Sovereignty & Solidarity - Protecting the Rights of Food Workers

29/03/2025 26 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Sovereignty & Solidarity - Protecting the Rights of Food Workers

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Episode Synopsis

In observance of Cesar Chavez Day, we're honored to have Todd Walters, President of United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) Local 135, join us as we explore worker's rights within our food systems. The UFCW Local 135 has a rich history in San Diego, and currently represents over 13,000 workers throughout San Diego and Imperial Counties and consists of workers in various fields that include grocery & retail, meat & sugar processing, and cannabis.Join hosts Brandon Johnson and N. Diane Moss as we explore what workplace justice really looks like for food workers, and how the growing urban farming market fits into the fight for equity.