Episode 31 - Repairing the Nation’s Infrastructure

The AFL-CIO’s Bob Baugh visits with us in this edition of POWERcast to talk about how repairing the nation’s roads, bridges, utilities and other infrastructure is not only good for the country but can be good for workers. There’s a report from Workers Independent News about how the USW is protecting consumers and workers by drawing attention to a dangerous chemical used to make everything from non-stick pots and pans to pizza boxes.

And Creep of the Week honors go to a boss whose bad safety record and manic media performances have raised questions about a deadly disaster. Listen

Episode 30 - The heart-breaking case of sick nuclear workers fighting for health care.

This edition of POWERcast brings you the latest news in the heart-breaking case of sick nuclear workers fighting for health care. USW President Leo Gerard appeared on a national news program to talk about unions’ agenda in the presidential campaign and we were there. There’s also a report on a major victory for Continental Tire retirees. Don’t miss the Creep of the Week – it celebrates a right-wing rant from a not-so-compassionate conservative running amok. Listen

Episode 29 - AFL-CIO Democratic Presidential Debate.

The eyes of the nation were watching when the AFL-CIO gathered the Democratic presidential candidates at Soldier Field in Chicago for a nationally-televised debate. And it was a Steelworker who stole the show. Listen to this week’s POWERcast to find out how this member has pushed health care front and center. USW Vice President Tom Conway and President Leo Gerard also were on big stages recently and POWERcast takes you there. The Creep of the Week honors one of the most heartless displays of corporate greed ever. Listen

Episode 28 - Keeping tariffs on cheap, imported steel.

One day USW President Leo Gerard joins a group of Steelworkers in Washington, D.C., to make the case for keeping tariffs on cheap, imported steel and the next day he’s starring on the big screen in a Leonardo DiCaprio movie. Listen to this week’s POWERcast to get the scoop. The episode also features an interview with a well-known blogger who wrote about the nation’s crumbling infrastructure long before a string of deadly bridge and road collapses. And we’ll give Creep of the Week honors to a group of politicians who continue to put Big Business before needy children. Listen

Episode 27- Travel to Africa in this episode of POWERcast.

Travel to Africa in this episode of POWERcast. We go along with a USW and AFL-CIO delegation that observed historic union elections in Liberia. You’ll also hear from filmmaker Michael Moore who talks about his latest movie that highlights America’s growing health care crisis. You’ll also hear some presidential candidates talk about why health care is a major campaign issue. The Creep of the Week is a group of CEOs whose latest globalization gimmick is nothing but a big dose of denial. Listen