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America’s Work Force Union Podcast

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America’s Work Force Union Podcast provides a clear and unfiltered voice for the working people of America. Radio veteran Ed “Flash” Ferenc leads the discussion with a focus on topics that include the impact of labor unions in America, workers’ rights, legislative actions and labor-management relations. Featured guests include various labor leaders, politicians, journalists and more. America’s Wor... more

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The worker's share of Gross National Income just hit its lowest level ever recorded. Corporate profits just hit their highest share in nearly 80 years. And CEOs took home $1.24 million in raises last year while average workers earned around $50,000. ... more

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Central Ohio is on pace to work 20 million building trades hours in 2026 — nearly double its 2023 record. So when Governor Mike DeWine suspended Ohio's data center sales tax exemption without warning or consultation, Columbus Building Trades Executiv... more

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Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga just wrapped a seven-city labor roundtable tour across Ohio — and the message from workers was the same at every stop. Affordability is the number one issue, trust in government is near rock bottom and working people ... more

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Taylor Dobson was a fast food shift lead being pushed toward assistant manager when she decided enough was enough. Today she is a first-year carpenter apprentice with Carpenter's Local 174 in Chicago, working on solar farm projects and building a car... more

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Recent Guests

Taylor Dobson
First-year carpenter apprentice with Carpenter's Local 174
Carpenter's Local 174, Power Circle Construction (solar farm)
Episode: From Fast Food to Union Carpenter: Taylor Dobson's Journey Into the Trades
Karen Suarez-Flint
Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, Local 10-208
Chicago Federation of Musicians (Local 10-208)
Episode: CFM Local 10-208 on the Live Nation Monopoly’s Impact on Independent Music
John Lepley
Director of Education and Membership Development at the United Steelworkers
United Steelworkers
Episode: "It's Okay Not to Be Okay" – How the USW is Reimagining Mental Health & Workplace Safety
Joe Sharpe
Director of Veterans Employment and Education Division, American Legion
American Legion
Episode: Closing the GI Bill Gap: Equalizing Housing Benefits for Veteran Apprentices
Steve Betsch
Policy Associate, National Veterans Employment and Education Division, American Legion
American Legion
Episode: Closing the GI Bill Gap: Equalizing Housing Benefits for Veteran Apprentices
Jacqueline Simon
Policy Director for the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
AFGE
Episode: Labor’s New Strategy: Running for Office and Resisting the Federal Workforce Gutting
Arin McClune
Clinical Quality Senior Program Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Episode: Ohio Labor Battles with OFT and Maternal Mental Health with BCBS NLO
Jeremy Gillam
Firefighter, Paramedic, and President of IAFF Local 1120 (Bucyrus, Ohio)
IAFF Local 1120
Episode: IAFF Local 1120’s Battle for Safe Staffing and the Vote of No Confidence
Michael MacDonald
Director of Audiology, Birdsong Hearing Benefits
Birdsong Hearing Benefits
Episode: The $12K Wage Gap and the Hidden Crisis of Workplace Hearing Loss

Host

Ed Flash Ferenc
Host of the show, executive producer of the program

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Great platform & host

    Flash and the team run a well run & informative show that is great for everyone to listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon Logue
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    I am a new listener and love the podcast. Great guests and the host has a great voice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NazTom
    United States3 years ago
  • This is fantastic information.

    Thanks for sharing the information on ballots and systems. Great information. This sounds like the way of the now. Can’t wait recommend to our union to run the next election on our IW 63 app we learn every week the Linked union app does just about everything except my laundry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beauty counter user
    United States3 years ago
  • This is fantastic information.

    Thanks for sharing the information on ballots and systems. Great information. This sounds like the way of the now. Can’t wait recommend to our union to run the next election on our IW 63 app we learn every week the Linked union app does just about everything except my laundry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beauty counter user
    United States4 years ago
  • I want to give 5 stars

    I am really enjoying this podcast and I want to give it five stars, but it seems as though it’s not being properly updated on the podcast platform. They have a ton of new episodes out that haven’t been added to apple podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    An avid player.
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests are well-chosen with diverse labor perspectives
Some episodes carry sponsor messages; audience appreciates labor-forward content with actionable takeaways
Listeners value the clear labor perspective and practical insights for organizing and policy
A few comments note platform syncing delays for new episodes
Overall, considered a trusted voice for workers and unions

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From Fast Food to Union Carpenter: Taylor Dobson's Journey Into the Trades
Q: Talk to me about why you specifically decided to take this journey.
Taylor explains she always loved hands-on work, sought a real career with tangible skills, and found structured support through Hire360 that helped navigate into the carpenter path.
Labor’s New Strategy: Running for Office and Resisting the Federal Workforce Gutting
Q: Given the reductions and privatization themes you described, what do you see as the viable path to restore federal worker protections and civil service integrity?
The guests discuss litigation, congressional actions, and political organizing as multi-pronged approaches, emphasizing restoration of rights through court rulings, potential favorable legislation under different administrations, and ongoing union mobilization to protect services.
Labor’s New Strategy: Running for Office and Resisting the Federal Workforce Gutting
Q: Jackie, what exactly is meant by the 'national security' loophole, and how has it been used to limit collective bargaining rights?
The host asks for clarification on the loophole; Jackie explains that the executive branch can exempt agencies from union protections citing national security, and that this has been applied in various large agencies, effectively weakening union rights, a point they are contesting in court.
Ohio Labor Battles with OFT and Maternal Mental Health with BCBS NLO
Q: How is Senate Bill 1 connected to HB 698, and what are the broader implications for higher education and collective bargaining?
SB 1 sets enforcement and funding conditions that restrict DEI-related topics and other bargaining areas, with HB 698 acting as its companion by shifting funding and governance controls, which the guests say undermines universities' bargaining power and academic freedom.
Ohio Labor Battles with OFT and Maternal Mental Health with BCBS NLO
Q: Tell us more about House Bill 719 and why restoring seats on the STRS board matters.
HB 719 seeks to restore the elected seats on the STRS board, arguing that the process used to reduce those seats in the budget was undemocratic and removed educators' voices over their retirement funds, which they control and contribute to.

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What is America’s Work Force Union Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program consistently centers labor unions, workers' rights, and policy impacts on the workforce, with a strong emphasis on organizing, leadership development, and political action at local, state, and national levels. Episodes frequently feature union leaders, policy experts, and journalists who discuss wage growth, benefits, staffing, and the regulatory environment shaping work life. A standout trait is the straightforward, pro-labor stance that connects workers' lived experiences to actionable organizing and advocacy initiatives, often interwoven with sponsor messages from affiliated labor partners. For potential listeners or sponsors, it offers practical insight into union strategy, policy battles, and workforce issues across multip... more

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Recent guests on America’s Work Force Union Podcast include:

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2. Karen Suarez-Flint
3. John Lepley
4. Joe Sharpe
5. Steve Betsch
6. Jacqueline Simon
7. Arin McClune
8. Jeremy Gillam

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