Blue Collar Buzz

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we devote the entire hour to the Supreme Court’s Janus decision. What does the majority court’s opinion really say? What are the immediate ramifications now facing Labor Unions? Might the dreaded decision actually serve as the catalyst for a newly-reinvigorated spirit of collective activism? And will that rekindled spirit move the Democratic Party to finally shed the big money corporatism that has proven so toxic to working men and women? DC1707 Executive Director Kim Medina, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association President Elias Husamudeen, DC37 Director of Strategic Communications Chris Policano, and NYS Public Employees Conference Chair Peter Meringolo join in a lively, wide-ranging discussion.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz we’re revisiting the workers at CVS on Flatbush Avenue and their ongoing fight to become the first unionized shop on the East Coast to secure a fairly bargained contract from the giant pharmaceutical chain. Despite successfully organizing nearly three years ago, CVS continues to drag its feet. Local 338’s Mike Pasquaretta and Yomaira Franqui fill us in on the latest. Also joining us in the studio are labor historian Jane LaTour and labor rights and anti-REBNY activist Ray Rogers who discuss the ongoing closures of small businesses throughout the city, as well as the more than 450-day old strike against Cable-TV behemoth Charter/Spectrum.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz Chief-Leader Bob Hennelly joins Joe Maniscalco in the studio for a wide ranging discussion about Trump’s latest attack on Federal workers; the Asbestos danger facing both members of Local 78, as well as the public at large; and new ways fund managers can reduce pharmaceutical costs for rank & file members. Newly-elected Local 78 Business Manager Johann Garcia, Metal Trades Department President Jimmy Hart and MaxorPlus Senior VP Dana Merry all take part in the dialogue.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz members of the #CountMeIn Movement talk about the fight to preserve good middle class jobs in NYC’s construction industry — and what the outcome of that battle means for the rest of the country at large; Chief Labor Reporter Bob Hennelly talks more about the #CountMeIn Movement, in addition to NYSNA’s ongoing push in Albany for safe staffing, as well as the drive to secure 3/4 disability pay for civilian 9/11 first-responders. Finally, Madison Square Garden Executive Vice-President of Venue Management Rich Claffey talks about running the show at The World’s Most Famous Arena and what it was like touring with Bruce Springsteen.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz members of the #CountMeIn Movement talk about the fight to preserve good middle class jobs in NYC’s construction industry — and what the outcome of that battle means for the rest of the country at large; Chief Labor Reporter Bob Hennelly talks more about the #CountMeIn Movement, in addition to NYSNA’s ongoing push in Albany for safe staffing, as well as the drive to secure 3/4 disability pay for civilian 9/11 first-responders. Finally, Madison Square Garden Executive Vice-President of Venue Management Rich Claffey talks about running the show at The World’s Most Famous Arena and what it was like touring with Bruce Springsteen.

On this episode of LaborPress’ Blue Collar Buzz members of the #CountMeIn Movement talk about the fight to preserve good middle class jobs in NYC’s construction industry — and what the outcome of that battle means for the rest of the country at large; Chief Labor Reporter Bob Hennelly talks more about the #CountMeIn Movement, in addition to NYSNA’s ongoing push in Albany for safe staffing, as well as the drive to secure 3/4 disability pay for civilian 9/11 first-responders. Finally, Madison Square Garden Executive Vice-President of Venue Management Rich Claffey talks about running the show at The World’s Most Famous Arena and what it was like touring with Bruce Springsteen.