Bronte Yardley, Tim O'Connor

The Oklahoma Unions Podcast

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The Oklahoma Unions Podcast brings you inside the world of working people across our state. Each week, we sit down with labor leaders, union members, and community voices to talk about the fights, the history, and the victories that shape the lives of Oklahoma’s workers. From the picket line to the Capitol, hear real stories about solidarity, organizing, and the future of labor in our state.

Author

Bronte Yardley, Tim O'Connor

Episodes

With You - It's Better in a Union 29.06.2026 27:19

President Tim sits down with Jessy De La Pascua, Senior Field Representative for the Southern Region of the AFL-CIO. They talk about the recent 2026 National AFL-CIO Convention held in Minneapolis, MN; re-election of the National AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler; and some of the Resolutions passed. Links Be sure to follow and tag The Oklahoma Unions Podcast on our socials @okcolf Episode Idea? Emai...

Raise the Wage 04.05.2026 23:26

The Oklahoma Unions Podcast meets with Amber England with the Raise the Wage coalition. She speaks on State Question 832 and calls on all of us to vote in the Primary Election on June 16, 2026. Links Be sure to follow and tag The Oklahoma Unions Podcast on our socials @okcolf Episode Idea? Email: okcolf@gmail.com Episode Credits: Produced, edited, and mixed by Bronte Yardley Artwork designed b...

The New President 01.05.2026 32:06

The Oklahoma Unions Podcast returns this time with a new location and first time guest, OK State AFL-CIO President Forrest Bennett. Links Be sure to follow and tag The Oklahoma Unions Podcast on our socials @okcolf Episode Idea? Email: okcolf@gmail.com Episode Credits: Produced, edited, and mixed by Bronte Yardley Artwork designed by Bronte Yardley

A Teacher Finds the Union 16.09.2025 27:25

We sit down with Lynn Green, a retired educator from AFT Local 2309, to reflect on his teaching career, the impact of union membership, and the lessons our history can teach us about today’s struggles and tomorrow’s possibilities. Links Be sure to follow and tag The Oklahoma Unions Podcast on our socials @okcolf Episode Idea? Email: okcolf@gmail.com Episode Credits: Produced, edited, and mixed...

Pay Paraprofessionals 09.09.2025 35:25

In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Boerwinkle, the newly elected president of AFT Local 4574, representing school support staff aka paraprofessionals. She shares her journey into union leadership, the challenges facing support staff, and her vision for building a stronger voice for workers in Oklahoma schools. Links Be sure to follow and tag The Oklahoma Unions Podcast on our socials @okcolf...

Be Sure You Do 02.09.2025 31:35

In this episode, we talk with Bob Bearden, a letter carrier and proud member of NALC Branch 458, about life, the importance of union solidarity, and what it means to serve Oklahoma communities through the postal service. Links Be sure to follow and tag The Oklahoma Unions Podcast on our socials @okcolf Episode Idea? Email: okcolf@gmail.com Episode Credits: Produced, edited, and mixed by Bronte...

Social Media to State Fed 27.08.2025 22:06

In this episode, we sit down with Isabella Rodriguez, the young Political Director of the Oklahoma State AFL-CIO, to talk about her journey into labor politics, what it means to navigate Oklahoma’s unique political landscape, and how unions can build power for working people. From her personal story to her vision for the future of labor in Oklahoma, this conversation highlights the energy and lead...

Intro with Tim & Bronte 27.08.2025 4:38

Welcome to the Oklahoma Unions Podcast. Meet Tim and Bronte: your hosts for the new podcast all about the working people of Oklahoma. Links Be sure to follow and tag The Oklahoma Unions Podcast on our socials @okcolf Episode Idea? Email: okcolf@gmail.com Episode Credits: Produced, edited, and mixed by Bronte Yardley Artwork designed by Bronte Yardley