The Union Edge

Recent Episodes

A Bill to Benefit Veterans, in a Time of Diminishing Benefits to Those Who Served

Posted February 10, 2016 • 00:11:05

Tennessee AFL-CIO Communications Director Alyssa Hansen joins us to talk about the fight at the state capital for a bill paying respect to our country’s...

Solar Energy is an Easier Investment than you think

Posted February 9, 2016 • 00:22:06

Ryan Vesely of Green Solar Systems joins us to talk about why solar energy is a smart economic investment (not to mention more secure and environmentally...

DC School Board Proposes Extended School Year

Posted February 9, 2016 • 00:09:38

Chris Garlock of the DC Labor Council talks about the Washington DC School Board proposal to extend school year without negotiating with the teachers,...

The Labor Intensive: Cont. Education for Steelworkers

Posted February 9, 2016 • 00:59:26

Former IUP Labor Professor Charlie McCollester and the Steelworkers Institute for Career Development Director Tamara Lepsowitz join us to talk about...

When Politicians are Responsible for Health Crises

Posted February 9, 2016 • 00:22:31

Organizer Stewart Acuff of 1199 SEIU Healthcare talks about how we make politicians accountable for health crises, and the relationship of labor to...