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Chris Lalevee, Business Agent for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 and Director of the IUOE Peer Support Program, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss mental health awareness in the construction industry, his personal experience with mental health challenges, the importance of recognizing signs of crisis in coworkers and how the IUOE is implementing their peer support program. Manja Horner, CEO of Boost, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss enhancing union leadership and productivity through effective communication, identifying and developing leadership within unions and the role of Boost, a company dedicated to improving performance in skilled trades and unions, in supporting union growth.

Ed Maher, Communications Director of The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 and co-host of The Worker’s Mic on Sunday mornings at 8am, joins Jon Hansen to discuss their event on May 14th featuring the budget shortfall that Chicago public transit faces.

On this week's Labor Radio Podcast Weekly:  On Work Stoppage, SEIU – the Service Employees union – re-joins the AFL-CIO; Randy Korgan talks about the recent Amazon strike, on The Teamster View; from Art and Labor, big tech and right wing politics; Dale Pierson from Operating Engineers Local 150 discusses Scabby the Rat on

On this week's show: "The Apprentice" screenwriter Gabe Sherman, on the On Writing podcast…Operating Engineers Local 3 House Counsel Gening Liao and Local 3 Political Director Chris Snyder join the Breaking Ground podcast to discuss the impact that presidential elections have on working people's legal rights and the ability of unions like Operating Engineers Local 3 to defend or promote their memberships' rights…Writers Guild of America West Senior Research and Public Policy Director Laura Blum-Smith joins Kristina Woo on the 3rd and Fairfax podcast to talk about the union's policy priorities…Two takes on the tentative agreement between the Letter Carriers and the US Postal Service; first we'll hear from Letter Carrier president Brian Renfroe on You Are The Current Resident, the Letter Carriers podcast, then the On The Workroom Floor podcast hosts a roundtable discussion on the proposed contract. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. @WGAWest @NALC_National@LaborReporters @sagaftra @mgevaart @PodcastGreenRed#LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Tamara McCollough, DEI Outreach Associate with the Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting (III FFC) and a seasonal instructor with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 Apprenticeship and Skill Improvement Program (ASIP), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss getting more women involved in the trades and how unions can improve the long-term sustainability of this initiative. McCollough also discussed how Tradeswomen Build Nations (TWBN) has helped empower women in the trades. Tom Buffenbarger, retired International President of the International Association of Machinists and Allied Workers, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union workers being locked out by two Canadian rail companies. He also discussed a defense industrial training program and what it means for unions to be involved with the political process.

On his show, Phil Donahue never shied away from questioning those in power, be they government officials or corporate CEOs. And there was no more frequent guest on his program than Ralph Nader. Along with guests Joan Claybrook, Michael Jacobson and Jeff Cohen, we pay tribute to a man Ralph calls “the greatest enabler and defender of the First Amendment right of free speech in American history.”Joan Claybrook is one of the public interest champions of the modern consumer movement, and she is president emeritus of Public Citizen. Prior to becoming president of Public Citizen, Ms. Claybrook was head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the Carter administration from 1977 to 1981. Before serving as NHTSA administrator, she founded and ran Public Citizen's Congress Watch division and worked for the Public Interest Research Group, the National Traffic Safety Bureau, the Social Security Administration, and the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.[Phil Donahue] had the deepest understanding of the First Amendment of anybody I've ever met. And the reason is that not only did he have these voiceless leaders and victims on a show that other media would avoid like the plague—it would upset their advertisers, who would upset their corporate bosses—he would have people on whose views he vehemently disagreed with.Ralph NaderPhil [Donahue] knew that it wasn't just important to reach people on his show—that he had to have them accessible to materials that elaborated it in greater detail. And he did that for lots of people. But it all started with his sense of the purpose of the media and a public philosophy of justice for all.Ralph NaderDonahue was a great source of help to get information out to the public that they really wanted. And no one else would publicize it.Joan ClaybrookMichael Jacobson holds a PhD. in microbiology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he co-founded and then led the Center for Science in the Public Interest for four decades. Dr. Jacobson is the author of Salt Wars: The Battle Over the Biggest Killer in the American Diet. And he is the founder of the National Food Museum.Phil really was one of a kind— where he studied up on the topic, he knew it thoroughly, he was smart, he was generous, kind, thoughtful, asked good questions. So it was just a wonderful, positive experience for various reasons to be on his terrific daytime TV show.Dr. Michael JacobsonJeff Cohen is Co-Founder and Policy Director at RootsAction. He is a media critic, columnist, documentary filmmaker, and retired journalism professor who founded the media watch group FAIR—Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting— in 1986. For years, he was a regular pundit on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC discussing issues of media and politics, and he is the author of Cable News Confidential: My Misadventures in Corporate Media. He was senior producer of MSNBC's Phil Donahue Show until it was terminated on the eve of the Iraq war.Management wrecked the show, and then they terminated the show three weeks before the invasion of Iraq. And remember, they terminated us right after the biggest anti-war marches in global history up until that point. And obviously there was a huge audience— if they had allowed Phil Donahue to be Phil Donahue and put on the experts that we wanted to put on. And we would have gotten huge ratings—but they ruined the show, they hurt our ratings. [And] when we were terminated—in spite of all of management's interference—we were still the most-watched program on MSNBC. Management doesn't usually cancel their most-watched television show, but they did it at MSNBC.Jeff CohenIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantisNews 8/21/241. Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign announced their first major policy proposal: “a federal ban on corporate price gouging on groceries,” per the New York Times. In a statement to reporters, the campaign said this policy would “[set]…rules of the road to make clear that big corporations can't unfairly exploit consumers to run up excessive corporate profits on food and groceries,” according to the Washington Post. Reporter Jeff Stein further elaborates that this plan is expected to include “[money] for small firms to compete [and will] Challenge [industry] mergers.” This policy stems from the Federal Trade Commission report published by the New York Times in March, that found “Large Grocers Took Advantage of Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions …[and] used rising costs as an opportunity to further hike prices.”2. This week of course Kamala Harris is in Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Just before the convention, Mother Jones ran a profile of progressive Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in which he said “What's happening right now [in Palestine] is not only egregious, it is genocidal.” Chicago is the largest local government in the United States to pass a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Further illustrating the success of pro-Palestine activism, Prem Thakker of the Intercept reports the DNC “will host [its] first ever panel on Palestinian human rights,” featuring Layla Elabed, co-leader of the Uncommitted movement, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, former Congressman Andy Levin, and Jim Zogby, president of the Arab American Institute, among others. Ms. Elabed and her compatriot Abbas Alawieh said in a statement “Our focus remains on policy change. Vice President Harris has an opportunity to unite the party against Trump…by turning the page toward a human rights policy that saves lives…We will keep pushing for our party's leadership to break away from its current financing of Israel's horrific assault on Gaza and military rule over Palestinians.”3. Yet another sign that pro-Palestine activism is shifting the center of gravity in the Democratic Party, last Friday dozens of congressional Democrats – including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi – sent a letter to President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken “urging a halt to weapons transfers to Israel,” per AP. This letter referred to the Israeli strike on American aid workers with the World Central Kitchen relief group, saying “In light of the recent strike against aid workers and the ever-worsening humanitarian crisis, we believe it is unjustifiable to approve these weapons transfers.” Other signatories include Reps. Rashida Tlaib, Barbara Lee, and AOC. This letter comes on the heels of a series of state polls by IMEU and YouGov showing “A significant share of Democrats and independent voters in pivotal swing states…are more likely to vote for the Democratic presidential nominee…if said nominee pledges support for an arms embargo to Israel,” per Zeteo. In Pennsylvania, 34% said more likely and only 7% less likely; in Georgia 39% said more likely and only 5% less likely, with similar numbers in Arizona. Put simply, it is clear that an arms embargo is both good politics and good policy. Even Pelosi knows it.4. A scandal is unfolding at the University of Florida, centering on a massive misuse of funds by the University president, former Senator Ben Sasse. The Alligator, the university newspaper, reports “In his 17-month stint as UF president, Ben Sasse more than tripled his office's spending, directing millions in university funds into secretive consulting contracts and high-paying positions for his GOP allies.” This piece continues “A majority of the spending surge was driven by lucrative contracts with big-name consulting firms and high-salaried, remote positions for Sasse's former U.S. Senate staff and Republican officials…[these] contracts have been kept largely under wraps, leaving the public in the dark about what the contracted firms did to earn their fees.” So much for the party of fiscal responsibility.5. A new piece in St. Louis magazine recounts the ongoing miscarriage of justice against Yolanda Greene. Ms. Greene was “fired from her job after being arrested—even though the police report that provided the basis of the charges against her is clearly contradicted by bystander video.” This piece continues “The police report says that Greene struck one of the officers ‘several times in the back near his neck, head, and shoulders with what appeared to be a closed fist.' [and that she] ‘actively assaulte[d]' a second officer.” Yet the bystander video shows “Greene on the ground and an officer [striking] her several times…A different video, captured by an officer's body camera, records another officer exclaiming, ‘Don't throw a strike'—even as the officer atop Greene does just that.” Mark Pedroli, Greene's lawyer, is quoted saying “I sent the tape over to [Wesley] Bell's office and said, ‘You're prosecuting the wrong people. You should be prosecuting the police for lying in these reports,'” yet Bell – who is nearly guaranteed a spot in the next congress after his successful AIPAC-backed primary against Cori Bush – is pressing ahead with these charges.6. Continuing its series on civil asset forfeiture, libertarian magazine Reason reports “A new class action lawsuit accuses Indiana law enforcement of seizing millions of dollars a year in cash from FedEx packages without ever informing owners of what crime they're suspected of violating.” This piece cites Sam Gedge a senior attorney at the “libertarian public interest law firm,” Institute for Justice, which claims “the Marion County Prosecutor's Office has sued to forfeit $2.5 million in currency from at least 130 FedEx parcels in transit from one non-Indiana state to another over the past two years. This scheme is one of the most predatory we have seen…It's illegal and unconstitutional for Indiana to forfeit in-transit money whose only connection to Indiana is the happenstance of FedEx's shipping practices.”7. According ProPublica, Arizona's experiment with school vouchers has failed spectacularly. As the publication explains “In 2022, Arizona pioneered the largest school voucher program in the history of education…any parent in the state…could get a taxpayer-funded voucher worth up to tens of thousands of dollars to spend on private school tuition, extracurricular programs or homeschooling supplies…Yet in a lesson for…other states, Arizona's…experiment has since precipitated a budget meltdown. The state this year faced a $1.4 billion budget shortfall, much of which was a result of the new voucher spending…Last fiscal year alone, the price tag of universal vouchers in Arizona skyrocketed from an original official estimate of just under $65 million to roughly $332 million…[and] another $429 million in costs is expected this year.” We hope this catastrophic budget implosion gives pause to the prominent Republicans and Democrats boosting the canard of “school choice.”8. The Federal Trade Commission has announced a new rule that will “combat fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase and allow the [FTC] to seek civil penalties against knowing violators.” FTC Chair Lina Khan adds “Fake reviews not only waste people's time and money, but also pollute the marketplace and divert business away from honest competitors…By strengthening the FTC's toolkit to fight deceptive advertising, the final rule will protect Americans from getting cheated, put businesses that unlawfully game the system on notice, and promote markets that are fair, honest, and competitive.” These types of much-needed, commonsense consumer protection rules are exactly why billionaires and corporate America are terrified of Lina Khan and have been mounting a shadowy campaign for her ouster.9. More Perfect Union reports “Ride share drivers in Massachusetts are now guaranteed a minimum wage of $32.50/hr, plus benefits.” According to the Verge, “The two companies also agreed to pay a combined $175 million, the bulk of which will be paid out to ‘current and former drivers who were underpaid by the companies,' [Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea] Campbell's office announced.” Despite these victories, Uber and Lyft drivers will still be classified as independent contractors instead of employees.10. Finally, per Huffington Post labor reporter Dave Jamieson, “The Culinary Union has reached a tentative agreement on its first contract with longtime Vegas Strip holdouts the Venetian and Palazzo [closing] a long chapter in which previous owner Sheldon Adelson successfully resisted organizing efforts.” In addition to the Culinary Union, the deal with the Venetian and Palazzo's new owners – private equity firm Apollo Global Management – also includes Bartenders Local 165, Operating Engineers Local 501 and Teamsters Local 986. As the Nevada Independent notes, “Combined, the Venetian and Palazzo have some 8,000 gaming and nongaming workers covering 7,100 hotel rooms, 225,000 square feet of casino space and 2.3 million square feet of convention space. It's unclear how many members of the workforce could be covered by the union agreements.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Ever wonder how workers move mountains of dirt or lift tons of steel to the tops of buildings? This week on the Heartland Labor Forum, we'll talk to Aaron Brown, […] The post Operating Engineers Local 101 Union Leader Aaron Brown and Vets and Unions Go Fishing for Freedom appeared first on KKFI.

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation about legislation that would appropriate economic development funds for community-based programs, including public transportation.This week's guest, Jared Fleisher, who leads government affairs and economic development for Rock (Dan Gilbert's family of companies), explains why he's passionate about the proposed bills and their potential to enhance qualify of life across Michigan and attract and retain talent.On Tuesday, June 4, Fleisher testified in support of the bills before the House Economic Development and Small Business Committee. He framed the issue as an economic development imperative as Michigan is among states struggling to grow its population. Others supporting the legislation include Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter, the Michigan Municipal League, Traverse Connect, Mass Transportation Authority Flint, Market Van Buren, The Rapid, Renovare Development, the Michigan Public Transit Association, Transportation Riders United, SMART, and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 324.Also discussed:How public transportation has helped transform Grand Rapids, with The Rapid's many options including the state's first bus rapid transit lines.Investments in infrastructure like bus rapid transit and M-1 rail spur development.

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Lyn Montgomery, Executive Board member and Lead Negotiator for the Transport Workers Union of America Local 556, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new industry-leading contract ratified by flight attendants with Southwest Airlines. Continuing our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month, business agent and coordinator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Member Assistance Program (MAP), Chris Lalevee, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the work he's done to create the program for Local 825 and promote mental health awareness among members.

This week: A report from East Palestine; the UAW's Brandon Mancilla talks about why peace is a labor issue; What's next for Canadian labor journalism? IUOE Legislative and Political Director Seth Toth discusses the Biden administration and offshore wind energy in Humboldt County; and in our final segment; Jessica Breidinger, a Social Science instructor at Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon, talks about the rural community college experience. This week's featured shows are Work Week Radio, which broadcasts Thursdays on San Francisco's KPOO 89.5 FM; The Valley Labor Report, a weekly talk radio show airing Saturdays on WVNN 92.5 FM in Huntsville, Alabama and Sundays on WGOL 920 AM in Russellville, Alabama; RadioLabour, the global news service; Breaking Ground, the podcast from Operating Engineers Local 3 in the Western U.S.: OEA Grow, the weekly podcast from the Oregon Education Association. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. @labormedianow @LaborReporters @radiolabour @oregoneducation#LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

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More from your host: https://www.laborfront.com/Matt Lebeis is a stationary operating engineer and works at a water filtration plant out of the Operating Engineers Local 49 in Minnesota. About the only link I can find is this one for his local. I'm not sure if I want this to be a Meet the Member or a regular interview.  He was just okay https://local49.org/

More from your host: https://www.laborfront.com/Matt Lebeis is a stationary operating engineer and works at a water filtration plant out of the Operating Engineers Local 49 in Minnesota. About the only link I can find is this one for his local. I'm not sure if I want this to be a Meet the Member or a regular interview.  He was just okay https://local49.org/

To further acknowledge Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, we reached out to Chris Lalevee, a business agent affiliated with the Operating Engineers Local 825. In an exclusive one-on-one interview, Chris opened up about a period in his life when he faced significant challenges, including anxiety, depression, and resorting to self-medication as a means of coping.Lalevee recognized that at that time when he turned to his health plan for resources in psychiatry and for mental health nothing existed.Fast forward to today, Lalevee shares how he turned his personal struggles into a personal mission to help fellow Operators and people in construction find the help they need.We're inspired by the support he's received from his union and the initiatives Lalevee has been able to put into place so others do not have to feel the burden or struggle Lalevee felt over a decade ago. Share this episode with a fellow co-worker or friend. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text 988. 

Ed Maher, the communications director for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, joins Lisa Dent to discuss how a United Auto Workers strike could impact Illinoisans if the demands of the union aren’t met. The UAW represents workers at the Big 3 automakers in Detroit and are threatening to strike over stalled contract […]

The following conversation is with Ben Olszewski. Olszewski is the controller for Operating Engineers Local 542 (greater Philadelphia area). Olszewski studied Economics at Penn State, and is now finishing up a Masters of Accounting at the University of Scranton. He is currently running for the Upper Moreland (UM) Township Board of Commissioners. Olszewski aims to be a true representative of the people of UM. He believes our leaders are too focused on party agendas and can lose sight of the main reason why they hold office, which is to serve the people. His focus is to listen to the residents, gather their feedback on the issues, and make decisions accordingly, to the best of his ability.Rate and subscribe if you enjoy the content and follow 'overcoming_the_divide'  on Instagram!I was almost a school shooter | Aaron Stark | TEDxBoulder Time stamps: 1:45 Intro 3:45 Inspirations to run for public office 6:40 The office at play7:150 Local issues that would be addressed 10:40 The importance of getting involved in local politics 12:150 Getting involved in your local community 14:30 The dichotomy between national and local politics 16:30 Approach to school safety 21:10 Moving away from the 'blame game'24:15 Starting a campaign in your local community 27:45 Discourse in reality vs. virtually 29:30 One's Civic Duty 33:30 Voting for candidates 34:55 Supporting Ben's Campaign: Instagram- Benforum & Facebook-Ben Olszewski for Upper Moreland Board of Commissioners Ward 236:30 Ben's platform for public officeMusic: Coma-Media (intro)                 WinkingFoxMusic (outro)Recorded: 2/15/23

This time around on our women in construction series, host Jon Switalski spoke with Teresa Stevenson. Stevenson is currently a Public License Works Inspector for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12. Stevenson joined the Operating Engineers when she was 52 and now, at 58, talks to us about her experience as a woman in such a male-dominated field. She also talks to us about the current project at the San Diego International Airport she is working on and how proud she feels when these projects are completed. Tune in to the episode and listen for more! This episode was recorded on February 21st, 2023

President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, Melissa Cropper, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to share updates about legislature impacting teachers in Ohio. Cropper discussed a proposed rule by the Federal Trade Commission to ban non-compete clauses with workers. Cropper shared how some teachers, mostly those in the Charter school system, have been impacted by non-compete clauses. She then discussed the issues the state faces with the Fair School Funding Plan and expanded charter school vouchers being implemented. Cropper also warned that the democratic process could be impacted by passing Ohio's Senate Bill 1.   Stephen Rumburg, Business Manager and President of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 465, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast. Rumburg discussed the dynamics of managing an area covering North and South Carolina. He shared the difficulties he's faced trying to organize in two of the least union friendly states and the successes they've had in growing membership recently. The push for renewable energy has Local 465 working with the North and South Carolina Building and Construction Trades Councils to unionize much of that work.

Steve and Mary are joined by Greg Lalevee, Business Manager & General VP, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, about wellness, leadership and evolving as a leader. Then, Steve and Mary share tips and tools to building more strategic relationships using what they call the “hub and spokes” model. 2/19/23

Brecksville, Ohio native, Michael Bertolone serves as the Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18. Local 18 covers virtually all of Ohio and includes over 16,000 members. Listen in as Michael describes how he found his way into the trades and developed his career as an Operator and worked his way into Union leadership. WebsiteLinkedInInstagram

Two reports on striking nurses, the first from RadioLabour, on the 7,000 nurses who walked out in New York City this week, and the second, from Work Week Radio, on the nurses who struck in California. Then, on The Solidarity Podcast, from Teamsters Local 769, the threat Amazon poses to transportation workers. On The Workers' Mic, a weekly show out of Chicago, Operating Engineers Local 150 General Counsel Dale Pierson talks about arbitration as a means of achieving a first contract. Our last report comes to us from the We Rise Fighting podcast, which goes beyond Martin Luther King's usual "I have a dream" speech to look at Dr. King's legacy with regards to unions, labor and the antiwar movements. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @radiolabour @labormedianow @TLU769 @coalition_labor Edited by Patrick Dixon and Mel Smith, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Carl Rosen, General President of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the Green Locomotive Project and his concern about the attack on railway workers and their ability to go on strike.   International Union of Operating Engineers Local 926 Business Manager Ed Caines joined the AWF Union Podcast and discussed how the Local is growing its apprenticeship program, plus the many benefits of being an apprentice.

Operating Engineers Local 99's apprenticeship program has produced more apprentices than all other programs in the state of Maryland combined in the last 44 years. Today's labor quote: Samuel Gompers. Today's labor history: Supreme Court rules picketing unconstitutional.   @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

Operating Engineers Local 99's apprenticeship program has produced more apprentices than all other programs in the state of Maryland combined in the last 44 years. Today's labor quote: Samuel Gompers. Today's labor history: Supreme Court rules picketing unconstitutional.   @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

Operating Engineers Local 324 Career and Outreach Representative John Hartwell joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and explained why more teachers, guidance counselors and parents are embracing registered building trades apprenticeship programs as career pathway for young people. He also talked about advances in construction technology, which is appealing to the younger generation.   North Coast Area Labor Federation President Pat Gallagher made his regular appearance on the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed a tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) reached between the United Steelworkers (USW) and U.S. Steel.

From Labor Radio on WORT.FM, community radio in Madison, Wisconsin: Why labor needs to turn out for the mid-term elections. On the El Desvio podcast, produced by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement: the role of Latino votes in the upcoming elections. From Solidarity Works, a podcast from the United Steelworkers, JoJo Burgess from Steelworkers Local 1557 on election season in Pennsylvania. Arguments for/against election activism, on Workers Beat, KNON radio in Dallas Texas. How the OE3 Political Action Committee works, on Breaking Ground, the podcast from Operating Engineers Local 3, the largest construction trades local in the U.S., representing over 38,000 members across a four-state jurisdiction of Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah and Hawaii. Please help us build sonic solidarity by clicking on the share button below. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @LCLAA @steelworkers @KNON893FM Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Ed Maher, communications director for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain why they’ve called the strike against three construction material producers and why it may impact road construction this summer. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow @LisaDentSpeaksFollow @SteveBertrand Follow @kpowell720 Follow […]

Kevin McMullin the Business manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 727 which represents paramedics in the province says right now one in five paramedics is off the job in Nova Scotia. McMullin tells Jeff there are various reasons for the shortage.

James Slevin, President of the Utility Workers Union of America joined the AWF Union Podcast and discussed why utility companies are on the lookout for cyber security threats, but more needs to be done to enhance security.      International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Business Manager Greg Lalevee also appeared on the show and discussed two major projects his members will work on that will be funded by the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act - the Champlain Hudson Power Express and the Rondout-West-Branch Tunnel projects. He also touched on the Local 825 apprenticeship program, which recently became licensed as a technical college program.       

This time around on our women in construction series, host Jon Switalski spoke with Amber Wood. Wood is a Heavy Equipment Operator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12. Wood has over 20 years in the industry and talks to us about her experience as a woman in such a male-dominated field. She also talks to us about what it is like to balance being a mother and having a successful career.

Brian Dunn, Business Manager of Sprinkler Fitters Local 669, appeared on today's episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the role organizing non-union members played in the growth of the Local. He also addressed the importance of the United Association Veterans in Piping Program at Fort Campbell, which teaches active-duty transitioning military service members a basic sprinkler fitting skillset and guarantees them a job with a Local 669 signatory contractor.    International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 Attorney and Lobbyist Justin Williams was the second guest on today's podcast. He spoke about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. He also discussed the political climate in West Virginia and how state legislators are slowly realizing the repeal of the state's Prevailing Wage law did not work. 

On this week's show, Building Bridges Radio reports from a late December rally for Amazon workers in New York City…On the Belabored podcast, a discussion on the so-called Great Resignation, Striketober, and other developments in the labor movement in the pandemic era… Then we take you to the ground level of the American labor movement with four brief excerpts from podcasts that either feature a guest from a local union or podcasts produced by local unions: UFCW Local 152 Assistant Director of Organizing Hugh Giordano talks with host Ed “Flash” Ferrence on America's Work Force Radio Podcast; we find out about challenges facing the leaders and members of UAW Local 2209 in Fort Wayne, Indiana on the local's podcast, Trucked Up; on the 141 Report, Machinist union leaders try out different communication tools to build membership participation; the construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide of any occupation, yet the stigma of admitting mental health issues keeps many from getting the help they need: Breaking Ground, the podcast from Operating Engineers Local 3, explores the issue. The AFT's Union Talk podcast explores how the right wing has used Critical Race Theory and the pandemic to drive a wedge between parents and teachers and how to rehabilitate that relationship; Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone” on “Racism in our politics and in our policy making is why all of us can't have nice things,” on the Heartland Labor Forum. Heather Berg talks about sex, labor, and late capitalism on the Reinventing Solidarity podcast…The Art and Labor podcast tackles NFTs, DAOs, crypto currency and teleology, and, from the On The Job podcast, we find out about the historic Australian female labor activist who chained herself to a building in downtown Melbourne in 1969. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @bbridgesradio @DissentMag @AWFUnionPodcast @UAW_Local_2209 @IAMDistrict141 @aftunion @Heartland_Labor @CunySLU @ArtandLaborPod @SaintFrankly @sallyrugg Edited by Patrick Dixon and Mel Smith; produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

This week we started the show talking Sixers and airing some grievances. We were Joined by the Business Manager of International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, Greg Lalevee to talk stadium Infrastructure, football and basketball. Then Jeff and Jason talked some of the COVID challenges facing the leagues, College Bowl Season and more.

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Jason George joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss the budget surplus in Minnesota. He said these funds will allow them to make a longer lasting investment in the state's infrastructure. He later discussed potential mining operations in the state. American Federation of Musicians Local 4 President Leonard DiCosimo also joined today's episode to discuss legislation that could help musicians earn more for the music they make. He also spoke about various events in northeast Ohio and the effect COVID-19 is having on them.

Operating Engineers Local 324 v. Rieth-Riley Construction Co

Paramedics Wanted, STAT! The number of vacancies in the Nova Scotia paramedic service is on the rise and there are efforts to stem the bleeding. Hear concerns from Susan Leblanc, M-L-A for Dartmouth North and the N-D-P's health critic, and from Mike Nickerson, business agent for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 7-2-7.

Good Jobs First Communications Director Arlene Martinez was the first guest on today's episode of AWF Union Podcast. She discussed grants being given to companies who invest in electric vehicle manufacturing done in So-Called “Right to Work” states and more. International Union of Operating Engineers Local 95 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Keith Thurner was also featured on today's episode. Thurner explained why safety training is key to what operating engineers do on a daily basis. He also spoke about the potential for new jobs created by the recently passed infrastructure bill.

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132 attorney Justin Williams joined the AWF Union Podcast today. He discussed the transition to clean energy and why it should benefit working people, especially union members. Williams also discussed the federal infrastructure bill and how it can benefit West Virginia. National Postal Mail Handlers Union Local 322 President Kelly Dickey also joined today's episode. She explained why the mail may be even slower this holiday season compared to last year. She also discussed potential conflicts of interest for Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.

The President of the NewsGuild of New York, Susan DeCarava, joined today's episode of the AWF Union Podcast. She spoke about how her Union turned COVID-19 into an opportunity to organize workers with greater solidarity and adjust to the challenges of the pandemic.   International Union of Operating Engineers Local 891 President and Business Manager Robert Troeller was also featured on today's episode. He discussed the challenges his members who are custodial engineers in New York City Schools faced when the city reopened classrooms during the pandemic.

October 5, 2021 ~ Steve Claywell, President of the Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council, talks with Chris Renwick about meeting with President Biden at the Operating Engineers Local 324 training center in Howell.

On this week's show… Vermont-based Equal Time Radio bills itself as “a podcast for people who want to understand the world in order to change it.” Work Stoppage is a podcast that only talks about what can be done for the working class. “We're here to demolish corporate ladders and chew bubblegum, they say. “And we don't even like bubblegum.” ILCA Insider is the podcast of the International Labor Communicators Association, which works to amplify labor's voice. Laborlines comes to us from Moscow, Idaho, and features interviews, music, news and commentary related to the labor struggle. Apple Box Talks is put together by IATSE local 891, the largest IATSE local in Canada, and features interviews with their member Artists and Technicians, from prep to post and everything in between. Apple boxes, by the way, are wooden boxes or crates of varying sizes with holes on each end used chiefly in film production. Breaking Ground is the podcast from Operating Engineers Local 3, the largest construction trades local in the United States, representing over 38,000 members across a four-state jurisdiction, Northern California, Northern Nevada, Utah and Hawaii, including the mid-Pacific Islands. Flying the Line recounts the beginnings of the Air Line Pilots Association, the world's largest pilot union and nongovernmental air safety organization, through an abridged retelling of George Hopkins book “Flying the Line.” We're really excited to bring you these new voices at the Network, some are brand new shows and some have been around for a while, but they're all committed to showcasing the lives of working people. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @duesunion @WorkingPod @alpapilots @WorkStoppagePod @equaltimeradio @laborlinejohn @iatse891 Edited by Melanie Smith and Chris Garlock; produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru: Harold Phillips with Mel Smith.

On the eve of the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94 Business Agent and President Thomas Hart joined the AWF Union Podcast to recount his experiences from that day. He recalled the rescue efforts, as he used his engineering expertise to aid in the search for survivors, including four union Brothers. National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President Michael Johnson also joined today's show to discuss infrastructure. While the $1 trillion infrastructure plan is a great investment and a step in the right direction, Johnson concluded it is simply a down payment. Finally, Joyce Goldstein, a Labor and Employee Benefits Lawyer and founder of the firm Joyce Goldstein & Associates joined the show. She spoke about the possibility of a new union election at an Amazon facility in Bessemer, Ala.

Health care is a common election campaign topic in Nova Scotia. And the head of the Union Representing Paramedics is hoping it becomes a doorstep issue. Michael Nickerson is the Business Manager for International Union of Operating Engineers Local 727. He and I spoke about #CodeCritical, the Fitch Report and the letter writing campaign that was just launched.

On Building Bridges Radio, 107-year old Tulsa Race Massacre survivor Viola Fletcher makes the case for remembering, and for reparations. Then, on the Belabored podcast, Sara Jaffe calls out officials and the media after tennis star Naomi Osaka's job action at the French Open. And with the dust barely settled after the Amazon organizing drive in Alabama, My Labor Radio brings us an update on the now 10-week long strike between the United Mine Workers and Warrior Met Coal in Brookwood, Alabama. West Virginia senator Joe Manchin has been catching a lot of flak lately for his stands on the filibuster, the PRO Act and voting rights; Hollywood producer and longtime friend of The Rick Smith Show Marshall Herskovitz says Manchin might not be quite as wrong as most believe him to be. On the latest edition of the Teamsters podcast, we hear how the union is flexing its muscles in D.C.'s corridors of power to make sure workers can join together and organize for better wages and safer workplaces. Then, a Florida teacher and school board member dissect the state's inability to properly fund schools over the last year on the Educating From the Heart podcast. Operating Engineers Local 3 is the largest construction trades local in the U.S.; on the latest edition of Local 3's podcast, Breaking Ground, Public Employee Director Tim Neep and Senior Business Agent Mike Eggener pull back the curtain on some of their day-to-day work for their members. Our last report comes from On Writing, the podcast from the Writers Guild of America, East, as Zack Akers, writer and co-director of SHIPWORM, explains how the project is the first podcast to be covered on the Writers Guild Minimum Basic Agreement, and big shifts in the podcasting industry. Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns. #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @bbridgesradio @DissentMag @mgevaart @Teamsters @FloridaEA @WGAEast Edited by Patrick Dixon, Chris Bangert-Drowns & Chris Garlock; produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru: Harold Phillips

Steve Adubato and Mary Gamba are joined once again by Greg Lalevee, Business Manager & General Vice President, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825, who talks about motivating others and investing in your team. Then, Steve talks with DeForest B. Soaries, Jr., Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, and Founder, Corporate Community […]

Good morning and welcome everyone to a very special episode of We the Scenario. I'm your host Tony Siona alongside the Incomparable Miss Maggie B. We have a very special show for you all today. In celebration of International Workers Day (May 1st), we have a panel of 3 guests joining us. The first is Jorge Luis Cardona. Jorge is a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 12. He is a Heavy Duty Repairman/Welder fabricator, Journeyman status. He also served in the US Marine Corps for 5 years as a maintenance technician on heavy aircraft support equipment. Our next guest is Nancy Cruz, who was born and raised in San Diego, CA. Nancy became passionate about the fight for workers rights when she realized that work hinders one's ability to be self-sufficient and address intersectional issues. She is an experienced labor organizer who has had the honor of working and fighting alongside janitors, fast food workers, postdocs and academic researchers. Also we have Anabel Arauz a Community and Union Organizer with International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 465. Raised in South Dego aka San Diego by a single mom who showed her how to stand up for her values. Miss Arauz has been advocating for workers for over a decade. As always, we are so thankful to share this space with you all! You can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor and Youtube. You can also follow us on Instagram @wethescenariopodcast @weleadours @mentoringonthefly. I'm your Host Tony Siona, Alongside The Incomparable Miss Maggie B and Our very own Executive Producer Ro Cordova aka Degos Finest. We really love and appreciate you all, see you next week on We the Scenario!

America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 Business Manager/Financial Secretary Jason George to the show. He discussed his introduction to the labor movement, how the members of Local 49 adapted to the pandemic and how labor will be affected by the switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy. The stage industry has been devastated by the pandemic, but is getting back on their feet. Stage Directors and Choreographers Society Executive Director Laura Penn provided an update on the state of the stage industry and the various ways it has changed since one year ago.

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Progressive Populist Editor Jim Cullen dove into the alleged comments President Trump made regarding soldiers and veterans. Additionally, he talked about polling amongst military members and how people can vote in the Nov. 3 election.Joyce Goldstein of Goldstein Gragel, LLC was the second featured guest on the show today. She discussed an Ohio Supreme Court ruling about a case involving invasion of privacy during a urinalysis test.International Union of Operating Engineers Local 94 (New York) President Thomas Hart retold his personal experience helping search for missing people and unaccounted members of his local in the debris left behind from the devastating terrorist attacks on this day, 19 years ago. 

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Sly talks with Terry about the need to rebuild I-94 by Miller Park.

Sly talks with Mike Ervin about Operating Engineers Local 139 epic battle for the workers at Sunbelt Corp.

In the twenty-fifth episode of The Latest, we vote for Super Tuesday before it turns into a regular Tuesday at midnight. Refinery process operator Zach Coleman, a member of the Union of Operating Engineers, Local 564, joins the program for this week's O.J. Simpson Twitter Update. TRANSCRIPT https://www.latestpod.com/podcast/episode-25-super-two/ SUBSCRIBE & SHARE Apple https://apple.co/2QKEEYJ Spotify https://spoti.fi/2UgFPBl Google https://bit.ly/googlelatestpod Pocket Casts https://pca.st/jT09 Castro https://bit.ly/latestcastro Stitcher https://bit.ly/lateststitcher VISIT https://www.latestpod.com https://twitter.com/_gregott https://instagram.com/gregott

John Rector has been working in the land surveying industry for over 20 years and is currently a Special Representative for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3 in Northern California. UOE Local 3 represents CA, HI, NV & UT and is the largest construction trades local in the US with over 40K members! John provides some great insight into the Surveyor Apprenticeship Program including the advantages and successes its members share. Please visit https://teapprenticeship.org/ for more information. Kent comes clean on Big Shoots' golf game and Producer Jake adds another accomplishment to his list of reasons he needs a raise. Music for this episode by the Black Moods! Check them out at https://www.theblackmoods.com/

An engaging and interactive discussion hosted by ROI-NJ Editor Tom Bergeron about how career and technical education can fuel your workforce pipeline by developing students' career focus, technical skills and work readiness to prepare them for success in today’s technology-driven workplace. Featuring: Judy Savage, Executive Director of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools, John W. Kennedy, CEO of New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Howard Lerner, Superintendent of Bergen County Technical Schools, Tom Brennan, Chief Information Officer at Mandelbaum Salsburg P.C., Greg Lalevee, Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825

All across the country, schools, labor leaders, local governments and companies come together to give an inside view into apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week. On this episode, we are talking to Lee Graham, the Chair of MASCI (Michigan Apprenticeship Steering Committee, Inc) and Operating Engineers Local 324 leader about what Apprenticeships can offer, and why they are so important in today's economy.

In honor of the Labor Day holiday weekend, we spend this week's episode looking at the status of jobs, unemployment, unions, and general labor in West Virginia.In segment 1, Steven Roberts, the President of the West Virginia Chamber of Commerce, discusses the increases in available jobs in West Virginia over the last couple of years.In segment 2, Josh Sword, the President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, discusses the latest on 'Right to Work' and what issues are facing workers in West Virginia.In segment 3, Chuck Palmer, the Business Manager for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 132, talks about the road projects going on in West Virginia and the union apprenticeship opportunities that are available.In segment 4, Elaine Harris, a representative for the Communications Workers of America union, talks about pay equality and the gender pay gap in West Virginia.For more Inside West Virginia Politics, go to wowktv.com/iwvp. 

Join Brad, Shawn, and Roy as they talk about the contract, Arconic news, and recent news of interest to union members.  Then they interview Carla Leslie, USW District 9, Jefferson Award winner.  They also interview Ryan Drew from Operating Engineers Local 150 about a couple of their recent campaigns.  One of those campaigns is supporting American steel and local workers.  Enjoy!

Brad Greve stops by for a contract update.  We are then joined by International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 Business Agent Ryan Drew.  We ask Ryan about Local 150, it's apprenticeship program, and what issues they are working on.  Enjoy and Share.

On the show: For our feature interview, U of M Ross School of Business Professor Emeritus Marina Whitman joins Sven Gustafson to talk about how tariffs will impact the auto industry and Michigan. Your Detroit News: - Road construction at a variety of major stalled projects is restarting around Metro Detroit. That’s because the Michigan Infrastructure Transportation Association is bringing in non-union workers to replace those Operating Engineers Local 324 members who have been locked out for weeks.   - Detroit is no longer the nation’s most violent big city. We’re now number 2. There is also some interesting data about Detroit's suburbs. - A new study says the Detroit region ranks 11th out of the top 50 U.S. metropolitan regions for clean-energy jobs. - The Michigan Strategic Fund has approved nearly $5.7 million in loans for a new hotel project in the lower Cass Corridor. - Former U.S. Representative John Dingell was released from the hospital on Tuesday, a little more than a week after being admitted for a heart attack. - Michigan breweries took home nine medals including one gold from the 32nd annual Great American Beer Festival last weekend in Denver. - There will be a one-day haunted house at Michigan Central Station, put on by the Ford Foundation. The date isn’t set, but we do know it be free to attend. Like the show? Subscribe free in Apple Podcasts or wherever podcasts are found. Thank to Milo Digital for their support. 

Last month, Kansas City based union Operating Engineers Local 101 opened its own healthcare facility, the Union Health and Wellness Center for union members and their families. The union says […] The post The New Operating Engineers Union Health Clinic: Will It Start a Trend? appeared first on KKFI.