Ben Fletcher: podcast appearances and interviews

Ben Fletcher was an early 20th-century African-American labor leader and public speaker. He was a prominent member of the Industrial Workers of the World, a left-wing trade union during his time. Fletcher co-founded and helped lead the interracial Local 8 branch of the IWW’s Marine Transport Workers Industrial Union. His activities contributed to the labor movement and the fight for workers' rights during the era. Currently, Ben Fletcher holds the position of Group Chief Financial Officer at the University of South Florida, where he oversees financial operations. His background in labor leadership and union activities informs his approach to managing financial strategies in the higher education sector.