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The Singing Electrician Kyle Viverito is an electrician and member of IBEW Local 3. Not too long ago, while on the job doing electrical work at an NHL arena, he started singing and it did not go unnoticed. He caught the attention of management, and the next thing he knew, he was performing there. On the latest Union Strong podcast, we will introduce you to the man known as the singing electrician. See Kyle sing at Union Strong Night at Citi Field on September 2nd! Click here to get tickets. — Aug 23
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Union Strong in Buffalo New York There has been a surge in union activity across the country with more workers deciding to join unions and demanding improved working conditions. One of those regions is in Buffalo, New York, home to the first unionized Starbucks that set into motion a wave of organizing at Starbucks stores across the United States. On the latest Union Strong podcast, Peter De Jesus, the President of the Western New York Area Labor Federation joins us to talk about the growing union movement, member engagement, and leadership lessons from the Buffalo region. Take the Hot Union Summer survey or get involved Get tickets for Union Strong Night at the New York Mets — Aug 14
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2023 Legislative Session The 2023 legislative session has come to an end and there are some big victories for workers including various worker protections and improved Workers’ Compensation. On the latest Union Strong podcast, our guest is the Legislative Director at the New York State AFL-CIO, Mike Neidl. Mike breaks down the list of legislative victories and explains what they mean to workers. See the 2023 End of Session Report See the 2023-24 Final Budget Breakdown — Jun 22
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Writers’ Strike We are celebrating our 100th episode by diving into the historic writers’ strike that is making headlines across the country. Our guest is the Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America East, Lowell Peterson, who will give us an overview of what this strike, by film and television writers, is all about. But first – to commemorate our 100th episode and look to the future of staying Union Strong, our guest is the President of the New York State AFL-CIO – Mario Cilento. Writers Guild of America East website: https://www.wgaeast.org/ Writers Guild of America East social media: https://www.facebook.com/WGAEast/ https://twitter.com/WGAEast https://www.instagram.com/wgaeast/ Tell us what you want to hear about in future episodes: https://bit.ly/3LWQn25 Get info on the Union Strong Yankees and Mets games: https://nysaflcio.org/news/union-strong-baseball-2023 — May 11
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Gender Wage Gap and Child Labor There has been a significant spike in the number of child labor violations reported in New York State over the past year. What are those violations and what is the state doing to address the increase? Also, an examination of the gender wage gap. Have we made any progress and what about the so-called motherhood penalty, is it still a thing? New York State Department of Labor Commissioner Roberta Reardon joins the podcast to discuss how the DOL is using the Child Labor Task Force and a new Gender Wage Gap Report to protect workers. See the Salary Negotiation Guide See the Closing the Gender Wage Gap in New York State study — Apr 11