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Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Teamsters Unveil Pro-Worker Build Back Stronger Campaign
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the Teamsters are pushing the Biden administration and Congress to Build Back Stronger with secure pensions, strong unions and good jobs.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring audio and interviews with Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; Local 120 member and dairy worker Dan Beam; Chicago Teamster and pharmacy tech Tracy Reed; Local 769 member and rental car worker Ivan Rodriguez; Local 107 shop steward Jim O’Mara; IBT Deputy Director of Department of Political and Legislative Action Sunshine McBride; IBT state political coordinator John Mataya; Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer; U.S. Secretary of Labor nominee Marty Walsh

Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Episode 206: JRH Scholarship Funds Future Dreams
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how children of Teamsters can apply to the James R. Hoffa Scholarship to help cover college and vocational education costs. Plus, Teamsters are working to get pro-worker legislation passed in Congress.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring interviews with Teamsters Local 612 President Don West; scholarship winner Eric Johnson; scholarship winner Tim Thornton; Teamsters Director of Political and Legislative Action Sunshine McBride

Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Episode205: Members Power Political Victory
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Teamsters reached out to their fellow members to make sure they voted for pro-worker candidates. Plus, drivers hear from NIOSH about how to keep their trucks clean during the coronavirus pandemic.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring interviews with Teamsters National Field Director Katie Finn; Teamsters Political Director Tyler Longpine; Jeff Joines, National Director of Government Affairs for the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division; Bryan Bezpiaty, Local 769 member and UPS feeder driver; David Pumphrey, Local 299 member and USF Holland shop steward; Sabrina Tate, Local 71 member and UPS driver; Tom Steinbrenner, BMWED Lodge 1490 member and the Minnesota Legislative Director; and Twin McClain, Local 200 member and Kroger warehouse worker

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Episode 204: Gig Economy’s War on Workers
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Teamsters are fighting to defeat California’s Prop 22, which would allow misclassification to continue to fester in the Golden State. Plus, drivers learn from a NIOSH official how to keep their trucks COVID-19 free.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring audio and interviews from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; Local 137 Vice President Adrian Inguanzo; Local 431 member Jazan Mejia; Local 1932 member Jennifer Cheek; Local 2010 member Jamal Colter; Enjoli DeGrasse, assistant director of the Teamsters’ Safety and Health Department; and Kevin Dunn of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Episode 203: Rounding Up the Vote
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
Wednesday Sep 23, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how Pennsylvania Teamsters are using different techniques to turn out the vote this year, plus get a Capitol Hill update and learn from a NIOSH official how to stay safe on the job.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring audio and interviews from Rep. Susan Wild (D-Pa.); Rep. Brian Fitzgerald (R-Pa.); Rep. Conor Lamb (D-Pa.); Local 107 shop steward Jim O’Mara; Local 500 political coordinator Bill Danos; retired Local 830 member Billy Peal; Local 830 shop steward Martin Cruz; Local 169 trustee Shane Reice; Teamsters Department of Political and Legislative Action Deputy Director Sunshine McBride; Teamsters Safety and Health Department Director Lamont Byrd; and Nancy Burton of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Episode 202: Union Update
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
Thursday Sep 03, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and get the latest news about the union, including its endorsement of the Biden-Harris ticket, participation in 2020 March on Washington and health and safety concerns.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring audio from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Ken Hall; Teamsters Canada President François Laporte; Human Rights and Diversity Commission Director Marcus King; Health and Safety Department Director Lamont Byrd; and Department of Political and Legislative Action Director Christy Bailey

Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Episode 201: Rallying Against Racism
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
Wednesday Jul 29, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and how learn how the union joined with labor allies in the Strike for Black Lives. Plus, we hear from a NIOSH official about how truckers can remain safe on the job.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring interviews and audio from Teamsters Human Rights and Diversity Commission Director Marcus King; UPS driver and Local 804 member Antoine Andrews; Local 322 member Kim Campbell; Local 777 President Jim Glimco; and Dawn Castillo, the director of the Division of Safety Research for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Episode 200: Candidate for Working People
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
EPISODE NOTE
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how a former attorney for the union is now running for the U.S. Senate. Plus, an update on critical federal legislation to keep workers safe and economically secure, and two Local 743 health care workers share what it’s like to on the frontlines of the coronavirus.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring interviews and audio from Local 190 President Jim Larson; Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, candidate for U.S. Senate; Sunshine McBride, deputy director of the Teamsters’ Department of Political and Legislative Affairs; and Catina Reed and Aisha Slaughter, Local 743 members and patient care techs at Rush University Medical Center

Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
EPISODE 199: Ramping Up Political Power
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
Wednesday Jul 01, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how the union is kick starting its 2020 election efforts to get members to vote for pro-worker candidates. Plus, Local 728 waste workers stand up against racial discrimination and for increased safety precautions. And more health and safety tips for our members.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring interviews and audio from Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa; Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey; Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers; Teamsters Political Director Tyler Longpine: Teamsters Field Director Katie Finn; Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway; Teamsters Solid Waste and Recycling Director Chuck Stiles; Republic Services driver Demetrius Tart; Republic Services driver Jerome Westpoint; Teamsters Health and Safety Deputy Director Enjoli DeGrasse

Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Episode 198: COVID-19 and the Food Supply Chain
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
EPISODE NOTES
Listen to the latest edition of the Teamsters Podcast and hear how union members took action all around the country last week to demand increase safety precautions for food supply chain workers. Plus, the Teamsters’ top health and safety official tells lawmakers more must be done to protect truckers.
SHOW NOTES
Featuring interviews and audio from Aaron Washington of Local 667; Americold union steward Chris Suazo; Americold warehouse worker Rich Castro; CVS worker Henry Cantu; and Teamsters Safety and Health Department Director Lamont Byrd