On this episode I sit down with the president and vice president of our retiree's committee. Brother Dwayne Cook (president) and JR Rogers (VP). We talk about their time in the shops, what positions they've held, and how the retirees are still working for our local and community even when their working days are over. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be featured on our "Where we work" episodes, please email podcast@local778.org

On this episode we talk with sister April Major. We discuss what's been going on at the local, some upcoming events, as well as some upgrades and a raffle. If you have podcast ideas, questions, or would like to be interviewed for a "Where we work" episode, please email podcast@local778.org

On this episode we talk with sister Brenda Craven out of our Lake City shop. We discuss her reasoning for joining the union, her help with the internal organizing efforts, as well as why she stays involved. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for one of our "Where we work" episodes please email the podcast @podcast@local778.org

On this episode we discuss the 2025 Missouri State Council of Machinists, the attacks on all unions currently happening, as well as a few ballot measures coming up for vote on April 8th. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for a "where we work" episode please email podcast@local778.org

On this episode I sit down with development associate Rainie Williams with Guide Dogs of America. We discuss everything about the organization. How the organization first started, their partnership with Tender Loving Canines, the whole process of creating a service dog, ways everyone can help, and everything in between. If you'd like more information on this great organization please go to www.guidedogsofamerica.org. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be on the podcast for a "Where we work" episode, please email podcast@local778.org

Here are the meeting minutes for the February 2025 Local 778 meeting. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for a "Where we work" episode, please email them to podcast@local778.org

On this episode I sit down with the Assistant Director for the William Winpisinger Center brother Joe Gruber. I am also joined by brother Wyatt Cumpton, as well as sister April Major. Brother Gruber came into town for training at our local the week of February 10th. He spent Monday and Tuesday giving officer training our E-board members. Then Wednesday he provided steward training to the new stewards in our local. This training is instrumental to how our local operates, as well as how our stewards represent our members. If you have questions, podcast ideas, or would like to volunteer to be on an episode please email podcast@local778.org

Here are the minutes of the January local 778 meeting. If you have any questions, podcast ideas, or would like to be interviewed for the podcast please email podcast@local778.org.