The America’s Work Force Union Podcast staff is deeply saddened to announce the passing of the program’s original host Robert Roy Becker, known on-air as Bob Becker.
Becker passed away on April 12 at the age of 67, following a nearly decade long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Continue reading
Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO spoke with America’s Work Force on May 5 to review testimony that he gave to the Ohio House Task Force detailing what needs to be done to protect workers. Continue reading
Sue McConnell, President of the Cleveland Better Business Bureau spoke with America’s Work Force on May 4 to discuss online scammers being active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council spoke with America’s Work Force about construction projects continuing during the pandemic. Continue reading
The Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Union Labor Management Cooperative Trust Executive Director Pete Ielmini spoke with America’s Work Force on April 30 to discuss mechanical insulation and how it is a viable career option. Continue reading
Todd Mitchell, President of the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council spoke with America’s Work Force on April 29 to discuss asbestos mitigation. Continue reading
Jon Reiss, Executive Director of the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission spoke with America’s Work Force on April 28 to discuss how the commission has adjusted to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
Larry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department spoke with America’s Work Force on April 27 to discuss frontline workers putting their lives at risk, just by showing up to work. Continue reading
Donnie Blatt, District 1 Director of the United Steelworkers spoke with America’s Work Force on April 24 to discuss reopening the economy. Continue reading
Bill Samuel, Government Affairs Director with the AFL-CIO spoke with America’s Work Force on April 23 to discuss increasing safety regulations to protect essential frontline workers. Continue reading