https://simplecast.com The Oklahoma Unions Podcast brings you inside the world of working people across our state. Each week, we sit down with labor leaders, union members, and community voices to talk about the fights, the history, and the victories that shape the lives of Oklahoma’s workers. From the picket line to the Capitol, hear real stories about solidarity, organizing, and the future of labor in our state. 2025 The Oklahoma Unions Podcast en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:13:53 +0000 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:14:03 +0000 https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/9522427e-def3-4b5f-8919-4acc1b52b9b7/8d697626-29c8-4fdc-a461-2ff15f432b2b/3000x3000/the-20oklahoma-20unions-20podcast-20-3000-20x-203000-20px.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com episodic The Oklahoma Unions Podcast brings you inside the world of working people across our state. Each week, we sit down with labor leaders, union members, and community voices to talk about the fights, the history, and the victories that shape the lives of Oklahoma’s workers. From the picket line to the Capitol, hear real stories about solidarity, organizing, and the future of labor in our state. Bronte Yardley, Tim O'Connor true https://feeds.simplecast.com/Id_OiZlw labor voices, labor, unions, workers rights Central Oklahoma Labor Federation okcolf@gmail.com dfe252cd-8bb3-4445-aed1-c782f8340cdf Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:13:53 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/with-you-its-better-in-a-union-Kudrzk99 With You - It's Better in a Union Central Oklahoma Labor Federation 00:27:19 President Tim sits down with Jessy De La Pascua, Senior Field Representative for the Southern Region of the AFL-CIO. They talk about the recent 2026 National AFL-CIO Convention held in Minneapolis, MN; re-election of the National AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler; and some of the Resolutions passed. President Tim sits down with Jessy De La Pascua, Senior Field Representative for the Southern Region of the AFL-CIO. They talk about the recent 2026 National AFL-CIO Convention held in Minneapolis, MN; re-election of the National AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler; and some of the Resolutions passed. labor, #withyou-it'sbetterinaunion, labor voices, #oklahomaunionspodcast, #unions true full 7 32e6ecd1-6c93-4667-b6b1-841c22c904a5 Mon, 4 May 2026 09:35:00 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/raise-the-wage-exBtuvhR Raise the Wage Central Oklahoma Labor Federation 00:23:26 The Oklahoma Unions Podcast meets with Amber England with the Raise the Wage coalition. She speaks on State Question 832 and calls on all of us to vote in the Primary Election on June 16, 2026. The Oklahoma Unions Podcast meets with Amber England with the Raise the Wage coalition. She speaks on State Question 832 and calls on all of us to vote in the Primary Election on June 16, 2026. #workersvoices, raisethewage, unions, #oklahomaunionspodcast true full 6 1c03df61-4d13-4921-8f1b-323cbc345863 Fri, 1 May 2026 17:54:03 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Bronte Yardley) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/the-new-president-9qkj1PL5 The New President Bronte Yardley 00:32:06 The Oklahoma Unions Podcast returns this time with a new location and first time guest, OK State AFL-CIO President Forrest Bennett. The Oklahoma Unions Podcast returns this time with a new location and first time guest, OK State AFL-CIO President Forrest Bennett. #workersvoices, unions, #oklahomaunionspodcast true full 5 d5fc0dce-aa86-469b-948f-dc34dbff5efc Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/a-teacher-finds-the-union-Xw6TpPaU A Teacher Finds the Union Central Oklahoma Labor Federation 00:27:25 We sit down with Lynn Green, a retired educator from AFT Local 2309, to reflect on his teaching career, the impact of union membership, and the lessons our history can teach us about today’s struggles and tomorrow’s possibilities. We sit down with Lynn Green, a retired educator from AFT Local 2309, to reflect on his teaching career, the impact of union membership, and the lessons our history can teach us about today’s struggles and tomorrow’s possibilities. aft, #workersvoices, teachersunite, labor voices, #oklahomaunionspodcast true full 4 e59c4a24-6aa3-44b9-8828-f110a27175fe Tue, 9 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/pay-paraprofessionals-mT7LiZVa Pay Paraprofessionals Central Oklahoma Labor Federation 00:35:25 In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Boerwinkle, the newly elected president of AFT Local 4574, representing school support staff aka paraprofessionals. She shares her journey into union leadership, the challenges facing support staff, and her vision for building a stronger voice for workers in Oklahoma schools. In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Boerwinkle, the newly elected president of AFT Local 4574, representing school support staff aka paraprofessionals. She shares her journey into union leadership, the challenges facing support staff, and her vision for building a stronger voice for workers in Oklahoma schools. aft, #workersvoices, labor voices, #oklahomaunionspodcast, unionwomen, supportstaffstrong true full 3 db74f9ed-fa42-4ce6-82f6-fc80b74444b5 Tue, 2 Sep 2025 09:30:00 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/be-sure-you-do-OxQoMYWa Be Sure You Do Central Oklahoma Labor Federation 00:31:35 In this episode, we talk with Bob Bearden, a letter carrier and proud member of NALC Branch 458, about life, the importance of union solidarity, and what it means to serve Oklahoma communities through the postal service. In this episode, we talk with Bob Bearden, a letter carrier and proud member of NALC Branch 458, about life, the importance of union solidarity, and what it means to serve Oklahoma communities through the postal service. #workersvoices, nalc, lettercarriers, labor voices, unionproud, #oklahomaunionspodcast true full 2 cd5d174d-e769-4878-82df-a5716a119250 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 19:58:31 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/social-media-to-state-fed-HK_LOwrw Social Media to State Fed Central Oklahoma Labor Federation 00:22:06 In this episode, we sit down with Isabella Rodriguez, the young Political Director of the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO, to talk about her journey into labor politics, what it means to navigate Oklahoma’s unique political landscape, and how unions can build power for working people. From her personal story to her vision for the future of labor in Oklahoma, this conversation highlights the energy and leadership of a new generation of union activists. In this episode, we sit down with Isabella Rodriguez, the young Political Director of the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO, to talk about her journey into labor politics, what it means to navigate Oklahoma’s unique political landscape, and how unions can build power for working people. From her personal story to her vision for the future of labor in Oklahoma, this conversation highlights the energy and leadership of a new generation of union activists. #workersvoices, #unionproud, labor voices, #oklahomaunionspodcast true full 1 fc317d7d-2e5c-41f5-a95b-82bc7fdef66d Wed, 27 Aug 2025 17:42:47 +0000 okcolf@gmail.com (Central Oklahoma Labor Federation) https://the-oklahoma-unions-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/intro-with-tim-bronte-O0NrpfvW Intro with Tim & Bronte Central Oklahoma Labor Federation 00:04:38 Welcome to the Oklahoma Unions Podcast. Meet Tim and Bronte: your hosts for the new podcast all about the working people of Oklahoma. Welcome to the Oklahoma Unions Podcast. Meet Tim and Bronte: your hosts for the new podcast all about the working people of Oklahoma. labor, unions, labor voices true trailer