Best BMA Podcasts (2025)

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BMA : 30 Undocumented Ethiopians, Bangladeshis Detained for Deportation 8:57

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The Border Management Authority says it will impose the Ethiopian Airlines with a R15-thousand fine per passenger after disrupting what it believes was a human-trafficking operation at OR Tambo International Airport. BMA Officers intercepted 14 Ethiopians flagged through suspicious travel patterns, and in a separate incident stopped 16 Bangladeshis…

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The Budget, the BMA out and the DAUK in your eGPlearning update for Nov 2025 53:42

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Contact us and share your opinion Join Andy and Gandhi as they cover the impact of the budget, the BMA being out of GP negotiations and other plans for GPs by the DAUK Agenda Wes Letter 27/11/25 BMA lose exclusive negotiating role in GP contract Budget 25 - impact for GP? DAUK Your GP here for you campaign BMA set to lose exclusive GP contract nego…

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The shadow use of Gen AI in the consultation room 37:48

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In this episode, we hear how Generative AI is making it into the consultation room - but not through NHS endorsed routes - surveys suggest that ⅔ of doctors are using AI, for backoffice tasks - but also increasingly for information and diagnosis. David Navarro, a research fellow in generative AI at the Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Cha…

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Carrie Lee Patterson, AEA | Jay Edwards, Former Ohio State Rep. 52:46

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Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast spotlights Carrie Lee Patterson, a multifaceted arts professional and proud member of four unions. As an actor, director, writer and dialect coach, Patterson is affiliated with Actors' Equity Association, SAG-AFTRA, the American Guild of Musical Artists and the Society of Stage Directors and…

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The National Joint Operational Structure meeting in Bapong near Brits to assess the extent of illegal mining activities in the area 6:39

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The National Joint Operational Structure is meeting in Bapong in Brits in the North West today, to assess the extent of illegal mining activities in the area. Resident of the area have raised safety concerns due to the reported illegal mining activities. For more Sakina Kamwendo spoke to National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure Spokesp…

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Zimbabwean national found in possession of over 580 passports appears in the Belfast Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga 5:20

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A 43-year-old Zimbabwean national found in possession of over 580 passports and more than 147-thousand-rand in cash hidden in his bakkie has appeared in the Belfast Magistrate's Court in Mpumalanga today. Edward Chitaizvi was arrested in Waterval a week ago. Chitaizvi is suspected to have been on his way to meet someone who would have stamped the p…

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Rescue teams still on site of the Redcliffe Temple in KZN 5:45

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Rescue teams are still on site of the Redcliffe temple that collapsed on Friday. Five bodies were recovered over the weekend. . To get the latest Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Prem Balram of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA)By SAfm

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Motion of no confidence against KZN Premier Thami Ntuli still underway 6:25

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Voting is under way in the motion of no confidence in KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli in the provincial legislature in Pietermaritzburg. A special council sitting has been convened to deal with the motion that the uMkhonto we Sizwe Party has brought against Ntuli.By SAfm

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Anna-Marta Visky, CWA District 1 | Andrew Strom, Labor Lawyer 55:05

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On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Anna-Marta Visky, NJ Political and Field Director for District 1 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined the podcast to discuss the pressing issue of healthcare affordability for public employees in New Jersey. Andrew Strom, labor lawyer and adjunct professor at Brooklyn L…

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Listen to our weekly feature, Coalface, with Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. 3:52

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SAfm's Update at Noon presents another Update from the Coal Face. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly.By SAfm

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N3 Top Festive Priority Route 9:33

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Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is leading an inter-provincial law enforcement operation aimed at road users travelling between Gauteng, Limpopo, and North West during this festive season. Last month the Minister officially launched the 365-day Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign. She has called on all South Africans to take personal responsibility…

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Court Dismisses NPA Appeal Bid; Analyst Says Further Action Would Waste Resources 5:59

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The Gqeberha High Court in the Eastern Cape has dismissed the NPA's application for leave to appeal the acquittal of Televangelist, Timothy Omotoso. Omotoso and his co-accused Lusanda Sulani and Zukiswa Sitho were found not guilty on charges of rape and human trafficking. For more Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Legal analyst Nthabiseng Dubazana…

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Charlotte Brody, BlueGreen Alliance | Will Lindsay, BMWED 53:32

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Charlotte Brody, Vice President of Occupational and Environmental Health at the BlueGreen Alliance, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the importance of workplace health regulations, challenges from the Trump Administration to these protections and the crucial role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) ge…

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eGPlearning in review for 2025 38:54

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Contact us and share your opinion Boost your triage skills with our dynamic 5-session live webinar course, tailored for primary care clinicians. Led by Dr. Gandalf and Dr. Ed Pooley, this comprehensive training covers all facets of remote patient triage—digital, on-call, and more. Gain practical knowledge, exclusive tips, and direct access to our e…

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Calls for Department of Basic Education to step up following leak of matric exam papers 13:20

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Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Basil Manuel - Executive Director of the National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) and Biki Lepota, Umalusi Senior Manager for Public Relations and CommunicationsBy SAfm

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Dr Snuki Zikalala: ANC has the best policies but lacks implementation 13:58

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Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Dr. Snuki Zikalala - president of the African National Congress (ANC) Veterans' League and Dr. levy Ndou - political analystBy SAfm

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KZN politics: Strife in KZN politics still brewing 7:25

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Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Professor Bheki Mngomezulu , Director for the Centre for the Advancement of Non-Racialism and Democracy (CANRAD) at the Nelson Mandela UniversityBy SAfm

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Adam Keller, The Valley Labor Report | Hannah Halbert, Policy Matters Ohio 47:47

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Adam Keller, co-host of The Valley Labor Report and a leader in Alabama’s labor movement, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed what he described as troubling labor practices connected to an automotive supply chain facility in Alabama. Hannah Halbert, Executive Director of Policy Matters Ohio, joined the America’s Work Force U…

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Frank Mathews, CWA District 4 | Dave Wondolowski, Cleveland BCTC 46:36

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Frank Mathews, Administrative Director for District 4 of the Communications Workers of America (CWA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to provide his thoughts on skyrocketing health care costs, the dangerous implications of the “One Touch Make Ready” (OTMR) utility pole policy and the ongoing need to protect worker safety in the face o…

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Sylvia Allegretto, CEPR | Bob Funk, LaborLab 58:59

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On this episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Sylvia Allegretto, Senior Economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), offered a comprehensive look into lagging teacher compensation, or as she called it, a “teacher pay penalty” in the United States. Allegretto, who has spent over two decades researching labor economic…

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Dorsey Hager, C/COBCTC | John Paul Smith, AFL-CIO 42:41

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Dorsey Hager, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus/Central Ohio Building and Construction Trades Council, joined the America’s Workforce Union Podcast and highlighted a number of ongoing infrastructure projects in the region, the challenges and innovations brought on by harsh weather, ongoing workforce development efforts and the changing …

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Episode 6: Squabbles with Jeff Veley 15:57

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An interview with Jeff Veley of Squabbles, a program recently introduced schoolwide at BMA. Hosts: Ami S, Joseph A, Cara H, Eyal W, Daniel J, Sophia H, Nessa H, Nehorai G Guest: Jeff Veley Sound techs: Abby I & Aviel D Director: Avi Frier BMAzing: The Podcast is a production of the Brauser Maimonides Academy Middle School…

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Suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu defends implementation plan to incorporate the PKTT to the murder and robbery unit of the SAPS 10:31

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Suspended Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu says he disbanded the PKTT following complaints that showed administrative issues within the PKTT 7:16

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ADHD therapies, and the NHS gig economy 40:40

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There is an enormous amount of research on treatment for ADHD - pharmaceutical and otherwise. But not all of those trials, or meta-analyses, are of high quality; and not many compare the whole literature. Now a new umbrella review - a review of reviews - tries to give a broad overview of the whole evidence base. Corentin Gosling, associate professo…

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Jared Ross and Lorie Thompson, South Sound BCTC | Steve South, Teamsters Local 25 1:00:03

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This episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jared Ross, Executive Secretary of the South Sound Building and Construction Trades Council — a regional council under the Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council — and Dr. Lorie Thompson, regional network director for the Capital STEM Alliance. The conversation focused o…

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The Covid Inquiry - special episode 31:04

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"Damning” and “unforgivable failures” is how some papers headlines reacted to criticism of former UK prime minister Boris Johnson in the second of 10 reports from the UK Covid Inquiry. Under pressure, in 2001 Boris Johnson announced a covid inquiry led by a former judge, Baroness Hallett. Each report is examining a different area of the pandemic's …

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Episode 141: This 18-Year Old Rapper Just CALLED OUT Boston's Best (ft. DayDaDon) 1:43:54

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He dropped a diss track on Thanksgiving calling out some Boston's best: Jo Saza, Novian Wright, Clark D, Nay Speaks and SeeFour... and he's got responses LOADED for anyone who fires back!DayDaDon, an 18-year-old rapper from Roxbury, pulls up to talk about his new album "Letting Go of Yesterday," the Damon Dynamo character, and we discussed what it …

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Paul Nolley, Project First Rate | Jody Calemine, AFL-CIO 47:44

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On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Paul Nolley, Executive Director of Project First Rate, joined the show to shine a light on his organization’s approach to promoting union construction in Rockford, Ill. and surrounding counties. Project First Rate is a partnership between union contractors and tradespeople, focusing on q…

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Dave Saucedo, Teamsters | Tim Burga, Ohio AFL-CIO 49:47

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Dave Saucedo, Director of the Airline Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing struggles faced by United Airlines mechanics as they fight for better contract terms, the outsourcing of maintenance work to other countries and the challenges of securing fair contracts …

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Building for the Future: The Role of Water in the UK's Housing Agenda 46:44

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In this episode of Insights Pod, we welcome our new co-host, Daphne Doody-Green, CEO of the Bathroom Association, along with Technical Director Andrew McLean and Research Manager Jane Blakeborough. Daphne shares her excitement about leading the organization during a time of evolution, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across the value cha…

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s3e95 collaging identity with Yashua Klos 1:02:55

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In this episode of Platemark, Ann converses with Yashua Klos, a passionate artist finding new connections through collaborative printmaking. They discuss his unique woodblock collage technique, his journey of self-discovery, and the impact of reuniting with family. We talk about the nuances of his artistic process, the emotional resonance of his wo…

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Ted Pappageorge, Culinary Workers Union Local 226 | Merrilee Logue, NLO 50:16

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This episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Ted Pappageorge, Secretary-Treasurer of Culinary Workers Union Local 226. Representing 60,000 members in Las Vegas, Pappageorge joined the podcast to celebrate a landmark achievement: the union's first-ever representation across every major casino on the Las Vegas Strip. The conversati…

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Roxanne Brown, USW | Scott Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing 52:32

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Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Roxanne Brown, incoming President of the United Steelworkers (USW). As she prepares to become the union’s first female and first African American USW president on March 1, Brown shared her thoughts on the union's legacy of internal promotion, her personal journey within the organiza…

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Jeff Padallero, Teamsters | Greg LaRoy, Good Jobs First 1:01:26

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Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s Thanksgiving Day episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery and Soft Drink Conference, discussed the extraordinary battle for a first contract at Breakthru Beverage facilities across Florida. Greg LaRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First, joined the…

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Chris Grando, NUICA | Trish Belenson, SEIU Local 1021 54:51

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On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Chris Grando, President of the National Union Insulation Contractors Alliance (NUICA), joined the show to discuss the organization, its recent changes and ongoing challenges in the insulation industry. Representing signatory contractors and advancing the mission of partnership between la…

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Casey Van Den Heuvel, SMW Local 104 | Tom Buffenbarger 55:27

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On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Casey Van Den Heuvel, business representative for Sheet Metal Workers Local 104, shared insights into the ongoing challenges faced by union workers in California’s Monterey and Santa Cruz regions. The discussion centered on the fight to maintain Project Labor Agreements (PLA) in Watsonvi…

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Jon Schleuss, NewsGuild-CWA | Greg Regan, TTD 47:15

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On today’s episode of America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jon Schleuss, President of the NewsGuild-CWA, discussed the resolution of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette strike and highlighted the enduring power of worker unity and the challenges faced by journalists nationwide. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department (TTD) at the AFL-C…

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Advocate Andrew Chauke continues his fight to clear his name. 6:11

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The Nkabinde Inquiry into the fitness to hold office of suspended South Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions advocate Andrew Chauke resumed this morning. National Director of Public Prosecutions Advocate Shamila Batohi is continuing her testimony. The Inquiry chaired by retired Justice Bess Nkabinde was set up following allegations that suspende…

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Northwest hearings commence with the mayor testifying on premier Lazarus Mokgosi's interference allegations. 5:33

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The North West Legislature's newly established Ad Hoc Committee set to investigate allegations of improper conduct against Premier Lazarus Mokgosi, starts today. The committee was establishment after the Mayor of the Naledi Local Municipality, Clifton Groep, accused the Premier of instructing a former municipality employee to alter a report relatin…

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The search continues for the two remaining missing KZN flood victims. 7:41

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The body of an elderly woman that was trapped between rocks and debris at Umshwati Local Municipality in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has been retrieved. This follows heavy rainfall last night which resulted in damage to various properties and the local infrastructure. Two more people remain missing and are believed to have been swept away by the flo…

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Jeff Stoffer, American Legion | Rich Fiesta, Alliance for Retired Americans 45:39

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Today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast featured Jeff Stoffer, Director of Media and Communications at the American Legion. Stoffer discussed the Legion’s advocacy during government shutdowns, efforts to combat scams targeting veterans, and the inspiring journey of a veteran-turned-entrepreneur – a feature story in the December is…

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SAfm spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. 5:09

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This Friday, SAfm's radio anchor Sakina Kamwendo once again spoke to Martin Creamer, publishing editor of Engineering News & Mining Weekly. South Africa’s platinum sector! Industry insiders say the metal’s business has received a massive boost and prices have soared to the heavens; this comes after the launch of new platinum futures trading on the …

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Global powers rally behind SA for the G20 summit. 15:51

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World leaders have started arriving in South Africa ahead of the G20 leaders Summit taking place at the Nasrec Expo Centre in Johannesburg this weekend. The summit starts tomorrow and ends on Sunday. Leaders who have already arrived include UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, China's premier, Li Qiang, Vietnam's counterpart Pham Minh Chính, and Austral…

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G20 convoys: Sandton and Nasrec roads face rolling closures tomorrow. 6:45

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Police visibility has been intensified at all major routes to ensure the safety of delegates and visitors arriving for the G20 Leaders Summit at the weekend. Traffic volumes have already started to increase as various heads of states have started touching down at the O.R Tambo International Airport. For more on some of the key affected routes and r…

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Children’s G20 Seeks Commitments To Improvement Early Childhood Development 6:05

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The Government of South Africa, under its Presidency of the G20, has officially endorsed the Children20 (Ch20) as one of the engagement groups of the G20 Social Summit. This marks a historic milestone in global governance and child rights advocacy, ensuring that the voices, experiences, and priorities of children are embedded in one of the world's …

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Anton Ruesing, FTI | Pat Gallagher, North Coast Area Labor Federation 45:35

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On today’s episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Anton Ruesing, Director of the Finishing Trades Institute (FTI) of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) joined the podcast to discuss FTI’s role, the differences between union and nonunion training, FTI’s partnerships to help veterans enter the trades and workfor…