The Workers' Mic: Recent Episodes
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with Beth Ratliff the Chief Operating Officer at Premise Health. Listen in while Beth shares details on how Premise Health provides care for members, Premise’s mission for disrupting healthcare, the cost savings in their model and more. Then, to close out the show, Ken, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding the outcome for the presidential election, Boeing’s strike ending, and Veterans Day .
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with some agents and staff with Teamsters Local 727. Listen in while John Coli, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer, General Counsel Jayna Brown, and forklift operator and union steward who has been with PepsiCo for 29 years Daryl Smith to discuss details pertaining to the PepsiCo facility located 650 W 51st Street in Chicago that closed without notice on October 28. Then, Ed and Phil are joined by the Political Director at the Chicago Federation of Labor Izzy Dobbel to discuss the 2024 election coming up on November 5th and what makes it historic with regard to the labor movement. To close out the show, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding prison labor and the new congressional budget proposal that affects employer-sponsored health insurance.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher let you know the latest union-related news, including the latest news about the Boeing Strike and the WNBA opting out of their CBA deal. Later on, Attorney James Connolly Jr. joins the show to talk about a Labor Law Certificate Program he teaches through the University of Illinois. James talks about what you learn through the course, the cost, and how you can sign up to participate. For more information visit lep.illinois.edu/union-worker-education/certificate-in-labor-employment-law/.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick of the show by chatting with the Chicago Federation of Musicians Local 10-208 Director of Marketing and Communications Megan Elk and the Secretary-Treasurer Karen Suarez Flint. Listen in while Megan and Karen delve deeper into details surrounding an organization called Pride at Work and how members can get involved. To close out the show, Ken, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding former President Trump’s latest comment towards American auto workers, Project 2025, the 2024 Presidential Campaign, Boeing and more.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick of the show by acknowledging those who helped keep the show afloat over the last two years. Then, Casey Martin, President of the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union joins the program to breakdown details pertaining to a home equity line of credit and what unique services they offer. Next, IL AFL-CIO Communications Director Alyssa Goodstein and IBEW Local 134 Business Representative Beatrice (Bea) Thompson join to stress the importance of participating in union lead conferences and events as a woman in the trades. Then, President of the IL AFL-CIO, Tim Drea joins the show to talk about an event being hosted by the United Mineworkers of America which will commemorate 125th anniversary of Union Miners Cemetery. To close out the show, Ken, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding child labor laws, Chippendales dancers unionizing, Boeing news and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the port workers strike. Then, the President of Group Benefit Associates Joel Babbitt joins to discuss short term disability and the importance of utilizing this benefit to its full potential. Next, the Executive Director of SkillsUSA Illinois Eric Hill joins the program to share details surrounding an event they are hosting for young adults interested in working in the heavy equipment space and why these types of experiences are so important for students. To close out the show, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding comments from former President Trump about overtime and apprenticeships opportunities within the trades.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing some exciting news for the MCL. Then Ken and Phil are joined by the President at Kocher Insurance Group, Inc. Karl Kocher to talk about what Kocher Insurance can do for you, why life insurance is important, the types of insurance MCL members can sign up for during their open enrollment period, and more. To close out the show, Ken and Phil discuss the latest union-related news surrounding Illinois election workers, the Boeing strike, Gutiar Center and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, **Phil Davidson* is joined alongside President of the Chicago Federation of Labor *Bob Reiter and the CFL Director of Communications Jake Berent. Listen in while the guys start off the show by discussing the labor movement across the United States. Then, Phil pivots and shares a Workers’ Mic conversation from the live taping at Café Bionda with Starkey Chief Hearing Health Officer Dr. Dave Fabry and Start Hearing Vice President Business Development John Gamble. Listen in while Dr. Fabry and John discuss the importance of having hearing protection if you still have your hearing, how to know when it’s time to get hearing aids and more. Next, Phil shares a never before heard conversation from his time at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago featuring Senator Robert Peters. To close out the show, Phil, Bob and Jake discusses the latest union related news surrounding the Boeing strike, UAW and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, *Ken Edwards* and Ed Maher* kick off the show by discussing whether or not people should be able to gamble on a presidential election. Then the guys share their conversation from the live taping at *Café Bionda with Jim Sweeney, President-Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, as he talks about how Local 150 has successfully grown over the years, the importance of a strike, his support for the Navy Seals Family Foundation and more. Then, Ken and Ed discuss the latest union related news surrounding Boeing factory workers going on strike, the Chicago firing freeze, Elon Musk and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson host their second live show from Café Bionda in the South Loop in Chicago. The guys kick off the show by chatting with the President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, Patrick Cleary about the lack of Local 2’s collective bargaining agreement for over three years and what they are still asking the city for over a year and three months. Then, Kevin McLaughlin, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council joins to talk about their Council Apprentice and Training Program which accepts applications starting Monday, September 9th. To close out the show Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer and Café Bionda Co-owner Ron Whittingham joins the program alongside Café Bionda’s Head Chef Cosimo Riccardi to talk about the café as well as what makes Megent Financial so special.
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On this Labor Day weekend edition of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the difference between Labor Day and May Day and why we celebrate both. Then, Ken, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding updates on the SCR strike, United Airlines, Project 2025, Amazon and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with John Coli, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer of Teamsters Local 727. During the conversation John shares updates pertaining to Teamsters Local 727 members that work as PACE and CPS paratransit drivers at SCR Medical Transportation and their strike. Then, the guys talks about Phil’s time spent at the Democratic National Convention this past week. Listen in while Phil shares his interviews with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler, Chicago Federation of Labor President Bob Reiter, Interim President and CEO of Choose Chicago Richard Gamble and many others.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maherand Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with the Executive Director of the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI), Josh Weger about what the ILEPI is and how they promote thoughtful economic growth for businesses and working families. Later on, Jake Berent, Director of Communications for the Chicago Federation of Labor, joins the show to talk about the Chicago Labor Day Parade and Eddie Fest. For more information visitchicagolaborparade.com. Then, the guys discuss the latest union-related news!
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, Patrick Cleary about the lack of Local 2’s collective bargaining agreement for over 3 years and what they are asking the city for. Then, Donald Washington from the National Education Association Staff Organization (NEASO) joined the guys to discuss the latest news pertaining to the NEA’s lock out with its staffers. To close out the show Ken, Ed and Phil share detail and their thoughts on Kamala Harris’ VP selection, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are joined by Megent Financial Investment Executive Nick Corcoran to discuss the importance of knowing what your union benefits are and to remind people to control what you can control as an individual.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwardsand Phil Davidson kick off the show discussing the latest union related news surrounding the overall state of unions based on data released by the NLRB and the ‘Wins of the Week’ in the labor world. Then, Ed Maher joins the conversation along with Megent Financials’ Investment Executive Nick Corcoran. Listen in while Nick stresses the importance of controlling what you can control when it comes to your union benefits. To close out the show, Ken and Phil share their plan for when they attend the DNC happening in Chicago on August 19th-22nd.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with a couple of Bricklayers, Local 21’s Business Agents Jimmy Fulton and Sean Allen. Listen in while Jimmy and Sean share what Union Proud Warrior is, what classes they offer, how they utilize social media to spread their message and more. Then, Ken, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding the new Democratic nomination VP Kamala Harris, Portillo’s and the National Education Association.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with ABOC’s (formerly known as Amalgamated Bank of Chicago) President and Chief Operating Officer, Nick Weaver. Listen in while Nick discusses how proud they are for achieving 102 years in business, the rebranding breakdown of their bank, what their pledge to being “labor’s bank,” means to them, and more. Then, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding the RNC and former President Donald Trump’s VP nomination JD Vance, Project 2025, and Dollar General.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, and Ed Maher kick off the show by chatting with SEIU Local 73’s Communications Director, Eric Bailey. Listen in while Eric shares some basic information about the union and the latest updates surrounding the negotiation between trades and supply chain workers with UChicago Medicine and how they are threatening to go on strike at 9:00pm C.T. on July 14, 2024. Then Ken and Ed discuss the latest union related news surrounding Greece’s six-day work week, Alaska Airlines, Zoom, and Project 2025.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting about their 4th of July holiday weekend. Then, Ken and Phil are joined by Simone, a Walmart worker in the process of union organizing her location. Next, the President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, Tim Drea joins the show to talk about the importance of unions in Illinois as a whole. Tim also talks about first amendment rights and the latest news surrounding the banning of employer-sponsored “captive audience meetings,” child labor laws, and more. To close out the show, Ken and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding artificial intelligence and Warren Buffett’s opinion on taxes.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, and *Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with two representatives and workers of the APFA* Katrina Fraley and Alyssa Kovacs. Listen in while Katrina and Alyssa talk about the APFA (The Association of Professional Flight Attendants) as a whole, flight attendant wages, the seniority process, where they are at with their current negotiation with American Airlines and more. Then, Ken and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding artificial intelligence’s presence in airports, Starbucks’ contract, and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by breaking down the latest union related news surrounding the Chicago heat and how it effects union workers, Amazon, BetterHelp more. Then, Ken Edwards joins the conversation when the guys welcome Gene Kent, Director at IBEW NECA Technical Institute (IN-Tech) and Director of Apprenticeship at Powering Chicago, to the studio. Listen in while Gene shares details about Local 134 as a whole, what the process is for someone registering and participating in an apprenticeship with Local 134 and what the IBEW NECA Technical Institute offers.
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On this Father’s Day, The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking with Founding & Managing Attorney of McEntee Law Group, Fiona McEntee, and Attorney Katherine Del Rosario about immigration law and discuss what rights immigrants have in the workplace.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, and Ed Maher kick off the show by chatting with some agents and staff with Teamsters Local 727. Listen in while John Coli, Secretary-Treasurer and Principal Officer, Caleen Carter-Patton, Business Manager and Reporting Secretary and General Counsel Jayna Brown talk about Local 727 as a whole, the types of benefits their union offers their members, the latest news surrounding negotiations between Teamsters Local 727 and Pepsico and more. Then, Ken and Ed discuss the latest union related news surrounding the Shedd Aquarium, Open A.I. and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by breaking down the latest union related news surrounding Sony Pictures, former President Trump’s conviction, updates within the National Labor Relations Board, ‘union busters,’ and more. Then, Stu Clark, the Chief Executive Officer at Premise Health, joins the show to share details on how complex healthcare is broken and what Premise Health is doing to fix it.
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On this Memorial Day weekend, The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with the General Manager and Senior Vice President of Marketing & Enrollment for EDvance, Peter Schatschneider and outside advisor for EDvance, Attorney Seth Harris. Listen in while Peter and Seth share details about EDvance and how it offers remote bachelor’s degree programs to accelerate degree attainment for early childhood education educators working full-time. Then, Ken, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding Mercedes, the Helmets to Hardhats program for veterans, the NCAA and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, and Ed Maher kick off the show by celebrating being ranked #3 in the ratings for their time slot! Then, Business Manager at International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18, Michael Bertolone joins the show to share his inspiring story of starting off as an active landscape professional to now growing into a managerial role within Local 18. Michael also shares details about Local 18’s Member Assistance Program which focuses on helping members struggling with addiction, depression, and more.
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Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham returns to talk with Ed Maher and Phil Davidson on The Worker’s Mic to remind members of the benefits that are available to them through the MCL and why it’s important to know what you’re entitled to in order to set yourself up for retirement. Listen in while Ron stresses the importance of having a 401(k), a Roth IRA and knowing if you qualify for a pension plan.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with Megent Financial’s Co-Chief Executive Officer, Ron Whittingham, who reminds members of the benefits that are available to them through the MCL and why it’s important to know what you’re entitled to in order to set yourself up for retirement. Ron, Ed and Phil also stress the importance of having a 401(k), a Roth IRA and knowing if you qualify for a pension plan. Then Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding child labor laws, the Paris 2024 Olympics and more. To close out the show, the guys give a shout out to their mothers in honor of Mother’s Day!
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with Kristine Kavanagh, the Communications Director at IUOE Local 150. Listen in while Kristine shares details about an exclusive event for Brother and Sister Union Members presented by The Labor Education Program at the School of Labor and Employment Relations, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign called the The Riot Act, a One-Night Show with Billy Bragg. Then, to close out the show, Ed and Phil discuss the latest union related news surrounding the cannabis industry, the Federal Trade Commission, Trader Joe’s and more.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by chatting with Stu Clark, the Chief Executive Officer at Premise Health. Listen in while Stu shares details on how Premise Health provides care for members who struggle with mental health. Then, Business Manager-Financial Secretary with the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49, Jason George joins the show to share a little bit about his background and what makes Local 49 so unique.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson return with their finest confabulation! Karen Kent, President of Unite Here Local 1, and Nina Hernandez, former service worker at the Signature Room, join the show to discuss the $1.52M awarded to employees after the restaurant’s sudden closure. Later, they deliberate on questionable salaries in the WNBA, the current push by the National Pharmacists Association, and Ken gives “tanks” to the Shedd Aquarium!
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are joined by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and John Jarger, Director of Operations at the Mid-America Carpenter’s Regional Council, to discuss tax fraud and what the Office of the Illinois Attorney General is doing for workers in the state.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher of The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, take some time to pay their respects to Deputy Sheriff Christine Musil of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Musil was a 5-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Office and was a U.S. Army veteran. Deputy Musil was tragically killed in the line of duty when her parked patrol car was struck by a vehicle.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Megent Financial Investment Executive Tom Borsellino to talk about how he is sharing financial guidance and tax strategies with those who are planning for retirement in the trades. Later, Ken and Ed discuss some strategic planning by Heinz.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL. Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson gather this Easter Sunday to discuss the latest union related news. Listen in while the guys break down the latest news surrounding Waffle House workers and their ‘meal credit’ strike, updates on new terms for Service Employees International Union (SEIU) members’ bargaining agreement, the acquisition of Teamster Local 727 into the MCL and the uptick in surge pricing. To close out the show, the guys have a signing ceremony for their contract extension with WGN Radio.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards is recovering from St. Patrick’s Day while Ed Maher and Phil Davidson share the latest labor news including the UAW organizing in Tennessee, lead water pipes in Chicago, and the return of child labor near you. Later in the show, they share the conversation with Chicago Federation of Labor President, Bob Reiter, and Mike Macellaio, President of the Chicago Building Trades, at Café Bionda discussing a career fair organized for students in Chicago Public Schools, as well as how this opportunity can help younger generations fill labor gaps. Visit hire360chicago.com for more information.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards runs solo for St. Patrick’s Day while Ed Maher and Phil Davidson head to the parades early! Rob Paszta, Associate General Counsel for Operating Engineers Local 150, joins the show to talk about the corporate efforts to potentially dismantle the National Labor Relations Board.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards flies solo in the captain’s chair while Ed Maher is out on assignment and Phil Davidson enjoys spring break shenanigans! Ken shares the conversation from the live taping at Café Bionda with Jim Sweeney, President-Business Manager of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, as he tells “Scabby the Rat” stories as well as the exceptional time to organize is right now.
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Stu Clark, Chief Executive Officer at Premise Health, is on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, this week to discuss how complex healthcare is broken and what the company is doing to fix it.
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Kevin McLaughlin, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, joins The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, for his first day on the job and to share a little bit of his background.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson host the first live show from Café Bionda in the South Loop in Chicago! Joining the show are Kevin McLaughlin, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, and Stu Clark, Chief Executive Officer at Premise Health! The guys also dive into boss mode, some new developments for Starbucks, and Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham rounds out the show to share how they are helping union members.
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Casey Martin, President of the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union, joins The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, to discuss the differences between banks and credit unions, and what they offer their members.
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Joel Babbitt, President of Group Benefit Associates, is with Ed Maher and Phil Davidson to explain what short-term disability insurance is and what its resources can do for those who need it.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are back talking with guests Joel Babbitt, President of Group Benefit Associates, and Casey Martin, President of the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union. They also discuss the war on gas, whether Ken or Kevin works harder, and next week’s live taping at Café Bionda on Friday, March 1, 2-5 pm.
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Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are in this week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, and they talk with BJ Levy, President of the Chicago Federation of Musicians, about organizing local hip-hop artists. They also share their favorite Valentine’s Day labor stories, the recent flight attendants’ strike, and it turns out the guys are cheerleaders…for cheerleaders!
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It’s game time! This week on the The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off Super Bowl Sunday talking about everything Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl! This includes labor news about Super Bowl commercials, Dartmouth Big Green basketball, Tickle Me Elmo, and we learn why Ed has started a boycott on Trader Joe’s cookies!
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Al Llorens, President of the Illinois Education Association, joins The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, and Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson start the month of February off by talking about the importance of the role that teachers play in the United States. Plus, Ken learns all about phonics!
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Professor Bob Bruno, Director of the Labor Studies Program and a Professor of Labor and Employment at the University of Illinois, returns to The Workers’ Mic to discuss his new book “What Work Is,” and to share some incredible labor history.
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Danielle Burton, Investment Executive with Megent Financial, joins the show to discuss how you can use the company as a retirement resource as well as the importance of having resources you can trust.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL. Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson talk with Danielle Burton, Investment Executive with Megent Financial, about using the company as a retirement resource as well as the importance of having resources you can trust. Professor Bob Bruno, Director of the Labor Studies Program and a Professor of Labor and Employment at the University of Illinois, also returns to the show to discuss his new book, “What Work Is.”
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson return with the latest in labor news including a fisherman’s lawsuit, the worst job in the United States, and Ed claims he could land an airliner. They also share their latest fun facts that will annoy you!
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr. and the power he had on the labor movement before his assassination. Next, the guys discuss the affect Chicago’s latest weather has on outdoor specific labor jobs, latest updates surrounding the UAW after their win with the ‘Big Three’ automakers, a new bill passed in Indiana allowing 14-year-olds to drop out of school to work 40 hour weeks and more labor related news.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off 2024 by discussing first contract momentum and labor forces that may or may not be striking, the inevitable politics to come in the new year, and Costco’s latest statement. They also share their resolutions and holiday experiences including Ken’s new album and Ed’s new boss!
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On New Year’s Eve, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson take time to look back at some of their favorite conversations from 2023 on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL! The interviews include Alyssa Cruz, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 apprentice, Bob Funk, Founder and Executive Director of LaborLab, and IL Department of Labor Acting Director Jane Flanagan, Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans Jr., Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea, and Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Pat Devaney
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson start things off with the unionization boom of 2023, payment for NCAA athletes, and more! Later on, Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham returns to talk with Ed and Phil to remind members the benefits that are available to them through the MCL and why it’s important to know what you’re entitled to to set yourself up for retirement.
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Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham returns to talk with Ed Maher and Phil Davidson on The Worker’s Mic to remind members of the benefits that are available to them through the MCL and why it’s important to know what you’re entitled to to set yourself up for retirement. To closer out the conversation, Ed and Phil ask Ron to share his financial outlook for 2024.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson start things off with Microsoft’s announcement to stay neutral in organizing, a review of labor in 2023, and their holiday party do’s and don’ts! Later on, Ken Edwards joins in with Tom Bernstein, Fund Administrator for the Midwest Operating Engineers, to talk about the benefits available for the heavy operators union and the Fringe Benefits Fund.
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This week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards returns with Ed Maher and Phil Davidson to talk with Michael Phillips from the Chicago Tribune about the fight the employees are having against newspaper owners. Later, attorney Terry McGann, partner at McGann Ketterman & Rioux, joins the show to discuss labor law and what his firm does with carpenters. They also dive into Medieval Times, labor…and Legos?
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There’s much to talk about this week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL! Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are behind the mics this week with a discussion about the woke war on gas stoves, pensions making a comeback, and Ed finally begins to embrace holiday music.
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Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson return from Thanksgiving with new content and new pant sizes on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL! Bob Funk, Founder and Executive Director of LaborLab, joins the show this week to share the only nonprofit watchdog organization that investigates corporate spending on union-busting. The guys also dive into The Century Foundation’s study that shows many workers are misclassified as independent contractors.
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Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the holiday week on The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL, with an update on the UAW resolution and an unexpected halt on gas stoves. American College of Education’s Vice President, Field Operations and Partnerships, Tony Miller and Monica Carson, Chief Growth Officer, also join the show to talk about the unique quality education ACE offers with low-cost programs that can advance careers.
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Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson are back this week with another great episode of The Worker’s Mic, Powered by the MCL. Keith Vitale, Executive Director, and John Retondo, Director of Apprenticeship, at the LiUNA Chicagoland Laborers’ Training & Apprentice Fund, join the show to talk about what they provide for laborers as well as National Apprenticeship Week. They also discuss the writers strike coming to an end and a big win for culinary workers in Las Vegas.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson, return with a loaded show of labor news including the latest in the UAW strike, a Las Vegas casino strike that threatens the Formula 1 Grand Prix, and the United Nations hits a wall. Later in the show, they talk with Chicago Local 2 Firefighter and Megent Financial Investment Executive, Tim Holubik, about his duality of union work and what he offers workers in all labor trades.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson are joined by Joe Pignataro and Rob Kobleski from the National Pharmacists Association to talk about their recent change in unions and what they provide for Walgreens. They also discuss the big win for the UAW, Clarence Thomas, and some interesting Halloween costume options.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher announce Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, is now an official band member on the show! They talk with Kocher Insurance Group’s Karl Kocher, President, and Account Manager Will McCabe, about the importance of having life insurance, as well as the opportunity for MCL members to have insurance at a low cost. Listen on to hear a hilarious story on how creative Amazon employees can be!
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Phil Davidson returns to The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, with Ed Maher to give the latest in labor news. They kick things off they share new developments in the UAW strike, then dive into the tentative agreement in the Kaiser Permanente strike, later on hear a story that Crumbl’d Ed’s heart.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher returns from Oktoberfest to reunite with Ken Edwards and they talk about Drew Barrymore’s status in the writers’ strike, Chicago’s Signature Room closure, and how Jeppson’s Malört isn’t even safe from pumpkin spice! Ron Whittingham, Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer, also returns to the show to discuss more of the financial benefits they have to offer union members.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, and Isabel (Izzy) Dobbel, Political Director at Chicago Federation of Labor take the reigns while Ken Edwards and Ed Maher take the week off. They talk with Brian Shanahan, National Vice-President of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM, to talk about what is happening in the world of rail labor. Then, John Gedney, United Auto Workers Region 4 Legislative Political Coordinator, joins the show to give an update on the ongoing United Auto Workers labor strike.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, talk with Eric Chaudron, Executive Director SAG-AFTRA Chicago, and Charles Andrew Gardner, SAG-AFTRA Chicago Local President, about the Screen Actors Guild and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Chief Executive Officer at Premise Health, Stu Clark. He talks about their new healthcare model and the new health and wellness center in Northbrook, IL. Ken and Ed also share what’s happening in the UAW strike, as well as a few questionable moves in the Hollywood writers’ strike.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher returns from vacation to share the latest news in labor with Ken Edwards. Karen Kent, President of UNITE HERE Local 1, joins the show and details the big win for the workers at the Kinzie Hotel Chicago lockout.
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To celebrate Labor Day on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ed Maher takes the week off while Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, talk with Professor Bob Bruno, Director of the Labor Studies Program and a Professor of Labor and Employment at the University of Illinois. Bob shares the origins of Labor Day, labor policy, and much more!
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On this episode of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are reunited and they cover the abundance of labor news this week including Starbucks’ attempt to remove unions, the United Auto Workers strike, and the nurses’ strike in Joliet, IL. Plus, Ken and Ed learn a little bit of WGN history!
Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, hits the trifecta by stepping in for Ken Edwards for the third week in a row on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL. He and Ed Maher spend this week discussing tip fatigue, Starbucks refusal to negotiate with it’s workers, the reinstatement push for card check, and a […]
Ken Edwards does some post-shark week celebrating and Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, joins Ed Maher once again on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL. Ed and Phil talk with Dr. Rosemary Feurer, Professor of Labor History at Northern Illinois University, to talk about Mother Jones and the statue being erected in her […]
Ed Maher is joined by Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, while Ken Edwards takes some vacation time from The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL. Ed and Phil start off with an update on the Hollywood writer’s strike and how July has been the busiest month for strikes in 30 years. They close out the show […]
Ed Maher takes a week off from The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, while Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, steps in with Ken Edwards. To kick off the show, Ken and Phil are joined by Brendan Born, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign college student to get an inside look at the future of labor […]
Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham returns to talk with Ken Edwards and Ed Maher on The Worker’s Mic to discuss the benefits union members have available and also to stress the importance of financial literacy for any and all age groups. To learn more about Megent Financial and what they offer, call them at […]
On this episode of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher have a lot to share. To kick of the show, Ken and Ed are joined by Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham who discusses the benefits union members have available and also to stress the importance of financial literacy for any and all age groups. […]
Ed Maher takes a week off from The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, while Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, steps in with Ken Edwards. Ryan Kelly, Business Representative at Machinist Union Local 126, joins the show to talk about the diversity of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the […]
The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, returns this week as Ken Edwards and Ed Maher start things off with why they started the show and its importance, along with some of the recent comments they’ve been receiving from listeners. Then, Premise Health’s Dr. Kavitha Bathala, Medical Director at the Carpenters Center for Health, joins the show to talk about […]
Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, returns to The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to talk about his recent article on diversity in the labor movement, and about the cross-industry partnership of HIRE360 that is providing career opportunities in the Chicagoland area.
On this episode of The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher have a full lineup and a surprise guest! Bob Jacobson, Executive Director for Training at the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, and Bob Reiter, President of the Chicago Federation of Labor, join the show to discuss apprenticeship programs. Then, Premise Health’s Dr. Patty Roberts, Vice President […]
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher talk with Maria Romano, Vice President Health Equity & Medical Informatics for Premise Health, about the difference between equity and equality and what that means for patients with Premise Health. Then Dr. Adam Dell, Psychologist and Director of Emotional Wellbeing at Notre Dame Wellness Center, joins […]
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick things off with Robert E. Entin, Partner at the Labor and Employment Law Firm of FordHarrison, discussing the recent Supreme Court case involving Glacier Northwest. Later, Ken and Ed talk about a new development with the Illinois Labor Dispute Act, New York City labor effects […]
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Phil Davidson returns to the show with Ed Maher to talk with Dave Sullivan, lobbyist and former Illinois Senator, and Executive Director for the Indiana-Illinois-Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting Marc Poulos. They talk about changes in child labor laws and labor developments within the educational fields.
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This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher let the guests enjoy the holiday weekend while they discuss another development with Medieval Times, child labor news that includes collective action by students in schools, a current study released by MetLife, and close out with the forward movement of the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.
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On this episode of The Worker’s Mic, Powered by MCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher have a lot to share. To kick of the show, Ken and Ed share about their experience participating in the the 2023 Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike here in Chicago just outside of NBC tower. Listen in while they share their thoughts on the strike as well as some audio from the event. Then, Investment Executive and Managing Director with Megent Financial Doug Klimah joins Ken and Ed to stress the importance of knowing what your benefits are as a union member and a non-union member within a union household. To close out the show, Ken shares his solution to end the writer’s strike.
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Investment Executive and Managing Director with Megent Financial Doug Klimah joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher on The Worker’s Mic to stress the importance of knowing what your benefits are as a union member and a non-union member within a union household.
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Phil Davidson, Communications Director for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, joins host Ed Maher on Mother’s Day to talk with Jonathan Jones, Director of Diversity for the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, about the importance of diversity in the labor workforce. Later, they follow up on the Writers Guild of America strike, something new with the Blue Bird Corporation, and bust another union myth!
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John Rogers, Executive Board Member for the Writers Guild of America, joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to discuss the recent events that have lead to the writers strike and how this strike is different from previous strikes in Hollywood.
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David Madland, author and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress, joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to share his recent think tank study, “Unions Build Wealth for the American Working Class.” You can read the study here.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are back together for this week’s organized show! They are joined by David Madland, author and Senior Fellow at the Center for American Progress to talk about his recent think tank study. Later, John Rogers, Executive Board Member for the Writers Guild of America, shares a behind the scenes look at the recent writers strike.
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Ken Edwards returns from the East Coast to host this week’s episode with Phil Davidson. They talk with Tom Tully, Secretary-Treasurer for the Illinois Education Association, about teachers and their work within the labor community. Visit ieanea.org for more information.
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This week Ed Maher and Phil Davidson host a panel from the Alta Equipment Company that features President Gianni Campo, Director of Product Support Chris Baima, Regional Vice President – Midwest Greg Pease, and Senior Products Support Manager Ron Anderson. They share the longstanding service and support Alta provides to the labor workforce. For more information on the company and career opportunities, visit altg.com.
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Phil Davidson, Communications Director Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, joins Ed Maher this week to talk about the Tax Fraud Days of Action, the possible writers’ strike in Hollywood, and some excellent carpenter apprenticeship opportunities. But the show kicks off with an outstanding panel from the Alta Equipment Company!
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This week is a packed show on The Workers’ Mic as Ken Edwards and Ed Maher host a prestigious panel of worker advocates. IL Department of Labor Acting Director Jane Flanagan, Illinois State Representative Marcus Evans Jr., Illinois AFL-CIO President Tim Drea, and Illinois AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer Pat Devaney join the show to share the upcoming Workers’ Memorial Day being recognized along with recent developments in child labor.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher have a lot to share on Easter! Phil Davidson, Communications Director of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, returns to the show and shares the Emmy-nominated labor program ‘Built to Last.’ Later, Ken and Ed talk about the questionable actions of a Supreme Court justice and how they are affecting workers.
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Russ Keller, Credit Specialist for the Midwest Coalition of Labor, joins hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to answer the credit questions asked most by members, including the magic number you need to know for your credit card.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Elbert Walters III, Executive Director for Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors’ Association of Chicago and Cook County (ECA), to talk about vast services available in the electrical workforce.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher kick off the month of April with a great show talking electrical with Elbert Walters III, Executive Director for Powering Chicago, and hearing everything you need to know about your credit score from credit repair specialist Russ Keller.
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This week Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined by Marcus Jordan, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) Outreach Coordinator for the Indiana, Illinois, Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting. Marcus shares his particular role and the importance of the outreach program.
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Hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher take time away from their “March Sadness” brackets to share the latest labor topics including news from Boeing, a new group that’s organizing, and legislation in France. Ken also explains more of the benefits provided to members by the Midwest Coalition of Labor, as well as a glimpse into his former life as a rock star.
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Host’s Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are back for another week of labor talk! This week is filled with a new development on Michigan right-to-work, along with Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham as he returns to talk about retirement options and tips.
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Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham returns to talk with Ken Edwards and Ed Maher and give some retirement saving tips for union and non-union members.
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Nicholas Cortesi, Principal Attorney at Law for Union Legal Services, joins hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher. Listen in while Nick shares the goal of Union Legal Services; which is to provide union members and their families with general legal advice and guidance to resolve any legal problems and/or answer any legal questions.
To learn more about what Union Legal Services can do for you, go to unionlegalservice.com or call them at 1-877-694-2663.
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Casey Martin, President of the Midwest Coalition of Labor Credit Union, joins hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to share the differences between credit unions and banks along with the unique services that they offer.
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This week, Ken Edwards returns from assignment to join Ed Maher and talk about the latest labor stories including the return of kids to the workforce and how the recent train derailment is affecting workers.
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Ken Edwards is on assignment so Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, steps in with Ed Maher to talk with Professor Bob Bruno, Director of the Labor Studies Program and a Professor of Labor and Employment, as well as the director of the Project for Middle Class Renewal in the School of Labor and Employment Relations at the University of Illinois. They talk about the outstanding program the University of Illinois offers, as well as the incredible story of labor history.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher spend time with Alyssa Cruz, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134 apprentice, to hear her incredible story that includes her journey through training leading up to a meeting with the President of the United States.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher return for another week of labor talk that includes Super Bowl predictions, concession stand workers, a new program from the Department of Labor, and the inspiring story of Alyssa Cruz from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134.
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Midwest Coalition of Labor’s Ken Edwards and Ed Maher with the International Union of Operating Engineers return for a labor-packed show that includes the Paid Leave for All Workers Act, a unique situation with tech workers, a questionable video game company, and the recent changes to social security.
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Michelle Ross, Pension & Benefit Services Coordinator, and Megent Financial CEO Ron Whittingham join the show to share the complications and smiles that come pension planning for labor workers, along with the changes in social security.
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Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, returns with Ed Maher to spend this week talking with Megent Financial’s Michelle Ross, Pension & Benefit Services Coordinator, and Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham.
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher spend this week with their first full show guest, attorney Travis Ketterman, partner at McGann, Ketterman & Rioux. They spend the show talking about a myriad of labor topics including the recent nurses strike in New York and their favorite labor movie choices!
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Ken Edwards and Ed Maher continue their talk on advancing workers’ rights in 2023, and this week they are joined by Dale Pierson, Local 150 General Counsel, to discuss arbitration as a means of achieving a first contract.
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Hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher start of the 2023 new year talking about resolutions, new organizers in industries you’ve heard of, and a very surprising industry looking for it’s first contract.
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Megent Financial Investment Executive Tom Borsellino joins Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson to talk about pensions and the differences between retiring with or without one.
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Myron Dent of the Mid-America Carpenters Union joins Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson to talk about the issues that come with addiction and substance abuse in the building trades.
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Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters, returns with Ken Edwards while Ed Maher takes the week off. This week, they talk with Myron Dent of the Mid-America Carpenters Union discusses addiction issues and Megent Financial’s Tom Borsellino talks about pensions.
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Hosts Ken Edwards has the week off, but Ed Maher is joined by Phil Davidson, Communications Director, Mid America Regional Council of Carpenters and Bob Reiter, President, Chicago Federation of Labor. This week’s topics span soccer player rights all the way to the best meal for the worker in Chicago.
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Hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher return from the holiday to spend this week focused in on the national talks with railroad workers, a unique labor story in China, and they also share their new dive into social media.
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Hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher take time to be thankful and talk with some retail workers about their work environment and the difficulties that they currently experience. Later, UFCW Local 1546 Union Representative Tiffany Griffin joins to talk about the options workers have if they are trying to organize.
Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher this week to talk about the importance of scheduling your benefits.
This week Ken Edwards and Ed Maher talk with electrician Mike Gogola with Local 134 and Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham joins the show to talk about why you shouldn’t delay scheduling your benefits.
Stu Clark, CEO of Premise Health, joins The Workers’ Mic hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to share this direct healthcare company and how they provide primary care to large organizations and their families.
Ken Edwards and Ed Maher pack the show this week starting with CEO of Premise Health, Stu Clark, to this direct healthcare company and how they provide primary care to large organizations and their families. Later on, benefits are the talk of the town with Kristina Guastaferri, Executive Director at Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Benefit […]
With the election around the corner, hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher spend this week’s episode with Jim Sweeney, President-Business Manager of Operating Engineers International Local 150, to hear his thoughts on the importance of the workers’ rights amendment and the new opportunities the Local 150 is offering in labor.
Karl Kocher, President of the Kocher Insurance Group, joins hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to share the many benefits offered by KIG to the Midwest Coalition of Labor and many others, including life insurance.
President/Business Manager from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 Pat Kelly joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to discuss the many skill sets stationary engineers offered by Local 399, including the available apprenticeships.
This week, hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are joined in labor discussion with Pat Kelly, President/Business Manager from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399. Later on, they talk with Karl Kocher, President of the Kocher Insurance Group.
Bryan LaRoche, Business Manager/Financial Secretary for Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, joins hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to talk about everything the sprinkler fitters union has to offer.
Gary Perinar, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, discusses wage theft and more in the Skyline Studio with hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher.
Ken Edwards and Ed Maher are back with another week of labor discussion with Gary Perinar, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, and Bryan LaRoche, Business Manager/Financial Secretary for Sprinkler Fitters Local 281.
Joe Healy, Local 1092 Business Manager and Secretary/Treasurer for Laborers’ District Council of Chicago & Vicinity, joins Ken Edwards and Ed Maher and discusses why the workers rights amendment is so important.
This week, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher dive deeper into the workers rights amendment with Joe Healy, Secretary/Treasurer for Laborers’ District Council of Chicago & Vicinity, and we hear some deep thoughts on words that have tested time in labor.
Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham is in studio with hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher for the opening episode to share the diversity of services offered by the company for union labor workers.
Donald Finn, Local 134 Business Manager, joins hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher to explain the workers’ rights amendment on the ballot in this November’s Illinois election.
In the inaugural episode of The Workers’ Mic, hosts Ken Edwards and Ed Maher get right into the thick of the workers’ rights amendment with Donald Finn, Local 134 Business Manager. Later on, Megent Financial Co-Chief Executive Officer Ron Whittingham joins the show to talk about what the company does for union labor workers.
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