Jim Glimco (Teamsters Local 777) / Kris LaGrange (UCOMM Blog) / Josh Nassar (UAW)

Teamsters Local 777 President Jim Glimco spoke to Ed “Flash” Ferenc on the podcast today about labor-endorsed candidates winning in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, issues with a local bussing company asking for representation by the Teamsters and challenges that Illinois faced with a former anti-union governor.

Kris LaGrange of UCOMM Blog was our second guest today. LaGrange discussed union members being present at the insurrection at the Capitol Building and consequences they are facing and collective bargaining rights.

Josh Nassar, Legislative Director of the United Auto Workers spoke about the UAW response to the COVID-19 pandemic and where they stand nearly a year later, the incoming Biden administration and what to expect from the next Congress.