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The Why Union podcast peels back the layers of the labor movement through honest, unfiltered conversations. Host Tyler Jeffries interviews voices from across the trades and unions, uncovering the stories that shape them.

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In this episode of Why Union, we sit down with Martin Helms, Executive Director of Helmets To Hardhats, to talk about the life-changing opportunities available to veterans and transitioning service members through the union skilled trades. Drawing fr... more

In this episode of Why Union, host Tyler Jeffries kicks off Season 2 with a powerful conversation featuring DeMaurice Smith—former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, former Assistant United States Attorney, and author of Turf Wars.

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In this episode, we sit down with Elise Bryant (former Executive Director and current board member) and Chris Garlock (current Executive Director) of the Labor Heritage Foundation—a DC-area nonprofit that preserves and promotes U.S. labor history and... more

In this episode of Why Union, host Tyler Jeffries sits down with Sidney and Darwin Bonilla—two brothers whose shared childhood, strong family roots, and cultural identity helped shape their paths to leadership in the labor movement. They reflect on g... more

In Episode Two of Why Union, host Tyler Jeffries sits down with two of labor’s most recognizable voices on social media — Proud Union Guy and Union Proud Warrior — to explore how a new generation is learning about the trades through TikTok and Instag... more

In the premiere episode of Why Union, host Tyler Jeffries sits down with Maryland State Senator, union electrician, and author Cory McCray to discuss how an apprenticeship with IBEW Local 24 transformed his life. From his early struggles in Baltimore... more

The Why Union podcast peels back the layers of the labor movement through honest, unfiltered conversations. Host Tyler Jeffries interviews voices from across the trades and unions, uncovering the stories that shape them.

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Martin Helms
Executive Director of Helmets To Hardhats
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Episode: S2E2: Veterans Finding Purpose Through the Trades
DeMaurice Smith
Former executive director of the NFL Players Association
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Episode: S2E1: The Fight Behind the Game | Inside the NFLPA
Cory McCray
Maryland State Senator
Maryland State Senate
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Host of Why Union with focus on labor, unions, and trades; leads conversations with insiders, advocates, and industry leaders

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This show centers on labor, unions, and apprenticeship pathways, hosting leaders, organizers, and tradespeople who bring practical insights from the field. Episodes frequently explore how organized labor intersects with education, policy, and community outreach, with a strong emphasis on veterans' transitions into trades, apprenticeships, and labor organizing through digital and in-person channels. A notable strength is its ability to blend personal journeys with broader labor-market dynamics, including policy discussions and grassroots storytelling that illustrate real-world outcomes for workers and communities. Listeners can expect candid conversations about union strategy, the economics of earn-while-you-learn programs, and the social im... more

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