James P. Hoffa, International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Emeritus, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund and what it has done to help ease the financial burden of Teamsters children and their families because of the high cost of college tuition.

Pat Gallagher, President of the North Coast Area Labor Federation, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss new concerns about Nippon Steel’s acquisition of U.S. Steel. He also discussed the Ohio AFL-CIO 2024 Labor Report and a recent voter registration event with the Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW).

Lisa Swirsky, Legislative Representative for the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the Veterans Administration (VA) budget shortfall and its impact on workers.

Clacy Griswold, Chief Negotiator for the United Airlines Mechanics with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast to discuss contract negotiations and some of the hurdles, such as foreign outsourcing, recruitment of new mechanics and safety issues.

Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers (OFT), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss their literacy instruction program for Ohio parents. She also discussed her visit to the Oyler School and the importance of educating voters.

Marquez Brown, Cleveland Regional Director for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Ohio Council 8, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss his approach to voter education and the impact that supporting pro-labor candidates could have on the labor movement's future.