The Labor Story of Rescue, Recovery, Cleanup and Rebuilding
Labor's 9/11 Legacy
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LaborForce Media Launches Labor’s 9/11 Legacy, a New Podcast Preserving the Stories of the Workers and Leaders Who Helped New York Recover and Rebuild After September 11
Hosted by Arthur Aidala, the free weekly series features Gary LaBarbera, Sal Cassano, Ray Kelly, Peter King, Mike Bove and other voices connected to New York’s response, recovery and rebuilding
Labor’s 9/11 Legacy, is a podcast series marking the 25th Anniversary of September 11 and preserving the firsthand stories of the workers, first responders, public officials, civic leaders and others who helped New York City — and the nation — respond, recover and rebuild.
The series explores September 11 not only through the tragedy of the day itself, but through the enormous human effort that followed — rescue and recovery, work at Ground Zero, restoring critical infrastructure, protecting New York, caring for those affected, rebuilding Lower Manhattan and preserving the lessons of the people who lived it.
Featured conversations include:
- Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York
- Sal Cassano, former FDNY Fire Commissioner
- Ray Kelly, former New York City Police Commissioner
- Peter King, former U.S. Congressman from New York
- Mike Bove, whose experience reflects the role of New York sanitation and recovery workers in the aftermath of the attacks
Additional voices and perspectives will be featured as the series continues.
Why This Series Matters
25th anniversary milestone with national significance
Emotional, credible storytelling with lasting impact
Multi-platform delivery through audio, digital, social, and live promotion
Service, resilience, and remembrance
Who You Will Reach
Union leaders and business managers
Rank-and-file members and labor households
First responders, building trades, and public-service communities
Civic, policy, and community stakeholders
Get a sneak preview of Labor’s 9/11 Legacy, a LaborForce Media special project featuring host Arthur Aidala in conversation with Gary LaBarbera, President of the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York.
In this powerful excerpt, they reflect on the meaning of “Never Forget,” the building trades’ commitment to service, patriotism, and duty, and the determination of New Yorkers and union workers to come back bigger and stronger.
Stay tuned for the full podcast.
Labor’s 9/11 Legacy, a LaborForce Media special project featuring host Arthur Aidala in conversation with former FDNY Fire Commissioner Sal Cassano.
In this powerful episode, Cassano reflects on what he is most proud of, what remains with him when he closes his eyes, and the courage, sacrifice, brotherhood, and sense of duty that defined the FDNY on September 11th and in the years that followed.
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