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Episode 20 – June 11, 2007
This week’s POWERcast provides a glimpse into the important work already underway to prepare for the 2008 election. We hear from labor leaders about what you can do now to become a part of it. You’ll also get a preview of the upcoming Take Back America conference in Washington, D.C., where several USW members will be among the activists gathering to talk about a new direction for America.
The Creep of the Week – more evidence of a broken executive compensation system - will get your blood pressure sky-high.
Episode 19
– June 4, 2007
This week’s POWERcast takes you to Chicago for a report on the 36th annual Coalition of Black Trade Unionists convention, where presidential candidate Barack Obama was among the speakers. There’s also an update on the continuing saga of exorbitant executive pay – this chapter features a major victory for workers.
And don’t miss the Creep of the Week, a reflection of lazy journalism that’s woefully wrong and incredibly insulting. USW President Leo Gerard helps set the record straight.
Episode 18 – May 29, 2007
This week’s POWERcast features a look at the growing problem of unregulated private equity. The USW’s Ron Bloom helps explain what it means for employees and their pensions. A group of Steelworkers retirees talk about living life after work when your pension is under constant attack.
At the end of the broadcast we reveal the Creep of the Week, a true example of private equity gone bad.
Episode 17 – May 22, 2007
This week’s POWERcast features an interview with journalist and author David Sirota, who gives us an update on the important trade debate going on in Washington , D.C. We also hear from Congresswoman Betty Sutton of Ohio and the AFL-CIO’s Bob Baugh.
What do lead-laced baby bibs and the health of our country’s children have to do with international trade? Marilyn Furer, a concerned grandmother from Illinois , helps connect the dots.
Episode 16 – May 14, 2007
This week’s POWER cast tells the story of how a former steel town is not only revitalizing itself and creating good-paying jobs but helping address high gasoline prices with environmentally-friendly businesses. It’s a living example of what the Steelworkers has been advocating through the Blue-Green and Apollo alliances and other efforts.
And at the end of our broadcast, we’ll reveal the Creep of the Week, a big company that’s taking a lot of heat for questionable decisions.
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