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Council 4 Unplugged podcasts serve to provide a deeper dive into issues impacting members and the wider labor movement as part of our union‘s engagement and communications programs. Members are encouraged to send e-mail with their questions or concerns to be addressed in a future episode. E-mail us at comms@council4.org. We‘re proud to be part of the Labor Radio/Podcast Network, which collectively gets our movement‘s message out to working people via the Internet. Breaking news, event announcements, and urgent actions are also posted at our union‘s Twitter feed, Facebook page and website.
Episodes
Jan 8, 2019
Jan 8, 2019
17 min
We go in depth with Council 4 Education Coordinator Joe Aresimowicz, who begins his second term as the Speaker of the State House of Representatives, and talks about his union roots.
Nov 28, 2018
Nov 28, 2018
16 min
Council 4 Political Coordinator joins us to analyze the 2018 election results in Connecticut and to look ahead to the 2019 legislative session.
Oct 26, 2018
Oct 26, 2018
20 min
John Humphries of the CT Roundtable on Climate & Jobs joins us for a timely discussion on the interconnection between labor and environmental issues.
Aug 15, 2018
Aug 15, 2018
25 min
AFSCME Local 749 members who work at the state's two juvenile detention centers are dealing with the fallout of severe staffing shortages, resulting in forced overtime and workplace injuries.
Jul 25, 2018
Jul 25, 2018
25 min
On this episode, we talk to Council 4 union members Caitlin Clarkson-Pereira of Local 2836 and Tony Gennaro of Local 1361, who are running for State Representative.
Caitlin Clarkson Pereira for State Representative
Tony Gennaro for State Representative 100th District
Jun 11, 2018
Jun 11, 2018
18 min
Correctional Officers and AFSCME Local 387 members Brian Larson and Ginny Ligi talk about the challenges of their job, the importance of their union, and how they're preparing for the Supreme Court's Janus v. AFSCME decision
May 29, 2018
May 29, 2018
17 min
Newly elected Council 4 Executive Director Jody Barr talks about his background and the challenges facing organized labor. We also check in with Council 4 legislative advocates Brian Anderson and Zak Leavy about the Supreme Court's pro-corporate tilt.
May 18, 2018
May 18, 2018
14 min
Recently retired Council 4 Executive Director Sal Luciano reflects on his experiences leading our union and the challenging facing the labor movement.
Apr 29, 2018
Apr 29, 2018
22 min
AFSCME Local 749 members John Lanefski and Sotonye Otunba-Payne explain the challenges of working as courtroom monitors and the importance of unions to their lives and the broader economy. We also hear from Council 4 lobbyist Brian Anderson about the latest corporate-backed attacks on workers in the Connecticut legislature.
Mar 4, 2018
Mar 4, 2018
26 min
Montville police officer Karen Moorehead is training for the Boston Marathon on the fifth anniversary of the terrorist bombing. We also look at a commission of CEOs and ultra-rich people who want to decimate collective bargaining rights.