Building Women’s Power & The SCOTUS Fight Over Forced Arbitration

Segment 1: UAW Region 4’s Kelli Harrison on Safety and Women’s Committees In our first segment, we welcome Kelli Harrison, UAW Region 4 Political and Legislative Coordinator. Harrison shares her journey from a small Illinois town impacted by industrial contamination to leading a 12-state region for the United Auto Workers. She discusses the critical link between shop-floor safety and women’s committees, the evolution of maternity protections in manufacturing, and how the UAW is building a leadership pipeline for the next generation of women workers. Segment 2: Labor Lawyer Andrew Strom on Flowers Foods v. Brock In the second half, labor lawyer Andrew Strom joins the program to break down a pivotal case currently before the U.S. Supreme Court. Flowers Foods v. Brock centers on "last-mile" delivery drivers and the "transportation worker exemption" from forced arbitration. Strom explains how the outcome of this case could determine whether millions of workers maintain their right to a day in court or are pushed into private, confidential arbitration systems. In this episode, we cover: How industrial safety failures in non-union shops fuel labor activism. The role of UAW Women’s Committees in bargaining for dignity and inclusion. Why "member-to-member" politics is the backbone of union strength. The legal strategy behind corporate forced arbitration clauses. Why the "last mile" of the supply chain is the new front line for interstate commerce law. Stay Connected: Subscribe to the America’s Work Force Union Podcast for daily interviews with the leaders, organizers, and activists building worker power across America. Website: https://awf.labortools.com/