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The Workers’ Mic (7/5/26): The Workers’ Mic discuss details on the cannabis Teamsters strike
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by Kyle Bollinger, Vice President and Business Agent with Teamster Local 916 and Vivianne who is an Operator with Ascend Cannabis. Listen in while Kyle and Vivianne share details about the cannabis Teamsters strike. To close out the show, the guys […]
Jul 5
The Workers’ Mic (6/28/26): The Workers’ Mic talk to MetLife about their Whole Life Policy
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the latest union related news surrounding the Social Security Fund, Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Rideshare Law allowing them to be in a union, and more. Then, to close out the show, the guys are joined with Jennifer Rosenberg, Regional Sales […]
Jun 28
The Workers’ Mic (6/21/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about why the IL AFL-CIO chose not to endorse a candidate
On this week’s Father’s Day show on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher is joined by special guest hosts Rob Paszta, Associate General Counsel for Operating Engineers Local 150 and Ed’s daughter Emma. To kick off the show, President of the Illinois AFL-CIO, Tim Drea joins the conversation to discuss why the Illinois AFL-CIO chose not […]
Jun 21
The Workers’ Mic (6/14/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about the Faster Labor Contract ACT
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about Phil participating in Hike for Hope, which raises awareness for mental health and suicide prevention for people working in the trades. Then, Ken and Phil discuss the Faster Labor Contract ACT and why it’s going to be a […]
Jun 14
The Workers’ Mic (6/7/26): The Workers’ Mic talk worker safety, Bears going to Hammond, and more
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson spend the entire show discussing the latest union related news pertaining to ride-share workers, the National Labor Relations Board and the Faster Labor Relations ACT, worker safety, the Bears getting approved to potentially go to Hammond and more.
Jun 7
The Workers’ Mic (5/31/26): The Workers’ Mic talk the Pope’s stance on labor, ALA organizing, data centers, and more
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by talking about Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, which addresses challenges posed by AI and the importance of the worker. Then, Ed and Phil discuss Samsung chip workers receiving $340,000 bonuses ahead of a scheduled strike, American Library Association’s successful […]
May 31
The Workers’ Mic (5/24/26): The Workers’ Mic talk NCL growth, REI, and more
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Ed Maher spend the entire show discussing the latest union related news pertaining to the growth of the National Coalition of Labor, Long Island Railroad, REI Co‑op engaging in ongoing bargaining, the Workplace Policy Institute, house keepers in New York fight for higher wages, Fast Labor […]
May 24
The Workers’ Mic (5/17/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about the four tiers of organizing
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson kick off the show by discussing the latest union related news pertaining to flight attendants, Waymo, A.I. renovation, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and more. Then, the guys welcome the Senior Director at the Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Rocky Kloth on the show to talk about the […]
May 17
The Workers’ Mic (5/10/26): The Workers’ Mic share the latest union-related news
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher, and Phil Davidson spend the entire show discussing the latest union related news pertaining to the recent uptick in gas prices, the three-day strike by unionized Brookfield Zoo Chicago employees that ended with a tentative four-year agreement, Chipotle, A.I. and more.
May 10
The Workers’ Mic (5/3/26): The Workers’ Mic talk about May Day, Chicago Police Memorial Foundation and the new Labor Secretary
This week on The Workers’ Mic, Powered by the NCL, Ken Edwards and Phil Davidson kick off the show by sharing their condolences for Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew who was shot and killed at Swedish Hospital Saturday, April 25th and to inform listeners how they can get involved with the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Then, Ken and Phil are […]
May 3
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