Labor Lounge Podcast

EP 21: Commissioner John Krickus of Morris County Board of County Commissioners

Morris County Commissioner John Krickus joins Anthony and Cyndie to talk workforce development, infrastructure investment, and the role skilled labor plays in strengtheni

EP 20: Michael V. Fina of ULA Network

Michael V. Fina, Founder and Executive Director of the ULA Network and the ULA Network Charitable Foundation, sits down with Anthony and Cyndie to discuss his work promot

EP 19: Acting Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis of New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development (NJDOL)

New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development Acting Commissioner Kevin D. Jarvis joins Anthony and Cyndie to discuss the evolving future of work, worker protect

EP 18: Elliot Washor of Big Picture Learning

Elliot Washor, co-founder of Big Picture Learning, joins Anthony and Cyndie to share his five-decade journey transforming education through real-world, hands-on learning.

Anthony Abrantes & Cyndie Williams Welcome Season 2

A message from Labor Lounge Podcast Co-Hosts Anthony Abrantes and Cyndie Williams.  Season 2 launches on June 10, 2026! Same honesty. Same curiosity. Bigger conversation

EP 17: Dr. Benjamin Dworkin of RIPPAC

Dr. Benjamin Dworkin, founding director of the Rowan Institute for Public Policy and Citizenship (RIPPAC), joins Anthony and Cyndie to discuss the importance of civic eng

EP 16: Philip Radomski and Mary Kate Radomski of Frank V. Radomski & Sons

Frank V. Radomski & Sons, Inc. Chairman Philip Radomski and President Mary Kate Radomski join Anthony and Cyndie to share the 100+ year evolution of their family-founded

EP 15: Governor Mikie Sherrill

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill to talk about how unions and workforce development can shape the state’s economic fut

EP 14: Lt. Governor Austin Davis

Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis joins Anthony and Cyndie to discuss how unions power the middle class and why the state is investing heavily in apprenticesh

EP 13: Wayne Thomas of Kiewit Infrastructure

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie are joined by Kiewit Senior VP Wayne Thomas to discuss the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild in Baltimore: one of the largest infrastru

EP 12: Governor Phil Murphy

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for a candid conversation about his administration’s enduring partnership with organized

EP 11: Mike Schloff of Maplewoodshop

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Mike Schloff of Maplewoodshop. He is the Founder and CEO of Maplewoodshop, a leading provider in woodworking education s

EP 10: Labor Lounge LIVE at the New Jersey Women Business Leaders Forum

In this special episode, Labor Lounge Podcast goes LIVE from the 11th Annual Women Business Leaders Forum by NJBIA. Anthony and Cyndie are joined by powerhouse podcast pr

EP 9: Rob Smith of EAS

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Rob Smith, Executive Director of the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Centers. Rob shares how a family legac

EP 8: Tim Wakefield of Dead Calm Seas Marine Services

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Tim Wakefield, founder and CEO of Dead Calm Seas Marine Services. Tim shares how his Navy background and passion for the

EP 7: Jack Kocsis of Associated Construction Contractors (ACCNJ)

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Jack Kocsis Jr., CEO of the Associated Construction Contractors of New Jersey (ACCNJ). With more than 35 years leading t

EP 6: Jessica Ramirez of D'Arcy Johnson Day

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Jessica Ramirez, a Partner with the Law Offices of D’Arcy Johnson Day and a trial attorney specializing in serious perso

EP 5: Jon Young of Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council Of Carpenters

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Jon Young, newly appointed Political Director of the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters. With nearly

EP 4: Todd Vachon of Rutgers University

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Todd Vachon, a union carpenter, faculty member in the Department of Labor Studies and Employment Relations at Rutgers Un

EP 3: Edward DeAngelis of EDA Contractors

In this episode, Anthony and Cyndie sit down with Edward DeAngelis, founder of EDA Contractors, which he established in 1999. Under Ed's leadership, EDA has become a top