By David A. Frye, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Vice President and Midwest Regional Manager
“It’s time to be honest with you.
You’re the problem.
Every year about this time we warn you, the motoring public, that highway work is beginning across the country. State Police, State Departments of Transportation, workers, Unions, OSHA, and more; we produce public service announcements and billboards and newspaper ads begging you to be alert, slow down, and drop the phone in work zones.”
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🚨 BREAKING: @POTUS terminates key @NLRB leaders, leaving workers without a voice!
— @GPBrentBooker (@GPBrentBooker) January 28, 2025
The NLRB is vital for protecting #workersrights. These firings halt critical cases and silence workers. We call on the Administration to appoint leaders who prioritize a Workers First Agenda over… pic.twitter.com/BEzaCmUSzk
In the days, weeks, and months ahead, news will come at us fast and furious. As your union, we remain laser-focused on what matters most: the issues that directly impact your day-to-day lives—your paycheck, your health, and your safety at work.
To cut through the noise, I will be addressing you directly in plain language on the topics that genuinely affect our bottom line. Yesterday, I released the first of these statements regarding President Trump’s decision to terminate Jennifer Abruzzo, General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and Board Member Gwynne Wilcox.
Just days ago, Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that basically cut off all federal funding for most of our safety net programs, instantly creating funding issues all over America. This is chaos by design, and it will be followed by massive cuts to many of the most vital domestic programs in American history. We discuss this and more with guests Randi Weingarten of The American Federation of Teachers and Brent Booker, President of LIUNA.
Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union’s growth, innovative programs and future outlook.
The Great Plains Laborers District Council (GPLDC) is the cornerstone of labor representation for Construction, Industrial and Public Sector workers across the vast Great Plains region. Our district council is a subsidiary of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), representing a proud brotherhood and sisterhood of skilled laborers who contribute tirelessly to serve our communities and build our nations infrastructures. lka jd;flkja dl;kja ;fklj aslkfj
As we kick off 2025, LIUNA is doubling down on our mission to grow stronger, expand our power, and continue marching toward our ambitious goal of ONE MILLION MEMBERS.
Through Laborers Rising, we’ve shown the incredible impact of solidarity and action. With over 25,000 volunteers and 200+ Volunteer Organizing Committees, we’ve built a network that is reshaping communities, influencing elections, and advocating for the rights of working people.