El Cafecito del Día

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. 

CAL State University on Strike

In this episode we delve into a pivotal moment in the fight for fair wages and improved working conditions within the California State University system. 
Through this conversation with assistant profesor, Ricardo Valencia, we uncover the significance of the agreement reached by academics y profesores, which not only addresses long-standing grievances but also promises to benefit a demographic often marginalized in academia: women.

Compartiendo un Cafecito con la Secretaria de Trabajo, Julie Su

Join us and share this Cafecito del Día with the Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, in which we discussed the vital contributions of Latino Workers and the importance of the partnership between Government, Workers and Unions for America's success. Tune in to our El Cafecito del Día for an inspiring dialogue with Secretary Su.
 
 

Latino Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America's Success

Join us to share el primer Cafecito del Día de 2024 with LCLAA's presidenta Nacional, Evelyn DeJesus, in which we highlight listed topics of LCLAA's Annual Report Latino Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America's Success.  
In this episode we address issues such as fair wages, safe working conditions, and equitable opportunities. How unions can truly become beacons of support for all workers. And how together, workers and unions can build a foundation that uplifts the voices and rights of every worker this 2024. 

The Fight for Living Fair Wages, LaLucha de los Trabajadores en Hoteles de California

In this episode we will learn about how unfair wages are impacting Latino workers and families in California, due to the high housing cost hotel workers are fighting for a fair living wage in order to provide for their families. These are some of the challenges countless Latino workers face and which we highlight in our upcoming Publication titled: "Latino Workers and Unions: A Strategic Partnership for America's Success." Learn more by listening to this new episode.

118 Days, La Victoria de los Trabajadores

In this new episode: 118 Days, La Victoria de los Trabajadores in the Entertainment Industry we join actress Chelsea Rendon, member of SAG-AFTRA, to untie the impact and significance of the hard-fought agreement reached by Latino actors, actrices and workers in the industry. From adversity to triumph, we discover how this pivotal moment shapes the future of representation and better working conditions para todos los trabajadores.

Restos que Enfrentan Our Teachers

In this episode, we will step into the world of educators facing un gran reto. Noel Candelaria, Secretary-treasurer of the National Education Association (NEA) shares a conversation with us about the challenges and obstacles that teachers are facing at schools. And how our community can support teachers and educators.