28 episodes
El Cafecito del Día elcafecito
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- Society & Culture
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).
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.