The Teamster View

This week on the Worker Power Hour , we bring you powerful conversations that highlight community, advocacy, and worker strength across our region. We kick things off with Lilian Vasquez, who joins us in recognition of Autism Awareness Month to talk about the importance of understanding, inclusion, and supporting individuals and families impacted by autism. This is a conversation about awareness—b...

This week on Worker Power Hour, we're joined by Lindsay Dougherty , Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 399 , representing thousands of workers who keep Hollywood running behind the scenes. As the entertainment industry faces uncertainty, Lindsay breaks down what's really at stake in the fight to keep Hollywood rolling — from protecting good union jobs to standing up against corporate decisions...

In this episode of Worker Power Hour, we bring you conversations that highlight what building worker power looks like in real time across our communities. First, we sit down with Dejonae Shaw, candidate for Rancho Cucamonga City Council, to talk about her campaign and what it means to bring a strong pro-worker voice into local government. From workers' rights to community investment, Dejonae share...

In this episode of Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan sits down with Joe Kerr, former president of the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association and current candidate for Congress. After years of advocating for firefighters and working families at the bargaining table, Kerr is now taking his fight for workers to the national stage. The conversation explores Kerr's journey from union leaders...

In this episode, we bring together labor, local government, and small business voices shaping the Inland Empire. We're joined by Inland Empire Labor Institute Executive Director Esmeralda Vazquez , Helen Tran , Mayor of San Bernardino, representatives from the Teamsters Local 1932 Black Power Committee , and local small business Lala's Mexican Fusion Cuisine. Together, we discuss the importance of...

On today's episode of the Worker Power Hour, we kicked things off with recent labor news regarding Kentucky unions' fight to repeal right to work laws and other labor wins. We were joined by Lisa Jeffers, with the Right at Home Foundation, who offer home care services for those who require the extra assistance to sustain a healthy lifestyle.   Next we had on Councilwoman Denise Davis from Redlands...

On today's episode of the Worker Power Hour, we kicked things off with recent labor news regarding Corporate Interests ballot measures, worker power wins and much more.  Next, we were joined by the American Heart Association to talk about heart health and how to prevent heart issues.  We wrap up with Marnie Von Wilpert, a labor attorney and San Diego City Councilwoman who is now running for Congre...

On today's episode of the Worker Power Hour, we kicked things off with recent labor news regaring Kaiser Permanente nurses on strike, ICE raids, and much more.  Next, we were joined by Ana Montgomery with Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy to promote their business and the sweet discount for Teamster members.  We wrap up with  Susie Martinez , the Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Nevada AFL-CIO to discu...

On today's episode of the Worker Power Hour, we kicked things off with Matthew, a local carpet cleaner, who shares what it's really like to run a small business, serve the community, and build something sustainable through hard work and hustle. Next, we're joined by labor TikToker Glenn Kage , who breaks down union myths vs. reality —calling out the misinformation workers hear every day and settin...

This week on Worker Power Hour , host Randy Korgan is joined by powerhouse voices from across Southern California's labor and political landscape. We're honored to welcome Yvonne Wheeler, President of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, for a deep dive into how workers are organizing and fighting back against corporate America's attacks on unions and working families. We also feature a spe...

On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan was joined by Jason Nugent, a Teamsters Local 1932 Steward and San Bernardino County eligibility worker, to discuss what workers should demand in 2026.    Randy is also joined by our Teamsters Advantage guest, Ron Hawkins, Director of Business and Educational Partnerships (California baptist University).     

On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Kogran is joined by Teamsters Local 166: Don Henley, Business Agent/ Recording Secretary Brian Williams, Chief Steward Contract Specialist Alex Marroquin, Kaiser Steward Healthcare Division Communicator  Huy Le, Kaiser Steward RMC Healthcare Division Communicator  Together, they discussed how Teamsters Local 166 is currently in negotiations with Kais...

On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Kogran is joined by: Eric Tate, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 848 Peter Sidhu, Executive Vice President UNAC/UNHP James Henry, Tax Services For a discussion on how in less than 24 hours, local 848 showed worker power at a comapny called Sysco, as well as conversations around new tax laws, and how UNAC is taking on Kaiser Hospital and SHARP f...

On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Kogran is joined by: David Knipp, Labor Social Media Influencer and union member Tessa Lynn Hodge, Candidate for Congress, District 23  Claudia Funderburg, Suicide Prevention Advocate For a discussion on how to innovate labor communications, current attacks on labor, what is at stake in the upcoming midterm elections, and suicide prevention.  Randy K...

On this episode of  The Worker Power Hour , host Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, sits down with Adam Chaikof, Chair of the Young Democrats Labor Caucus to talk about his role in organizing the DCCC, the Democratic Party's relationship with labor, and much more.  We also had on our Teamster Advantage Partner, Marissa, with Premium Custome Tailoring Alterations, who offers...

On this epsiode, Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, is joined by Vince Saavedra, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Southern Nevada Building Trades, representing over 20,000 hard-working members, and Tommy Blitsch, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 631.  Vince and Tommy discuss the importance of labor unity, how to fight the anti-union campaign, and how to spread the...

On this episode of The Worker Power Hour , host Randy Korgan, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 1932, sits down with Adrian Hernandez of IATSE Local 122, who discusses the fight for fair treatment and safety in the entertainment industry and how Local 122 is spreading worker power.  We also had on Crystal Cortez, a proud Teamsters Local 1932 member, who highlighted the power of solidarity amo...

On this episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan is joined by Ricardo Cisneros, Secretary-Treasurer of the Inland Empire Labor Council to discuss how IE labor is fighting back against Corporate America and protecting working families in the Inland Empire.   Randy was also joined by Dejoané Shaw, Non-Profit founder of Coterie Cares and Union Nurse out of USW Local 7600 to talk about what Cote...

On this episode, Randy Korgan is joined by Gracie Torres, who is an SEIU 721  union member out of Riverside County and is currently running for Riverside City Council.    Our Teamster Advantage guest, Silva & Silva Attorneys at Law also joined Randy to promote  how they can serve you in case you run into legal trouble.    Lastly, Randy is joined by Larry Nelson with the AFGE (American Federation o...

On this episode, Secretary-Treasurer Randy Korgan was joined by Veronica Gonzalez, who was a former Starbucks Barista turned Starbucks Workers United organizer. Veronica came on to talk about union updates and how the Company is aggressively union busting and using tactics against workers.    Lastly, Randy was joined by our Teamster Advantage guests, Raffi Avetyan and Ellie Adri to discuss their a...

Randy Korgan was joined by Teamster rank and file members from Keuirg Dr. Pepper, Stater Brothers, and Amazon, to talk about their recent contract wins and how Amazon workers are fighting every single day for a union contract.    Randy was also joined by members by Keith Luebs, with Mountain Lakes Resorts, to offer sweet disocunts to our members who choose his lodging.    Finally, Randy delivers a...

On today's episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan is joined by Kona Ice to discuss their most popular flavors and which ones are the worst according to customers.    Lastly, Randy was joined by Otto, who is a Supervisor at CONFIRE and a new Teamsters Local 1932 member, along with his coworkers who are currently in bargaining.  

On this weeks episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan is joined by Joe Goncialazo and Antonio Leanos, who are Teamster members out of Stater Brother's to discuss how they are building worker power, upcoming negotiation updates, and much more.    Randy was also joined by Greg Ballows, who is the owner of many Corky restaurants in the Inland Empire, which offer a generous discount to Teamster...

On this weeks episode of the Worker Power Hour, Randy Korgan is joined by the American Heart Association to launch our Wellness Wednesdays series to talk about spreading awareness around heart disease, how to stay actively fit live a healthy life, among many other healthy subjects.    'James Bites Back' also returns with an update on what Teamster Advantage food places he has recently visited to t...

Randy Korgan is joined by AFGE members Maureen Gallagher (AFGE Local 1206 Retiree) and Victor Alvarado (AFGE Steward at local 1206) to discuss how the Trump Administration is eliminating collective bargaining for over 400,000 federal employees.  In this episode, Randy and the AFGE panel, unpack how we can fight back, what's at stake, and how we can stop the billionaire takeover and privatization o...