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The Need for More Workers in the Trades was Discussed on America’s Work Force

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During the Feb. 25 edition of America’s Work Force, Doreen Cannon, president of Plumbers Local 55, a Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council Affiliate, spoke about recruiting more people into the trades.

Cleveland Building and Construction Trades CouncilA trades fair is coming up on March 7, hosted at Max Hayes High School in Cleveland, Ohio from 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Cannon said that the fair, hosted twice a year, has grown exponentially since the first trades fair five years ago. Cannon then went on to discuss the benefits of an apprenticeship, such as an earn while you learn approach, good health benefits, free training, and earning college credits. She spoke on the high demand for more apprentices and tradespeople in Cleveland due to the large amount of construction projects going on in the area.

 

John Hamercheck Lake County CommissionerLake County Commissioner, John Hamercheck, spoke about the Perry Power Plant that is scheduled to shut down in 2021. He said that when the plant shuts down, over 30 million dollars in taxes will be lost, over 700 plant workers will be out of a job, and there will be nearly a half billion dollar hit to the states GDP. Hamercheck also mentioned that the Perry Power Plant just set a new operational record for most consecutive days in operation.

 

 

Transportation Trades Department Larry WillisLarry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department, talked about infrastructure in Ohio receiving a “D+” rating and other failing infrastructure throughout the rest of the United States. He mentioned President Trump’s initial promises when he first took office about improving America’s infrastructure and how there has been nearly no progress on that promise. Lastly, Willis spoke about Governor Dewine proposing a gas tax raise of 18 cents by July, and the push for truck drivers to unionize.

America’s Work Force is the only daily labor-radio program in the US and has been on the air since 1993, supplying listeners with useful, relevant input into their daily lives through fact-finding features, in-depth interviews, informative news segments and practical consumer reports. America’s Work Force is committed to providing an accessible venue in which America’s workers and their families can hear discussion on important, relevant topics such as employment, healthcare, legislative action, labor-management relations, corporate practices, finances, local and national politics, consumer reports and labor issues.

AMERICA’S WORK FORCE RADIO IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY OUR SPONSORS LIUNA,COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, UNITED STEEL WORKERS, UNITED LABOR AGENCY, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES, UNITED AUTO WORKERS, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, AFL-CIO, OHIO FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, CLEVELAND FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

Lake County Commissioner Dan Troy was one of two featured guests on America’s Work Force Radio

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Dan Troy Lake County CommissionerOn Oct. 22, Dan Troy, Lake County Commissioner, was featured on America’s Work Force Radio to discuss the upcoming elections and the importance on voting. He talks about how vital it is for people who have strong opinions on certain issues to go out and vote so that they can make a difference; your vote matters. Troy also mentions a construction trades apprenticeship fair hosted by Pipefitters Local 120 and encourages people to go to the event and learn about the benefits and opportunities that come with a registered apprenticeship.

Transportation Trades Department AFL-CIOLarry Willis, President of the Transportation Trades Department, was on the show to talk about a labor win with the FAA re-authorization bill. Also, Willis speaks about the health and safety of flight attendants and their fight for fair rest time. Willis concludes his time on the show by talking about getting out and voting if you want to see change.

Show host Ed “Flash” Ferenc talks about how people feel about Brett Kavanaugh and whether he was telling the truth or not during the investigation. Also, Ferenc sheds light on the University of California medical center workers planning a three day walkout starting on Oct 23, which is their second time walking out in 2018!

America’s Work Force is the only daily labor-radio program in the US and has been on the air since 1993, supplying listeners with useful, relevant input into their daily lives through fact-finding features, in-depth interviews, informative news segments and practical consumer reports. America’s Work Force is committed to providing an accessible venue in which America’s workers and their families can hear discussion on important, relevant topics such as employment, healthcare, legislative action, labor-management relations, corporate practices, finances, local and national politics, consumer reports and labor issues.

AMERICA’S WORK FORCE RADIO IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY OUR SPONSORS LIUNA,COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, UNITED STEEL WORKERS, UNITED LABOR AGENCY, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES, UNITED AUTO WORKERS, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, AFL-CIO, OHIO FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, CLEVELAND FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.

Controversy Surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement Discussed on America’s Work Force.

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On the show today, we had the Lake County Commissioner, Dan Troy, as well as the President of the Transportation Trades Department, Larry Willis.

During his time on the show, our first guest Dan Troy talked about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and all of the controversy surrounding the organization, social security benefits, tax cuts, immigration issues, slander speech, the importance of exercising your right to vote, and being honored during Pipefitters Local 120 ceremony. Congratulations Dan!

Our second guest today was Larry Willis and he discussed the campaign against the Federal Railroad Administration and the Federal Railroad Safety Act, issues with the United States rail and freight industry, break inspections and other safety sensitive training, and how some politicians are out to defame each other during the elections.

We also discuss work without pay, CEO to worker pay ratio, a caucus happening discussing tax cuts, Hurricane Florence and it’s destruction, Unions helping those they need in the Carolinas, and more on the Brett Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations. A great show today with great topics of discussion!

America’s Work Force is the only daily labor-radio program in the US and has been on the air since 1993, supplying listeners with useful, relevant input into their daily lives through fact-finding features, in-depth interviews, informative news segments and practical consumer reports. America’s Work Force is committed to providing an accessible venue in which America’s workers and their families can hear discussion on important, relevant topics such as employment, healthcare, legislative action, labor-management relations, corporate practices, finances, local and national politics, consumer reports and labor issues.

AMERICA’S WORK FORCE RADIO IS BROUGHT TO YOU IN PART BY OUR SPONSORS LIUNA,COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA, UNITED STEEL WORKERS, UNITED LABOR AGENCY, INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES, UNITED AUTO WORKERS, INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, AFL-CIO, OHIO FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, CLEVELAND FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.