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The State of Labor 2023
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09/12/23 • 24 min
On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is Mario Cilento, the President of the New York State AFL-CIO.
In this wide-ranging interview, President Cilento talks about the energy he sees, right now, within the Union Movement and why we are seeing more workers making the difficult decision to strike. He discusses a critical new law passed in New York State that will remove a barrier to union organizing and reminds us of what being a union member means and how life-changing it can be.
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The Singing Electrician
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08/23/23 • 14 min
Kyle Viverito is an electrician and member of IBEW Local 3.
Not too long ago, while on the job doing electrical work at an NHL arena, he started singing and it did not go unnoticed.
He caught the attention of management, and the next thing he knew, he was performing there.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, we will introduce you to the man known as the singing electrician.
See Kyle sing at Union Strong Night at Citi Field on September 2nd! Click here to get tickets.
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Labor’s Legislative Priorities
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02/28/23 • 20 min
With well over 10 thousand bills introduced during the two-year legislative cycle in New York State and a $227 billion budget, there is a long list of issues that impact workers and the union movement. On this podcast, New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl explains how the state federation formulates our legislative agenda and discusses some of our top priorities for this legislative session.
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12/07/22 • 12 min
We know from a recently released survey that 76 percent of consumers prefer to buy American-made products, but where do you find them? Our guest from the Alliance for American Manufacturing has an entire holiday gift guide of Made in America items. And we’ll tell you where to find union-made gifts, food, and drinks to make it a holiday that not only supports workers but will help create good union jobs.
AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide
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Vote Yes on Props 2 and 4
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10/26/21 • 24 min
Voters have an opportunity in the 2021 general election to make changes to the state constitution.
The Labor Movement is supporting two of the propositions; Prop 2 and Prop 4.
Prop 2 would add environmental rights to the state constitution.
Prop 4 would allow no excuse absentee voting.
On this podcast we discuss what the propositions are about and why they have the support of working people.
10/14/21 • 22 min
IATSE President Matthew Loeb has drawn a line in the sand saying the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees will go on strike Monday unless a deal is reached. IATSE has been in a contract fight with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers for more than five months over safer working conditions, fair wages, and sustainable benefits.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, Cinematographer Sarah May Guenther of IATSE Local 600 describes the current working conditions and talks about the union’s demands.
UPDATE: Landmark tentative agreement reached for IATSE West Coast Film and Television Workers before Strike Deadline - https://iatse.net/landmark-tentative-agreement-reached-for-iatse-west-coast-film-and-television-workers-before-strike-deadline/
Protecting Firefighting Services
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03/14/23 • 15 min
An executive budget proposal aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters may have good intentions, but could have unintended consequences that jeopardize public safety. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Sam Fresina, President of the New York State Professional Firefighters Association explains why paying volunteer firefighters a “nominal fee” is a bad idea.
Reopening New York State
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05/19/20 • 27 min
One of the first regions to reopen, during the COVID-19 pandemic, was the nine county Rochester-Finger Lakes region. Labor is at the table and in the “Regional Control Room”. We talk to Dan Maloney, President of the Rochester Labor Council and Rochester & Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation to find out how the reopening process is going and what protocols are in place to keep workers safe.
Brewing Solidarity at Starbucks
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02/13/22 • 24 min
Workers at Starbucks stores across the country are banding together and filing for union recognition at a pace not seen in recent memory, and it all started in Buffalo, New York.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, one of the workers leading the campaign gives us an inside look into what it’s like taking on a corporate giant determined to stand in the way. And Workers United Secretary-Treasurer Edgar Romney joins us to discuss the unique way the campaign started and what’s next.
2020 Elections
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06/02/20 • 20 min
Keeping voters safe during the coronavirus pandemic has led to procedural changes. NYS AFL-CIO Chief of Staff Ryan Delgado explains what you need to know to make sure your vote counts.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Union Strong have?
Union Strong currently has 107 episodes available.
What topics does Union Strong cover?
The podcast is about News, Non-Profit, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Union Strong?
The episode title 'The Singing Electrician' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Union Strong?
The average episode length on Union Strong is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Union Strong released?
Episodes of Union Strong are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Union Strong?
The first episode of Union Strong was released on Mar 25, 2019.
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