Episodes

In this episode of Cuckoo4Politics, host Michael engages with Shaneka Storey, a candidate for the East Stroudsburg School Board. They discuss the challenges facing the school district, including funding issues, educational equity, and the importance of diverse representation in education. Storey shares her personal motivations for running, emphasizing her commitment to advocating for all children and the need for better support and compensation for teachers. The conversation also touches on comm...

Welcome to Shift Change- Closing Arguments . In this pivotal episode, titled Closing Argument, I am joined by the union president who helped lead negotiations for the tentative agreement with United Airlines. As the vote deadline approaches, he delivers more than just a case for the agreement—he offers a message about leadership, unity, and the personal toll this entire process has taken on him , the entire negotiating team and most importantly the entire union membership. With honesty and em...

In this episode , I sit down with a passionate union member who stands firm against the recently proposed tentative agreement. Despite the known challenges, he is advocating that a better deal can be made with emphasis in the need for stronger protections and fairer terms for flight attendants. In this episode, we explore perspectives on what it means to push for change from within and the importance of holding both the union and the company accountable. Tune in for an insightful conversation on...

In this episode of Cuckoo4Politics, host Michael engages with negotiator Ken Diaz to discuss the intricacies of union negotiations, particularly focusing on the recent tentative agreement (TA) affecting flight attendants. They delve into various topics including hotel standards, dispute resolution processes, changes in communication methods, the significance of side letters in contracts, retirement plans, corporate loyalty, training pay, and the distinction between retro pay and bonuses. Through...