Life In Labor - Sponsored by the Central Ohio Labor Council
The Life in Labor Podcast explores the Unions in Central Ohio who are affiliated with the Central Ohio Labor Council. Learn the truth about labor Unions from their members. Life in Labor, hosted by Nikki Yemi and Jay Walther, is the flagship show where rank and file Union Members share their stories. Join us for each episode to hear what real union members in Central Ohio have to say. Learn more about what the Central Ohio Labor council does including how you can get involved, upcoming events, and much more by visiting our website at https://columbusaflcio.org/ . The Executive Director of the Labor Council is Jamie Shumaker and the President is Diane Bailey. If you would like to share your story on one of our podcasts, email the host Jason Perlman at jperlman@ohaflcio.org.
Episodes
Sep 11, 2026
Sep 11, 2026
30 min
Join us for the first episode of our new Podcast - Life in Labor, hosted by Bailey Sandin and Niki Yemi. This first episode discusses the importance of labor and a little bit about our roots.
Jan 1, 2026
Dec 18, 2025
Dec 4, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
45 min
In this episode, Jason Perlman talks with Patti Davis-Sato the Secretary/Treasurer of AFGE Local 3448.
Learn about what federal workers do and what the effects of the changes being made by DOGE are on government services and employees.
Find out more about AFGE at www.afge.org
Learn more about the Central Ohio Labor Council by visiting https://www.columbusaflcio.org.
Music in the podcast is used under a creative commons license:
Back To Cool by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
40 min
On this episode, Jason interviews Camryn Schooley from OCSEA
Learn more about OCSEA at https://www.ocsea.org/
Learn more about the Central Ohio Labor Council by visiting https://www.columbusaflcio.org.
Music in the podcast is used under a creative commons license:
Music: Back To Cool by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mar 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
37 min
In this episode, Jason Perlman talks with Robert Stalte from the United Steel Workers.
Find out more about the United Steel Workers at https://usw.org
Learn more about the Central Ohio Labor Council by visiting https://www.columbusaflcio.org.
Music in the podcast is used under a creative commons license:
Mar 10, 2025
Mar 10, 2025
46 min
On this episode, Jason interviews Camryn Schooley from IBEW Local 683. Camryn shares about himself and talks about the labor movement today.
Learn more about IBEW Local 683 by visiting https://ibew683.org
Learn more about the Central Ohio Labor Council by visiting https://www.columbusaflcio.org.
Music in the podcast is used under a creative commons license:
Music: Back To Cool by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Feb 24, 2025
Feb 24, 2025
35 min
On this episode of The Grievance Files our host Jason Perlman, chats with Kelly Sidner. Kelly is member of Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE). She works at Eastland/Fairfield Career and Technical School as a Lunch Lady.
Kelly's workplace became unionized within the last year and they are still trying to get their first contract. Unfortunately due to the actions of their employer, they have had to go on strike.
Hear Kelly's story about forming and joining the Union as well as why they have had to go on strike. To find out more about OAPSE and the strike at Eastland/Fairfield and learn how you can help, go to: https://oapse.org/featured/oapse-local-686-on-strike/
Music in the podcast is used under a creative commons license:
Music: Back To Cool by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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