Blue Collar News
Blue Collar News
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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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Focuses on labor rights, public safety, and historical movements in Montana, with episodes covering topics such as the fight against proposed Right-to-Work legislation, the role of union firefighters in community safety, and the advocacy for better staffing in healthcare settings, showcasing voices from unions like IBEW and IAFF.

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.
On this episode of Blue Collar News, Jason Small sits down with the superintendent of Hellgate Elementary School District to discuss the district’s childcare options for teachers and staff and what this kind of investment means for working families.
With access to reliable childcare remaining a major challenge for families across Montana, this conversation explores how Hellgate developed its program, how it supports educators and school employees, and the role schools and communities can play in addressing the childcare challenge.
From supporting working parents to strengthening the workforce and building stronger communities, this episode looks at how solutions like these can make a real difference for Montana’s working families—and whether Hellgate’s approach could serve as a model for other school districts across the state.

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