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Union Strong

New York State AFL-CIO

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 100

Union Strong is the official podcast of the New York State AFL-CIO. We share stories of working men and women who benefit from belonging to a union and having a voice in the workplace.

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#73
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Workplace Injury Treatment & Prevention

Episode 109

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 • Duration 19:40

Every year, thousands of workers are injured or become ill on the job. In New York State there is a unique network of occupational health clinics available to workers to prevent injuries and illnesses.

In this podcast, we talk to the medical director at one of the clinics to learn about the services available and how workers can access them.

Resources:

Occupational Health Clinic Network website: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic_network.htm

List of Occupational Health Clinic Network clinics: https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/workplace/clinic.htm

Mount Sinai Selikoff website: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health

List of Mount Sinai Selikoff locations: https://www.mountsinai.org/care/occupational-health/locations

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Legislative Priorities 2024

Episode 108

Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 15:11

The 2024 Legislative Session is underway.

On the latest Union Strong podcast we break down some of the priorities for the Union Movement with New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl.

Stay up to date on NYS AFL-CIO legislative initiatives.

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Thermal Energy Networks; A Pipeline To Union Jobs

Episode 99

Thursday, March 30, 2023 • Duration 11:36

As a union movement, the New York State AFL-CIO has been working with its affiliates to address climate change in a responsible way.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, we discuss thermal energy networks and their role in decarbonizing state-owned campuses and facilities while creating a pipeline to union jobs.

Our guest is John Murphy, International Representative for the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Sprinkler Fitters in NY.

Visit UpgradeNY.org to learn more.

See Upgrade NY's budget letter to Governor Hochul.

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Reducing Emissions While Protecting Good Jobs

Episode 98

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 • Duration 12:15

Addressing climate change presents all sorts of opportunities for workers and unions, but it also puts many good union jobs at risk of elimination which is why the state must maintain flexibility.

As New York State continues to work to reduce emissions and combat climate change, the New York State AFL-CIO has made clear that protecting the rights and interests of workers and their unions must be a priority.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, David Wasiura, Assistant to the Director of United Steel Workers District 4 discusses the importance of keeping good union manufacturing jobs in New York State.

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The Union Movement’s Climate Goals

Episode 97

Monday, March 27, 2023 • Duration 11:09

Combating climate change while protecting workers is a top priority for the union movement, which is why the New York State AFL-CIO along with our affiliates have been involved every step of the way as the state moves toward achieving its ambitious clean energy goals laid out in the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA).

On the latest Union Strong podcast, New York State AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento discusses how the state can address climate change in a responsible way.

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Healthcare Workers Hold Historic Rally in Albany

Episode 96

Thursday, March 23, 2023 • Duration 11:20

Healthcare workers who are members of 1199 SEIU filled the 17,000-seat MVP arena in downtown Albany this week for one of the largest rallies in the state in decades.

The caregivers, still reeling from three years of the pandemic, are calling on the governor and legislative leaders to invest $2.5 billion in healthcare in the state budget.

On the latest Union Strong podcast, we take you inside the arena and hear from a registered nurse who talks about the dire state of our healthcare system.

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Protecting Firefighting Services

Episode 95

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 • Duration 15:37

An executive budget proposal aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of volunteer firefighters may have good intentions, but could have unintended consequences that jeopardize public safety. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Sam Fresina, President of the New York State Professional Firefighters Association explains why paying volunteer firefighters a “nominal fee” is a bad idea.

See the NYS AFL-CIO oppose memo.

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Labor’s Legislative Priorities

Episode 94

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 • Duration 20:23

With well over 10 thousand bills introduced during the two-year legislative cycle in New York State and a $227 billion budget, there is a long list of issues that impact workers and the union movement. On this podcast, New York State AFL-CIO Legislative Director Mike Neidl explains how the state federation formulates our legislative agenda and discusses some of our top priorities for this legislative session.

See our legislative agenda, support/oppose memos and more.

Stay up to date on minimum wage lobbying efforts.

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Seed to Sale: How to Cultivate Your Career in Cannabis

Episode 93

Thursday, February 2, 2023 • Duration 25:46

The adult-use cannabis market is open for business in New York State and it's expected to create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs. On this podcast, we learn about the Cannabis Workforce Initiative and how it's helping people navigate this emerging industry from seed to sale.

Visit the Cannabis Workforce Initiative’s website: https://www.cannabisworkforce.org/

Connect with them on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn:

https://www.instagram.com/nycannabisworkforce/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086750882307

https://www.linkedin.com/company/cannabis-workforce-initiative/

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How to Buy Union and Buy American this Holiday Season

Episode 92

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 • Duration 12:22

We know from a recently released survey that 76 percent of consumers prefer to buy American-made products, but where do you find them? Our guest from the Alliance for American Manufacturing has an entire holiday gift guide of Made in America items. And we’ll tell you where to find union-made gifts, food, and drinks to make it a holiday that not only supports workers but will help create good union jobs.

AAM's 2022 Made in America Holiday Gift Guide

AAM's Made in America Directory

AFL-CIO's Union-Made Resources

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