El Cafecito del Día

Welcoming the new Twin Cities and Rocky Mountain Chapters

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. 

Union Organizing at Amazon

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. 

Concerts for Democracy

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. 

The Women's Bureau y Las Trabajadoras

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!

Trabajadores Agrícolas en Peligro de Muerte en North Carolina

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. 

Standing together In Fighting for Workers: Evelyn DeJesus' CBTU Convention speech

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!

Olas de Calor e Injusticias: las amenazas de los Farmer Workers

Acompáñenos en este nuevo Cafecito del Día, en el que hablamos con Marta Gabriel, farmer worker y miembro de la organización We Count, sobre los riesgos que enfrentan los trabajadores agrícolas y la incertidumbre que sufren con la llegada de la época calurosa, que les causa afectaciones a su salud y que puede provocarles la muerte. Además, hablamos sobre las condiciones laborales injustas a las que están expuestos los farmer workers en el país. 

Safety at Work

Join us on our latest episode of El Cafecito del Día, as The AFL-CIO President, Liz Shuler, emphasizes work safety for Immigrant Workers, during Worker's Memorial Day and while we discuss with Courtney Jenkins, President of The Metro Baltimore AFL-CIO the crucial role of Unions, Union members, and Labor organizations in supporting workers facing unsafe work conditions.
Tune in for a key conversation on protecting all workers' rights. 

Tragedia y Reconstrucción del Key Bridge

El 26 de marzo, la noticia del colapso del Francis Scott Key Bridge conmocionó a los residentes de Baltimore. Seis trabajadores inmigrantes perdieron la vida tras la caída del puente y miles de personas que residen en las zonas aledañas se vieron afectadas. En medio de la tragedia el presidente Biden anunció que los trabajadores sindicalizados y los sindicatos tendrán a su cargo la reconstrucción de la infraestructura. Acompáñenos a compartir este Cafecito del Día junto a Miguel Díaz, del Sindicato de los Obreros de la Construcción, LIUNA, Local 710 de Baltimore para hablar sobre estos temas. 

Books for our Community

El Cafecito del Día joined the Fairfax County American Federation of Teachers (AFT) for its books distribution event. We shared a conversation with David Walrod, president of the Fairfax County AFT about how a book distribution event can have a positive impact in the community, specially in Latino students. Additionally, we discussed the backlashes of banning books among our children and how parents can play an active role in encouraging students to read. Full episode available here.