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Lindsay Dougherty, International Vice President and Division Director of the Motion Picture and Theatrical Trade Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 399, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast. Dougherty discussed the impact of tax incentives on production locations, the industry's contraction due to streaming and efforts to standardize contracts across the country. Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office (NLO) at Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), and Dr. Ruthie Fesahazion-Fortune, Project Director for Clinical Affairs at BCBSA, discuss the mental health crisis facing American workers. In this episode of the America's Work Force Union Podcast, they explore common mental health challenges, workplace impacts and BCBSA's strategies to address these issues.

A labor union filed an unfair labor practice charge against an insulated cable products manufacturer, alleging the company cut off the health care coverage for over 160 employees after the workers rejected a contract offer. Teamsters Local 986 stated that Okonite, headquartered in New Jersey, terminated the health benefits for workers at the company's plant in Santa Maria, California, on May 19, one day before a strike began.

On this Podcast Steven hosts the "Dignity & Pride" Slate running for election for the Teamsters Local 952 out of Orange County, California.

Police investigating after a Tesla protester claims he was grazed by the side-mirror of a pickup truck claiming the driver intentionally targeted a group of demonstrators. Boston Police release photos of a suspect they say vandalized and harassed people around the Hemenway and Gainsborough Streets. Teamsters Local 26 held their 16th annual Autism Gala at Encore last night. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Teamsters Local 25's annual Autism Gala welcomed a special performance from the Boston Higashi School's jazz band. For more, ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio.

On this Podcast Steven hosts Carlos Quinonez 30yr Teamster & Wayne Addison 35yr Teamster from the Solidarity Slate running for election out of Teamsters Local 952 later this year.

Rescue efforts continue in Myanmar after a massive earthquake, an infants body is found in the water at Manchester's Pine Island Park, and Teamsters Local 25 hosts its annual Autism Gala at the Encore Casino in Everett tonight. Stay in "The Loop" with #iHeartRadio.

Main Story: Business Agent Andy Madtes joins us to discuss the City of Fort Lauderdale's current status and potential threats to working families during the current legislative session in Tallahassee. Story 2: Teamsters Local 769 Secretary-Treasurer and Business Agent Steve Myers breaks down the state of negotiations at Sysco and UNFI, along with an update on our Public Sector units. Teamsters remain undefeated despite legislative attacks. Stick around until the end for news about a big VICTORY in the show's closing minutes. Special Thanks: Steve Myers and Andy Madtes Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity  Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Here's your local news for Thursday, February 20: WPR reports that some fossil-fuel projects like Enbridge's Line 5 could get fast-tracked by the Trump Administration; meanwhile, the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association says it will comply with a directive to ban transgender athletes from women's sports. Locally, Metro Transit is apologizing for service disruptions today, amid a labor action from Metro drivers as the city negotiates a new contract with Teamsters Local 120. And the Madison School Board appears unlikely to approve a new charter school next week, leaving its architects to pursue accreditation through UW. WORT reporter Nate Carlin heads to a press conference of Meriter nurses held in the midst of their ongoing contract negotiations. And Tami Jackson, public policy analyst at the Wisconsin Board for People With Disabilities, joins reporter Maria Segura to talk about what potential Medicaid cuts would entail. Later in the show, we hear from landscaper Action Jackson, talk solar panel installation, and reflect on what it means to stand up to power.  

Main Story: Andy Madtes gives a detailed report on the challenges facing workers at Monroe County Special thanks to Andy Madtes. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity  Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode Promo backgrounds - Onion Capers by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Sue Martin, President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Nebraska State AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her path to her current role, the challenges faced by workers in Nebraska and the successful efforts to raise the minimum wage through citizen-led initiatives. Jonathan Light, President and Business Agent of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 8, joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to share insights into the contract negotiations between Penn State University and Local 8 members.

As 2024 winds down, America's Work Force Union Podcast is looking back on some of the best episodes and guests from the year. Today we look back to the Feb. 9 show where Scott Paul, President of the Alliance for American Manufacturing discussed the Bureau of Labor Statistics report on jobs in the manufacturing industry, public funding for the industry and the national trade deficit. Continuing America's Work Force Union Podcast's Best of 2024 series, we look back to the Jan. 29 interview with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 100 Business Agent, Nick Prather. He discussed the first contract earned by DHL workers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

In our final episode of the year, I'm joined by Dustin “Dino” Guastella, the director of operations for Teamsters Local 623 in Philadelphia and a research associate at the Center for Working-Class Politics. We kick off with a discussion of the Harris campaign's “democracy” message and why it alienated working-class voters. Why did Democrats ditch economically populist messaging? What should a progressive economic program look like anyway? Dino and I tackle manufacturing, infrastructure, bureaucratic red tape, and more. We wrap up by discussing the fertility crisis and why so many leftists oppose pro-social policies. Thanks for listening this year—we're excited to bring you more in 2025! Get full access to The Liberal Patriot at www.liberalpatriot.com/subscribe

President of Teamsters Local 249 Kevin Shmidt calls in to talk about the issue they have with Amazon.

For questions, comments or to get involved, e-mail us at audibleanarchist(at)gmail.com Text can be read here https://libcom.org/article/how-teamsters-quelled-fascist-thugs An excerpt from the book Teamster Politics by Farrell Dobbs describing how in the 1930s Teamsters Local 544 and other unionists formed a defense guard that pushed back the Silver Shirts, a fascist outfit that was spawned from the deepening capitalist economic crisis of the 1930s.

Freedom Foundation v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117

On this week's show: The NEA's School Me podcast takes a peek into the exciting weekend of training hosted by NEA's See Educators Run team…Step Up Louisiana co-founder and co-director Maria Harmon joins the Working History podcast to talk about the group's Freedom Summer-inspired voter turnout campaigns and grassroots mobilization efforts in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Jefferson Parish…on the Working to Live In Southwest Washington podcast, Harold sits down with State Senate candidate Adrian Cortes and State House candidates John Zingale and Deken Letinich to find out the differences - and similarities - between the Federal Legislature and the State Legislature, the value of failure, and how you can change things in your state by talking to local legislators…Jason Lopes, Health Care Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a business agent for Teamsters Local 25, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new national master agreement for workers at the American Red Cross…on What Do Workers Want? -- a podcast about what brings social movements together and drives them apart -- Sarah and Max ask the tear-jerking questions about movement breakups, wounded hearts and petty revenge fantasies…and in our final segment, volunteer blood courier Larry Martin on That's My Job, from the Working Voices podcast. 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. @NEAToday @SouthernLaborSA @oliviacpaschal @AndersonDavidM @SWWACLC @AWFUnionPodcast @WorkingPod#LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Main Story: Teamsters Local 769 President and Principal Officer Josh Zivalich breaks down the process for making political endorsements and the importance of voting for candidates who support our Union. Special Thanks go to Andy Madtes, Dan Allen, Joel Brito, Erica Bush, Josh Joseph, Breon Plummer, and Luis Ramirez, who have dedicated so much time and effort to educating our brothers and sisters on Teamster issues. Closing Credits: Show produced by the Officers and Staff of Teamsters Local 769, including Josh Zivalich, Steve Myers, and Eddy Valero, with contributions by Local 769 Business Agents. The episode was written and produced by Bryan Bezpiaty. Show notes available at https://teamsterslocal769.org/solidarity  Music in this episode: Title and Credits Theme - The Vendetta by Stefan Kartenberg (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/JeffSpeed68/58628  Ft: Apoxode

John Coli, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 727, joins John Williams to talk about Pepsi abruptly closing their bottling plant on the South Side early this morning. John explains how employees found out that the plant was permanently closing, the wages a typical worker at the plant earned, what he’s hearing from his members, and […]

John Coli, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 727, joins John Williams to talk about Pepsi abruptly closing their bottling plant on the South Side early this morning. John explains how employees found out that the plant was permanently closing, the wages a typical worker at the plant earned, what he’s hearing from his members, and […]

John Coli, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 727, joins John Williams to talk about Pepsi abruptly closing their bottling plant on the South Side early this morning. John explains how employees found out that the plant was permanently closing, the wages a typical worker at the plant earned, what he’s hearing from his members, and […]

Jason Lopes, Health Care Director for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and a business agent for Teamsters Local 25, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the new national master agreement for workers at the American Red Cross. He also discussed the union members in the healthcare industry and an extensive organizing campaign in Michigan. District 1 Director for the United Steelworkers, Donnie Blatt, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss what Ohio-based members of District 1 are doing to educate the public on the importance of State Issue 1.

Steve Hicks, President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 283, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing 34-day Teamsters strike at the Marathon Petroleum refinery in Detroit and urged the public to boycott Marathon gas stations. Jacob Morrison, President of the North Alabama Area Labor Council, appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about American Federation of Government Employees member Michelle Watkins, who became the first black woman elected to Huntsville City Council. He also talked about a new job he is taking with the U.S. Department of Energy.

On this week's show: John, Dan, and Lina discuss the East Coast dockworker strike, on the Work Stoppage podcast…What is the Clark PUD? The Working to Live In Southwest Washington podcast explains why you should care…Then, on the Heartland Labor Forum, Emily Guendelsberger, author of On the Clock…Allison Jones and Sherry Thomas from Teamsters Local 399's Casting Department in Hollywood, on the WGA's 3rd & Fairfax podcast. On the PFFA Pod -- the official podcast of the Portland Fire Fighters' Association, IAFF Local 43 in Portland Oregon -- PFFA President Isaac McLennan and OSFFC President Karl Koenig discuss the recent Fire Fighters Convention…And our final segment is from the final episode of the Labor Force podcast, as Mike Struchen signs off; thanks for all the great work, Mike, and we wish you the very best! 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. @WorkStoppagePod @SWWACLC @Heartland_Labor @WGAWest @iaff43 @LaborForcePod#LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO Edited by Patrick Dixon, produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips.

Joan Esposito talks to Bill Carroll, president of Teamsters Joint Council 39, which covers almost the entire state of Wisconsin and has about 15,000 members. The council unanimously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on September 18th, hours after the union's national leadership announced that it would not be endorsing a candidate in the 2024 presidential election. Carroll, who introduced Harris at a September 20th rally in Madison, said he was disappointed and puzzled that the Teamsters union did not endorse Harris nationally but that Joint Council 39 and Teamsters Local 344 were prepared for that outcome.    Catch "Joan Esposito: Live, Local and Progressive" weekdays from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central on WCPT (heartlandsignal.com/wcpt820).

Back by popular demand, we have members of the Hollywood Teamsters Local 399 —this time from the Casting Department. Teamsters Local 399 and their New York counterparts in Teamsters Local 817 began contract negotiating with the studios on August 26th for Casting Directors, Associate Casting Directors, and newly organized Casting Assistants. Host and WGAW member Andra Whipple sits down with two iconic Casting Directors and Teamster negotiating committee members Allison Jones and Sherry Thomas to discuss some of the challenges they are up against. Learn more about the Casting Directors campaign and how you can support them in their campaign toolkit.

This episode we talk with elected and soon to be elected leaders in audio clips from the 2024 Organized Labor Annual Picnic in NE Indiana. Held each year, on Labor Day, this picnic is held at Headwaters Park in downtown Fort Wayne. Wayne Township Trustee Austin Knox did a nice write up prior to the picnic in the Waynedale News.  This episode we hear from Indiana HD 80 Representative Phil GiaQuinta. Followed by a quick interview with Indiana HD 82 Representative Kyle Miller. We talk with Allen County Council at Large candidate Nena Bailey. We talk with Fort Wayne City Council District 5 Representative Geoff Paddock. While talking with Geoff, Mayor Sharon Tucker drops in for a minute, before going back out to visit and talk with constituants.  We wrap up this episode with a conversation with picnic committiee Co-Chair Andy McKeeman member of SMART-TD Local 1202. He is the Co-Chair with USW Local Herb Anderson.  Local Unions from NE Indiana who supported in donations and volunteers are listed here. (Not a Complete List)   USW Local 903  Sprinkler Fitters UA Local 669  RWDSU   NALC Letter Carriers Summit City Branch     IBEW 305  IBEW 1393  IBEW 723  UA Plumber Steamfitters Local 166  Teamsters Local 414   American Federation of Musicians Local 58  NEIN Building Trades  Smart-TD Local 1202  UAW 2209  IronWorkers Local 147 Bricklayers Local 4 Indiana & Kentucky  USW 12775 Laborers Local 213 LIUNA  FW Firefighters Local 124  SMART Local 20  Cement Masons Local 692  IUOE Local 399   We also need to thank the local businesses who stepped up to donate to this years event. (Not a Complete List) Victory Trucking, UNFI, Speedway, G&L Corp. Special THANK YOU to CWA the Communications Workers of America for their support of My Labor Radio. When you are ready to organize your workplace, talk with a CWA Organizer by following this link.  Special THANK YOU to UAW Local 2209 for their support of this show. IndianaVoters.IN.gov BallotPedia.org Thanks for listening. Find us on all the socials by using our Link Tree Link here. 

Here's what's on today's all-local podcast agenda: 800 Teamsters Local 283 members at Detroit's Marathon Oil Refinery have gone on strike, demanding better pay and schedules. Despite Marathon's assurances of continued operations, the strike underscores ongoing labor tensions. Workers at a GM and LG battery plant in Tennessee have joined the UAW, marking the second battery plant in the U.S. to unionize. This move is part of a broader trend of growing union influence in the electric vehicle sector. Chick-fil-A is expanding in Metro Detroit, adding new locations and creating around 2,500 jobs. Despite controversy, the chain continues to find business success, highlighting the region's complex relationship with fast food brands. We dive into the Detroit People's Food Co-op in the North End, a project 14 years in the making aimed at promoting Black food security. Despite its mission, many locals are unaware of its existence, raising questions about community engagement and awareness - and how to bridge that gap. Don't miss this engaging episode as we navigate the intersections of labor, community, and commerce in Detroit. Share your thoughts with us at dailydetroit@gmail.com. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your podcast player of choice.  

Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 727 John Coli Jr. chats with Jon Hansen, in for Lisa Dent, about the Teamsters ongoing strike and the importance of maintaining unity with the union. John and Jon also discuss the meaning of Labor Day for workers and other current events happening with Local 727.

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

Jacqueline Simon, Policy Director for the American Federation of Government Employees, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the AFGE National Convention and the potential impact Project 2025 could have on federal employees. James Glimco, President of Teamsters Local 777 in Lyons, Ill., joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about organizing cannabis dispensaries in Chicagoland and why employees in the industry face working conditions similar to those found in startup companies.

This is unlocked bonus content- to support the show and and be sure to get all of LR sing up at patreon.com/leftreckoning Dustin "Dino" Guastella joins us once again to discuss his recent piece in Damage Magazine, "Making the Present the Enemy of the Future," on the false promise of harm reduction and the more affirmative role the state must play in regulating drug use and treating addiction. Dustin Guastella is the director of operations for Teamsters Local 623 in Philadelphia. Read here: https://damagemag.com/2024/04/15/making-the-present-the-enemy-of-the-future/ Show notes: 00:00 Introduction and Background 07:22 The Tension Between Harm Reduction and Compulsory Treatment 26:27 Articulating a Comprehensive Solution to Addiction 37:10 The Need for Federal Investment in Addiction Treatment 40:03 Building a Positive Moral Vision for the Left

Stephen Piercey, Communications Director of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 89 and Riss Krull, a member of the Amazon KCVG organizing campaign, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the events that led workers at Amazon's KCVG hub to go on a one-day Unfair Labor Practice strike during their organizing campaign. Christine Johnson, President of the United Auto Workers Local 2300, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing negotiations between Cornell University and service and maintenance workers.

On Monday, July 15, on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, Sean O'Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, became the first Teamsters president ever to address the RNC. Invited by former president Trump, who is now officially the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, O'Brien's speech was no ordinary RNC filler. And to anyone watching, or anyone paying attention to the political reality in this country, this was no ordinary RNC either. O'brien's very presence on the RNC stage, and the contents of his speech, which lasted for 17 minutes, have sparked a firestorm of intense reactions and furious debates within the labor movement and the Republican and Democratic parties alike. Everyone is talking about this speech and what it all means for workers, but workers themselves need to be driving that conversation. In this special episode, cohosted by Max and Mel Buer, we bring together a diverse panel of Teamster members from across the country to have a spirited, fair, and productive discussion about O'Brien's speech, the 2024 elections, and the future of the labor movement.   Speakers include: Amber Mathwig, a UPS warehouse worker and member of Teamsters Local 638 in Minnesota; Tony, a UPS worker, member of Teamsters Local 174 in Seattle, and a member of Teamsters Mobilize; Chantelle, a part-time UPS worker and member of Teamsters Local 177 in New Jersey; Rick Smith, a 35-year Teamster working in the freight industry and host of The Rick Smith Show; Zoey Moretti Niebuhr, a UPS worker, third-generation Teamster, member of Teamsters Local 391 in North Carolina, and president of Pride at Work—North Carolina; Jess Leigh, a UPS worker, shop steward for Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta, and a member of the Teamsters LBGTQ Caucus and Teamsters Mobilize; Kat, a part-time UPS worker and shop steward for Teamsters Local 70 in Oakland; and Robert Conklin, a third-generation Teamster and member of Teamsters Local 665 in San Francisco. Additional links/info below… PBS NewsHour, "WATCH: Teamsters President Sean O'Brien speaks at Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1" Sean O'Brien post on X about Sen. Josh Hawley Ryan Bort, Rolling Stone, "Union Twitter account goes rogue after president speaks at RNC" Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Everybody hates Sean" The Rick Smith Show website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and Instagram Teamsters Mobilize website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and Instagram Teamsters LGBTQ Caucus website Pride at Work—North Carolina Instagram  Maximillian Alvarez & Teddy Ostrow, The Real News Network, "UPS and Teamsters reach tentative agreement, but is a strike still possible?" Teddy Ostrow, The Upsurge / The Real News Network, "The UPS Teamsters contract has been ratified. What now?" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music... Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song

On Monday, July 15, on Day 1 of the Republican National Convention, Sean O'Brien, general president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, became the first Teamsters president ever to address the RNC. Invited by former president Trump, who is now officially the Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election, O'Brien's speech was no ordinary RNC filler. And to anyone watching, or anyone paying attention to the political reality in this country, this was no ordinary RNC either. O'brien's very presence on the RNC stage, and the contents of his speech, which lasted for 17 minutes, have sparked a firestorm of intense reactions and furious debates within the labor movement and the Republican and Democratic parties alike. Everyone is talking about this speech and what it all means for workers, but workers themselves need to be driving that conversation. In this special episode of Working People, cohosted by TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez and TRNN Staff Reporter Mel Buer, we bring together a diverse panel of Teamster members from across the country to have a spirited, fair, and productive discussion about O'Brien's speech, the 2024 elections, and the future of the labor movement.Speakers include: Amber Mathwig, a UPS warehouse worker and member of Teamsters Local 638 in Minnesota; Tony, a UPS worker, member of Teamsters Local 174 in Seattle, and a member of Teamsters Mobilize; Chantelle, a part-time UPS worker and member of Teamsters Local 177 in New Jersey; Rick Smith, a 35-year Teamster working in the freight industry and host of The Rick Smith Show; Zoey Moretti Niebuhr, a UPS worker, third-generation Teamster, member of Teamsters Local 391 in North Carolina, and president of Pride at Work—North Carolina; Jess Leigh, a UPS worker, shop steward for Teamsters Local 728 in Atlanta, and a member of the Teamsters LBGTQ Caucus and Teamsters Mobilize; Kat, a part-time UPS worker and shop steward for Teamsters Local 70 in Oakland; and Robert Conklin, a third-generation Teamster and member of Teamsters Local 665 in San Francisco.Additional links/info below…PBS NewsHour, "WATCH: Teamsters President Sean O'Brien speaks at Republican National Convention | 2024 RNC Night 1"Sean O'Brien post on X about Sen. Josh HawleyRyan Bort, Rolling Stone, "Union Twitter account goes rogue after president speaks at RNC"Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "Everybody hates Sean"The Rick Smith Show website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and InstagramTeamsters Mobilize website, Facebook page, Twitter/X page, and InstagramTeamsters LGBTQ Caucus websitePride at Work—North Carolina InstagramMaximillian Alvarez & Teddy Ostrow, The Real News Network, "UPS and Teamsters reach tentative agreement, but is a strike still possible?"Teddy Ostrow, The Upsurge / The Real News Network, "The UPS Teamsters contract has been ratified. What now?"Permanent links below...Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music...Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme SongRead the transcript of this podcast here. Studio Production: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Disneyland cast members are chanting "Shut It Down!" and intend to strike if their demands aren't met. Could Disneyland get shut down again soon? From KTLA 5... The unions involved are the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Local 83, the Service Employees International Union-United Service Workers West, the Teamsters Local 495 and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324. “Negotiations between Disneyland Resort and Master Services Council — which represents four major unions and nearly 14,000 cast members at Disneyland Resort including: Attractions, Candy Makers, Costuming, Custodial, Main Entrance, Parking, Resort Transportation, Store Operations, Team Centers, and Anaheim Distribution Center — began in late April 2024 with continued conversations taking place throughout the last few months. The official Disneyland Park Master Services Council contract expired on June 16, with Master Services Council declining to enter into a contract extension,” Disneyland Resort officials previously told KTLA in a statement. “We respect and value our cast members and recognize the important role they play in creating happiness for our guests. With the next meeting scheduled for July 22, we remain committed to continuing discussions and to reaching an agreement with the Master Services Council that focuses on what matters most to our current cast members, helps us attract new cast, and positions Disneyland Resort for growth and the creation of more jobs.” ➡️ Tip Jar and Fan Support: http://ClownfishSupport.com ➡️ Official Merch Store: http://ShopClownfish.com ➡️ Official Website: http://ClownfishTV.com ➡️ Audio Edition: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qJc5C6OkQkaZnGCeuVOD1 Disneyland employees are considering going on strike due to low wages and poor working conditions, potentially leading to the park shutting down and impacting visitors. 00:00 Disneyland employees may go on strike due to low wages and increasing living costs, potentially leading to the park shutting down. 02:19 Four Disneyland unions may strike, potentially shutting down the park and impacting visitors. 04:03 Disneyland employees are negotiating for fair wages and policies, with the potential for a strike if a contract is not reached. 05:11 Disneyland employees filed unfair labor practice charges against Disney for intimidation and surveillance of union members, demanding a living wage. 07:10 Disneyland employees are struggling with economic hardship, with a majority reporting not earning enough to cover basic expenses, experiencing food and housing insecurity, and missing work due to lack of sick leave. 08:09 Disneyland employees are standing up for fair wages and working conditions, considering going on strike due to harassment and fear of retaliation from the corporation with a market cap of over $174 billion. 10:22 Disneyland employees are demanding fair pay and livable wages to prevent a potential shutdown. 12:07 Disneyland employees may go on strike due to poor working conditions and low pay, potentially leading to park closure and negative impact on guest experience. Expand About Us: Clownfish TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary channel that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Disney #Disneyland #Dis

Many watched as Teamsters president Sean O'Brien spoke at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last night so we invited the president of Teamsters Local 320 Eric Skoogs to discuss that, more on corporations and the relationship between Teamsters and Donald Trump.  

In this episode, the third of this series, we cover several mob hits that occurred in and around Philadelphia's Bruno Crime Family of LCN during the 1960's. This video focuses on the battle that occurred for control of Philadelphia's Teamsters Local 107, between the Mafia and law-abiding members of the union. Our goal of these episodes is to dispel the myth that Angelo Bruno—"The Docile Don"—was a non-violent Boss. In fact, evidence will show that he likely handed down many hit contracts, which we will go over in detail over the course of Volumes I and beyond. For Cosa Nostra Bosses in this era, ordering hits was standard operating procedure and could not be avoided. While we will cover many slayings during the "Hits" episodes, in this particular video we talk about the following gangland murders, related specifically to Teamsters Local 107: 1) John Gorey & Rita Yanda (1966) 2) Robert DeGeorge (1967) The murders of the three individuals above were among the most heinous and saddest that I've covered as part of this series, and shows the level of influence and control that the mob had in Local 107 at the time.

In a special full-episode of Union Town, WGAW member/captain Jonterri Gadson talks with Teamsters Local 399 members Doug Weaver and Alison Taylor about the work they do and the importance of this negotiation. This is part one of a two-part series on the issues Hollywood Teamsters hope to address in their current negotiations with the studios.

Mullissa Willette, President of the Service Employees International Union Local 521, and Josh Sturm, Chief Revenue Officer at Color Health, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the reasons union members are receiving cancer diagnoses at a higher rate than average, and how Color Health is helping union members receive quality care. Lawrence Abbott, a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 70, delegate to the Alameda Labor Council and Labor Caucus Co-Chair for Move to Amend, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss that group's effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to remove money and lobbying from politics and pave a way to improve labor laws.

Sysco Indianapolis LLC v. Teamsters Local 135

In this episode, the second of this series, we cover several mob hits that occurred in and around Philadelphia's Bruno Crime Family of LCN during the 1960's. Our goal of these episodes is to dispel the myth that Angelo Bruno—"The Docile Don"—was a non-violent Boss. In fact, evidence will show that he likely handed down many hit contracts, which we will go over in detail over the course of Volumes I and beyond. For Cosa Nostra Bosses in this era, ordering hits was standard operating procedure and could not be avoided. While we will cover many during the "Hits" episodes, in this particular video we talk about the following gangland murders: 1) "Whispers" DiTullio prior to 1966 (from the movie "The Irishman" (2019) and the book "I Heard You Paint Houses" by Charles Brandt) 2) Alberto Galante in 1964 3) William "Willie" Sears in 1964 4) Robert "Bobby" Bennett in 1964 The next episode will detail two hits that took place during the 1960's over control of Teamsters Local 107 in what was considered to be the Philadelphia mob's "Golden Era."

Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to continue our coverage of Mental Health Awareness Month. Bohmann discussed the proper ways to discuss mental health resources available to leaders and workers. Zack Tanner, President of the Newspaper Guild of Pittsburgh — a Local with The NewsGuild-Communication Workers of America — joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the announcement from Region 6 of the National Labor Relations Board that they would begin the process for seeking Injunctive Relief following the decision to dissolve by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 205.

On March 23, 2024, a coalition of around 80 people convened at the East Palestine Country Club at the first gathering called by the newly formed Justice for East Palestine Residents & Workers Coalition. Those in attendance included: East Palestine residents; railroad workers; residents of other “sacrifice zones" in Ohio, Maryland, California, and West Virginia; concerned citizens living near other rail lines; labor activists and labor union representatives; representatives of environmental justice organizations; (striking) journalists; socialists, Trump voters, non-voters, etc.; and more. As journalist Steve Mellon reported, "The newly formed coalition, dubbed Justice for East Palestine Residents & Workers, determined they will travel to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8 to further their demand that the federal government step in and make sure those affected by the derailment are provided with fully funded health care. They plan to involve union members, including those who represent workers at railroad companies, as well as environmentalists and members of other communities damaged by chemical contamination. The coalition also determined to schedule a second conference in Iowa — the cause has been embraced by union organizers there; several traveled by bus to East Palestine to attend Saturday's event — and to seek a meeting with the president of the AFL-CIO. Organizers want the federation of unions representing more than 12 million workers to support the coalition's demand.”In this extended episode, you will hear a compilation of speakers from the March 23 conference in East Palestine. Speakers include: Lauri Harmon, East Palestine resident; Chris Albright, East Palestine resident; Jami Rae Wallace, East Palestine resident, president of East Palestine Unity Council; Christina Siceloff, East Palestine resident; Rob Two-Hawks, East Palestine resident; Daren Gamble, East Palestine resident; John Palmer, longtime organizer and officer with the Teamsters, but not speaking on behalf of the Teamsters; Andrew Sandberg, International Association of Machinists (IAM); George Waksmunski, United Electrical Workers (UE); Chris Silvera, Teamsters Local 808 Executive Secretary; Steve Mellon, journalist for the Pittsburgh Union Progress, on strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 18 months; Vina Colley, Portsmouth-Piketon Residents for Environmental Safety & Security; Steve Zeltzer, WorkWeek; David Pfister, Food & Water Watch; Nicole Fabricant, activist, academic, and author of Fighting to Breathe: Race, Toxicity, and the Rise of Youth Activism in Baltimore; Hilary Flint, Clean Air Action; Penny Logsdon, Lee County, Iowa, Labor Chapter; Jeff Kurtz, Lee County, Iowa, Labor Chapter; Carrie Duncan, Lee County, Iowa, Labor Chapter; Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network; Mike Stout, Musician.Permanent links below...Working People Patreon pageLeave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show!Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageIn These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter pageThe Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter pageFeatured Music...Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme SongJules Taylor, "TVLR Theme Song / Florence Reece Remix"Studio Production: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

On March 23, 2024, a coalition of around 80 people convened at the East Palestine Country Club at the first gathering called by the newly formed Justice for East Palestine Residents & Workers Coalition. Those in attendance included: East Palestine residents; railroad workers; residents of other “sacrifice zones" in Ohio, Maryland, California, and West Virginia; concerned citizens living near other rail lines; labor activists and labor union representatives; representatives of environmental justice organizations; (striking) journalists; socialists, Trump voters, non-voters, etc.; and more. As journalist Steve Mellon reported, "The newly formed coalition, dubbed Justice for East Palestine Residents & Workers, determined they will travel to Washington, D.C., on Oct. 8 to further their demand that the federal government step in and make sure those affected by the derailment are provided with fully funded health care. They plan to involve union members, including those who represent workers at railroad companies, as well as environmentalists and members of other communities damaged by chemical contamination. The coalition also determined to schedule a second conference in Iowa — the cause has been embraced by union organizers there; several traveled by bus to East Palestine to attend Saturday's event — and to seek a meeting with the president of the AFL-CIO. Organizers want the federation of unions representing more than 12 million workers to support the coalition's demand.”   In this extended episode, you will hear a compilation of speakers from the March 23 conference in East Palestine. Speakers include: Lauri Harmon, East Palestine resident; Chris Albright, East Palestine resident; Jami Rae Wallace, East Palestine resident, president of East Palestine Unity Council; Christina Siceloff, East Palestine resident; Rob Two-Hawks, East Palestine resident; Daren Gamble, East Palestine resident; John Palmer, longtime organizer and officer with the Teamsters, but not speaking on behalf of the Teamsters; Andrew Sandberg, International Association of Machinists (IAM); George Waksmunski, United Electrical Workers (UE); Chris Silvera,  Teamsters Local 808 Executive Secretary; Steve Mellon, journalist for the Pittsburgh Union Progress, on strike at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 18 months; Vina Colley, Portsmouth-Piketon Residents for Environmental Safety & Security; Steve Zeltzer, WorkWeek; David Pfister, Food & Water Watch; Nicole Fabricant, activist, academic, and author of Fighting to Breathe: Race, Toxicity, and the Rise of Youth Activism in Baltimore; Hilary Flint, Clean Air Action; Penny Logsdon, Lee County, Iowa, Labor Chapter; Jeff Kurtz, Lee County, Iowa, Labor Chapter; Carrie Duncan, Lee County, Iowa, Labor Chapter; Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network; Mike Stout, Musician.   Additional links/info below… Justice for East Palestine Residents & Workers website Mike Stout, "Stand Up for East Palestine" music video Steve Zeltzer, The Labor Video Project YouTube channel Steve Mellon, Pittsburgh Union Progress, "‘If I don't talk no one's going to know': Stories of pain from East Palestine move coalition members to action" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music... Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song Jules Taylor, "E.P. Theme for W.P."

Jessica LaPointe, President of the American Federation of Government Employees Council 220, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to provide updates on the Social Security Administration's staffing issues after a recent announcement that several offices will be shut down in 2024. Rick Miedema, Secretary-Treasurer of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 997 in Fort Worth, Texas, returned to the America's Work Force Union Podcast to update the situation with Molson Coors and Local 997's contract negotiations. Miedema talked about the support they've received since going on strike and the call for a boycott of all Molson Coors products nationwide.

Billy and Todd return with the head of Teamsters Local 399 Lindsay Dougherty - and a plea to Hollywood's CEOs not to inflict another two strikes on our town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CARA CHUTE ROSENBAUM, CSA is a Casting Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Notable credits include THE MINDY PROJECT, THE PEOPLE VS OJ SIMPSON, THE CARMICHAEL SHOW, and THE LEAGUE. Together she and Erica S. Bream are the Casting Directors for the mainstage productions at The Blank Theatre in Hollywood, including The Blank's prestigious Annual Young Playwrights Festival for which they were awarded the 2018 Artios Award for Outstanding Casting for Los Angeles Theatre. Cara is also an audition coach and passionate advocate for actors. She is a proud member of the Casting Society of America, Teamsters Local 399, The Casting Directors Cut, a mama of 2, and an aquarium lover.  Twitter/Instagram: @ccrcasting Website: ccrcasting.com

Bill Samuel, AFL-CIO Legislative Director, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss ongoing issues in Congress, specifically their inability to pass a budget plan for the year. Samuel also addressed proposed cuts to worker protection programs and a constitutional challenge to the National Labor Relations Board. International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 283 President Steve Hicks joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to talk about the status of negotiations at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in Detroit and explain why members voted to approve a strike if negotiations do not improve.

It's Hump Day! Emma speaks with Vinnie Perrone, President of Teamsters Local 804, to discuss the recent tentative agreement reached between the Teamsters and UPS. Then, Emma speaks with Rebecca Lewis, senior state politics reporter at City & State New York, to discuss her recent reporting on the introduction on safe injection sites in the state. First, Emma runs through updates on the slow uncovering of the Maui wildfires death count, Biden's environmental regulations, FBI shenanigans, the continuing abuse of Dianne Feinstein, DNC's new chair, fascist politics in North Carolina, and RFK teaming up with a sitting GOP Rep, before diving into the spectacular fall of Rudy Giuliani and his myriad ongoing legal battles – from the Trump indictments to his own interpersonal and financial abuses. Vinnie Perrone then joins as he helps to contextualize the historic agreement made between the Teamsters and UPS, walking through the massive concessions from UPS' side (aka decent labor practices), from Holidays to anti-labor technology, before tackling the major victory on the Teamsters' front: the elimination of UPS two-tiered wage system. Expanding on this, Perrone walks Emma through the myriad elements of UPS' system that needed restructuring, and how the deal helped bring about 7,500 full-time promotions, before parsing a little further through new policies on certain anti-labor tech and workplace environments. They wrap up the interview by discussing the Teamsters' labor action within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent influx in labor action in the US. Rebecca Lewis and Emma then dive into what Safe Injection Sites are, and how they made their way to the forefront of the harm reduction debate around drug abuse in the US, tackling their immense success for decades outside of the US, and the proven lack of any negative impact on local drug use. Next, Lewis walks Emma through recent statements made by the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York awkwardly targeting the recent small-scale Safe-Injection Sites, despite the Districts's long-standing role within the US judicial system, and the genuine support across NYC Mayors for this initiative. Wrapping up, Lewis parses through the slow introduction of this policy over decades of shifting public opinion toward drug addiction, and how the battle will be waged moving forwards. And in the Fun Half: Emma and the MR Team reflect on the fascist inclinations that come over the wealthy when it comes to the homeless and impoverished, Amber from Northern Virginia dives into Gov. Youngkin's anti-trans agenda, and Tim Pool posits the idea of Chinese Space Lasers starting the Maui wildfires. Armando from Portland on how to protect places (like Maui) from disaster capitalism, and Michael Flynn wonders why the Jews didn't push back against Nazi discrimination. UAW president Shawn Fain absolutely eviscerates the anti-labor narratives against both autoworkers and Hollywood workers, and Jason Whitlock perfectly demonstrates the astroturfed absurdity of the right's new Anthem, plus, your calls and IMs! Find out more about the Teamsters agreement here: https://teamster.org/2023/07/weve-changed-the-game-teamsters-win-historic-ups-contract/ Check out Rebecca's reporting here: https://www.cityandstateny.com/voices/rebecca-c-lewis/17230/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to https://HelloFresh.com/50majority and use code 50majority for 50% off plus free shipping! Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/