El Cafecito del Día
We invite you to sit down with us and enjoy El Cafecito del Día (a coffee break) a space to share stories, amplify our voices, and foster a sense of community within the broader context of the labor movement. Through interviews, and engaging storytelling, El Cafecito del Día contributes to a more comprehensive understanding of the social, economic, and cultural factors that shape the Latino experience within the workforce. Brought to you by the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), our conversations are inspired by the moments of togetherness that nuestra comunidad (our community) shares over un cafecito.
Episodes
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In this new episode of El Cafecito del Día, we shared a cafecito with Veronica Segovia Bedon, program manager director of Family Caregiver at AARP to discuss the vital role caregivers play in our families and the unique challenges they face every day. We also explore the importance of recognizing and identifying yourself as a caregiver, a first step in accessing the support and resources you deserve.
Listen now and join the conversation about how we can uplift and empower caregivers in our community!
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Proyecto 2025: Una Amenaza para la Comunidad Latina
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Friday Oct 18, 2024
Acompáñenos en este nuevo episodio de El Cafecito del Día en el que compartimos una conversación con Vanessa Cárdenas, directora de America's Voice. Hablamos sobre el impacto negativo que podría tener en las familias latinas la implementación de las propuestas del Proyecto 2025, la promesa conservadora y cómo estas políticas representan una amenaza para la Comunidad Latina.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Latina Equal Pay
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
No se pierda este nuevo episodio de El Cafecito del Día. Compartimos información crítica sobre cómo la brecha salarial que afecta a las trabajadoras latinas también impacta de forma negativa a sus familias y sus comunidades. Acompáñenos!
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Diving into the New GMU LCLAA Student Alliance
Monday Sep 23, 2024
Monday Sep 23, 2024
On this new episode of El Cafecito del Día, we dive into the launch of the new GMU LCLAA Student Alliance. Join us for an insightful conversation with Lucas Cedeño Villegas, president, and Gabriel Cesar Muñoz, Vice President of the alliance, as we discuss how students can become members and get active on their campuses. Don’t miss out on learning how this movement is empowering students to advocate for their rights and build stronger communities. Tune in now!
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Welcoming the new Twin Cities and Rocky Mountain Chapters
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
On this new episode of El Cafecito del Día, we dive into the exciting Twin Cities and Rocky Mountain Chapters launch. Grecia Palomar and Tiffany Roman, new chapter presidents shared their goals and how each chapter will make a lasting impact in the Latino communities in both cities.
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Union Organizing at Amazon
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Welcome to a new episode of El Cafecito del Día! In today's episode, we explore the journey and the challenges faced by workers who created the Amazon Labor Union (ALU). Join us as we uncover the power of solidarity and the impact of collective action in the workplace, while they achieve the fight for better working conditions and fair treatment and become an inspiration for the documentary Union.
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Concerts for Democracy
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Monday Jul 15, 2024
Dive into our latest episode of El Cafecito del Día where we explore the power of Concerts for Democracy and the vital role music and art play in promoting civic participation among Latinos in the country. We shared this Cafecito with Eljuri, a great singer, songwriter, and artist committed to defending and promoting Latino rights.
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
The Women's Bureau y Las Trabajadoras
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
Thursday Jun 27, 2024
In this episode of El Cafecito del Día, we sit down with Delia García, one of the two Latinas serving as Regional Administrator of the Women's Bureau to discuss vital protections for Latina workers. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on rights, challenges, and progress!
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Trabajadores Agrícolas en Peligro de Muerte en North Carolina
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
Thursday Jun 13, 2024
En este nuevo episodio hablamos con trabajadores agrícolas de North Carolina, de la organización El Futuro es Nuestro, sobre las muertes de trabajadores en este estado y cómo estas tragedias afectan la vida de las familias inmigrantes.
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
On May 23, LCLAA's National President, Evelyn DeJesus, participated as one of the keynote speakers, at the CBTU 53rd International Convention held in Houston, Texas. During her powerful speech, LCLAA's President called for unity and solidarity among Latino, Brown, and Afro-American workers to defend as brothers and sisters, all worker's rights. We share the President's speech on El Cafecito del Día as a special edition. Acompañénos!