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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. read less
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Standing together In Fighting for Workers: Evelyn DeJesus' CBTU Convention speech
6d ago
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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Standing together In Fighting for Workers: Evelyn DeJesus' CBTU Convention speech
6d ago
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
May 20 2024
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
May 3 2024
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
Apr 18 2024
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
Apr 5 2024
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
Mar 7 2024
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
Feb 12 2024
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
Jan 26 2024
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
Dec 15 2023
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
Dec 5 2023
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
Nov 27 2023
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.
Deportation of Veterans, Veterans Day
Nov 9 2023
Deportation of Veterans, Veterans Day
We are sharing a special edition for Veterans Day of El Cafecito del Día. In this segment we had a conversation with Danitza García James, US Army combat veteran, and Chief Director of Repatriate Our Patriots, and Hector Barajas, Director of Deported Veterans Support House about the deportation of veterans and the Veterans Service Act, a proposal that addresses the serious issues that military service members, veterans and their families are facing in our country because of their immigration status.
Election Day and Latino Participation
Nov 2 2023
Election Day and Latino Participation
This week in El Cafecito del Día we shared a conversation with with Sonia Vasquez Luna, the first Latina elected as Member of the City Council in Manassas, Virginia, and the first Hispanic immigrant woman elected as Business Manager for LIUNA local 572, about the importance of Latino vote and Latino candidate participation in local elections.
Opportunity for All Campaign
Oct 20 2023
Opportunity for All Campaign
In this new episode of El Cafecito del Día, we talk about the initiative Opportunity for All Campaign. Alongside our guest Carlos Alarcon, from UCLA, we address key points about the need of a state-level initiative that allows job hiring for undocumented students and discussions that raise awareness among the immigrant community about the importance of creating opportunities and alternative plans to the immigration reform that have not yet been materialized.
Book Bans, Communities of Color & Teachers’ Unions
Mar 22 2023
Book Bans, Communities of Color & Teachers’ Unions
In this episode we discuss the recent wave of book bannings that has taken root across the United States alongside Noel Candelaria, a special education teacher and National Education Association Secretary-Treasurer. In 2022 we saw a 250% increase in the number of proposed bills related to book banning. This episode unpacks the impact these bans are having on teachers, parents, and students across the country. Visit http://nea.org/takeaction to learn more about what you can do to support the families impacted.
Understanding Diversity in the Latino Community
Feb 13 2023
Understanding Diversity in the Latino Community
February is Black History Month, a time to pay tribute to and honor the legacies of Black and Afro-latino/a leaders, both past and present. Hear from Janella T. Hinds, an outstanding labor leader, long-standing LCLAA member, and Vice President for Academic High Schools for the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) to learn about her experience in the labor movement. Listen to learn more about the importance of centering Afro-Latino/a voices and intersectionality in the labor movement
Public Involvement: a Critical Tool for Unions and Community Activists
Jan 18 2023
Public Involvement: a Critical Tool for Unions and Community Activists
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is more than just an environmental law - it is a tool that helps advance civil rights. Hear from  Stephen Schima, the senior legislative council at EarthJustice to learn about how unions and community activists have utilized the law to create good paying union jobs and make environmental justice a reality.
Reweaving the Garment Industry: A conversation with the Garment Worker Center
Nov 18 2022
Reweaving the Garment Industry: A conversation with the Garment Worker Center
Learn about the FABRIC Act - which stands for The Fashion Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change, and what it could mean for the Latino community. Hear from the executive director of the Garment Worker Center, and organization that supports Los Angeles garment workers as they transform the fashion industry to eliminate sweatshop labor.
Our Voices Decide: AARP on the 2022 Midterm Elections
Nov 6 2022
Our Voices Decide: AARP on the 2022 Midterm Elections
We share this Cafecito with Maggie Castro, Senior Audience Manager for Hispanic Latino Strategies of AARP. AARP is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP is a non-profit and non-partisan organization that strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
Everything You Need to Know about the Illinois Workers Rights Amendment
Oct 28 2022
Everything You Need to Know about the Illinois Workers Rights Amendment
Illinois ballots in the November election will include a vote on an amendment to the state's constitution known as the Workers' Rights Amendment, or Amendment 1, but what does it do and why does it matter? Listen to this bilingual episode to hear from Secretary-Treasurer of the Chicago Federation of Labor Don Vilar and Jose Alcala, President of Painter's Local 184 and LCLAA’s Chicago Metro Chapter to learn more!