Wendy Patton (Policy Matters Ohio) / Paul Skoutelas (American Public Transportation Association) / Jeff Soth (IUOE)

As the pandemic continues to ravage economies across the United States, Americans have been left with a decreased quality of public services. Policy Matters Ohio Senior Project Director Wendy Patton joined AWF Union Podcast and spoke to this today and how her organization designed a proposal to increase revenue in Ohio. 

The second featured guest on the show today is American Public Transportation Association President and CEO Paul Skoutelas. He spoke about long term infrastructure bills, extending the FAST Act and the health and safety commitments made by his organization.

The International Union of Operating Engineers Legislative and Political Director Jeff Soth wrapped up today’s episode. He discussed the failure to reach a legislative agreement on surface transportation program extension, the current state of employment for operating engineers and other laborers and the economic outlook for the Highway Trust Fund and employment.