The 411 on 778

We sat down with all 3 business reps for local 778 and discussed how their year went, and what they have upcoming in the new year. We also touch base on our union hall's upcoming "face lift", as well as what the plans are to help the membership in the upcoming year. If you have podcast ideas, would like to be a guest, or have other general questions please email them to podcast@lodg...

On this episode we sit down with DBR Scott Brown and talk about 401k's. We discuss why everyone needs one, how they work, why if we don't partake in them the company puts that money back in their pockets. If you have podcast ideas, or questions please email them to podcast@lodge778.org 

Here are the meeting minutes for the November lodge 778 meeting. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be on one of our "where we work" episodes pleas email podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode I talk with sister April Major who went to the W3 center for advanced leadership training. I was also joined by brother Braedyn Kristensen and brother Brad Kreisel who went for the train the trainer training. We discuss what they learned, as well as why they continue to advance their leadership training. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to volunteer to be on the...

On this episode we talk with the chair of our local's veteran committee brother Carlos Rentas, as well as the assistant coordinator of veterans services brother Bryan Stymacks. We discuss how the impact of their service to our country is helping our union to lead the way in helping our veterans get the benefits they deserve. The discussion we have is inspirational, and really shows how just a...

Here are the meeting minutes for the October local meeting. Please send all questions and podcast ideas to our email.  pocast@lodge778.org

On this episode we sit down and talk with the chair of our local's veteran committee Carlos Rentas. We discuss his time in the military, his time at the W3 center, as well as the exciting opportunities coming soon for all veterans. If you would like to get ahold of Carlos, have questions, or ideas for the podcast please email podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode of where we work, I sit down with brother Manny Ryan and talk about Labconco. We talk about what the company does, how many people work there, as well as his involvement in our local. If you're interested in being interviewed for an episode of where we work, or have questions, or ideas, please email the podcast directly at podcast@lodge778.org.

This episode is the meeting minutes for the September 2024 local lodge meeting. For any questions, or podcasts ideas, please email the podcast directly at podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode I sit down with brothers Louie Lyons and John Fritz. They both attended Leadership II at the W3 center. We talk about what they learned and why they want to continue their leadership education. If you have any questions, or podcast ideas please email them to podcast@lodge778.org  

On this episode we talk to some of the brothers who are helping with the internal organizing efforts at Lake City. We talk about several topics like, why they joined, why they're stewards, and what everyone can do to help. If anyone has questions, podcast ideas, or interest in anything with our local, please email podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode I sit down with DBR Scott Brown and we discuss some work going on at the local. We talk about organizing, the city of Blue Springs contract, a new committee he has started, and more. If you have questions or ideas for future podcast episodes please email them to podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode we sit down and talk with Midwest territory representative Kevin Murch. We discuss his background in the union, what he does now, the H.E.L.P.S. committee, as well as other topics. If you have any questions or podcast ideas please email them to podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode it's our 2nd episode of where we work. I sit down with brothers Brian Pinks and Richard Bruce who work at SPX in Olathe Kansas. We discuss everything about the work they do, what they produce, how the union has helped, as well as their involvement with the upcoming contract negotiations. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas for the podcast please email them to podcast...

Here are the meeting minutes for the July local meeting. If you have any questions or podcast ideas please email them to podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode brother Braedyn and I sit down with brother Kyle Gibson and sister Diana Dierking. These two were selected to go to the harbor for leadership 1 training a few weeks back. We discuss how their training went as well as what kind of things they learned, and people they met. For any questions or podcast ideas please email  podcast@lodge778.org 

Here is the meeting recap of the June 2024 Local Lodge 778 meeting. There is a lot of information discussed. Opportunities are available to help out in our community, as well as some benefits available to us though fundraisers. If you have any questions, or podcast ideas please email them to podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode we sit down with the president of the KC AFL/CIO Duke Dujakovich. We discuss his background, the history of the organization, meetings, and everything about the AFL/CIO. If you have any questions, podcast ideas, or would like to volunteer to be interviewed for our "Where we work" episodes, please email the podcast at podcast@lodge778.org

I chat with Niki Montgomery from Working Families Friend. I learn about the history of her organization, and all the amazing work they do. If you would like to help out please go to  wffriend.org . If you have any questions or ideas for future podcast episodes please email them to podcast@lodge778.org

Here are the minutes for the April Local Lodge 778 meeting. The next meeting will be on May 11th 2024.

I sit down with Brother Braedyn Kristensen, and DBR Scott Brown, and discuss the roles of a steward and why it is a very important role in our union. As well as what you can do to help your steward out. If you have any questions or ideas for the podcast please email me directly at podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode I sit down with all 3 business reps and get updates on what's going on in our shops, as well as contract updates. If you have any questions or ideas for future episodes, please email the podcast.  podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode we introduce brother Braedyn Kristensen. Braedyn is Local 778's educator. We discuss a hot topic right now, ratification votes, and strikes. If you have questions, or ideas for future podcasts please email them to podcast@lodge778.org

On this episode I interview Vinny Ceraso. He is the director of addiction services. We discuss all the work our union does to help members and their families that are struggling. There are free services out there to help, so please reach out if you, or a family member, is in need. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to volunteer to be interviewed please email us at podcast@lodge778...

The meeting recap for the February 2024 Local Lodge 778 meeting