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Living together in a group is a strategy many animals use to survive and thrive. And a big part of what makes that living situation successful is listening. In this episode, we explore the collaborative world of the naked mole-rat. Threshold is nonprofit, listener-supported, and independently produced. You can support Threshold by donating today . To stay connected, sign up for our newsletter . Operation frog sound! Send us your frog sounds for an upcoming episode. We want you to go out, listen for frogs and toads, and record them. Just find someone croaking, and hit record on your phone. It doesn’t matter if there’s background noise. It doesn’t even matter if you’re not sure whether or not you’re hearing an amphibian—if you think you are, we would love to get a recording from you. Please also say your name and where you are in the world, and then email the recording to us at outreach@thresholdpodcast.org…

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On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Danielle Sunley, a journeyperson with United Association Local 137 in Springfield, Ill., joined the podcast to share her journey from aspiring baker to a successful career in the trades. She highlighted some of the opportunities and challenges she faced along the way.

Continuing the America’s Work Force Union Podcast coverage of National Apprenticeship Week, we welcomed Lee Worley, Executive Director of Apprenticeship and Training for the Iron Workers Union. Worley, a 37-year veteran of the trade, shared insights into the evolution of the union’s apprenticeship programs and the critical role they play in preparing the next generation of skilled Ironworkers.

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America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Danielle Sunley, UA Local 137 | Lee Worley, Iron Workers Union

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

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America’s Work Force Union Podcast

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Michael Linden, Families over Billionaires | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio 50:49

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Michael Linden, Campaign Director for Families Over Billionaires , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the federal government’s proposed $5 trillion tax cut, its impact on working families and the campaign's efforts to ensure fair taxation. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Ohio's scrapped fair school funding plan, the implications of prioritizing stadium funding over education and the potential impact on local communities.…

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Dorsey Hager, CCOBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 49:28

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus and Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (CCOBCTC) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of recent tariffs on construction projects, the construction delays on the Intel plant project and the importance of local elections. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the intersection of labor and civil rights, the implications of recent tariffs and the political shifts evident in recent elections.…

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Lynn Rhinehart, EPI | Matt Biggs, IFPTE 51:27

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Lynn Rhinehart, a Senior Fellow at the Economic Policy Institute and former General Counsel of the AFL-CIO , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the dismantling of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), the broader implications of Trump's executive orders on federal unions and potential consequences for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). Matt Biggs, President of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the strained U.S.-Canada relations, the executive order targeting federal employee collective bargaining rights and the impact recent federal actions have had on immigration judges and Social Security administrative law judges.…

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Jimmy Williams Jr., IUPAT | Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 47:38

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Jimmy Williams Jr., General President of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss President Trump's executive order targeting federal unions, the importance of organizing and the need for labor to stand up for free speech. Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent judicial victory in Wisconsin, the role of labor in political advocacy and the implications of tariffs on working families.…

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Robert J. Majdecki, ABOC | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO 45:38

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Rob Majdecki, Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at Amalgamated Bank of Chicago (ABOC) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss navigating economic challenges, maximizing investment opportunities and the unique perspective of a union-founded bank. Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss threats to collective bargaining rights, the implications of Senate Bill 1 (SB1) in Ohio and the broader impact of federal policies on the labor movement.…

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Mark Dimondstein, APWU | Kelly Dufour, Common Cause Ohio 54:28

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Mark Dimondstein, President of the American Postal Workers Union , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the likely consequences of privatizing the U.S. Postal Service and efforts to protect this public institution. Kelly Dufour, Voting and Elections Manager at Common Cause Ohio , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the potential impact of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, its impact on voter accessibility and the challenges it poses to election officials.…

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Eric Hill, SkillsUSA Illinois, and Armondo Perez, Student | Randi Pearson, USW 52:55

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Eric Hill, Executive Director of SkillsUSA Illinois , and Armondo Perez, a high school computer science student, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's impact on workforce development, pre-apprenticeship programs and student advocacy efforts. Randi Pearson, Director of the Women of Steel program at the United Steelworkers , joined the America's Workforce Union Podcast and highlighted the program's educational initiatives, its role in fostering leadership among women and the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workforce.…

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Pennie McCoach, ATU Local 308 | Tim Drea, Illinois AFL-CIO 52:24

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Pennie McCoach, President and Business Agent of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 308 , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey from being a single mother to union leadership, the challenges facing women in transit and the funding shortfall threatening Chicago's public transportation system. Tim Drea, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the $770 million funding shortfall for Illinois transit, the impact of federal decisions on Local Unions and the importance of union solidarity in legislative advocacy.…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Merrilee Logue, NLO, and Lynn Pina, GeoBlue 49:45

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the efforts to reintroduce the Federal Mechanical Insulation Act, the success of their Firestop Market Recovery Program and the importance of properly installed mechanical insulation in federal buildings. Merrilee Logue, Executive Director of the National Labor Office at Blue Cross and Blue Shield , and Lynn Pina, Chief Marketing Officer at GeoBlue , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the benefits of GeoBlue, the necessity of additional coverage when traveling abroad and how GeoBlue can assist union members and their families during their international travel plans this summer.…

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Pat Devaney, IL AFL-CIO | Tom Buffenbarger 53:49

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Pat Devaney, Secretary-Treasurer of the Illinois AFL-CIO , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the history of pension cuts, their impact on public workers and efforts to restore retirement security through the Fix Tier 2 campaign. Tom Buffenbarger, former International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the fighter jet contract awarded to Boeing, challenges facing pension security and controversy surrounding the future of Social Security.…

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Karen Suarez-Flint, Chicago Federation of Musicians | Greg Regan, TTD 52:38

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Karen Suarez-Flint, Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, American Federation of Musicians Local 10-208 , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey as a musician, the importance of union representation in the music industry and her efforts to combat sexual harassment in classical music. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing issues affecting federal unions, the Railroad Retirement Board and the future of autonomous vehicles.…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Norm Wernet, Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans 54:25

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Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications for The American Legion , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's response to proposed federal cuts affecting veterans, the importance of the Elizabeth Dole Act and the unique history of China Post 1. Norm Wernet, State Director of the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss critical issues surrounding Social Security, including the potential risks posed by unauthorized data access, the impact of office closures and ongoing efforts to safeguard the integrity of the fund’s system.…

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Eileen Boris, UC-Santa Barbara | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation 49:02

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Eileen Boris, Professor of Feminist Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Frances Perkins, the first female U.S. Secretary of Labor. Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of tariffs on the economy, recent legislative changes in Ohio affecting university professors and the broader implications for union rights.…

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Johnny Jones, AFGE | Jonathan Rosenblum, Center for Work and Democracy 53:16

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Johnny Jones, Secretary-Treasurer of American Federation of Government Employees Council 100 , joined the America's Workforce Union Podcast to discuss the Trump administration's cancellation of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) contract, its impact on 47,000 TSA officers and the need for broader union support in this fight. Jonathan Rosenblum, Activist in Residence at the Center for Work and Democracy at Arizona State University , joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about recent unionization efforts at Amazon's RDU1 warehouse in North Carolina, the broader implications of Amazon's labor practices and the potential for leveraging labor's assets to support organizing efforts.…

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Melissa Cropper, OFT | Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 53:01

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Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state's school funding proposal, efforts to protect federal education funding and recent union victories in higher education. Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communication Workers of America (CWA) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, the implications of broadband infrastructure decisions and the influence of major financial players like Elon Musk in these arenas.…

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Will Attig, Union Veterans Council | Lily Calderon, BAC 51:27

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Will Attig, Executive Director of the Union Veterans Council , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss layoffs of veterans in the federal workforce, the impact on veteran services and the push for privatization. Lily Calderon, Director of Health and Safety for the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her path into the trades, the importance of safety in construction and the growing role of women in the industry.…

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Rachel Martinez, Chicago Climbing Union | Richard Mack, Miller Cohen, P.L.C. 46:03

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Rachel Martinez, organizer and bargaining committee member for the Chicago Climbing Union, Workers United Local 513 , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss unionization efforts in climbing gyms, safety concerns, gender disparities and the importance of collective bargaining in the climbing industry. Richard Mack, a labor attorney with Miller Cohen, P.L.C. , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss a notable federal ruling, the role of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) , and the broader implications of federal workforce reductions.…

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Jane Flanagan, IL DOL | Zach Schiller, Policy Matters Ohio 48:37

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Jane Flanagan, Director of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the state’s enhanced child labor laws, pay transparency requirements and a new mediation unit for wage disputes. Zach Schiller, the Ohio Research Director for Policy Matters Ohio , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the impact of two decades of tax cuts, the potential consequences of further tax reductions and the importance of supporting public education over tax cuts for the wealthy.…

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Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Marisa Richards, Painters DC 30 57:28

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Adam Keller, Worker Power Campaign Director for Alabama Arise and co-host of the Valley Labor Report , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new position, the importance of legislative advocacy and efforts to diversify union membership in the South. Marisa Richards, Director of Outreach and Engagement for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 30 , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her efforts in diversifying union membership, implementing effective sexual harassment policies and introducing the next generation to the trades at an early age.…

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Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO | Jon Schleus, The NewsGuild-CWA 49:33

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Tim Burga, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss federal workforce challenges, legislative threats to collective bargaining rights in Ohio, and ongoing efforts to protect workers' rights. Jon Schleuss, President of The NewsGuild, Communications Workers of America (TNG-CWA) joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss efforts to restrict the press under the Trump administration, significant contract victories for media workers and organizing strategies within The NewsGuild.…

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Doreen Cannon, Plumbers Local 55 | Bob Funk, LaborLab 49:27

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Doreen Cannon, retired member of Plumbers Local 55 , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the upcoming Cleveland Building and Construction Trades Council (CBCTC) Apprenticeship Career Fair, the recent Women in Construction Week dinner and the evolving landscape for women in the trades in the Cleveland area. Bob Funk, founder of LaborLab , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the challenges posed by the Trump administration's labor policies, the tactics used by the union-busting industry and LaborLab's efforts to educate and support workers in organizing.…

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | Fred Redmond, AFL-CIO 52:27

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council (C/COBCTC) , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workplace safety concerns, economic growth in central Ohio and political challenges facing workers. Fred Redmond, Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss issues facing the global labor movement, new AFL-CIO initiatives to support workers and the surge in union organizing efforts in response to challenges from legislators and corporations.…

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Eric Blanc, EWOC | Mandy Jo Ganieany, Painters DC 30 50:47

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Eric Blanc, Assistant Professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University and organizer with the Emergency Workplace Organizing Committee (EWOC) , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his new book " We Are the Union: How Worker-to-Worker Organizing is Revitalizing Labor and Winning Big. " Mandy Jo Ganieany, Director of Organizing for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 30 , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her role in advancing women in construction, tackling labor shortages and the importance of union organizing.…

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Roushaunda Williams, UNITE HERE Local 1 | Dave Megenhardt, United Labor Agency 48:43

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Roushaunda Williams, labor steward for UNITE HERE Local 1 in Chicago and a vice president on the Illinois AFL-CIO Executive Board, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast as part of our Women’s History Month coverage to discuss her journey from social work to union leadership, her efforts to combat sexual harassment in the hospitality industry and the impact of organized labor on workers' rights. Dave Megenhardt, Executive Director of the United Labor Agency (ULA) , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss workforce development in Northeast Ohio, the potential impact of federal funding cuts and the challenges of transitioning workers into tech-driven jobs.…

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Emily Twarog, LEP Illinois | Jason Walsh, BlueGreen Alliance 57:54

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Emily Twarog, Associate Professor of History and Labor Studies at the University of Illinois School of Labor and Employment Relations, Labor Education Program (LEP) , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss women's leadership in labor unions and her research on sexual harassment in the workplace. Jason Walsh, Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss ongoing threats to the federal workforce, the future of the Inflation Reduction Act and the potential impact legislative decisions could have on the CHIPS and Science Act.…

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Jennifer Frank, Insulators Local 17 | Darlene Glass, Cleveland Builds 47:33

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Jennifer Frank, journeyman insulator and part-time instructor from the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers Local 17 in the Chicagoland area, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey in the construction industry as a third-generation tradesman, the challenges she faced entering a male-dominated field and her role in training the next generation of Insulators. Darlene Glass, Director of Training and Programming at Cleveland Builds , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her transition from healthcare to construction, Cleveland Builds’ efforts to diversify the workforce and the importance of pre-apprenticeship programs in opening doors for women and minorities in the trades.…

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Deborah Chunn, Roofers Union | Kevin Mapp, USW 47:35

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Deborah Chunn, Market Development Representative for the United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey in the roofing industry, overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field, her efforts to recruit diverse workers and her role in promoting union membership. Kevin Mapp, Vice President of Human Affairs at the United Steelworkers , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his upbringing in a union family, his role in promoting diversity in the union and his responsibilities overseeing Local 8888 at the Newport News shipyard.…

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Dr. Jayne Morgan, Hello Heart | Dian Palmer, SEIU Local 73 52:54

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Dr. Jayne Morgan, Vice President of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss cardiovascular health, digital health solutions and the importance of preventive care for union members. Dian Palmer, President of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 73 , joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the challenges facing public-sector workers, the role of unions in advocating for their members and the impact of recent political actions on workers’ rights.…

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Pete Ielmini, Mechanical Insulators LMCT | Reagan Chaney, Melwood 50:53

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Pete Ielmini, Executive Director of the Mechanical Insulators Labor Management Cooperative Trust (LMCT) , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss key legislative efforts, the importance of bipartisan support and the ongoing need for education in the Mechanical Insulation industry. Reagan Chaney, Director of Community Impact at Melwood , joined America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's mission of employing people with disabilities, the role of direct support professionals and the importance of workplace accommodations.…

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Corliss King, TWU Local 556 | Tom Buffenbarger 53:33

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Corliss King, a member of Transport Workers Union of America Local 556 and Illinois State AFL-CIO board member, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss her journey as an "accidental lobbyist," her efforts to change labor laws for flight attendants and her work in promoting diversity and inclusion in the aviation industry. Tom Buffenbarger, former International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers , joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to share his insights on So-Called “Right to Work” legislation and the impact of Defense Department cuts on workers.…

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