Steve Snyder (UA Local 157) / Anna Fendley (United Steel Workers)

United Association Local 157 Plumbers and Pipefitters Field Representative Steve Snyder  joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the wave of retirements within  the building trades since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the role of apprentice recruitment can play to replace retired members.

    

Anna Fendley, Director of Regulatory and State Policy for the United Steelworkers (USW),  appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and explained how the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductor (CHIPS) for America Act doubled down on investment in the nation’s manufacturing sector and what it will mean for union labor. She also talked about the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, which will strengthen American unions.