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Highlighting the real people who make up The Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers (BCTGM) Union. Digital Media Director Michelle Ellis brings monthly interviews and Digital Insights to inspire authentic online dialogue between leadership, organizers and current and future members.
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Friday Oct 27, 2023
Friday Oct 27, 2023
An update on the Local 390G #IFFStrike in Memphis, Tenn. – now approaching its 5th month.
We hear from:
- David Woods, BCTGM International Secretary Treasurer
- Jason Thomas, BCTGM International Representative/IFF Lead Negotiator
- Cedric Wilson, BCTGM Local 390G President, 10-Year Operator at IFF
- Kevin Passeretti, BCTGM Local 390G Shop Steward, 35-year QA Analyst at IFF
Resources from this episode:

Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Workers give their take on the issues at play in the #IFFStrike.
We hear from:
- Jason Thomas, BCTGM International Representative/IFF Lead Negotiator
- Cedric Wilson, BCTGM Local 390G President
- Cometris Morgan, BCTGM Local 390G Vice President
- Tanya Walker, 21-year member, Shop Steward/Trustee
- Zandra Lee, 28-year member
- Jessica Merriweather, 6-year member
- Bob Thompson, 1-year member (22-year employee of IFF)
Resources from this episode:

Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Sunday Mar 26, 2023
Covering all sides of the BCTGM’s Education and Training programs:
- Part One: An overview with the program director/head of the BCTGM's Research and Education Department, Matthew Clark.
- Part Two: Trainees from the most recent New Officers Training at the Maritime Institute in Baltimore, Md. give their feedback and insight.
Also hear from International Secretary-Treasurer David Woods, Organizing Director John Price and Local 6 President Hank McKay - on-site to contribute their mentorship and wisdom.
Interested in attending, setting up or sending someone to a future leadership training? Contact Research & Education Director Matthew Clark at mclark@bctgm.org.

Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Tuesday Oct 11, 2022
Southern Region International Rep. Darrell Copeland has been working with Hostess members in Georgia to improve union involvement in their plant, which operates in a Right-to-Work-for-Less state.
In this two-part episode, Copeland takes us through his personal journey as an emerging leader in the BCTGM - and then teams up with Local 84 Asst. Chief Shop Steward Michael Wilson to explain how they are strengthening the workers’ bargaining power at Hostess Brands.

Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022

Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
029: LIVE Panel Discussion from #BCTGM2022 on the Impact of Social Media
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Wednesday Sep 14, 2022
Recorded LIVE on August 1st during the 41st Constitutional Convention: BCTGM Digital Media Director Michelle Ellis moderates a panel discussion from the stage with input from International Staff Members Andrew Gutierrez and Jared Cummings, and BCTGM Local 218 Business Manager Chantel Mendenhall.
The group offers lessons learned from using social media to engage members, leverage awareness in the historic 2021 strikes, and the challenges that arise when using it in organizing.

Friday Aug 26, 2022
Friday Aug 26, 2022
BCTGM Local 85 (Sacramento, Calif.) Fin. Secy. Jerry Gil and Corn Nuts Facility Shop Steward Larry Cuevas discuss the health insurance issues surrounding the ULP #CornNutsStrike.
Check out the Public Facebook Page, Corn Nuts Workers On Strike to keep up with their stories, and go to bit.ly/CornNutsStrike to learn how you can support.

Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
Wednesday Aug 10, 2022
BCTGM Local 100G (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) Fin. Secy. Ryan Hocke and Negotiating Committee Member Chris Eby discuss the over-scheduling, job elimination and wage issues surrounding the #IngredionStrike.
Check out the Public Facebook Group, BCTGM 100G - Ingredion Cedar Rapids - On Strike! to keep up with their stories, and go to bit.ly/IngredionStrike to learn how you can support.

Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
026: Reflecting on the Hershey Campaign | A Discussion with Workers and Organizers
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
On March 24th, workers at the Hershey facility in Stuarts Draft, Virginia ultimately voted NOT to unionize with BCTGM by a count of 843 to 225. In this episode, worker committee members Jim Gibson and Janice Taylor join BCTGM staff organizers to reflect on the campaign.

Saturday Feb 26, 2022
025: Digital Insights: ”Who Am I Even Talking To?” | A Discussion About AUDIENCES
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Saturday Feb 26, 2022
Digital Media Dir. Michelle Ellis runs through a list of ten AUDIENCES to consider when posting on social media: The advantages of engaging each group and content we can post in order to connect with each one.