America's Work Force

.@IFPTE's Gay Henson joins AWF to discuss protecting federal expertise at NASA, the fight for bargaining rights and her journey from nuclear safety to union leadership. Listen now: awf.labortools.com/listen/gay-hen…

Ohio educators are battling funding threats, curriculum overreach and stalled bargaining while library workers move closer to a first contract. Hear what @OFTunion President Melissa Cropper had to say on today's episode of AWF. awf.labortools.com/listen/ohio-sc…

Paul Goodrich, a member of @TheIronworkers Local 63 in Chicago joins America’s Work Force to discuss trade pride, labor history, organizing and recovery support in the building trades. awf.labortools.com/listen/ironwor…

May your pockets be heavy and your heart be light! Happy St. Patrick's Day from everyone at AWF Union Podcast. 🎙️🇮🇪 #UnionStrong #StPatricksDay

"Broadband is essential infrastructure—period." Frank Mathews of @D4CWA joined AWF to talk about: -Diversity in labor leadership -The push for affordable internet -A national appeal for a member’s family in crisis. Listen here: awf.labortools.com/listen/cwa-lea…

Innovation without accountability is a risk workers can't afford. @ohioaflcio President Tim Burga discusses the "Workers First" AI initiative and the push for legislative guardrails in the Statehouse. Listen to the breakdown: awf.labortools.com/listen/ohio-af…

Labor Lawyer, Andrew Strom, discussed the upcoming Supreme Court decision on whether companies can force delivery drivers into private arbitration. If they win, holding corporations accountable for wage theft gets much harder. Hear more: awf.labortools.com/listen/forced-…

"Safety rules aren't optional—they're a public promise." @UAW Region 4’s Kelli Harrison joins us to discuss the link between community health, shop-floor safety and the rise of women’s committees in manufacturing. Full interview here: awf.labortools.com/listen/uaw-kel…

On today’s #TradesDay episode, we’re joined by Roxanne Brown, the first woman to lead the @steelworkers, for a #WomensHistoryMonth special. We’re talking: -Upcoming Bargaining -Organizing in a shifting economy -Building a pipeline of future leaders awf.labortools.com/listen/united-…

Haley Stevenson, the first female firefighter at Galesburg Fire Dept (@IAFFofficial Local 555), breaks down the hiring gauntlet and why union support is the key to diversifying the fire service. Read more: awf.labortools.com/listen/galesbu…

On the debut of #TradesDay, @IBEW Local 601’s Cara Siegel breaks down the @HIRE360Partners pre-apprenticeship model and the retention issues that are preventing women from staying in the trades. awf.labortools.com/listen/cara-si…

"Nurses are present from birth through end-of-life care." @NationalNurses President Mary Turner joined AWF to discuss the Red Alert Hospital Tour and why safe staffing isn't just a union issue—it's a community survival issue. awf.labortools.com/listen/mary-tu…

AI could compress a century of disruption into a single decade. Dave Megenhardt of the United Labor Agency discusses the "Workers First" AI summit and why labor MUST have a seat at the table during the tech revolution. awf.labortools.com/listen/labor-a…

Central Ohio is hitting a record 17M work hours in 2026! Dorsey Hager, @BuildCentralOH talks the @Intel ramp-up to 1,600 workers, the 800MW Bluegrass Power approval and why "behind-the-meter" energy is the next big union job engine. awf.labortools.com/listen/central…

A historic week for the @steelworkers! @AFLCIO's Fred Redmond discusses Roxanne Brown’s milestone presidency and the 2026 surge of union members running for public office. "Workplace organizing builds public trust." Listen: awf.labortools.com/listen/fred-re…

Thursday: Diana Limon (@IBEWlocal11) wrapped things up with a deep dive into strategic recruitment and representation. 🔗 awf.labortools.com/listen/ibew-lo… (5/5)

Wednesday: Krissy Webber of @roofersunion Local 97 shared her perspective on the grit and growth of women on the job site today. 🔗 awf.labortools.com/listen/roofers… (4/5)

It’s been a powerhouse #WICWeek2026 on the AWF Union Podcast! We sat down with 4 leaders changing the face of the trades. Check out the highlights from this week: 👇 (1/5)