Gary LaBarbera (New York BCTC) / Desiree Hoffman (UAW)

Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed legislation that, if enacted, would increase financial penalties employers face for workplace fatalities. He also spoke about amendments made last year to New York State’s Wage Protection Act that will hold a general contractor responsible for wage theft violations, rather than subcontractors. 

 

United Auto Workers (UAW) Assistant Legislative Director Desiree Hoffman joined the America’s WorkForce Union Podcast and discussed provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act to boost funding for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) Loan Program. She also spoke about Domestic Conversion Grants, which help automakers develop greener technology for fuel efficiency.