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Bob Oedy is an American musician and founding member of The Grim. In 2017, The Grim were inducted into the Ventura County Music Awards Hall of Fame. As well as being the band’s long-term guitarist, Oedy went on to found punk rock band Glue Gun. His songs have appeared in motion pictures and videogames. Oedy is an award-winning author best known for his nonfiction writing. In 2019 he won the Beverly Hills Book Award “Careers” category for The Million Dollar Organizer. Bob Oedy, Owner of Union Organizer Press, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and commitment in union leadership. Oedy works internationally as a labor union organizer. He graduated from the National Labor College in Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Labor Studies. He completed a four-year union apprenticeship program with perfect attendance. He also holds an Associate in Science Degree in Electronics from Pierce College. Oedy is a proud parent to five young adults and lives with his wife Leslie in the San Fernando Valley. His hobbies are public speaking, podcasting, writing, and camping.

The Million Dollar Organizer

365 Tips for Professional Union Organizers. Win more campaigns, balance work and family, and leave the competition in the dust. Put proven strategies to work for you. Want to survive the gauntlet of local union politics? Protect your reputation and cement a foundation for a solid union organizing career. Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.

BIGGER LABOR

A Crash Course for Construction Union Organizers by Bob Oedy. Learn the vital skills and nuts and bolts you need to produce explosive growth for your union’s future. Bigger Labor is the ultimate resource for building a more powerful Labor movement. Available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook.

The Green Career Ladder

Yes you can… Get a Green job that won’t rot your soul. Make the world a cleaner, better place, leave a meaningful legacy for future generations and make great money doing it! Whether you’re a student preparing for a Green lifestyle, a recent graduate looking for your first job, or are contemplating a switch to a Greener second career, The Green Career Ladder will guide you through every stage of the process. Available in paperback.

The Punk Rock Las Vegas Survival Guide

Las Vegas is controlled chaos! The Punk Rock Las Vegas Survival Guide will help you save money, see your favorite bands, drink great beers, eat the best food, bowl your best game, maximize your time and show you places and events you didn’t know existed. Plus if you happen to overdue it there are tips and tricks on how to avoid hangovers so you will be back on your feet in no time. Don’t go to Las Vegas until you’ve read this book by award winning author Bob Oedy! Available in paperback and Kindle.

Nuclear World Order

THE GRIM – Nuclear World Order album on Sound Speed Records.  Old school punk rock since 1982. It’s available on both vinyl, and CD. THE GRIM are 2017 Ventura County Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees. Lyrics by Bob Oedy.

Face of Betrayal

THE GRIM Face of Betrayal album was released on Alchemy Records in 1987. It’s out of print, but you can find it on eBay. Music and lyrics written by Bob Oedy.

THE GRIM

THE GRIM – Self-titled “Orange Album” on Mystic Records 1984.  THE GRIM are 2017 Ventura County Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductees. Music and lyrics written by Bob Oedy.

THE SCENE IS NOT FOR SALE

GLUE GUN The Scene is Not for Sale on Fearless Records. It’s out of print, but you can find it on eBay. With music and lyrics written by Bob Oedy.

Just Glu It!

GLU GUN Just Glu It album on Posh Boy Records. Music and lyrics written by Bob Oedy.

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"Oedy writes with an authoritative but light tone about techniques to reach out, communicate and spur action."
Bill Knight
The Labor Paper
"Whether you want to learn about Punk Rock or optimizing work benefits, Bob has the scoop."
Jeff Feuerhaken
Punk Rock Chronicles
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