Work, Roots, and Recognition: A Labor Day Kentucky Focus

28/08/2025 29 min
Work, Roots, and Recognition: A Labor Day Kentucky Focus

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Episode Synopsis

This Labor Day, Kentucky Focus takes a deep dive into the story of work in the Bluegrass. Host Scott Fitzgerald talks with Kentucky AFL-CIO President Dustin Reinstedler about the state of labor today, from shifting industries to the future of organized work. We also look back at Kentucky’s rich labor history, including the coal miners’ strikes that shaped generations. Plus, we celebrate the winners of Kentucky Living’s “Best in Kentucky,” highlighting the people, places, and experiences that make our state shine.