Hannah Hill, IUPAT DC 58 | Rob Monak, Iron Workers Union Local 55

12/04/24 • 50 min

America’s Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Hannah Hill, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local 90 Treasurer, as she discussed her decision to join the union, her desire to become involved in the Local and becoming the first tradeswoman in her District Council to use the IUPAT’s maternity leave policy.

Director of Workforce Development and Organizing and Vice President for Ironworkers Local 55 in Toledo, Ohio, Rob Monak, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to talk about how he teaches fifth graders important job traits. He also discussed organizing and the work outlook for Local 55 members.

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