United 808 Podcast

About United 808 Podcast

Welcome to the United 808 Podcast, the official podcast of United Public Workers, AFSCME Local 646, AFL-CIO. This show is designed to provide our members with regular updates on union activity and to highlight those UPW members who go above and beyond to support their fellow members, coworkers, and community. Hosted by Flash from iHeartRadio Honolulu, each episode features UPW State Director Kalani Werner as he gives updates on union activity, negotiations, and member benefits.

Publisher

United Public Workers

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Jun 2025

Latest episode

19 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

9 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 9: It's Been a Busy 2025

   The United 808 Podcast discusses new contracts for BU1 and BU10 members, temporary hazard pay, and updates to the UPW Foundation's Jimmy Toledo Scholarship and Golf Tournament.

2. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 8: 2024 Recap

   State Director Kalani Werner and Host Flash recap UPW's 2024 milestones, including the 80th anniversary, Jimmy Toledo Scholarship launch, hazard pay, election wrap-up, and Blue Collar Christmas events.

3. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 7: Your Vote Matters

   State Director Kalani Werner discusses the importance of voting in the upcoming election with United 808 Podcast Host Flash, emphasizing that every vote matters in this interview episode.

4. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 6: 80 Years of Hard Work

   State Director Kalani Werner discusses UPW's 80-year history and the fight for labor rights in Hawaii with host Flash, highlighting the importance of unity in safeguarding families in this interview.

5. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 5: It's Election Year

   State Director Kalani Werner discusses the Government Affairs victory with House Bill 1640, State/Federal Elections, voter registration, Maui resident updates, and temporary hazard pay for union members.

6. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 4: Launch of the Jimmy Toledo Scholarship

   State Director Kalani Werner joins host Flash to introduce the Jimmy Toledo Scholarship, which supports member dependents, and they review upcoming contract proposals and officer elections in this interview.

7. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 3: 2023 Wrap Up

   State Director Kalani Werner reflects on 2023 achievements, discusses community service, and highlights upcoming nominations, shaping the future together.

8. 

   19 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 2: Breast Cancer Awareness

   State Director Kalani Werner discusses union news, breast cancer awareness, community service, contract renegotiations, and wildfire relief efforts, also announcing a new online store and scholarship fund.

9. 

   18 Jun 2025

   United 808 | Episode 1: Doug Correia

   State Director Kalani Werner updates members on hazard pay negotiations, and UPW member Doug Correia shares his inspiring story of supporting fellow members during a strike in an interview.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

23,575

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

60

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

0

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