Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/union-influence Worker voices take center stage! We share the stories, strategies, and wins shaping today's labor movement - from the shop floor to the negotiating table. Worker power meets real-world impact. If you care about fairness, dignity, and the power of collective action, this is your podcast! © 2026 Guy Dawson be931985-1c57-5b9a-a968-4abd8f6cc66c yes en Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:08 -0700 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:01:51 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/o8KZmwNBR52k3qm1gA1ZDEAYA5p5wkyjf3y6eGbEzHM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NDEw/NTZlOGVjYWQ2YWFj/OTU1ZDFkZTU5Yjkw/YmIwNS5qcGc.jpg episodic Guy Dawson Worker voices take center stage! We share the stories, strategies, and wins shaping today's labor movement - from the shop floor to the negotiating table. Worker power meets real-world impact. If you care about fairness, dignity, and the power of collective action, this is your podcast! Worker voices take center stage. Guy Dawson No No 3 3 Union Strong: Guy Dawson Shares How Union Membership Built His Family's Stability, His Career, and His Commitment to Labor Education full 94b89ac0-f1ec-4ad8-87c6-8924006824ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed7d1eff In this episode, host Guy Dawson explains how union membership shaped his family, career, financial security, and commitment to labor education. He describes his father's 30-year UAW career at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, which provided stable wages, homeownership, health insurance, and family support, and he explains how his own Teamsters employment at UPS gave him a good part-time wage, health insurance, pension contributions, vacation pay, and access to education and emergency funds. Guy also recounts his Laborers Local 872 apprenticeship in Las Vegas, which provided construction training, health coverage, vacation pay, and abundant work during the casino-building boom. He emphasizes collective bargaining, mentorship, benefits, job protections, and solidarity as major advantages of union membership, and he contrasts union work with non-union stagehand employment, where pay and benefits may be lower and workers can lose assignments without a formal recourse process. The podcast continues to explore unionism and labor leadership, and Susie Martinez is expected to appear in the next episode.

]]> In this episode, host Guy Dawson explains how union membership shaped his family, career, financial security, and commitment to labor education. He describes his father's 30-year UAW career at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, which provided stable wages, homeownership, health insurance, and family support, and he explains how his own Teamsters employment at UPS gave him a good part-time wage, health insurance, pension contributions, vacation pay, and access to education and emergency funds. Guy also recounts his Laborers Local 872 apprenticeship in Las Vegas, which provided construction training, health coverage, vacation pay, and abundant work during the casino-building boom. He emphasizes collective bargaining, mentorship, benefits, job protections, and solidarity as major advantages of union membership, and he contrasts union work with non-union stagehand employment, where pay and benefits may be lower and workers can lose assignments without a formal recourse process. The podcast continues to explore unionism and labor leadership, and Susie Martinez is expected to appear in the next episode.

]]> Sun, 20 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0700 Guy Dawson Guy Dawson 1790 In this episode, host Guy Dawson explains how union membership shaped his family, career, financial security, and commitment to labor education. He describes his father's 30-year UAW career at McDonnell Douglas/Boeing, which provided stable wages, homeownership, health insurance, and family support, and he explains how his own Teamsters employment at UPS gave him a good part-time wage, health insurance, pension contributions, vacation pay, and access to education and emergency funds. Guy also recounts his Laborers Local 872 apprenticeship in Las Vegas, which provided construction training, health coverage, vacation pay, and abundant work during the casino-building boom. He emphasizes collective bargaining, mentorship, benefits, job protections, and solidarity as major advantages of union membership, and he contrasts union work with non-union stagehand employment, where pay and benefits may be lower and workers can lose assignments without a formal recourse process. The podcast continues to explore unionism and labor leadership, and Susie Martinez is expected to appear in the next episode.

]]> No 2 2 Guy Dawson and Phil Jaynes Trace Their Paths from Non-Union Stagehand to IATSE Local 720 Leadership: Job Security, Democracy, and Brotherhood in Union Work full 54be7700-0ba0-4f89-8943-146b71229b8f https://share.transistor.fm/s/216f06f4 Guy Dawson, host of the Union Influence Podcast, discusses his journey from a non-union stagehand in 1996 to becoming a member of IATSE Local 720. He highlights the importance of unionism, sharing feedback from listeners and his experiences working on concerts and events. Phil Jaynes, president of IATSE Local 720, recounts his path from cruise ship work to becoming a stagehand, emphasizing the benefits of union membership, including job security, better working conditions, and long-term financial stability. They also discuss the democratic process within unions, the importance of member engagement, and the brotherhood among union members across different locales.

]]> Guy Dawson, host of the Union Influence Podcast, discusses his journey from a non-union stagehand in 1996 to becoming a member of IATSE Local 720. He highlights the importance of unionism, sharing feedback from listeners and his experiences working on concerts and events. Phil Jaynes, president of IATSE Local 720, recounts his path from cruise ship work to becoming a stagehand, emphasizing the benefits of union membership, including job security, better working conditions, and long-term financial stability. They also discuss the democratic process within unions, the importance of member engagement, and the brotherhood among union members across different locales.

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]]> No 1 1 Guy Dawson and James Bryant Discuss Union Legacy, Collective Bargaining, and the Fight for Fair Labor Standards full 79d142d5-6cfc-4ef2-a43d-fd33a48f30ed https://share.transistor.fm/s/265ddd98 Guy Dawson, host of the Union Influence Podcast, shares his lifelong involvement with unions, starting with his father's UAW membership. He discusses his experiences with various unions, including Teamsters and Laborers 872, highlighting the benefits of unionism such as health insurance and fair wages. Dawson introduces James Bryant, Western Region Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, who shares his background and the institute's history. Bryant emphasizes the importance of unionism in maintaining standards of living and the need for political and community support. They discuss the challenges and importance of collective bargaining and union strikes.

]]> Guy Dawson, host of the Union Influence Podcast, shares his lifelong involvement with unions, starting with his father's UAW membership. He discusses his experiences with various unions, including Teamsters and Laborers 872, highlighting the benefits of unionism such as health insurance and fair wages. Dawson introduces James Bryant, Western Region Director of the A. Philip Randolph Institute, who shares his background and the institute's history. Bryant emphasizes the importance of unionism in maintaining standards of living and the need for political and community support. They discuss the challenges and importance of collective bargaining and union strikes.

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