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Together We Are One: Spotlight on UFCW Local 555
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
01/30/19 • 37 min
On this month’s episode of the Voice of Oregon’s Workers, we sit down with Jeff Anderson, the Secretary-Treasurer of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 to discuss the historic wins they have made for workers’ rights and what the future holds for their diverse membership of 25,000 working people.
Guest
- Jeff Anderson, Secretary-Treasurer, UFCW Local 555
Credits
- Introduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain
- Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor
- Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
Sanctuary
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
07/30/18 • 29 min
Oregon’s union movement stands united against Ballot Measure 105, which would throw out Oregon’s existing “sanctuary” law. This law passed with strong bipartisan support and has been protecting Oregonians from unfair racial profiling for more than 30 years. On this episode, we sit down with the people leading the fight to protect sanctuary across the state of Oregon.
Click here for information about Oregonians United Against Profiling
Click here for information about the Corvallis School District’s resolution regarding sanctuary
Guests
Cristina Marquez, Oregonians United Against Profiling
Sami Al-Abdrabbuh, Corvallis School Board member and a member of the Coalition of Graduate Employees at Oregon State University
Credits
Introduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain
Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor
Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
The Frontlines
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
06/28/18 • 29 min
On the heels of the U.S. Supreme Court’s anti-worker decision in Janus v. AFSCME, we interview an organizer and a worker from Oregon AFSCME and the Solidarity Alliance of Social Services -the cutting edge of organizing campaigns that are building power for working people in the behavioral health and social services industry in Oregon.
Click here for information about United We Heal Oregon
Click here for information about the Solidarity Alliance Social Services
Guests
Andrea Lemoins, Oregon AFSCME Council 75 Organizer
Ana Diodati-DuBoulay, mental health care professional
Credits
Introduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain
Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor
Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
The Road to May Day
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
04/25/18 • 32 min
We discuss the radical roots behind May Day, the history of May Day marches and the fight for immigrants' rights in Oregon and look into the inspiring and crucial work being done at PCUN and Causa.
Click here for information about May Day 2018 in Salem, OregonGuests
Reyna Lopez, Executive Director of PCUN
Andrea Williams, Executive Director of Causa
Credits
Introduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain
Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor
Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
The Intersections of Justice
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
02/24/21 • 30 min
In this episode we discuss how Oregon unions and worker advocates are approaching social and racial justice and the intersection of the fight for civil and economic rights. Get the inside scoop on how Oregon AFSCME is training members to be advocates for social and racial justice, and learn more about the Oregon AFL-CIO’s vision for a truly antiracist and equitable labor movement.
- To learn more about Oregon AFSCME, please visit www.oregonafscme.org
- To learn more about the Oregon AFL-CIO & find racial justice resources for your union, please visit www.oraflcio.org/racialjustice
Guests
- Celeste Jones, Strategic Alignment Director, Oregon AFSCME
- Graham Trainor, President, Oregon AFL-CIO
Credits
- Hosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director, Oregon AFL-CIO
- Introduction by Graham Trainor, President, Oregon AFL-CIO
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On The Line at Nabisco
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
09/01/21 • 26 min
After three weeks on the picket line, BCTGM Local 364 President Jesus Martinez remains committed and set to get a fair contract with his members at the Nabisco factory in Portland. With solidarity in actions held at Nabisco factories and distribution centers nationwide, as well as international actions, Local 364 is making Oregon Labor history by holding the line. Listen to learn how you can help support Local 364 and how this strike is inspiring the next generation of workers to stand together.
Click here to donate to the Local 364 Strike Fund
GUESTS
Jesus Martinez, President, BCTGM Local 364
Interviewing Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
08/30/19 • 26 min
On this episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers we catch up with Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain who, in a few short weeks, will be retiring. Tom talks about his path to becoming President, how the Oregon union movement has changed under his leadership, and how today's workers can stand together to build tomorrow's power.
Credits
- Guest: Tom Chamberlain, President, Oregon AFL-CIO
- Hosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director, Oregon AFL-CIO
A Pivotal Year: The Wins and Challenges of 2018, What to Expect in 2019
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
12/18/18 • 36 min
On our last episode of 2018, Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain and Chief of Staff Graham Trainor sit down to discuss the wins, challenges and lessons learned from 2018 and how unions can tackle the challenges of 2019 while continuing to win for working people.
Credits
- Introduction from Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain
- Hosted by Oregon AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Graham Trainor
- Produced by Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director Russell Sanders
An Inside Look at Oregon Labor Legislative Advocacy
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
01/29/21 • 27 min
We’re kicking off 2021 with an inside look at how Oregon unions plan to make progress for workers in our state legislature! Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director Jess Giannettino Villatoro and Lead Political & Policy Strategist Catie Theisen share their depth of advocacy experience and what they expect to see happen in Salem - even if it’s all on Zoom - this year. We discuss priority bills, the threat of violent extremism at the capital, and how union members can make a huge difference in passing critical policies by speaking out.
Discussed in this episode:
- 2021 Oregon Labor Lobby Day
- Rep. Dacia Grayber shows how to get engaged in the legislative process on her twitter page
- Northwest Accountability Project
- Rep. Mike Nearman makes national headlines for letting rioters into the Oregon Capitol
CREDITS
Guests
Jess Giannettino Villatoro, Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director
Catie Theisen, Oregon AFL-CIO Lead Political & Policy Specialist
Hosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Oregon AFL-CIO Communications Director
Introduction by Graham Trainor, Oregon AFL-CIO President
PAID FOR & AUTHORIZED BY THE OREGON AFL-CIO
Pandemic Solidarity: Protecting All Workers
The Voice of Oregon's Workers
03/31/20 • 32 min
Oregon AFL-CIO President Graham Trainor and Oregon AFL-CIO Political Director Jess Giannettino Villatoro talk about Coronavirus COVID-19, how the spread of it is impacting working people, and what you can do, right now, to help frontline workers.
For resources, ways to take action, and more please visit www.oraflcio.org.
Credits:
- Hosted & Produced by Russell Sanders, Communications Director, Oregon AFL-CIO
- Introduction by Graham Trainor, President, Oregon AFL-CIO
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Voice of Oregon's Workers have?
The Voice of Oregon's Workers currently has 42 episodes available.
What topics does The Voice of Oregon's Workers cover?
The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Oregon, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on The Voice of Oregon's Workers?
The episode title 'Black Lives Matter' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Voice of Oregon's Workers?
The average episode length on The Voice of Oregon's Workers is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Voice of Oregon's Workers released?
Episodes of The Voice of Oregon's Workers are typically released every 32 days.
When was the first episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers?
The first episode of The Voice of Oregon's Workers was released on Apr 25, 2018.
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