Guy Dawson, host of the Union Influence Podcast, shares his lifelong involvement with unions, starting with his father's UAW membership. He discusses his experiences with various unions, including Teamsters and Laborers 872, highlighting the benefits of unionism such as health insurance and fair wages. Dawson introduces James Bryant, Western Region Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, who shares his background and the institute's history. Bryant emphasizes the importance of unionism in maintaining standards of living and the need for political and community support. They discuss the challenges and importance of collective bargaining and union strikes.
30 mins