The Oklahoma Unions Podcast

Raise the Wage

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 by Bronte Yardley

The New President

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

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 by Bronte Yardley Artwork designed by Bronte Yardley

Pay Paraprofessionals

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   Episode Idea? Email: okcolf@gmail.com   Episode Credits: Produced, edited, and mixed by Bronte Yardley Artwork designed by Bronte Yardley

Be Sure You Do

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 Yardley Artwork designed by Bronte Yardley