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Blue Collar Buzz
Blue Collar Buzz is LaborPress.org's weekly radio show/podcast dedicated to telling the true stories of working people everywhere.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz members of the #CountMeIn Movement talk about the fight to preserve good middle class jobs in NYC’s construction industry — and what the outcome of that battle means for the rest of the country at large; Chief Labor Reporter Bob Hennelly talks more about the #CountMeIn Movement, in addition to NYSNA’s ongoing push in Albany for safe staffing, as well as the drive to secure 3/4 disability pay for civilian 9/11 first-responders. Finally, Madison Square Garden Executive Vice-President of Venue Management Rich Claffey talks about running the show at The World’s Most Famous Arena and what it was like touring with Bruce Springsteen.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz members of the #CountMeIn Movement talk about the fight to preserve good middle class jobs in NYC’s construction industry — and what the outcome of that battle means for the rest of the country at large; Chief Labor Reporter Bob Hennelly talks more about the #CountMeIn Movement, in addition to NYSNA’s ongoing push in Albany for safe staffing, as well as the drive to secure 3/4 disability pay for civilian 9/11 first-responders. Finally, Madison Square Garden Executive Vice-President of Venue Management Rich Claffey talks about running the show at The World’s Most Famous Arena and what it was like touring with Bruce Springsteen.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz members of the #CountMeIn Movement talk about the fight to preserve good middle class jobs in NYC’s construction industry — and what the outcome of that battle means for the rest of the country at large; Chief Labor Reporter Bob Hennelly talks more about the #CountMeIn Movement, in addition to NYSNA’s ongoing push in Albany for safe staffing, as well as the drive to secure 3/4 disability pay for civilian 9/11 first-responders. Finally, Madison Square Garden Executive Vice-President of Venue Management Rich Claffey talks about running the show at The World’s Most Famous Arena and what it was like touring with Bruce Springsteen.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz members of the #CountMeIn Movement talk about the fight to preserve good middle class jobs in NYC’s construction industry — and what the outcome of that battle means for the rest of the country at large; Chief Labor Reporter Bob Hennelly talks more about the #CountMeIn Movement, in addition to NYSNA’s ongoing push in Albany for safe staffing, as well as the drive to secure 3/4 disability pay for civilian 9/11 first-responders. Finally, Madison Square Garden Executive Vice-President of Venue Management Rich Claffey talks about running the show at The World’s Most Famous Arena and what it was like touring with Bruce Springsteen.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano talks about the violent attacks MTA workers have been subjected to in the face of ongoing subway and bus delays; retired New York City teacher Camila Saly talks about how the Department of Education’s top-down corporate structure is stifling educators and hampering classroom learning; and LP reporters Silver Krieger and Steve Wishnia join a roundtable discussion focusing on this week’s episode, as well as the rosy unemployment numbers coming out of the Labor Department.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano talks about the violent attacks MTA workers have been subjected to in the face of ongoing subway and bus delays; retired New York City teacher Camila Saly talks about how the Department of Education’s top-down corporate structure is stifling educators and hampering classroom learning; and LP reporters Silver Krieger and Steve Wishnia join a roundtable discussion focusing on this week’s episode, as well as the rosy unemployment numbers coming out of the Labor Department.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano talks about the violent attacks MTA workers have been subjected to in the face of ongoing subway and bus delays; retired New York City teacher Camila Saly talks about how the Department of Education’s top-down corporate structure is stifling educators and hampering classroom learning; and LP reporters Silver Krieger and Steve Wishnia join a roundtable discussion focusing on this week’s episode, as well as the rosy unemployment numbers coming out of the Labor Department.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano talks about the violent attacks MTA workers have been subjected to in the face of ongoing subway and bus delays; retired New York City teacher Camila Saly talks about how the Department of Education’s top-down corporate structure is stifling educators and hampering classroom learning; and LP reporters Silver Krieger and Steve Wishnia join a roundtable discussion focusing on this week’s episode, as well as the rosy unemployment numbers coming out of the Labor Department.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Lena Melendez of the group Dominicans in Defense of Businesses and Housing talks about how the Real Estate Board of NY [REBNY] is driving up rents and hurting communities; Drama Desk Awards President Charles Wright and BroadwayWorld.com's Richard Ridge talk about theater in NYC and the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on June 3; UA Local 1 plumber Judaline Cassidy talks about her Tools & Tiaras mentoring program for women and girls; and Sarah Jaffe, Reporting Fellow at The Nation Institute and author of "Necessary Trouble: Americans In Revolt" talks about the challenges of covering today's Labor Movement.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Lena Melendez of the group Dominicans in Defense of Businesses and Housing talks about how the Real Estate Board of NY [REBNY] is driving up rents and hurting communities; Drama Desk Awards President Charles Wright and BroadwayWorld.com's Richard Ridge talk about theater in NYC and the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on June 3; UA Local 1 plumber Judaline Cassidy talks about her Tools & Tiaras mentoring program for women and girls; and Sarah Jaffe, Reporting Fellow at The Nation Institute and author of "Necessary Trouble: Americans In Revolt" talks about the challenges of covering today's Labor Movement.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Lena Melendez of the group Dominicans in Defense of Businesses and Housing talks about how the Real Estate Board of NY [REBNY] is driving up rents and hurting communities; Drama Desk Awards President Charles Wright and BroadwayWorld.com's Richard Ridge talk about theater in NYC and the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on June 3; UA Local 1 plumber Judaline Cassidy talks about her Tools & Tiaras mentoring program for women and girls; and Sarah Jaffe, Reporting Fellow at The Nation Institute and author of "Necessary Trouble: Americans In Revolt" talks about the challenges of covering today's Labor Movement.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Lena Melendez of the group Dominicans in Defense of Businesses and Housing talks about how the Real Estate Board of NY [REBNY] is driving up rents and hurting communities; Drama Desk Awards President Charles Wright and BroadwayWorld.com's Richard Ridge talk about theater in NYC and the 63rd Annual Drama Desk Awards on June 3; UA Local 1 plumber Judaline Cassidy talks about her Tools & Tiaras mentoring program for women and girls; and Sarah Jaffe, Reporting Fellow at The Nation Institute and author of "Necessary Trouble: Americans In Revolt" talks about the challenges of covering today's Labor Movement.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we welcome Michael DeVito, progressive candidate for Congress in the 11th District, as well as an outspoken supporter of striking IBEW Local 3 workers at Charter/Spectrum. Sanela Djencic returns to the show to talk about the impact the more than 400-day Charter/Spectrum strike is having on Local 3 families. Chief-Leader reporter Bob Hennelly also weighs in on the ongoing strike in a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the U.S. Labor Movement. And DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina joins us at the mic to continue our ongoing discussion about community-based Early Childhood educators and their fight for pay parity with their counterparts in the DOE.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we welcome Michael DeVito, progressive candidate for Congress in the 11th District, as well as an outspoken supporter of striking IBEW Local 3 workers at Charter/Spectrum. Sanela Djencic returns to the show to talk about the impact the more than 400-day Charter/Spectrum strike is having on Local 3 families. Chief-Leader reporter Bob Hennelly also weighs in on the ongoing strike in a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the U.S. Labor Movement. And DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina joins us at the mic to continue our ongoing discussion about community-based Early Childhood educators and their fight for pay parity with their counterparts in the DOE.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we welcome Michael DeVito, progressive candidate for Congress in the 11th District, as well as an outspoken supporter of striking IBEW Local 3 workers at Charter/Spectrum. Sanela Djencic returns to the show to talk about the impact the more than 400-day Charter/Spectrum strike is having on Local 3 families. Chief-Leader reporter Bob Hennelly also weighs in on the ongoing strike in a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the U.S. Labor Movement. And DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina joins us at the mic to continue our ongoing discussion about community-based Early Childhood educators and their fight for pay parity with their counterparts in the DOE.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we welcome Michael DeVito, progressive candidate for Congress in the 11th District, as well as an outspoken supporter of striking IBEW Local 3 workers at Charter/Spectrum. Sanela Djencic returns to the show to talk about the impact the more than 400-day Charter/Spectrum strike is having on Local 3 families. Chief-Leader reporter Bob Hennelly also weighs in on the ongoing strike in a wide-ranging discussion on the current state of the U.S. Labor Movement. And DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina joins us at the mic to continue our ongoing discussion about community-based Early Childhood educators and their fight for pay parity with their counterparts in the DOE.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we talk to NYU Langone staffer Andy Cassagnol about the medical network’s decision to pull out of the League of Voluntary Hospitals and what it means for workers who now fear their wages & benefits are in jeopardy; Co-Host Bill Hohlfeld and friends from Rockland Community College travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to build homes with Habitat for Humanity; TWU President John Samuelsen talks about negotiating a fair contract for 5,000 JetBlue flight attendants, and JR Helton, author of “Bad Jobs And Poor Decisions: Dispatches From The Working Class” talks about his book.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we talk to NYU Langone staffer Andy Cassagnol about the medical network’s decision to pull out of the League of Voluntary Hospitals and what it means for workers who now fear their wages & benefits are in jeopardy; Co-Host Bill Hohlfeld and friends from Rockland Community College travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to build homes with Habitat for Humanity; TWU President John Samuelsen talks about negotiating a fair contract for 5,000 JetBlue flight attendants, and JR Helton, author of “Bad Jobs And Poor Decisions: Dispatches From The Working Class” talks about his book.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we talk to NYU Langone staffer Andy Cassagnol about the medical network’s decision to pull out of the League of Voluntary Hospitals and what it means for workers who now fear their wages & benefits are in jeopardy; Co-Host Bill Hohlfeld and friends from Rockland Community College travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to build homes with Habitat for Humanity; TWU President John Samuelsen talks about negotiating a fair contract for 5,000 JetBlue flight attendants, and JR Helton, author of “Bad Jobs And Poor Decisions: Dispatches From The Working Class” talks about his book.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we talk to NYU Langone staffer Andy Cassagnol about the medical network’s decision to pull out of the League of Voluntary Hospitals and what it means for workers who now fear their wages & benefits are in jeopardy; Co-Host Bill Hohlfeld and friends from Rockland Community College travel to New Orleans, Louisiana to build homes with Habitat for Humanity; TWU President John Samuelsen talks about negotiating a fair contract for 5,000 JetBlue flight attendants, and JR Helton, author of “Bad Jobs And Poor Decisions: Dispatches From The Working Class” talks about his book.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, California Lt. Governor Candidate Gayle McLaughlin talks about the upcoming race and the ongoing fight against corporate control; SAG-AFTRA leaders Gabrielle Carteris and Rebecca Damon talk about union actions in response to the #MeToo movement; Workers United Special Projects Coordinator Phil Cohen talks about a big labor win deep in the heart of Dixie; and One Call Care Management General Manager Michael Jordan talks about lowering the cost of vital diagnostic testing.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, California Lt. Governor Candidate Gayle McLaughlin talks about the upcoming race and the ongoing fight against corporate control; SAG-AFTRA leaders Gabrielle Carteris and Rebecca Damon talk about union actions in response to the #MeToo movement; Workers United Special Projects Coordinator Phil Cohen talks about a big labor win deep in the heart of Dixie; and One Call Care Management General Manager Michael Jordan talks about lowering the cost of vital diagnostic testing.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, California Lt. Governor Candidate Gayle McLaughlin talks about the upcoming race and the ongoing fight against corporate control; SAG-AFTRA leaders Gabrielle Carteris and Rebecca Damon talk about union actions in response to the #MeToo movement; Workers United Special Projects Coordinator Phil Cohen talks about a big labor win deep in the heart of Dixie; and One Call Care Management General Manager Michael Jordan talks about lowering the cost of vital diagnostic testing.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, California Lt. Governor Candidate Gayle McLaughlin talks about the upcoming race and the ongoing fight against corporate control; SAG-AFTRA leaders Gabrielle Carteris and Rebecca Damon talk about union actions in response to the #MeToo movement; Workers United Special Projects Coordinator Phil Cohen talks about a big labor win deep in the heart of Dixie; and One Call Care Management General Manager Michael Jordan talks about lowering the cost of vital diagnostic testing.
New York, NY - On this special May Day episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk with Rebecca Damon, president, SAG-AFTRA, NY about the fight voice actors are currently waging for workplace justice, as well as the union's response to the nationwide #MeToo Movement; IUOE, Local 94 training instructor Bill Caramico gives an impassioned and cogent commentary about the challenges now facing the overall Labor Movement; LP correspondent Silver Krieger reports live from May Day observances at NYC's Washington Sq. Park; and Labor 411.org founder Cherri Senders talks about the now 10-year-old, multi-city guide that helps union members discover worker-friendly businesses throughout the country.
On this special May Day episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk with Rebecca Damon, president, SAG-AFTRA, NY about the fight voice actors are currently waging for workplace justice, as well as the union's response to the nationwide #MeToo Movement; IUOE, Local 94 training instructor Bill Caramico gives an impassioned and cogent commentary about the challenges now facing the overall Labor Movement; LP reporter Silver Krieger reports live from May Day observances at NYC's Washington Sq. Park; and Labor 411 founder Cherri Senders talks about the now 10-year-old, multi-city guide that helps union members discover worker-friendly businesses throughout the country.
On this special May Day episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk with Rebecca Damon, president, SAG-AFTRA, NY about the fight voice actors are currently waging for workplace justice, as well as the union's response to the nationwide #MeToo Movement; IUOE, Local 94 training instructor Bill Caramico gives an impassioned and cogent commentary about the challenges now facing the overall Labor Movement; LP reporter Silver Krieger reports live from May Day observances at NYC's Washington Sq. Park; and Labor 411 founder Cherri Senders talks about the now 10-year-old, multi-city guide that helps union members discover worker-friendly businesses throughout the country.
On this special May Day episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk with Rebecca Damon, president, SAG-AFTRA, NY about the fight voice actors are currently waging for workplace justice, as well as the union's response to the nationwide #MeToo Movement; IUOE, Local 94 training instructor Bill Caramico gives an impassioned and cogent commentary about the challenges now facing the overall Labor Movement; LP reporter Silver Krieger reports live from May Day observances at NYC's Washington Sq. Park; and Labor 411 founder Cherri Senders talks about the now 10-year-old, multi-city guide that helps union members discover worker-friendly businesses throughout the country.
On this special May Day episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk with Rebecca Damon, president, SAG-AFTRA, NY about the fight voice actors are currently waging for workplace justice, as well as the union's response to the nationwide #MeToo Movement; IUOE, Local 94 training instructor Bill Caramico gives an impassioned and cogent commentary about the challenges now facing the overall Labor Movement; LP reporter Silver Krieger reports live from May Day observances at NYC's Washington Sq. Park; and Labor 411 founder Cherri Senders talks about the now 10-year-old, multi-city guide that helps union members discover worker-friendly businesses throughout the country.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about food service workers at the World's Most Famous Arena and their fight to earn a living wage; Early Childhood Education Teachers in NYC and their fight for pay parity with their DOE counterparts; and the exciting new ways local labor unions are preserving their rich histories. Co-hosts Bill and Joe also give their take on the latest labor news.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about food service workers at the World's Most Famous Arena and their fight to earn a living wage; Early Childhood Education Teachers in NYC and their fight for pay parity with their DOE counterparts; and the exciting new ways local labor unions are preserving their rich histories. Co-hosts Bill and Joe also give their take on the latest labor news.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about food service workers at the World's Most Famous Arena and their fight to earn a living wage; Early Childhood Education Teachers in NYC and their fight for pay parity with their DOE counterparts; and the exciting new ways local labor unions are preserving their rich histories. Co-hosts Bill and Joe also give their take on the latest labor news.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about food service workers at the World's Most Famous Arena and their fight to earn a living wage; Early Childhood Education Teachers in NYC and their fight for pay parity with their DOE counterparts; and the exciting new ways local labor unions are preserving their rich histories. Co-hosts Bill and Joe also give their take on the latest labor news.
BCB 4/10/18 CVS Workers In Brooklyn Lead Fight For Union Contract (Pt3) by Blue Collar Buzz
BCB 4/10/18 CVS Workers In Brooklyn Lead Fight For Union Contract (Pt2) by Blue Collar Buzz
BCB 4/10/18 CVS Workers In Brooklyn Lead Fight For Union Contract (Pt1) by Blue Collar Buzz
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about the #CountMeIn movement with Campaign Director Michael Hellstrom and the the fight against so-called "open shop" development in NYC; United Firefighters Association President Gerard Fitzgerald joins us to discuss the latest tragic deaths to hit the FDNY, as well as the problems of trying to keep Hudson Yards safe; striking Charter/Spectrum worker Azeem Ali reflects on IBEW Local 3's yearlong strike against Charter/Spectrum; and Robert Bishop of the firm Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno talks about finally getting a raise for NY & NJ airport workers.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about the #CountMeIn movement with Campaign Director Michael Hellstrom and the the fight against so-called "open shop" development in NYC; United Firefighters Association President Gerard Fitzgerald joins us to discuss the latest tragic deaths to hit the FDNY, as well as the problems of trying to keep Hudson Yards safe; striking Charter/Spectrum worker Azeem Ali reflects on IBEW Local 3's yearlong strike against Charter/Spectrum; and Robert Bishop of the firm Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno talks about finally getting a raise for NY & NJ airport workers.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about the #CountMeIn movement with Campaign Director Michael Hellstrom and the the fight against so-called "open shop" development in NYC; United Firefighters Association President Gerard Fitzgerald joins us to discuss the latest tragic deaths to hit the FDNY, as well as the problems of trying to keep Hudson Yards safe; striking Charter/Spectrum worker Azeem Ali reflects on IBEW Local 3's yearlong strike against Charter/Spectrum; and Robert Bishop of the firm Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno talks about finally getting a raise for NY & NJ airport workers.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz we're talking about the #CountMeIn movement with Campaign Director Michael Hellstrom and the the fight against so-called "open shop" development in NYC; United Firefighters Association President Gerard Fitzgerald joins us to discuss the latest tragic deaths to hit the FDNY, as well as the problems of trying to keep Hudson Yards safe; striking Charter/Spectrum worker Azeem Ali reflects on IBEW Local 3's yearlong strike against Charter/Spectrum; and Robert Bishop of the firm Pitta Bishop & Del Giorno talks about finally getting a raise for NY & NJ airport workers.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we’re talking with two laid off workers at Upstate NY’s Wendt Corporation who were sidelined and replaced with temps after shop employees voted to unionize; we also have a conversation with Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Training Director Leah Rambo about her 30 years in the union and current efforts to attract a new generation of members; Workers' Comp Attorney John Merlino also stops into the studio to talk about what to do if you’re hurt on the job; and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry talks about bringing down the high cost of prescription drugs.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we’re talking with two laid off workers at Upstate NY’s Wendt Corporation who were sidelined and replaced with temps after shop employees voted to unionize; we also have a conversation with Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Training Director Leah Rambo about her 30 years in the union and current efforts to attract a new generation of members; Workers' Comp Attorney John Merlino also stops into the studio to talk about what to do if you’re hurt on the job; and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry talks about bringing down the high cost of prescription drugs.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we’re talking with two laid off workers at Upstate NY’s Wendt Corporation who were sidelined and replaced with temps after shop employees voted to unionize; we also have a conversation with Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Training Director Leah Rambo about her 30 years in the union and current efforts to attract a new generation of members; Workers' Comp Attorney John Merlino also stops into the studio to talk about what to do if you’re hurt on the job; and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry talks about bringing down the high cost of prescription drugs.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, we’re talking with two laid off workers at Upstate NY’s Wendt Corporation who were sidelined and replaced with temps after shop employees voted to unionize; we also have a conversation with Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Training Director Leah Rambo about her 30 years in the union and current efforts to attract a new generation of members; Workers' Comp Attorney John Merlino also stops into the studio to talk about what to do if you’re hurt on the job; and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry talks about bringing down the high cost of prescription drugs.
BCB 3/20 NYC Council Member Eric Ulrich Talks Charter/Spectrum Strike by Blue Collar Buzz
3/20 BK CVS Workers Fighting For First Contract - Local 338's Joe Fontano, Mike Pasquaretta by Blue Collar Buzz
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Leo Gerard, United Steel Workers International President, discusses the impact announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are having on workers; Kate Blumm, NYC Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, talks about the results of a recently completed audit of the city’s Franchise Agreement with Charter/Spectrum; and IBEW Local 3 Shop Steward Richard Shabman talks about the yearlong strike against Charter/Spectrum and what looms ahead.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Leo Gerard, United Steel Workers International President, discusses the impact announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are having on workers; Kate Blumm, NYC Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, talks about the results of a recently completed audit of the city’s Franchise Agreement with Charter/Spectrum; and IBEW Local 3 Shop Steward Richard Shabman talks about the yearlong strike against Charter/Spectrum and what looms ahead.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Leo Gerard, United Steel Workers International President, discusses the impact announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports are having on workers; Kate Blumm, NYC Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, talks about the results of a recently completed audit of the city’s Franchise Agreement with Charter/Spectrum; and IBEW Local 3 Shop Steward Richard Shabman talks about the yearlong strike against Charter/Spectrum and what looms ahead.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Uriel Zelaya-Perez from the Alliance for Fair Food and Oscar Otzoy from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers talk about the upcoming Wendy's fast; Striking Spectrum workers Ian Aiken and David Lopez reflect on the nearly year-long strike against Charter Communications; and IBEW Local 3 Business Manager Derek Jordan gives his take on events and what might happen next.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Uriel Zelaya-Perez from the Alliance for Fair Food and Oscar Otzoy from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers talk about the upcoming Wendy's fast; Striking Spectrum workers Ian Aiken and David Lopez reflect on the nearly year-long strike against Charter Communications; and IBEW Local 3 Business Manager Derek Jordan gives his take on events and what might happen next.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Uriel Zelaya-Perez from the Alliance for Fair Food and Oscar Otzoy from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers talk about the upcoming Wendy's fast; Striking Spectrum workers Ian Aiken and David Lopez reflect on the nearly year-long strike against Charter Communications; and IBEW Local 3 Business Manager Derek Jordan gives his take on events and what might happen next.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz Uriel Zelaya-Perez from the Alliance for Fair Food and Oscar Otzoy from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers talk about the upcoming Wendy's fast; Striking Spectrum workers Ian Aiken and David Lopez reflect on the nearly year-long strike against Charter Communications; and IBEW Local 3 Business Manager Derek Jordan gives his take on events and what might happen next.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Staten Island mom Salena Djencic talks about the 11-month-old strike against Charter/Spectrum and what the corporate fat cats are doing to working families like hers; activist Ray Rogers and Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Business Rep. Robert Rotolo talk about the attack on good jobs at the Hudson Yards development; Workmen’s Circle Social Justice Director Larry Moskowitz tackles racism in society; and labor organizer Phil Cohen and LP correspondent Steve Wishnia discuss the Supreme Court case threatening to undermine the U.S. labor movement.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Staten Island mom Salena Djencic talks about the 11-month-old strike against Charter/Spectrum and what the corporate fat cats are doing to working families like hers; activist Ray Rogers and Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Business Rep. Robert Rotolo talk about the attack on good jobs at the Hudson Yards development; Workmen’s Circle Social Justice Director Larry Moskowitz tackles racism in society; and labor organizer Phil Cohen and LP correspondent Steve Wishnia discuss the Supreme Court case threatening to undermine the U.S. labor movement.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Staten Island mom Sanela Djencic talks about the 11-month-old strike against Charter/Spectrum and what thecorporate fat cats are doing to working families like hers; activist Ray Rogers and Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Business Rep. Robert Rotolo talk about the attack on good jobs at the Hudson Yards development; Workmen’s Circle Social Justice Director Larry Moskowitz tackles racism in society; and labor organizer Phil Cohen and LP correspondent Steve Wishnia discuss the Supreme Court case threatening to undermine the U.S. labor movement. Listen below.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Staten Island mom Sanela Djencic talks about the 11-month-old strike against Charter/Spectrum and what thecorporate fat cats are doing to working families like hers; activist Ray Rogers and Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Business Rep. Robert Rotolo talk about the attack on good jobs at the Hudson Yards development; Workmen’s Circle Social Justice Director Larry Moskowitz tackles racism in society; and labor organizer Phil Cohen and LP correspondent Steve Wishnia discuss the Supreme Court case threatening to undermine the U.S. labor movement. Listen below.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Staten Island mom Sanela Djencic talks about the 11-month-old strike against Charter/Spectrum and what thecorporate fat cats are doing to working families like hers; activist Ray Rogers and Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Business Rep. Robert Rotolo talk about the attack on good jobs at the Hudson Yards development; Workmen’s Circle Social Justice Director Larry Moskowitz tackles racism in society; and labor organizer Phil Cohen and LP correspondent Steve Wishnia discuss the Supreme Court case threatening to undermine the U.S. labor movement. Listen below.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Staten Island mom Sanela Djencic talks about the 11-month-old strike against Charter/Spectrum and what thecorporate fat cats are doing to working families like hers; activist Ray Rogers and Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Business Rep. Robert Rotolo talk about the attack on good jobs at the Hudson Yards development; Workmen’s Circle Social Justice Director Larry Moskowitz tackles racism in society; and labor organizer Phil Cohen and LP correspondent Steve Wishnia discuss the Supreme Court case threatening to undermine the U.S. labor movement. Listen below.
On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz, Staten Island mom Salena Djencic talks about the 11-month-old strike against Charter/Spectrum and what the corporate fat cats are doing to working families like hers; activist Ray Rogers and Sheet Metal Workers Local 28 Business Rep. Robert Rotolo talk about the attack on good jobs at the Hudson Yards development; Workmen’s Circle Social Justice Director Larry Moskowitz tackles racism in society; and labor organizer Phil Cohen and LP correspondent Steve Wishnia discuss the Supreme Court case threatening to undermine the U.S. labor movement.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, labor law expert Alexander Schmidt talks about restructuring U.S corporations in ways that actually benefit workers; union organizer Phil Cohen talks about his book "The Jackson Project; and Audrey Brown and Seth Kennedy from DC37's Health & Security Plan discuss threats to worker retirements.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, labor law expert Alexander Schmidt talks about restructuring U.S corporations in ways that actually benefit workers; union organizer Phil Cohen talks about his book "The Jackson Project; and Audrey Brown and Seth Kennedy from DC37's Health & Security Plan discuss threats to worker retirements.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, labor law expert Alexander Schmidt talks about restructuring U.S corporations in ways that actually benefit workers; union organizer Phil Cohen talks about his book "The Jackson Project; and Audrey Brown and Seth Kennedy from DC37's Health & Security Plan discuss threats to worker retirements.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, labor law expert Alexander Schmidt talks about restructuring U.S corporations in ways that actually benefit workers; union organizer Phil Cohen talks about his book "The Jackson Project; and Audrey Brown and Seth Kennedy from DC37's Health & Security Plan discuss threats to worker retirements.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk to fast food worker Mica Hargrove about Fast Food Justice, the new non-profit group advocating for low-wage workers in the industry. We also hear from Spectrum striker Eddie Rogan about what's at stake for employees at the giant cable provider. NYC for-hire drivers Michele Dottin and Sohail Rana talk about how Uber and other app-based outfits are literally driving their colleagues to suicide. And finally, economist and Democracy@Work founder Professor Richard Wolff discusses what it will take for workers to rise up and turn the tide.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk to fast food worker Mica Hargrove about Fast Food Justice, the new non-profit group advocating for low-wage workers in the industry. We also hear from Spectrum striker Eddie Rogan about what's at stake for employees at the giant cable provider. NYC for-hire drivers Michele Dottin and Sohail Rana talk about how Uber and other app-based outfits are literally driving their colleagues to suicide. And finally, economist and Democracy@Work founder Professor Richard Wolff discusses what it will take for workers to rise up and turn the tide.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk to fast food worker Mica Hargrove about Fast Food Justice, the new non-profit group advocating for low-wage workers in the industry. We also hear from Spectrum striker Eddie Rogan about what's at stake for employees at the giant cable provider. NYC for-hire drivers Michele Dottin and Sohail Rana talk about how Uber and other app-based outfits are literally driving their colleagues to suicide. And finally, economist and Democracy@Work founder Professor Richard Wolff discusses what it will take for workers to rise up and turn the tide.
On this episode of LaborPress' Blue Collar Buzz, we talk to fast food worker Mica Hargrove about Fast Food Justice, the new non-profit group advocating for low-wage workers in the industry. We also hear from Spectrum striker Eddie Rogan about what's at stake for employees at the giant cable provider. NYC for-hire drivers Michele Dottin and Sohail Rana talk about how Uber and other app-based outfits are literally driving their colleagues to suicide. And finally, economist and Democracy@Work founder Professor Richard Wolff discusses what it will take for workers to rise up and turn the tide.
On this week's episode of Blue Collar Buzz we're talking to IBEW Local 3 Mentoring Chair Erin Sullivan; labor attorney Tom Kennedy; IBT Local 760 Business Representative Bob Koerner; and WINS National Correspondent Doug Cunningham.