Tony Cardwell, BMWED-IBT | David Spero, PASS

Tony Cardwell, General President of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED-IBT) joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss two railway safety bills that could provide improvements for both workers and the communities surrounding railways. He also discussed the Brightline West High-Speed Rail Project and what it means for new union jobs in the rail industry.

David Spero, President of the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss two contract negotiations with the Federal Aviation Administration, with one that has resulted in wins for his members. He also discussed a staffing problem in the industry that led to him being questioned during a hearing on Capitol Hill.