In this episode, we sit down with Jay Frasier, who leads the IBEW 103 Sobriety Group and Recovery Program. Jay shares his personal journey through addiction and recovery, and how that experience led him to help build a supportive, judgment-free space for members seeking help.

We talk about the importance of brotherhood, accountability, and showing up for one another, both on and off the job. Jay explains how the sobriety group works, why it matters, and how union solidarity extends beyond the worksite to support members and their families through some of life’s toughest challenges.

This is an honest conversation about recovery, resilience, and the strength that comes from not having to face it alone.

In this episode, Melanie Legge from Annese Electric shares the journey of her family-owned electrical contracting business, its transition from a non-union to a union contractor with Local 103, and the importance of trust and relationships in this process. The conversation highlights the challenges and successes faced by Annese Electric, the significance of community engagement, and the future aspirations for growth and diversification in the industry. Melanie emphasizes the value of honesty and integrity in business, the impact of public policy, and the collaborative efforts between contractors and unions to advocate for the industry.

State Auditor Diana DiZoglio joins On The Job Podcast to talk about the work of the Auditor’s Office and the ongoing fight to audit the Legislature. We discuss why audits matter, how they protect taxpayers, and why transparency and accountability are essential to public trust.

Episode 13 of the On The Job Podcast features a powerful conversation with Ira Jackson — respected leader, educator, and longtime champion for Boston’s working families and communities.

Sit down with Jay DeMello, Training Director of the Boston JATC, for a clear look at how the program trains and supports the next generation of electricians. We talk about the apprenticeship, the growth of the training center, and the skills today’s industry demands. A solid look at how the JATC keeps Boston’s workforce strong and ready.

In this episode, Lou sits down with Dan Koh for a candid conversation about politics in Washington, what is broken, and what it will take to fix it. Dan talks about his campaign for Congress, why he believes working families need a stronger voice at the federal level, and how local issues in Massachusetts connect directly to decisions made on Capitol Hill.

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll joins Lou Antonellis to reflect on her path from Mayor of Salem to leading statewide initiatives focused on housing, climate, and workforce opportunity. Together, they discuss how listening to local voices, especially labor, ensures that growth across the Commonwealth benefits the people who build it.

Senator Lydia Edwards joins On The Job to talk service, solidarity, and real wins for working families. We get into the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, the Suffolk Downs PLA with childcare, her JAG service, and new protections she filed for unpaid federal workers during the shutdown. A clear case for paychecks that match the rent, schools that work, and a pipeline to union careers.