latino workers loaded into pickup trucks and began the 1000-mile drive f rom Houston, Texas to Cedar Rapids. They had been hired by a labor broker named Pablo Ramirez to work on the retirement community.Pablo, was subcontracted by Blusky, a restoration and repair company based out of Denver, Colorado to supply the manpower to do the repairs.Hired on as carpenters and laborers, the out of state workers agreed to be paid a flat wage that depended on their experience. It ranged somewhere between $100 to $250 dollars a day. Additionally, Pablo promised to pay his workers weekly, reimburse their travel expenses and arrange for their lodging while working in Iowa. It sounded like a sweet deal and as the crew headed north, their spirits were high. Steady work and a place to stay. What could be better? Little did they know as they began their long drive north they were headed into a Derecho all their own. Welcome to Stolen, a special series within the Grit NW podcast that investigates wage theft, tax fraud and worker misclassification. The goal of Stolen is to shine a light on the crooked contractors who perpetrate these greed driven crimes and expose the damage that they do to the U.S taxpayer and the working middle class.In this episode we investigate just what went wrong in Cedar Rapids and how the 6 Blusky employees from Texas eventually found themselves without food, lodging or even the money to get home.To help me tell this story I spoke with Royce Peterson the carpenter's union, lead business representative in Eastern Iowa.Joining us on the call were Public Affairs Director Richard Kajayski and Burt Johnson, General Counsel from the North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters.NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Android Users Post Your Show Review Here Your input really does matter, so please take a moment to rate and review the show. Thanks!!

 Welcome to Grit NW.I'm Joe Cadwell the writer, producer and host of the show and on today's episode I will be speaking Joann Greeley.Joann is a member of local 579 in Newfoundland Canada and she has a wealth of wisdom and insight to share on what it means to be a woman working in the trades.We'll open up our conversation by learning why Joann choose to be an electrician and what some of the challenges she faced early on in her career were.We will then discuss the advantages of choosing a career as a blue-collar worker vs the over prescribed alternative of attending university to earn a degree.Later we'll look into Joann's involvement with the Office to Advance Women Apprentices, and how this valuable outreach program is providing a first-choice career pathway to financial and professional success for those considering it.And we'll finish our conversation by understanding how important apprenticeship programs can be in bridging the ever-widening work force skills gap in both Canada and the US.Be sure to check out the show notes after the episode for a more in depth look into the subjects discussed.The Show Notes.Red Seal Certification Infohttps://itabc.ca/red-seal-programUnited Brotherhood of Carpenters Apprenticeship Infohttps://www.carpenters.org/join-us/NW Carpenters Unionhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right?Check us out at @GritNWGritThe Carpenters Magazine Linkhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/news/nwcarpenters-magazine/NW Carpenters Union  NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Android Users Post Your Show Review Here Your input really does matter, so please take a moment to rate and review the show. Thanks!!

On today's episode I have the honor and privilege of speaking with Brian Bogert founder of the Brian Bogert Companies.Brian is a human behavior and performance coach, motivational speaker, and business strategist who has change the lives of thousands with his revolutionary coaching programs.Brian starts today's conversation by sharing with us the horrific accident that he suffered as a child and then will explain how he was determined not to let that tragic moment define who he would become as an adult.Brian will then relate how he became a passionate public speaker who believes in helping growth-minded individuals become the best version of themselves by leveraging radical authenticity and awareness to create the intentional life they've been dreaming of but have struggled to create on their own. Later we'll unpack his revolutionary strategy of embracing pain to avoid suffering—and how this has helped individuals, groups and entire companies break beyond their normal to achieve the success in life and business that they've always wanted. And we will finish our conversation when Brian shares his wisdom and insight so that you too can learn how to develop the grit and determination needed to persevere through the toughest of challenges.This is an episode you truly do not want to miss.Be sure to check out the show notes after the episode to learn more about Brian and his message.NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Android Users Post Your Show Review Here Your input really does matter, so please take a moment to rate and review the show. Thanks!!

The August 2021 Grit Nation T - Shirt Winners are:1. Liam June Lu 15032. Jeff Thorson Lu 196 NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Android Users Post Your Show Review Here Your input really does matter, so please take a moment to rate and review the show. Thanks!!

Click below to join in on the fun!!!https://www.facebook.com/events/molalla-oregon/veterans-in-the-brotherhood-paintball-battle/523962938879606/Register here http://www.buildnw.org/paintball NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of. The August 2021 Grit Nation T - Shirt Winners are:1. Liam June Lu 15032. Jeff Thorson Lu 196 NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Android Users Post Your Show Review Here Your input really does matter, so please take a moment to rate and review the show. Thanks!!

Don't delay, vote today!!!Here's your link.https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6459827/WA-AGCNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Android Users Post Your Show Review Here Your input really does matter, so please take a moment to rate and review the show. Thanks!!

Hi, I'm Joe Cadwell the host of Grit NW and I want to personally thank you for checking out my podcast. Whether you've been following the show for a while or are a new listener, thank you for being here. The goal of Grit NW has been and always will be to inspire its listeners to Understand, Value and Protect our union and all it provides.Additionally, I try to foster and develop a sense of pride within our ranks, acknowledging that as builders of this nations infrastructure and wealth we deserve to hold our heads high.I do all this by interviewing industry leaders and subject matter experts.With over 40 episodes to choose from, I am certain you will find content that will enlighten, educate, and inform you. For example, if you're interested in wealth management and personal finance, be sure to check out Season 2's episode on Financial Management Strategies. I spoke with Patrick Town from Union Home Plus and Jonny Flavin from Aspire Capitol. These guys really know their stuff and have tons of great information to share on how you can put your hard-earned dollars to work for you. Maybe inspiring human-interest stories are more your thing. If so, be sure to check out the hugely popular Carpenter Stories series, where I interview people, whose lives were radically transformed for the better after joining an organized labor union. Speaking of transforming lives What about learning the crucial role politics plays on a day-to-day basis in the lives of union carpenters and the working middle class? If so, you will want to hear nationally recognized public speaker and worker rights advocate Mark McDermott. I've had the pleasure to talk with Mark on numerous occasions and trust me he doesn't pull any punches when he explains why trades people can't afford not to be involved in their union. It's great information delivered in a direct and no non-sense fashion. Be sure to check it out. Ready to learn something new to take your career to the next level?If so, checkout my ongoing series called “Skills to Pay the Bills.” There you will hear from industry experts on how you can gain the knowledge, certifications, and experience to make a difference in your ability to provide for yourself and your family. From ICRA to Welding, these episodes hit the spot when it comes to career advancement. And finally, I am happy to announce that September kicks off Season 3 of Grit NW with new episodes being released every other Monday.Make sure to like, subscribe or follow the show so you won't miss a thing.And until next time, this is Joe Cadwell reminding you; To work safe, work smart and stay union strong!!Scroll down now please      NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Android Users Post Your Show Review Here Your input really does matter, so please take a moment to rate and review the show. Thanks!!

Don't delay, vote today!!!Here's your link.https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/6441127/AGCofWANW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

Work is tough, and for sure you got to be tough to be in construction.But having issues on the job that aren’t directly related to the challenges of being a professional trades person can definitely make for some long days and foster low morale. Sound familiar? Maybe you’re dealing with issues on your jobsite right now?Being asked regularly to work through your scheduled breaks? Job shack or porta-johns not up to speed? Concerns with your pay?For many union members, especially new members, or apprentices, dealing with these issues head on and by themselves may be out of their comfort zone. So what do you? Contact your council rep?Sure, that’s an option, but calling in the big guns shouldn’t always be your first choice.How about looking into the contract yourself? See what it says?Well, that’s a possibility, but I’ll be the first one to admit that contract language can sometimes be confusing and filled with ambiguity making them difficult to decipher and understand.So where do you turn?Well, in this episode of Grit NW we’ll look into the role and responsibilities of union stewards on the job, and why they are so important in keeping a worksite running smoothly.Hi, I’m Joe Cadwell, the writer producer and host of Grit NW and today I talk with Council Rep and local 70 member Paul Galovin. Paul is a steward advocate and trainer, and he is going to help us understand what rank-and-file members take on when they step up to the union steward position. Well learn what personality traits make a good steward and how they develop the skills necessary to become effective jobsite organizers, negotiators, counselors, peacemakers and guardians of our contracts.This episode is part of my effort to recognize opportunities within our organization for members to step-up and take ownership of their union and their future.NW Carpenters Unionhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right?Check us out at @GritNWGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Labor Radio / Podcast Network Discover shows to learn more about organized labor movements across our nation and around the world.

In this episode I look into the role and responsibilities of the Union Delegate.Delegates are elected by the members, to represent their local union at the regional level, and play an important role in shaping the direction of the union.Delegates bring forward, and vote on decisions that can affect the lives and livelihoods of their constituents and their families. These decisions include operating budgets, organizing direction, and political endorsements.Delegates are also responsible for electing the Executive Committee members, including the Executive Secretary-Treasurer or EST, the President, and the Vice-President. The role of delegate is hugely important in any well-functioning organization and today I have the pleasure of speaking with NW Carpenters representative, local 146 member and union delegate Don Stover.Hi, I’m Joe Cadwell the writer, producer and host of Grit NW. I am also President of the NW Carpenters Union and I can speak from personal experience the value in working closely with councils’ delegates to affect positive change for our members.We’ll start today’s conversation by learning what Don feels he has gained since being elected to the position and more importantly what he has been able to give back.Next, we will discuss, what qualities Don feels a delegate needs to have to be effective in their roll. Later we will look at the responsibilities of a delegate and how the decisions they make can have huge repercussions on the operation of our crafts. And we will wrap up our conversation by giving you the information you need if you are interested in becoming a leader in our union by running for the office of delegate.This episode is part of my effort to recognize opportunities within our organization for members to step-up and take ownership of their union and their future.NW Carpenters Unionhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right?Check us out at @GritNWGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Labor Radio / Podcast Network Discover shows to learn more about organized labor movements across our nation and around the world.

The Show NotesNW Carpenters Unionhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right?Check us out at @GritNWGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!Labor Radio / Podcast Network Discover shows to learn more about organized labor movements across our nation and around the world.The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.

Brand recognition is hugely important in developing trust and allegiance to products, teams, and organizations. Brand logos can offer visual markers, that trigger emotional responses buried deep in our subconscious. Advertising agencies understand this and literally capitalize on our inherent desire to identify with merchandise, services or even other like-minded individuals who sport the same brand. Don’t believe me? Try this, close your eyes, unless you’re driving that is, and picture what first comes to mind when I say the word…. McDonalds. Well, if your anything like me you see the golden arches. How about Nike? See that iconic swoosh? Yep, me too.Now try… Target. There it is, the red bullseye. The name is, literally the logo.This mental imagery can greatly influence your decisions and emotions and is the reason savvy organizations from sports teams to corporations put so much emphasis on getting the right look for their logo.For unions curating brand recognition in the form of t-shirt’s, hats and stickers can pay off in many ways including member pride, solidarity, and allegiance.This is especially important for unions because our ability to identify with and gather strength from our fellow brother and sister carpenters is crucial for our ability to grow and prosper.On todays show I’ll be talking with Greg Mooseker from the Frank Doolittle Company, based in Bellevue, Washington. Frank Doolittle has been in the business of providing Union and USA made products with custom designs to organizations across America and Canada for over 30 years.In this episode you will hear what goes into the design and manufacturing of brand worthy logos and how the Union employees of this NW business go above and beyond to meet their customers’ expectations.The Show NotesThe Frank Doolittle Companyhttps://www.frankdoolittle.com/NW Carpenters Unionhttps://www.nwcarpenters.org/Join Grit NW Nation here:(could this be any easier?)https://forms.gle/WEKcA76y3Wegmv8z7For comments, questions or suggestions about the show send an  email to:GritNW@gmail.comYou can also share this link to the Grit NW webpage with friends, family members or co-workers and score good karma points, you'll be a better person for it, I promise:https://Buildnw.org/podcastGrit NW is now on the Twitter!!  How cool is that, right?Check us out at @GritNWGrit NW is a proud member of the Labor Radio / Podcast Networkhttps://www.laborradionetwork.org/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NW 6 states + 29k members strong!The Grit Nation Join The Nation and spread the word on how unions are building lives and careers to be proud of.Labor Radio / Podcast Network Discover shows to learn more about organized labor movements across our nation and around the world.