Jeff Padallero, Teamsters | Greg LaRoy, Good Jobs First

Happy Thanksgiving! On today’s Thanksgiving Day episode of the America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Jeff Padellaro, Director of the Teamsters Brewery, Bakery and Soft Drink Conference, discussed the extraordinary battle for a first contract at Breakthru Beverage facilities across Florida. Greg LaRoy, Executive Director of Good Jobs First, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast this Thanksgiving to provide insights into the impact of urban density on union jobs and construction wages as showcased in their recent report. The report, “Smart Growth and Good Construction Jobs: How Urban Density Benefits Union Density,” compiles extensive research and case studies that illustrate how smart growth policies and transit access can dramatically shape the union landscape.