AFGE's Fight to Stop Privatization of Air Force Dining Services on "Inside Government"

Tune in now to AFGE’s “Inside Government” radio show to hear about AFGE’s fight against privatization efforts at Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska! The show, which originally aired on Friday, July 2, is now available on demand. AFGE Air Force Local 1101 President Dave Owens addressed the Air Force’s efforts to contract out dining services, the agency’s refusal to meet with AFGE on the issue, and five other bases that could face the same contracting out fight. Campaign for America’s Future Fellow Dave Johnson and Media Consortium Director Tracy Van Slyke also appeared on the program. Johnson, who attended CAF’s recent America’s Future Now conference, discussed the foundation of progressive economics and the need to rebuild America’s infrastructure. Van Slyke, co-author of “Beyond the Echo Chamber: How a Networked Progressive Media Can Reshape American Politics” shed light on the future of journalism and maximizing social media networks. Listen LIVE on Fridays at 10 a.m. on 1500 AM WFED in the D.C. area or online at www.federalnewsradio.com. For more information, please visit www.insidegovernmentradio.com.