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Union Strong is the official podcast of the New York State AFL-CIO. We share stories of working men and women who benefit from belonging to a union and having a voice in the workplace.

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As Primary Election Day approaches, the stakes for working people have never been higher. Every endorsement made by the New York State AFL-CIO carries significant weight, and candidates seeking that endorsement must earn it by meeting a high threshol... more

For 17 years, the journalists and media workers of the Albany Newspaper Guild have been working without a contract at the Times Union.

They haven’t spoken about their fight publicly until now.

On the latest Union Strong Podcast, we’re diving into t... more

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New York State Assemblyman Harry Bronson’s journey from a childhood of hardship to becoming a champion for workers is inspiring. As one of 12 siblings growing up without indoor plumbing, and at times, no running water, he saw firsthand the struggles ... more

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Unemployment benefits just got a significant boost in New York State. This long-awaited increase, championed by the union movement, raises important questions: How much did the benefit go up? Who qualifies? How long can you collect?

New York State D... more

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Recent Guests

Wendy Liberatore
President of the Albany Newspaper Guild
Albany Newspaper Guild
Episode: Breaking Their Silence After 17 Years
Harry Bronson
Assemblyman, Chair of the Labor Committee (New York)
New York State Assembly
Episode: Poverty to Power: Harry Bronson on Labor and Justice
Terri Carmichael Jackson
Executive Director, WNBA Players Association
WNBA Players Association
Episode: Leveling the Court: The WNBPA’s Fight for Fairness
Mario Cilento
President, New York State AFL-CIO
New York State AFL-CIO
Episode: The Shutdown
Liz Shuler
President of the AFL-CIO
AFL-CIO
Episode: Union Bus Tour Stops In New York
Tom DiNapoli
New York State Comptroller
Office of the New York State Comptroller
Episode: Federal Funding and New York’s Future
Kirsten Gillibrand
U.S. Senator
U.S. Senate
Episode: The Big Beautiful Betrayal
Liz O'Neill
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New York State AFL-CIO
Episode: The Big Beautiful Betrayal
Alyssa Elman
Former federal employee with the Department of Veterans Affairs and a veteran.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Episode: The Fight for Federal Workers and the Services They Provide

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Darcy Wells
Host of the podcast, providing a platform for discussing labor issues and featuring stories from union members.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • I like ..but...

    Im union member of UPSEU

    I like that they inform us in what’s going on but wish they would put links in the notes. Instead of a guest just saying a wedsite to go to. I got to stop working to get a pencil / rewind and so on . Make it easy put a link in the notes . I go home touch the link I can sign the Petition or find out who I should be voting for. Use the technology make it easy. Link -notes - keep fighting

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    Dan sold out
    United States6 years ago
  • Good to hear from Labor

    It is important that labor has a voice in public affairs. New York has been a leader in organized labor, which is the most important counterbalance to corporate power and to the power of the 1%.

    Apple Podcasts
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    APinewood
    United States6 years ago
  • LiUNA LOCAL 78

    Great start. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
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    burgoslocal78
    United States7 years ago
  • Good start!

    Great content for Union members or anyone interested in supporting workers rights!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Tacosmuggler
    United States7 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the informative content and the podcast's ability to share important labor stories.
Many have commented positively on its relevance to union members and the advocacy for workers' rights.
Suggestions for improvement include making it easier to access resources mentioned on the show.

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Breaking Their Silence After 17 Years
Q: So I wanna talk about this fight that you're in the middle of and who it is that you represent. But first, as a journalist yourself, how long have you been doing this?
I've been reporting since 1983, starting as an education reporter, then writing features for about 20 years at the Daily Gazette, and more recently for the Times Union in Saratoga County.
Poverty to Power: Harry Bronson on Labor and Justice
Q: What are the biggest challenges and priorities for the upcoming session regarding labor and workplaces?
Priorities include OSHA/workplace safety, AI and algorithmic decision-making in employment, a WARN Act-like approach for AI-driven layoffs, and a transition plan for workers to a green economy with equity and inclusion.
Poverty to Power: Harry Bronson on Labor and Justice
Q: What are some of your proudest legislative achievements for workers in New York?
He highlights raising the minimum wage with indexing, improving unemployment benefits, and advancing marriage equality as major milestones that protect and empower workers.
Poverty to Power: Harry Bronson on Labor and Justice
Q: What motivated you to pursue a career focused on labor and workers' rights?
Bronson explains his background of economic and social injustices in his family, his early law career defending workers, and how those experiences shaped his commitment to organizing and advocating for workers' rights.
The Shutdown
Q: Talk to me a little bit about what your message was that day and what you want working people to know about this shutdown and who's to blame for it.
The guest assigns responsibility to federal leadership in Washington, stresses the impact on health care, education, and workers' protections, and calls on union members to press their representatives to reopen the government.

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1. Wendy Liberatore
2. Harry Bronson
3. Terri Carmichael Jackson
4. Mario Cilento
5. Liz Shuler
6. Tom DiNapoli
7. Kirsten Gillibrand
8. Liz O'Neill

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