Patrick Grubbs (Professor of History, Northampton Community College) / James Santelli (KDKA-TV Producers Union)

Patrick Grubbs, Professor of History at Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, Pa. joined America’s Work Force Union Podcast today to discuss the history of the Cordwainers Union. He spoke about the cordwainers strike of 1805, what caused it and what came out of it.

KDKA-TV Producer James Santelli was also featured on today’s episode. Santelli discussed the organizing process that KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh went through, their representation by SAG-AFTRA and how their situation was different from other unions, what producers do behind the scenes and more.