Labor Lounge Podcast

05/20/2026

🛠️ “When you try to explain the civil rights movement, or the women's movement, or any other kind of social movement that dramatically changed America, you can say this changed in your lifetime, that would not have happened if the state legislature voted against.” - Dr. Benjamin Dworkin, RIPPAC

In this clip from Labor Lounge Podcast, Dr. Benjamin Dworkin joins Co-Hosts Anthony Abrantes (Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters) and Cyndie Williams (Carpenter Contractor Trust) to share examples of when public policy issues heavily utilized civic engagement that resulted in a measurable outcome.

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05/13/2026

📝“The premise here is that a functioning democracy - a representative democracy - requires an engaged and informed citizenship. It does not work if there's only the elite who make decisions. And that was what the founders of this country understood.” - Dr. Benjamin Dworkin, RIPPAC

In this clip from Labor Lounge Podcast, Dr. Benjamin Dworkin joins Co-Hosts Anthony Abrantes (Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Cyndie Williams (Carpenter Contractor Trust to share the origins of Rowan’s Institute of Public Policy and Citizenship.

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05/06/2026

🛠️ This month’s episode of Labor Lounge Podcast explores the role of civic engagement in strengthening democracy.
Co-Hosts Anthony Abrantes (Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters) and Cyndie Williams (Carpenter Contractor Trust) sit down with Dr. Benjamin Dworkin, founding director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship, to unpack how education, civic participation, and meaningful dialogue can rebuild trust in our institutions.
From working with a rapidly growing student population at Rowan, Dr. Dworkin shares why a functioning democracy depends on an informed, engaged citizenry - and how initiatives like RIPPAC are helping make that a reality.

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- The role of transparency and media in rebuilding public trust
- Real-world wins of civic engagement, from marriage equality to the $15 minimum wage
- The impact of labor unions on shaping policy
- Why respectful, non-partisan dialogue is critical in a polarized climate

04/22/2026

🚧 “Don’t limit yourself to what a career in construction looks like. Start at the ground level…become an apprentice, become a carpenter, become a project manager. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” -
Mary Kate Radomski, Frank V. Radomski & Sons

In this clip from the Labor Lounge Podcast, Mary Kate joins co-hosts Anthony Abrantes Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Cyndie Williams Carpenter Contractor Trust to share guidance for young people entering the industry.

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04/08/2026

🛠️ This week’s episode highlights a century-long construction legacy in Philadelphia.
Hosts Anthony Abrantes (Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters) and Cyndie Williams (Carpenter Contractor Trust) are joined by Philip Radomski (Chairman) and Mary Kate Radomski (President) of Frank V. Radomski & Sons to discuss how the family-led firm balances tradition with innovation, union labor, and workforce development.
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• How apprenticeships turn construction into a career, not just a job
• Why union crews deliver speed, safety, and profitability in the Philadelphia market
• The firm’s long-term investment in training, OSHA 30-certified crews, and safety-first culture
• How family leadership and forward-thinking initiatives keep a 100-year-old firm modern and competitive

03/26/2026

“Labor has always been good at taking someone out of high school and guiding them through a career where they can support their family, retire with dignity, and keep learning along the way.” - Governor Mikie Sherrill
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill sits down with Anthony Abrantes of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Cyndie Williams of Carpenter Contractor Trust to talk about why labor is more important than ever - charting careers, supporting families, and ensuring workers can adapt in an AI-driven economy.
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03/18/2026

“Something that labor does better than anyone is make a career for people… not just a job.” - Governor Mikie Sherrill
Governor Mikie Sherrill joins Anthony Abrantes of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Cyndie Williams of Carpenter Contractor Trust on the latest episode of Labor Lounge Podcast. They dive into workforce priorities, closing skill gaps, and keeping major projects like the Gateway Tunnel moving - creating thousands of good-paying jobs.
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03/11/2026

This episode of the Podcast is a must listen. Governor Mikie Sherrill joins Hosts Anthony Abrantes and Cyndie Williams on Labor Lounge Podcast to talk about the future of work in New Jersey.
From protecting major projects like the Gateway Tunnel to closing skill gaps and preparing workers for an AI-driven economy, this conversation is packed with insights on creating real opportunities for working families. Governor Sherrill has already been a great partner of ours at Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Carpenter Contractor Trust and we’re excited for what is to come.
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• Expanding union apprenticeships & stackable degrees
• Fighting for infrastructure that supports tens of thousands of jobs
• Removing barriers so workers can thrive
• Preparing for AI - without leaving anyone behind

02/25/2026

🛠️ Clean energy. Good union jobs. It doesn’t have to be one or the other.
In this Labor Lounge Podcast clip, Lt. Governor Austin Davis (Lt. Governor Austin Davis joins co-hosts Anthony Abrantes (Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and Cyndie Williams (Carpenter Contractor Trust to talk about bringing Democrats and Republicans together to move critical projects forward - especially in Pennsylvania’s clean energy economy.
Sometimes it means taking off the red jerseys and the blue jerseys and putting on a Pennsylvania jersey.
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02/18/2026

🪜 Building ladders. Creating generational opportunity.

In this clip from the Labor Lounge Podcast, Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis , reflects on how organized labor creates pathways to success and why unions changed the trajectory of his life and so many others across the Commonwealth.

Joined by co-host Anthony Abrantes, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, the conversation highlights how blue-collar America built the foundation that generations continue to benefit from today and why young people need to know there’s more than one path to success.

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02/11/2026

Our newest episode takes on the future of work in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Austin Davis joins Anthony Abrantes (Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters) and Cyndie Williams (Carpenter Contractor Trust) for a conversation on how unions power the middle class and why the Commonwealth is making historic investments in apprenticeships and workforce development.

Raised in a union family, the Lieutenant Governor shares how organized labor shaped his own path and how it continues to drive economic opportunity and family-sustaining careers across Pennsylvania. He also breaks down the state’s approach to growing the economy without leaving workers behind.

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• Why unions remain central to Pennsylvania’s middle class
• New funding for career and technical education and apprenticeships
• Balancing business growth with strong worker protections