Laurie Glicker (AFGE Local 3283) / William Hincks (Sprinkler Fitters Local 281)

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 3283 Executive Vice President Laurie Glicker joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed how cuts to Veteran Affairs care facilities will affect veteran healthcare. She also spoke about potential pay raises to federal employees under the FAIR Act. 

Today’s second guest was Sprinkler Fitters Local 281 Vice-President and Organizer William Hincks, who spoke about the need for sprinkler fitter licensure requirements in Illinois and efforts by his Local to increase safety standards in the state. He also discussed his Local’s approach to organizing as it seeks to expand its membership.