Blue Collar News
From the shop floor to the State Legislature we've got you covered with all your Montana Labor Movement news. Hosted by Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small.
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Latest Episodes
Part I: Data Centers, AI & the Future of a Worker-Centered Economy 2026 Cope Convention Panel
What does the rise of artificial intelligence and data centers mean for Montana's workers? In this special episode of Blue Collar News, recorded at the 2026 Montana AFL-CIO COPE Convention, we bring you an insightful panel discussion o...
Part II with Jay Reardon: The Life-Changing Value of Apprenticeships in Montana
In Part Two of Blue Collar News, Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small continues the conversation with Jay Reardon, taking a deeper dive into apprenticeship utilization and why registered apprenticeships remain ...
From Incarceration to Opportunity: How Montana Is Helping Inmates Build Careers Through Skilled Trades
On this episode of Blue Collar News, Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small sits down with Jay Reardon to discuss Montana legislation that is creating opportunities for incarcerated individuals through skilled tr...
Blue Collar News LIVE: Several Grocery Workers Let Go—Why Union Contracts Matter
What happens when several longtime grocery workers is let go, and questions arise about whether union contract protections were followed?Join Montana AFL-CIO Executive Secretary Jason Small for a LIVE episode of Blue Collar New...
