Joe Van Haalen (IAFF Local 4) / Fred Redmond (AFL CIO)

<p>Des Moines Iowa Professional Firefighters Local 4 President Joe Van Haalen joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the heightened cancer risk faced by firefighters on-the-job. He also talked about Fire Prevention Week and the interactions his members have with area school children.</p> <p> </p> <p>AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and spoke about the need for Congress to renew the Trade Adjustment Assistance for Workers program. He also discussed the Permission to Dream program, the AFL-CIO’s partnership with the Chris Gardner Foundation and political canvassing efforts. </p>