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The Voice of Oregon's Workers

The Voice of Oregon's Workers

Oregon AFL-CIO

The Voice of Oregon's Workers is a monthly podcast from the Oregon AFL-CIO - the statewide federation of unions representing over 300,000 working Oregonians. Each month, The Voice of Oregon's Workers will highlight the people and organizations who are changing the way working people stand together.
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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - Together We Are One: Spotlight on UFCW Local 555
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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
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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - Sanctuary

Sanctuary

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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

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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - The Frontlines

The Frontlines

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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

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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - The Road to May Day

The Road to May Day

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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, Oregon

Guests

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

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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - The Intersections of Justice

The Intersections of Justice

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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.

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

PAID FOR & AUTHORIZED BY THE OREGON AFL-CIO

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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - On The Line at Nabisco

On The Line at Nabisco

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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

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Jesus Martinez, President, BCTGM Local 364

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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - Interviewing Oregon AFL-CIO President Tom Chamberlain
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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
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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - A Pivotal Year: The Wins and Challenges of 2018, What to Expect in 2019
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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
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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - An Inside Look at Oregon Labor Legislative Advocacy
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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.

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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

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The Voice of Oregon's Workers - Pandemic Solidarity: Protecting All Workers

Pandemic Solidarity: Protecting All Workers

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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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