Frank Mathews (CWA District 4) / George Troia Jr (AFM Local 5)

Communications Workers of America (CWA) District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed a recent win by CWA Local 4502 workers in Columbus, Ohio who were awarded hero pay and a vaccine reward from the City. He also commended NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s recent push to make captive audience meetings a labor law violation.

 

American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 5 President George Troia was today’s second guest. He spoke about a concerning trend of using recorded music in place of a live band during public performances and touched on upcoming contract negotiations.