Episodes

  • OTR #001

    OTR #001
    Apr 25 2021
    This is the first episode of a new series, "On The Road". We will be recording these episodes on the go, in real time and unscripted as events or ideas come to mind. It is meant to be a more personal and candid series. Today we covering the abuse of power, how it originates and why it manifest in people that have the opportunity to abuse the power of their position. It is up to you to stand up to people that abuse their position and hold them accountable. If you don't stand up to them the process will continue and there will be an escalation in the severity of their infractions. REF: Chauvin Verdict _AP Trial Insights _ NYT
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    11 mins
  • Allocations & Annuity

    Allocations & Annuity
    Mar 28 2021
    To have members informed prior to making collective decision is paramount to having union democracy. Today's podcast we will cover what is an annuity, the different types of annuities and how Taft-Hartley affects the management structure and reporting requirements for these funds.  All union and/or employees that participate in Multi-Employer Plans will find value in this podcast. REF: Are Taft-Hartley Funds Subject to ERISA Taft-Hartley Plans The Massachusetts Coalition of Taft-Hartley Trust Funds, Inc. NLRB Taft-Hartley Investopedia Taft-Hartley Investopedia Annuities Secure Act Alters 401(k) Compliance Landscape
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    18 mins
  • Conservative Values & Trade Unions

    Conservative Values & Trade Unions
    Mar 21 2021
    Two ways to look at a current article that talks about a purposed budget by Gov.Evers' and the 8 person commission that is controlled by Republicans has declined to approve the projects that Gov. Evers has put forward. We will take the approach that you have to view things from both perspectives, as a union member and a person that has conservative values. REF: Conservatism-Wiki Conservatism-Brittanica Ten Conservative Values by Russell Kirk Republicans reject Gov. Tony Evers' $2.4 billion plan for building projects by Kelly Meyerhofer
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    20 mins
  • Drone’s & Job’s

    Drone’s & Job’s
    Mar 7 2021
    03/07/2021 Today's PSA is on the latest COVID-19 Vaccine eligibility groups for the state of Wisconsin, from DHS. Next we discuss technology and how it is making attempts to infiltrate the work normally done by the skilled trades. SkyMul’s drones secure rebar on the fly to speed up construction by Devin Coldewey Compassion, what is it and how we can use compassion to drive us to assist others.   References: COVID-19 Vaccine Groups Drones Tie Rebar  
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    9 mins
  • Wrightstown WI, Town Hall Meeting w/ Josh Kuhl

    Wrightstown WI, Town Hall Meeting w/ Josh Kuhl
    Feb 21 2021
    February 11th Wrightstown Town Hall meeting with Josh Kuhl. The topics discussed included allocations, ratification and how they are administered by union leadership.  We cover how the communication process needs attention from both sides to clearly communicate union information. Training documentation, how we as members need to properly and accurately portray our skills on our basic data card. This part one of that meeting. A very special thank you to American Legion Post 436 for so graciously hosting our meeting. Ref:   IUOE Local 139   Association for Union Democracy   WOE Training Center   Local 139 Wages & Benefits
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • An Innovative Look at Allocations

    An Innovative Look at Allocations
    Feb 14 2021
    Today we talk with Adam Nuthals and discuss the process by which he came to his conclusions pertaining to allocations. This is a discussion that needs to be heard by all trades and looked at it from their own point of view.   Ref; Construction Business Group Local 139 Local 139 Wages & Benefits WOE Training  
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    25 mins
  • What Does Free Speech Look Like?

    What Does Free Speech Look Like?
    Feb 7 2021
    We will try to answer that question by exploring your responsibilities as union members in the allocation of our money. Then compare that to you choosing to listen to this podcast, you participating in our Facebook Group, or you supporting this project with your donations. Is this what free speech looks like? Thanks. Ref: NLRA - Law The Union Insider - Facebook Group
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    10 mins
  • The Rug Is Pulled Out…Again, and Again.

    The Rug Is Pulled Out…Again, and Again.
    Jan 31 2021
    Today's episode, we will explore how history and irony have a habit of repeating itself. We will do this by breaking down the interview Terry McGowan did on Fox News. Along with the follow up segment by Josh Kuhl and conveying my thoughts as to how these all are intertwined. Thanks for listening.     Ref: Fox News Pres. & Business Manager T. McGowan Interview Gov. Walker signs RTW legislation DWD Prevailing Wage Law
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    19 mins