A new bill from Wisconsin Republicans would limit the ability of municipalities to use project labor agreements on major construction works. Democratic State Representative Tod Ohnstad of Kenosha talked with Tony about what project labor agreements are, and how they help municipalities and workers alike.
Kohler strikers unite against 2-tier wages
Tony Castaneda talks with former labor organizer and state Rep. Tod Ohnstad (D-Kenosha) about the Kohler strike. They discuss why 94 percent of Kohler workers represented by United Auto Workers Local 833 voted to strike and about the mass picket on Saturday, November 21.
WI State Budget Finally Getting Passed
Tod Ohnstad, State Representative from Kenosha, joins Tony Castaneda to talk about the passage of the State’s budget.
Prevailing Wage
Prevailing wage is a minimum wage that must be paid to workers on qualifying publicly funded construction projects. Most public work is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Tod Ohnstad, State Representative serving District 65, joins 8 O’Clock Buzz host Tony Castaneda to talk about the State Legislature’s desire for full repeal of prevailing wage.
Menominee Casino Proposal
State Representative Tod Ohnstad joins 8 O’Clock Buzz host Tony Castaneda to discuss the Menominee tribe’s proposed Kenosha casino.
Tod Ohnstad On The 8 O'Clock Buzz
Tod Ohnstad, 65th Assembly District State Representative, (Democrat) joined Tony Castaneda on the 8 O’Clock Buzz to talk about pending issues in Wisconsin including a proposed iron mine in northern Wisconsin.
