El Desvío

Los trabajadores inmigrantes se ven afectados de manera desproporcionada por las violaciones de los derechos humanos en el lugar de trabajo y enfrentan mayores represalias por exponerlas. Escuche este podcast para conocer las nuevas protecciones legales que buscan proteger a los trabajadores no ciudadanos de la explotación laboral. Este podcast cuenta con la participación de un abogado de inmigración de la AFL-CIO y la directora ejecutiva de Georgia Familias Unidas. Es una valiosa fuente de información y análisis sobre los desafíos legales que enfrentan los trabajadores inmigrantes y las protecciones disponibles para ellos.

The 2022 midterms elections gave Americans the opportunity to reshape Congress and determine the direction of the country for years to come. So, it’s important we unpack what happened last year. In this episode, Marissa Martinez, Politico State Politics and Policy Reporter, Jesus Rubio, Georgia State Director at Mi Familia Vota, and Maria Starr, LCLAA Greater Lansing Chapter President, discuss how many Latinos voted, for whom, and what inspires them to continue en la lucha.

Every four years the world tunes in to watch the FIFA World Cup, the most widely viewed and followed sporting event in the world. While the brilliant game continues to inspire and entertain millions, the 2022 World Cup has been surrounded by controversy, taking place in a nation that lacks LGBTQ+, women’s, and labor rights.  In this episode, we discuss and learn about the labor violations that took place as Qatar prepared to host this year’s tournament and we speak to labor leaders to discuss the efforts that are taking place as preparation ramps up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

Latinos are one of the largest populations in the United States, but for years barriers have been put in place to make it harder for us to vote. At the same time, organizations have underestimated our political power for decades. This month we sat down with Arturo Vargas and Clarissa Martinez, two of the nation’s leading experts on Latino voting, to learn how we can mobilize our communities this November.

What does the current attack on women’s health mean for women in the labor force

Latina women are disproportionately found working low-wage jobs with inconsistent schedules that make it challenging to find affordable child care. This in turn hinders Latina mothers from continuing their education, receiving professional development training, or staying in the workforce. Join us as we discuss the childcare crisis in America and other factor that contribute to the Latina Pay Gap.   Featuring KC Muñoz, LCLAA Trabajadora Fellow Irasema Garza, Attorney and Co-Author of an AAUW report on the pandemic's impact on Latinas Hosts: Jose Vargas, Executive Director, LCLAA Pablo Stein, Director of Communications and Policy, LCLAA

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recent decision to ban the use of Chlorpyrifos in agriculture is a monumental victory for Latino farmworkers, many of whom were forced to handle this toxin on a regular basis to maintain their livelihood. In this episode, we review the history of this struggle, discuss what our victory means for our comunidad, and talk about the next steps we’ll need to take to protect workers from this dangerous chemical. We also take the opportunity to reflect on the role of Latino trade unionists in eliminating workplace hazards like Chlorpyrifos and the opportunities and limitations that come with a legal advocacy approach.   Featuring: Iris Figueroa, Farmworker Justice Andrea Delgado, UFW Foundation Raul García, Earthjustice Hosts: Jose Vargas, Executive Director, LCLAAPablo Stein, Director of Communications and Policy, LCLAA

March is Women’s History Month, a time we dedicate to the accomplishments, contributions, and the role that women play in the labor movement. In this episode, our guests discuss their leadership, what inspires them to continue en La Lucha, and how we are all part of the efforts towards a more prosperous and inclusive future. Featuring: Clayola Brown, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) Denise Berkley, Statewide Executive Vice President, Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) Elise Bryant, President, Coalition of Labor Union Women Yanira Merino,National President, LCLAA   Hosts: Jose Vargas, LCLAA Executive DirectorAndrea Arenas, LCLAA Director of Communications and Policy

In this episode, we explore the multifaceted aspects of the covid-19 vaccine and analyze the role that bilingual information plays in the process of allowing black and brown communities to make informed decisions as well as the historical reasons for fear and mistrust that communities of color have regarding this vaccine. Finally, we talk about the role that unions play in helping that members get vaccinated.   Featuring: Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers Eva Galvez, MD from the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center Jelisa Timmons, MD who practices Family Medicine at St. Francis Family Medicine Veronica Segovia Bedon, AARP Multicultural Leadership, Senior Advisor, Hispanic/Latino Audience   Hosts: Jose Vargas, LCLAA Executive DirectorAndrea Arenas, LCLAA Director of Communications and Policy

This episode covers the high-stakes 2020 Georgia runoff election, which could provide Democrats a majority in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This would give President Elect Biden an important advantage in implementing the agenda he and Vice-President Elect Harris have set forward for our country.   Featuring: Hector Flores, Las Cafeteras (a Chicano band from East Los Angeles) Susana Duran, Georgia State Director for Poder Latinx and a former LCLAA Trabajadoras Fellow Maria Rosario Palacios, Director for Georgia Familias Unidas   Hosts: Jose Vargas, LCLAA Executive DirectorAndrea Arenas, LCLAA Director of Communications and Policy