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Down With The Dig

Down With The Dig

Written by: DWTD
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 This podcast is for those building North America every day in the construction industry. Matt and Shella discuss a variety of topics and interview guests regarding trends in the construction and labor trades. The latest in protection, safety, training, and regulations. A presentation of Ohio Laborers' District Council.© 2025 Down With The Dig Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Suicide Prevention Month

    Suicide Prevention Month
    Sep 1 2022

    September is Suicide Prevention Month. Unfortunately, every year 45,000 Americans die by suicide, and the rate is higher in the construction industry than in any other occupation. In this episode, we speak with former Business Manager of Akron Local 894, Bill Orr. Bill's family has been affected by suicide, which he shares on DWTD.
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    21 mins
  • Real Construction Stories - A Fresh Start

    Real Construction Stories - A Fresh Start
    Aug 25 2022

    This episode follows the journey of Joan, a member out of Local 125 in Youngstown. Hear his experience of what the non-union sector was like prior to joining the Ohio Laborers' Union.
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    6 mins
  • StrongArm Technologies

    StrongArm Technologies
    May 12 2022

    Shella hosts CEO of StrongArm Technologies, Sean Petterson. StrongArm Technologies was founded in 2013 on a seemingly simple mission: Deploy cutting-edge technology and data to protect the world's Industrial Athletes from preventable strain, injury and death. Listen as they discuss this and more on this episode of DWTD.
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    30 mins
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