Samantha Brown (TTD) / Paul Whittingham (AFSCME Local 985)

<p>Paul Whittingham, Region 1 Vice President for American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Florida Council 79 and President of AFSCME Local 985, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how pay for Florida state employees remains uncompetitive compared to the private sector, which has created a worker shortage in state institutions.      </p> <p> </p> <p>Samantha Brown, Communications Director for the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained how the Presidential Emergency Board, recently appointed by President Biden, seeks to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement between the United Rail Unions and the railroads. She also shared some good news from the Federal Transit Administration regarding the classification of worker assault. </p>