IE Black Worker Center is ON THE MOVE + San Diego Labor Council
Release Date: 08/06/2025
Teamsters Local 166, taking on Kaiser Permanente
The Teamster View
On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Kogran is joined by Teamsters Local 166: Don Henley, Business Agent/ Recording Secretary Brian Williams, Chief Steward Contract Specialist Alex Marroquin, Kaiser Steward Healthcare Division Communicator Huy Le, Kaiser Steward RMC Healthcare Division Communicator Together, they discussed how Teamsters Local 166 is currently in negotiations with Kaiser Permanente to fight for issues such as wages, pensions, staffing ratios, etc. Randy is also joined by Melissa and Jacquilyn from Michaels house to talk about how they help...
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Teamsters Local 848 is ON THE MOVE + UNAC takes on kaiser Permanente
The Teamster View
On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Kogran is joined by: Eric Tate, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 848 Peter Sidhu, Executive Vice President UNAC/UNHP James Henry, Tax Services For a discussion on how in less than 24 hours, local 848 showed worker power at a comapny called Sysco, as well as conversations around new tax laws, and how UNAC is taking on Kaiser Hospital and SHARP for their Corporate Greed.
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Innovating Labor Communications + Pro Labor Candidate for Congress
The Teamster View
On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Kogran is joined by: David Knipp, Labor Social Media Influencer and union member Tessa Lynn Hodge, Candidate for Congress, District 23 Claudia Funderburg, Suicide Prevention Advocate For a discussion on how to innovate labor communications, current attacks on labor, what is at stake in the upcoming midterm elections, and suicide prevention. Randy Korgan is also joined by Claudia, who is a Teamsters Local 1932 member and Suicide Prevention advocate.
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YDA Labor Caucus + Amazon Teamster push new bill in New York
The Teamster View
On this episode of The Worker Power Hour, host Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, sits down with Adam Chaikof, Chair of the Young Democrats Labor Caucus to talk about his role in organizing the DCCC, the Democratic Party's relationship with labor, and much more. We also had on our Teamster Advantage Partner, Marissa, with Premium Custome Tailoring Alterations, who offers sweet discounts for our members who seek to use her service! James Martinez also joins us for another episode of James Bites Back! James Martinez, an outstanding Teamster member goes...
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Southern Nevada Building Trades Launch New Legislative Agenda
The Teamster View
On this epsiode, Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, is joined by Vince Saavedra, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades, representing over 20,000 hard-working members, and Tommy Blitsch, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 631. Vince and Tommy discuss the importance of labor unity, how to fight the anti-union campaign, and how to spread the worker power message!
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IATSE Local 122 is ON THE MOVE!
The Teamster View
On this episode of The Worker Power Hour, host Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, sits down with Adrian Hernandez of IATSE Local 122, who discusses the fight for fair treatment and safety in the entertainment industry and how Local 122 is spreading worker power. We also had on Crystal Cortez, a proud Teamsters Local 1932 member, who highlighted the power of solidarity among public sector workers and her compelling story of the non-union difference. Lastly, we welcomed Rachel from our Teamster Advantage network with "Totally Raw Pet Food," who break down how...
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IE LABOR FIGHTS BACK
The Teamster View
On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan is joined by Ricardo Cisneros, Secretary-Treasurer of the Inland Empire Labor Council to discuss how IE labor is fighting back against Corporate America and protecting working families in the Inland Empire. Randy was also joined by Dejoané Shaw, Non-Profit founder of Coterie Cares and Union Nurse out of USW Local 7600 to talk about what Coterie Cares is and how she got involved in the labor movement. In addition, October 29th represents World Stroke Day, and the American Heart Association joined us today to discuss...
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Union Member launches City Council Campaign, Trump eliminates CBA from AFGE union
The Teamster View
On this episode, Randy Korgan is joined by Gracie Torres, who is an SEIU 721 union member out of Riverside County and is currently running for Riverside City Council. Our Teamster Advantage guest, Silva & Silva Attorneys at Law also joined Randy to promote how they can serve you in case you run into legal trouble. Lastly, Randy is joined by Larry Nelson with the AFGE (American Federation of Governmental Employees), former Vice President of the Bureau of Prisons, to talk about the unprecedented attacks on their union and the sudden elimination of...
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Starbucks Workers United
The Teamster View
On this episode, Secretary-Treasurer Randy Korgan was joined by Veronica Gonzalez, who was a former Starbucks Barista turned Starbucks Workers United organizer. Veronica came on to talk about union updates and how the Company is aggressively union busting and using tactics against workers. Lastly, Randy was joined by our Teamster Advantage guests, Raffi Avetyan and Ellie Adri to discuss their automotive Paint and Body Work shop, offering sweet discounts to our members.
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The Union Difference
The Teamster View
Randy Korgan was joined by Teamster rank and file members from Keuirg Dr.Pepper, Stater Brothers, and Amazon, to talk about their recent contract wins and how Amazon workers are fighting every single day for a union contract. Randy was also joined by members by Keith Luebs, with Mountain Lakes Resorts, to offer sweet disocunts to our members who choose his lodging. Finally, Randy delivers a strong message for Public Sector employees during these tough times.
info_outlineOn today's Worker Power Hour episode, we are joined by Monét Warren, Associate Director of the Inland Empire Black Worker Center to talk about how black workers and black worker allies can get involved with the center to help their mission to educate and inspire workers across the Inland Empire.
Randy Korgan was also joined by Budda from 3 Iron Brewing to talk about his Brewing business and the sweet discounts offered to Teamster members!
lastly, we were joined by Luca Barton, Communications Specialist for the San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council to talk about how they flipped the balance of power in the recent San Diego Supervisors race, the amazing work they are doing, and campaigns they are working on.