Why Union

The Why Union podcast peels back the layers of the labor movement through honest, unfiltered conversations. Host Tyler Jeffries interviews voices from across the trades and unions, uncovering the stories that shape them.

Why Union is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Why Union, a business show with 7 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #2

  S2E2: Veterans Finding Purpose Through the Trades

  May 21, 202640 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Why Union, we sit down with Martin Helms, Executive Director of Helmets To Hardhats, to talk about the life-changing opportunities available to veterans and transitioning service members through the union skilled trades. Drawing from his own journey from military service to the trades, Helms shares how Helmets to Hardhats helps veterans find purpose, stability, brotherhood, and long-term careers through registered apprenticeship programs.</p><p>The conversation dives into the parallels between military life and construction work — discipline, teamwork, leadership, and mission-focused thinking — and why union apprenticeships create a natural transition for those leaving the service. Helm...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #1

  S2E1: The Fight Behind the Game | Inside the NFLPA

  Apr 23, 20261h 19mS2

  <p>In this episode of Why Union, host Tyler Jeffries kicks off Season 2 with a powerful conversation featuring DeMaurice Smith—former Executive Director of the NFL Players Association, former Assistant United States Attorney, and author of Turf Wars.</p><p>Releasing on the day of the NFL Draft, Smith reflects on his journey from the courtroom to leading one of the most high-profile unions in the country. He shares candid insights on representing elite athletes, navigating power at the highest levels of professional sports, and what it takes to advocate for workers in an industry driven by billionaires.</p><p>“Unio...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #4

  Episode 4: The Art and Soul of the American Labor Movement

  Jan 28, 202641 minS1

  <p>In this episode, we sit down with Elise Bryant (former Executive Director and current board member) and Chris Garlock (current Executive Director) of the Labor Heritage Foundation—a DC-area nonprofit that preserves and promotes U.S. labor history and culture through music, art, theater, and storytelling.</p><p>Elise and Chris share stories about finding labor art everywhere—from Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" to "Office Space"—and discuss how creative expression builds solidarity and empowers workers.</p><p>Whether you're a union member, an artist, or just curious about the intersection of culture and labor, this conversation reveals how the ar...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #3

  Episode 3 - Brotherhood in Leadership: The Bonilla Brothers

  Dec 15, 202547 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Why Union, host Tyler Jeffries sits down with Sidney and Darwin Bonilla—two brothers whose shared childhood, strong family roots, and cultural identity helped shape their paths to leadership in the labor movement. They reflect on growing up with deep respect for hard work, family, and community, and how those values guided them into the trades and union life.</p><p>Darwin Bonilla, Special Representative, United Association, and Sidney Bonilla, Business Manager & Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Steamfitters UA Local 602, share candid stories from their childhood, early days as apprentices, and experiences navigating the jobsite as Hispanic workers. Th...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #2

  Episode 2: Inside Labor’s Social Media Movement

  Nov 24, 202532 minS1

  <p>In Episode Two of Why Union, host Tyler Jeffries sits down with two of labor’s most recognizable voices on social media — Proud Union Guy and Union Proud Warrior — to explore how a new generation is learning about the trades through TikTok and Instagram. With hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of likes between them, Sean and David have built powerful platforms by sharing real, boots-on-the-ground perspectives from job sites across the country.</p><p>The conversation explores the power of grassroots digital organizing, the camaraderie and benefits of union work, and the impact their online presence has had on...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Why Union. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.