Grit Nation

January 2021 Promo

January 03, 2021 Season 2 Episode 1
Grit Nation
January 2021 Promo
Show Notes Transcript

We’ll start off the month with our call to action series, Fight Club, where we meet Jeff Thorson from the Regional Councils contract negotiation department. Jeff will explain the efforts underway to prepare for this coming year’s wage openers and collective bargaining agreements. We’ll also learn the importance of rank-and-file participation to ensure the best outcome for our members

Next, we’ll meet the wonderful people that oversee the numerous support service programs in Oregon and Washington state. We will learn what benefits are available to our apprentices and those considering a career as a construction industry professional and how they can access them.

Later in the month I will present the 2nd episode of Carpenters Stories. This series shares the personal histories of individuals whose lives have changed dramatically for the better when they found a career in the trades with an organized labor union. I believe these stories are important to hear and based on the response to the first episode, I think you do as well. If you or someone you know has an inspiring story to tell, please contact me at  GritNW@gmail.com

This month we will also get to meet the host of The Million Dollar Organizer podcast, Bob Oedy. Bob is the author of two award winning books on union organizing and he will share his tips on how to be an effective organizer and why he feels the ability to communicate clearly and concisely is so important as a leader and organizing professional. It’s a great interview that you won’t want to miss.

Rounding out the month we will talk with Fidencio Velasco, the President of the fighting local 70 in the North Puget Sound, on this month’s edition of Get to Know A Local Better. 

And finally, Tony Edwards, representative for the NW Carpenters Union, will answer the burning question, “Union dues, what are they and why do we pay them?” in a new segment of, The Check In.

Work Safe, Work Smart and Stay Union Strong!!

Show Notes

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Joe Cadwell:

Welcome January's promo. spot 2020 is officially in the rearview mirror and a new year full of hope and promise lie ahead. Grit Northwest, a carpenters union podcast continues to grow. Thanks to listeners like you. And for that very much appreciative, I will work hard to bring you quality content that is both relevant and important to your life and career. We'll start off the month with our call to action series Fight Club, where we'll meet Jeff Thorson from the regional Council's contract negotiation department. Jeff will explain the efforts underway to prepare for this year's coming wage openers and collective bargaining agreements. We'll also learn the importance of rank and file participation to ensure the best outcome for our members. It's the first installment of an ongoing series about the contract negotiation process and is designed to keep you informed and involved during these important negotiations. Next, we'll meet the wonderful people that oversee the numerous support service programs in Oregon and Washington State. We will learn what benefits are available to our apprentices and those considering a career as a construction industry professional and how they can access them. Here's a taste of what you'll hear.

Karen Dove:

We also have support services. Our apprenticeship opportunity project helps people who are apprentices or want to be apprentices, and we help them financially with barriers to getting into or staying in an apprenticeship.

Joe Cadwell:

Later in the month, I will present the second episode of Carpenter Stories. The series shares the personal histories of individuals whose lives have changed dramatically for the better when they found a career in the trades with an organized labor union. I believe these stories are important to hear. And based on the response to the first episode, I think you do as well. If you or someone you know has an inspiring story to tell, please contact me at grit nw@gmail.com. This month we'll also get to meet the host of the million dollar organizer podcast Bob Ode. Bob is the author of two awa d winning books on uni n organizing, and he will sha e his tips on how to be n effective organizer and why e feels the ability to communica e clearly and concisely is o important as a leader and n organizing professional. It's a great interview that you won t want to miss. Rounding out t e month we'll talk with Fidenc o Velasco, the president of t e fight and local 70 in Nor h Puget Sound on this month s edition of get to know a loc l better. And finally, To y Edwards representative for t e Northwest carpenters union. W y answer the burning questio? union dues? What are they? A d why do we pay them in a n w segment of the check in and n w on to this month's grid nation t shirt monthly and speci l drawing winners. Our fir t winner is Jessica Montalvo fr m local 1503 congratulatio s Jessica. Next up is Mike Le, also a member of the 1503. A d finally, Tim Wojtusik. So ry, Tim, from the local 271. Con ratulations to you all and than you again for joining the nati n. As members you are committe to being educated, engaged nvolved in the fight to protect ur union and our way of life. So having joined the Grit Nation, t's easy to do just look for the hyperlink in any of the epis de show notes. grit nation m y not be for everyone. Please c nsult your doctor if you have concerns about being active i the fight to protect your liv lihood and way of life. Many gre t nation members may experien e heightened levels of pride an ownership and their union. p ssible side effects may include ncreased wages and benefits safer working conditio s, access to skill advancem nt, trading, and the ability o retire with a pension. So talk it over with your fam ly and decide if giving a grip i right for you. Well, that's i for now. Till next time, th s is Joe Cadwell remindin you to work safe, work smart an stay union strong