Rick Harnish (High Speed Rail Alliance) / Steve Rosenfeld (Independent Media Institute) / Joyce Goldstein (Joyce Goldstein & Associates)

High Speed Rail Alliance Executive Director Rick Harnish was the first of three guests featured on AWF Union Podcast. Harnish spoke about what needs to be done in order for the United States to get their own high speed rail system. He said 20 percent new tracks and 80 percent updating current tracks to increase freight speeds and get freight off of the highways and back to trains. 

Steve Rosenfeld with the Independent Media Institute spoke about legislation introduced by Republicans that would make obtaining a ballot and having it be delivered on time much more difficult. Rosenfeld also talked about H.R. 1.

Joyce Goldstein with Joyce Goldstein & Associates wrapped up today's show by talking about the differences between an independent contractor and an employee and how these definitions are vital in determining if a worker is eligible for benefits.