Will vaccine mandates become a reality on union construction sites?

Posted on September 14, 2021 by awfblog

Tom Germuska Jr., Editor of The Labor Citizen, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the possibility of vaccine mandates and why they may eventually become inevitable.

He also discussed a $435 million deal between the Cleveland Indians, the city of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and the state of Ohio to renovate Progressive Field and extend the team’s lease in Cleveland for at least 15 years.

Lastly, he discussed a study that showed partnerships between the pharmaceutical industry and craft unions yielded $23.6 billion in major construction projects over six years. Continue reading →

Labor Trades squeezed out after decades of refinery work

Posted on July 13, 2021 by awfblog

The Labor Citizen strives to inform Ohio tradesmen and tradeswomen about the issues around the state affecting the union construction industry. Labor Citizen Editor Tom Germuska Jr. joined the AWF Union Podcast to discuss issues at a refinery in Lima, a successful union project and an apprentice competition. Continue reading →

Rising rate of fatal construction injuries worries industry professionals

Posted on January 4, 2021 by awfblog

2021 could be a great year for construction. The prospect of a large infrastructure bill and the continuation of construction as essential work sets the pace for tradesmen and tradeswomen to continue working.

Tom Germuska Jr., editor of The Labor Citizen joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his expectations for 2021 and the alarming rise in construction worker fatalities. Continue reading →

Tom Germuska, Jr. previews this months edition of The Labor Citizen

Posted on August 12, 2020 by awfblog

Tom Germuska, Jr., editor of The Labor Citizen spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on Aug. 12 to discuss the upcoming edition of the labor-focused publication. Continue reading →

Jill Stein Details the COVID-19 Economic Crisis

Posted on July 8, 2020 by awfblog

Two-time Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on July 8 about the COVID-19 economic crisis. Continue reading →

Dr. Jill Stein Demands Corporations be Held Accountable

Posted on June 10, 2020 by awfblog

Dr. Jill Stein, two time presidential candidate of the Green Party spoke with America’s Work Force Radio Podcast on June 10 about holding corporations accountable and the Black Lives Matter movement. Continue reading →

Worker Safety – When Will it be Safe Enough to Return to Work?

Posted on May 13, 2020 by awfblog

Madelyn Hoffman, Green Party U.S. Senate Candidate of New Jersey spoke with America’s Work Force Radio podcast on May 13 to discuss workplace safety standards during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

Stronger Push for Medicare for All

Posted on April 8, 2020 by awfblog

Lisa Savage, U.S. Senate candidate for Maine spoke with America’s Work Force on April 8 to discuss why there has been a strong push for medicare for all during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

Distribution of Wealth Discussed on America’s Work Force

Posted on February 12, 2020 by awfblog

Dr. Jill Stein, two-time presidential candidate for the Green Party spoke with America’s Work Force on Feb. 12 about the distribution of wealth in the United States. Continue reading →

E-Dues Discussed on America’s Work Force

Posted on January 15, 2020 by awfblog

Steve Campisi, mental health counselor, and Darryll Bell, legislative political coordinator with American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 31 spoke with America’s Work Force on Jan. 15 about switching to e-dues. Continue reading →

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