Len Aguilar, Texas AFL-CIO | Andrew Spar, FEA

America’s Work Force Union Podcast

Len Aguilar, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas AFL-CIO, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss Labor Day events across the state. He also discussed the organizing success the Office and Professional Employees International Union and other unions had in recent years, plus attempts to improve heat regulations for Texas workers.

Andrew Spar, President of the Florida Education Association (FEA), joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the ongoing teacher shortage, which has become more evident through increased class sizes. He also discussed new school security requirements that make it more difficult for parents and students to leave school grounds and spoke about five publishing companies that are suing the state for its book-banning policies.