Episodes
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Reducing Emissions While Protecting Good Jobs
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Addressing climate change presents all sorts of opportunities for workers and unions, but it also puts many good union jobs at risk of elimination which is why the state must maintain flexibility.
As New York State continues to work to reduce emissions and combat climate change, the New York State AFL-CIO has made clear that protecting the rights and interests of workers and their unions must be a priority.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, David Wasiura, Assistant to the Director of United Steel Workers District 4 discusses the importance of keeping good union manufacturing jobs in New York State.
Monday Mar 27, 2023
The Union Movement’s Climate Goals
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Combating climate change while protecting workers is a top priority for the union movement, which is why the New York State AFL-CIO along with our affiliates have been involved every step of the way as the state moves toward achieving its ambitious clean energy goals laid out in the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).
On the latest Union Strong podcast, New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento discusses how the state can address climate change in a responsible way.
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Healthcare Workers Hold Historic Rally in Albany
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Healthcare workers who are members of 1199 SEIU filled the 17,000-seat MVP arena in downtown Albany this week for one of the largest rallies in the state in decades.
The caregivers, still reeling from three years of the pandemic, are calling on the governor and legislative leaders to invest $2.5 billion in healthcare in the state budget.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, we take you inside the arena and hear from a registered nurse who talks about the dire state of our healthcare system.
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Protecting Firefighting Services
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
An executive budget proposal aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters may have good intentions, but could have unintended consequences that jeopardize public safety. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Sam Fresina, President of the New York State Professional Firefighters Association explains why paying volunteer firefighters a “nominal fee” is a bad idea.
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Labor’s Legislative Priorities
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
With well over 10 thousand bills introduced during the two-year legislative cycle in New York State and a $227 billion budget, there is a long list of issues that impact workers and the union movement. On this podcast, New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl explains how the state federation formulates our legislative agenda and discusses some of our top priorities for this legislative session.
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Seed to Sale: How to Cultivate Your Career in Cannabis
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
The adult-use cannabis market is open for business in New York State and it's expected to create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs. On this podcast, we learn about the Cannabis Workforce Initiative and how it's helping people navigate this emerging industry from seed to sale.
Visit the Cannabis Workforce Initiative’s website: https://www.cannabisworkforce.org/
Connect with them on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn:
https://www.instagram.com/nycannabisworkforce/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086750882307
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannabis-workforce-initiative/
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
How to Buy Union and Buy American this Holiday Season
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
Wednesday Dec 07, 2022
We know from a recently released survey that 76 percent of consumers prefer to buy American-made products, but where do you find them? Our guest from the Alliance for American Manufacturing has an entire holiday gift guide of Made in America items. And we’ll tell you where to find union-made gifts, food, and drinks to make it a holiday that not only supports workers but will help create good union jobs.
AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
So You Want To Start a TikTok Account
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
TikTok is a powerful communications tool, but getting started can feel intimidating. On the latest Union Strong podcast we discuss how TikTok works, tips and tricks for unions who want to use it to get their message out, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to dive in.
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Download the “Captions” app to get a teleprompter for your TikToks
Follow @NYSAFLCIO and @Local802AFM on TikTok
Monday Oct 03, 2022
The Union Strong Vote
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Monday Oct 03, 2022
Candidates seeking the endorsement of the New York State AFL-CIO must meet a high threshold of support.
On the latest Union Strong podcast, we break down the endorsement process with our guests; Ryan Delgado, Political Director and Chief of Staff at the federation and Jenn Puja, the Executive Director of the Westchester/Putnam Central Labor Body.
We also discuss what’s at stake in the general election and how union members are making their voices heard.
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
HEART 9/11 – Turning Tragedy into Triumph
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Tuesday Sep 06, 2022
Union construction workers and members of the fire and police departments in New York City developed a strong bond working together on New York’s 9/11 recovery mission. Years later, many of them now retired, are putting their knowledge and skills to use to help those in need. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Bill Keegan, founder and president of HEART 9/11 talks about the mission of the organization and what drives workers to pay it forward.
Visit the HEART 9/11 website. You can find details about their 9/12 Tribute event here.
Stay up to date with HEART 9/11 on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.