Podcast appearances and mentions of Mary Kay Henry

Mary Kay Henry is the president of the Service Employees International Union, which represents 2 million people in unions across the US and Canada.In this episode of World of DaaS, Auren and Mary Kay discuss the current surge in the labor movement and what it means for American companies and workers. Mary Kay breaks down some recent developments, including Microsoft's agreement with the Communications Workers of America around unions for game developers.  The conversation also delves into political dynamics, exploring the evolving relationship between Republicans and labor, with Mary Kay providing nuanced insights into why some newly elected figures in the Republican party seem to be evolving on labor issues. They also discuss the effects of immigration on the country's labor market over the last 50 years, and where the labor movement stands on immigration today. The episode concludes with Mary Kay sharing advice for CEOs, discussing term limits, and even delving into a conspiracy theory she finds intriguing. The conversation offers a unique glimpse into Mary Kay's leadership philosophy, advocating for a culture of agility and a proactive approach to challenges within the labor movement.World of DaaS is brought to you by SafeGraph & Flex Capital. For more episodes, visit safegraph.com/podcasts.You can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Mary Kay Henry on X at @MaryKayHenry.

SEIU International President Mary Kay Henry discusses the latest with labor unions. She speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 750,000 workers are carrying out the largest health-care strike in US history, as talks between Kaiser Permanente and its staff union continue to break down. Service Employees International Union International President Mary Kay Henry discusses the strike and what's next with hosts Matt Miller and Jon Erlichman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost everyone agrees that immigration policy in the United States is lacking, but despite decades of debate, Congress has not been able to pass comprehensive reform on the issue. For some, the primary issues are border security and economic concerns, and for others, labor needs and a commitment to humanitarianism take precedence. Why is it so hard to find common ground, and what are some visions for a different immigration future? NBC correspondent Tom Llamas moderates a panel of experts at the Aspen Ideas Festival who identify the key immigration pressure points and share thoughts on moving forward. Former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey joins Krish O'Mara Vignarajah, the head of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, U.S. representative Tony Gonzales from Texas and Mary Kay Henry, the international president of the Service Employees International Union.

In the fifth episode of the I AM Story podcast, current labor leaders discuss how the lessons of the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike are as relevant today as they were 55 years ago.   Whether it's building resolve in the face of setbacks, understanding the power of non-violent civil disobedience, the timeless call for safety in the workplace, or how the “I AM A MAN” slogan applies to all workers seeking dignity on the job, I AM Story's fifth episode is a must-listen for workers everywhere.   Hear AFSCME President Lee Saunders bring together SEIU's Mary Kay Henry, AFT's Randi Weingarten and UNITE HERE's D. Taylor, as they talk about what the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike means to them, and how they use the lessons of that historic struggle to fight for workers they represent. 

Matt Duss and Ray McGovern debate the Russian invasion of Ukraine and how the left should respond to the war; SEIU president Mary Kay Henry on what’s at stake for working people in the midterm elections. Get Democracy Now! delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for the Daily Digest: democracynow.org/subscribe

The last leader of the Soviet Union has died at the age of 91. He remains a divisive figure praised by those who value the freedoms that millions of Soviet citizens gained after his reforms, but condemned by those in Russia who believe he allowed the fall of an empire. We hear more from his biographer, William Taubman, and the Center for Strategic and International Studies' senior fellow Gerard DiPippo. The Chinese leader Xi Jinping has started his march to renew his rule for another five years, an unprecedented move since the times of Mao Zedong. But as the economy slows down and Covid lockdowns continue to spring up, could there be any opposition to Xi's plans? We ask Mary Lovely, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, in the United States. California's Senate has passed what is known as the Fast Food Bill, which gives workers at restaurants like Starbucks and McDonald's the right to negotiate with government and their employers. We talk to Mary Kay Henry, international president of Service Employees International Union. Serena Williams's upcoming retirement is making many of her fans wonder what the future awaits for one of the biggest female stars in tennis. Having built a brand around her persona, it won't be long until we hear from her again, as Nancy Spencer, a Professor at the Sport Management Program in Bowling Green State University, tells us. Roger Hearing is joined throughout the programme by guests in opposite sides of the world: Diane Brady, assistant managing editor at Forbes, in New York, and David Quo, financial analyst and co-founder of the Smart Investor, in Singapore. (Picture: Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev. Picture credit: Reuters)

The leader of the Communist Party is expected to renew his rule for another five years, amid a slowing economy and fears of a global recession. As the Chinese feel the pinch from the current energy crisis and soaring prices, could there be any opposition to Xi's plans? We ask Mary Lovely, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, in the United States. California's Senate has passed what is known as the Fast Food Bill, which gives workers at restaurants like Starbucks and McDonald's the right to negotiate with government and their employers. We hear more from Mary Kay Henry, international president of Service Employees International Union. Sri Lanka's new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, has announced further tax cuts and reforms to try to secure a support deal of between $2bn and $3bn from the International Monetary Fund. We talk to professor and former Chief Economist at the World Bank Shanta Devarajan, in Washington DC. Some people choose going on holidays to the beach or the mountains. But lately, more people are opting for "dark tourism" spots: places associated with tragedy, death or disaster. The BBC's Rory Claydon reports. This week at the US Open there was a star studded crowd at Flushing Meadows to see Serena Williams, who has said she is "evolving" away from tennis. The athlete and businesswoman won't be short of prospects once she leaves the game, but what could the future hold? We ask Nancy Spencer, a Professor at the Sport Management Program in Bowling Green State University, in Ohio.

From teachers to baristas, warehouse workers to nurses, the media has been filled with stories of strikes, walkouts and union votes. The National Labor Relations Board says that petitions for union representation are up more than 50 per cent from this time last year. What's behind this surge in labor organizing? On this episode, Brian talks to Rebecca Givan, Associate Professor in the School of Management and Labor at Rutgers University. They discuss the relationships between workers and management, how the pandemic exposed the inequities of the labor system, and how a new generation of employees is using technology to advocate for their rights. Then, Brian revisits his conversation with Mary Kay Henry, International President of the 2 million-member Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and Roy Bahat, head of Bloomberg Beta, a venture firm investing in the future of work. For more about Brian Lowery, visit knowwhatyousee.com

On this show, we explore the truth about white supremacist violence -- from Buffalo, to Ukraine, to Palestine, for this month's episode of the F-WORD on fascism with professor Gerald Horne. And, as the Supreme Court is poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision on abortion rights, tens of thousands women march nationwide and vow to fight back. Plus more headlines.  Voices: Gerald Horne, Rep. Lucy McBath, Mary Kay Henry, Tirzah Patterson, Dave Zirin  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you!

Tesla CEO Elon Musk purchased a giant stake in Twitter making him the largest outside shareholder in the social media stock, not long after criticizing the company for what he said was its failure to uphold the tenets of free speech. Rich Greenfield, partner and co-founder of LightShed Partners, reacts to Elon Musk's passive stake in Twitter and explains why he thinks Twitter could be an acquisition target—and a buying opportunity for investors. Amazon workers on New York's Staten Island made history after becoming the first group to vote in favor of unionizing at a U.S. facility operated by the country's largest e-commerce company. Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, reacts to the historic unionization vote and a similar sentiment building among Starbucks baristas. Plus, CNBC's Leslie Picker breaks down the highlights from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's annual letter to shareholders.In this episode:Mary Kay Henry, @MaryKayHenryRich Greenfield, @RichLightShedLeslie Picker, @LesliePickerAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinBecky Quick, @BeckyQuickJoe Kernen, @JoeSquawkKatie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie

 In this episode, we're delving into the fight for a $15 minimum wage. Even before COVID, Americans in all 50 states were facing severe economic struggles, making it difficult to afford rent, mortgage, childcare and basic needs. The pandemic has made economic disparity exponentially worse. Admittedly, then, it may be hard to understand why discussion of minimum wage is controversial at all.  So why is a livable minimum wage so important to feminists and labor organizers everywhere? And how can a living wage boost the U.S. economy?  Helping us to sort out these questions and set the record straight is our very special guest:Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which represents over 2 million members throughout the United States and Canada. She is the first woman to lead the union, and was named one of TIME magazine's most influential people of the year in 2020. She's also helped spearhead the Fight for $15 movement, which is advocating for a livable wage for workers internationally in hundreds of cities. Rate and review “On the Issues with Michele Goodwin" to let us know what you think of the show! Let's show the power of independent feminist media.   Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.  Tips, suggestions, pitches? Get in touch with us at ontheissues@msmagazine.com.Support the show (http://msmagazine.com)

A U.S. military drone blew up a vehicle in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sunday that was filled with explosives and was believed to be a threat to the international airport. This came after a suicide bombing outside of the airport last Thursday killed at least 170 civilians and 13 American military members, and ISIS-K claimed responsibility.  This past year has been defined by unionizing and organizing efforts across many industries, and the pandemic put a spotlight on worker conditions. Mary Kay Henry, the international president of the Service Employees International Union, joins us to discuss the current state of the American labor movement with Labor Day just ahead.  And in headlines: Hurricane Ida made landfall yesterday, U.S. military aircrafts began bringing aid into southern Haiti, a Virginia school board was ordered to pay $1.3 million in a transgender student's suit, and controversy surrounds the debut of Kanye West's new album. For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I want you to know I'm a union guy,” President-elect Joe Biden said in a Nov. 16, 2020, meeting with business CEOs Mary Barra of General Motors Satya Nadella of Microsoft and Brian Cornell of Target, as well as union presidents Richard Trumka of the AFLCIO, Mary Kay Henry of the Service Employees International Union and Rory Gamble of the United Auto Workers. Read more

On March 21, 2021, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended a virtual press rally sponsored by the Poor People's Campaign to demand dignity and respect and the right to unionize for the 6000 Bessmer, Alabama Amazon warehouse employees. In this segment, you will hear from national labor leaders speaking about their support for the Bessmer Amazon workers' struggle. (Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Elizabeth Powell, Secretary-Treasurer, American Postal Workers Union (APWU), Mary Kay Henry, International President, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and Lee Saunder, President, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Part 3.

In 2012, hundreds of fast-food workers in New York City walked off the job to demand higher wages and the right to unionize, in what would mark the beginning of the “Fight for $15.” In 2021, raising the minimum wage to $15-an-hour nearly made it into the American Rescue Plan, the enormous COVID-19 relief package which President Biden signed in March. And from fast-food workers to home care workers and beyond, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) is engaged in the fights that may determine the future of work--and of workers--in the United States. On this episode of “Who Is?,” Sean Morrow talks labor, politics, and power with Mary Kay Henry, International President of SEIU.  Mary Kay Henry, International President of the 2 million-member Service Employees International Union Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The economic collapse unfolding before our eyes is much bigger than it appears and the solution isn't simply to “build back better.” COVID-19 didn't create the challenges we face. It laid bare flaws that have long existed at the foundation of our system. That is particularly true for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. What kind of reconstruction effort would truly reflect the scale of the problem? What should we rebuild and what should we abandon? To answer these questions, Laura interviews Professor Robert Reich, economist Stephanie Kelton, community organizer Esteban Kelly and Service Employees International Union president Mary Kay Henry about their visions for a recovery that will enable us to build a new economy that is equitable, reparative and sustainable.  Music in the Middle:  “Stepping Back In Time” by Basel and the Supernaturals from their album “Smoke & Mirrors” Full episode notes along with related episodes, related articles and more are free and posted at https://Patreon.com/theLFShow  Please consider becoming a member for as little as $3 or $5 a month like a newspaper or magazine subscription to keep this content accessible to radio and TV viewers and podcast subscribers.  Thanks!

Emma Coronel, wife of Mexican drug lord El Chapo Guzman, spends her second night in a Virginia jail charged with drug trafficking; FDA may authorize Johnson and Johnson’s single dose vaccine by Friday as White House announces distribution of 25,000,000 masks to the country; Biden’s minimum wage hike proposal faces make or break moment in congress as unions demand higher wages; and golf superstar Tiger Woods recovering after a serious car accident.

For over 40 years, Mary Kay Henry has fought for the rights of workers with the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU. With the rise of COVID-19 and an increased reliance on essential workers, these rights have too often been disregarded, leaving many without adequate personal protective equipment or access to fair wages and benefits. This week, Mary Kay joins us to talk about unions as a vehicle of justice for a racially diverse workforce that’s representative of our country.   Keep up with Julián on twitter @JulianCastro and Instagram @JulianCastroTX.    Resources from the episode:   SEIU resolution in support of Black Lives Matter National Employment Law Project on raising the minimum wage to $15   NPR on Biden’s COVID-19 relief plan and his Build Back Better economic plan Mobile Workers Alliance Gig Workers Rising Rideshare Drivers United Listen to our episode on immigrant workers benefits, The Luxury of Paid Sick Leave, here   Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows.   To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to https://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/our-america shortly after the air date.   Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The economic collapse unfolding before our eyes is much bigger than it appears and the solution isn't simply to “build back better.” COVID-19 didn't create the challenges we face. It laid bare flaws that have long existed at the foundation of our system. That is particularly true for Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. What kind of reconstruction effort would truly reflect the scale of the problem? What should we rebuild and what should we abandon? To answer these questions, Laura interviews Professor Robert Reich, economist Stephanie Kelton, community organizer Esteban Kelly and Service Employees International Union president Mary Kay Henry about their visions for a recovery that will enable us to build a new economy that is equitable, reparative and sustainable.  Music in the Middle:  “Stepping Back In Time” by Basel and the Supernaturals from their album “Smoke & Mirrors” courtesy of the artist.Are you enjoying and utilizing our episode research and reading lists, FOUND HERE?  Please consider becoming a monthly supporter for $3, $5, $12 as a Patreon Partner.  Already a monthly supporter?  Please consider upping your monthly contribution.  Help us reach our Holiday Fund Drive Goal of $35,000.   Every donation will be matched making your support worth double!   We do not take corporate or government funding.  We rely on you. Thank you!  

There are a lot of jobs we as a country don’t value. Think farm work, child care, service jobs—these low-wage, often racialized and gendered jobs form the backbone of our economy, but if you’ve worked in any of these fields, you know how hard it can be to make ends meet on these jobs. Three of Dorian Warren’s grandparents were janitors, another job that doesn’t get its due. But they were also proud members of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), and through their work and their union they learned a vital lesson. If we want to improve working conditions for these undervalued jobs, you can either upgrade the workers, or you can upgrade the jobs—or you can do both. Upgrading and transforming jobs, especially dangerous and poverty-level jobs in growing sectors like care work (https://www.thenation.com/article/society/coronavirus-child-care-nurses-essential/) , is a critically important strategy precisely because of the historically devalued nature of this labor. But it takes power—the collective power of workers joining together with communities—to redesign the system of bad, poverty-level jobs into good jobs. On this week’s show, Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren follow up on last week’s episode (https://www.thenation.com/podcast/society/poverty-inequality-basic-income/) to answer the question: How can we eradicate poverty in America? It's not just about jobs, and the answers are common sense, but radical: To end poverty, we need to meet people’s real needs, like food, or diapers, or childcare, but we also need to disrupt and reform the systems that keep people in poverty, and we need to give people the power to smash through the structures holding them back. For insight on how to get to a poverty-free America, Melissa and Dorian turn to experts leading campaigns and organizations fighting against the system of poverty. Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis (https://www.thenation.com/article/society/we-still-live-in-two-americas-not-one/) , co-director of the Kairos Center and national co-director of the Poor People’s Campaign, joins to discuss how abolishing poverty is a moral imperative—and it makes good policy sense as well, leading to stronger organizing possibilities for all working Americans. Next up, Mary Kay Henry (https://www.seiu.org/mary-kay-henry) , President of SEIU, joins to talk about the role of multi-racial worker power in disrupting the system of poverty. Henry talks to Melissa and Dorian in-depth about the innovative “Fight for $15 and a Union” campaign SEIU helped launched in 2012, and the transformative power of workers setting the terms of their own fights. We then check-in with—and give the final word to—two guests on the ground in North Carolina doing the work to fulfill the immediate needs of those living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet. We talk to Eric Aft, CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina (https://www.secondharvestnwnc.org/about-us) , who talks to us about “feeding the line and shortening the line” for the over 200,000 individuals his organization and its partners serve yearly. And Melissa and Dorian talk with Michelle Old, Executive Director of the North Carolina Diaper Bank, (https://ncdiaperbank.org/about-us) about how having access to diapers and what she calls “dignity items” is a vital necessity for babies, children and families to thrive. System Checklist  During the Covid-19 pandemic millions of Americans have fallen more deeply into poverty. Alleviating poverty in America requires political will, investment, and a strategy to win. During the past two weeks our System Check guests have identified two key issues that keep people poor: lack of cash and lack of power. This week’s System Checklist highlights a political agenda that addresses both. Raise the minimum wage. The last time Congress raised the federal minimum wage was 2007! We know that this meager $7.25 / hour minimum hasn't kept pace with cost of living. (https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/01/21/if-worker-pay-had-kept-pace-productivity-gains-1968-todays-minimum-wage-would-be-24) Right now there is nowhere in the country where a full time, minimum wage worker can afford rent on a two bedroom apartment. We must raise the minimum wage. Join the Fight for 15. (https://fightfor15.org) Universal Health Care. Unexpected medical bills cause 40% of individual bankruptcies. (https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/11/this-is-the-real-reason-most-americans-file-for-bankruptcy.html) Universal health care acknowledges that healthcare is a basic, human right and unlinks health and wealth. With access to affordable, available health care, families can spend their income on housing, food, and other necessities, while avoiding the medical bill caused spiral into poverty. Join the majority of Americans (https://www.kff.org/slideshow/public-opinion-on-single-payer-national-health-plans-and-expanding-access-to-medicare-coverage/) --support universal health care. Universal Childcare. One year of child care costs more than one year of tuition at most states’ four-year public colleges. (https://www.epi.org/child-care-costs-in-the-united-states/) Families need safe, accessible, affordable child care. We can alleviate poverty and change the trajectory of life for millions of American children with a substantial investment in childcare and early childhood education. Read this report from The Economic Policy Institute calling for “An Ambitious National Investment in America’s Children” (https://www.epi.org/publication/its-time-for-an-ambitious-national-investment-in-americas-children/) and sign up to join Childcare Changemakers (https://www.childcarechangemakers.org/) to enlist in the campaign for universal and equitable childcare for all families. Guaranteed Basic Income. Last week we heard from Aisha Nyandoro as she described the ways guaranteed basic income from The Magnolia’s Mother’s Trust (http://springboardto.org/index.php/blog/story/introducing-the-magnolia-mothers-trust) has affected the lives of Black mothers living in poverty in Mississippi. A Stockton, California, guaranteed income program (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-02/stockton-extends-its-universal-basic-income-pilot) has also ignited the interest around the country. If lack of cash is the core feature of poverty, then let’s get cash to the people. Learn about and support the work of the Economic Security Project.  (https://www.economicsecurityproject.org) Ensure Workers’ Right to Organize. Workers must have the right to organize in order to have a seat at the table of power. The power to negotiate wages and conditions of work is tied directly to the ability to organize and unionize. It’s time to update our outdated labor laws to adapt to our 21st century economy. Check out the campaigns of Jobs with Justice (https://www.jwj.org/) and Sign the Pledge (https://actionnetwork.org/forms/sign-the-jobs-with-justice-pledge?&source=NAT_W_homepage) to advance workers’ rights to organize. As always, we welcome your additions to our Checklist! Use our Twitter and Facebook pages to add your comments, suggested actions, and organizations to support. System Check is a project of The Nation magazine, hosted by Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren and produced by Sophia Steinert-Evoy. Support for System Check comes from Omidyar Network, a social change venture that is reimagining how capitalism should work. Learn more about their efforts to recenter our economy around individuals, community, and societal well-being at Omidyar.com (http://omidyar.com/) . Our executive producer is Frank Reynolds. Our theme music is by Brooklyn-based artist and producer Jachary (https://jachary.bandcamp.com/) . Subscribe to The Nation to support all of our podcasts: http://thenation.com/podcastsubscribe.

As a new president prepares to take office and the country continues to reel from the effects of the pandemic, income inequality and workers' rights remain a central issues in our country. To speak more about these issues, Pete is joined by two of the most active and dynamic figures in the labor movement today: Missouri State Rep. Rasheen Aldridge and Mary Kay Henry, president of Service Employees International Union (SEIU), one of the largest labor unions in America. Together, they discuss the fight for a $15 minimum wage, the correlation between racial and economic inequality, and the importance of local governments for workers rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the election results are still undecided well hear from Mary Kay Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union, or SEIU, about how one of the nations largest unions is addressing the ongoing impact of Covid-19, pandemic poverty and the systemic inequities that no single election can fix. We need a new normal says Henry. How do we get there?   Music in the Middle:  “Born Ready” by Tef Poe and Rebel Diaz featuring The Reminders from their “Multiply, Volume 2 E.P.”, courtesy of Rebel Diaz.For the full episode notes, and to become a member goto https://Patreon.com/theLFShow

DeRay, Sam, De'Ara, and Kaya dive into recent overlooked news, including judicial misconduct, cultural quilting, the blockades of homeschooling, and racism in property tax assessments. Johnetta Elzie joins again to update us about developments around the current protests. Then, DeRay connects with Mary Kay Henry to discuss the work the Service Employees International Union is doing to protect workers and inspire new voters.

Mary Kay Henry is the president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), an organization of more than 2 million union members in health care, the public sector, and beyond. She joins David to talk about the many SEIU members who are on the front lines fighting COVID-19, her concerns about the politicization of the federal pandemic response, her assessment of union members’ attitudes towards President Trump, and more.

Mientras que millones de personas están confinados y científicos alrededor del mundo intentan buscar una cura para el coronavirus, detrás de escena, varias empresas en Estados Unidos están presionando al gobierno de Donald Trump para limitar su responsabilidad penal durante la crisis. Además de una recesión histórica, las grandes empresas de Estados Unidos temen recibir una lluvia de juicios contra ellas por negligencia hacia sus trabajadores durante la pandemia. Es el caso de la familia de Wando Evans, un empleado de la cadena Walmart quien murió por COVID-19. La familia lanzó lo que se convirtió en la primera acción judicial contra un empleador por supuesta exposición al virus. “Es indignante que las empresas intenten evadir su responsabilidad legal” dijo Mary Kay Henry, la presidenta del Sindicato Internacional de Empleados de Servicios, el SEIU por sus siglas en inglés. Con casi dos millones de miembros, es el segundo sindicato más grande del país, representando a empleados de servicios de comida, de aeropuertos, y de limpieza. Para el presidente del SEIU en California, David Huerta, las empresas “están buscando la forma de no tener responsabilidad en el lugar del trabajo si alguien se enferma o se muere, y nosotros queremos asegurarnos de que si van a abrir de vuelta la economía, el trabajador tiene que tener la máxima protección posible, y si algo sucede en el lugar del trabajo, tiene que haber alguien responsable”. “Como unión, estamos exigiendo que haya un cambio total en este país. Tenemos que entender que este virus aquí especialmente ha atacado al africano-americano y al latino más que a otras comunidades porque las injusticias que existían antes de la COVID-19 ahora se están ampliando: injusticia en la economía, injusticia en la educación, injusticia en los seguros…”, denuncia David Huerta. Mientras que las empresas presionan a Washington para que limite su responsabilidad penal durante la crisis del coronavirus, ya alrededor de 30 millones de estadounidenses se han quedado sin empleo desde el inicio del confinamiento.  

Air Date 12/10/2019 Today we take a look at the labor movement as energy and power continue to build and more workers continue to strike to demand better conditions for themselves and all of society in an intersectional movement for social justice. Though not much thanks can be given to either political party. Be part of the show! Leave us a message at 202-999-3991   EPISODE SPONSORS: Madison-Reed.com (Promo Code: LEFT) | Clean Choice Energy SHOP AMAZON: Amazon USA | Amazon CA | Amazon UK  MEMBERSHIP ON PATREON (Get AD FREE Shows & Bonus Content!) SHOW NOTES Ch. 1: UAW GM Strike Rooted In Decades-Long Struggle For Dignity with Steven Greenhouse - Democracy Now - Air Date 9-18-19 Steve Greenhouse discusses the history of union organizing and the current state of unions in the GM strike. Ch. 2: Past and Present of Collective Action with Jane McAlevey - On The Media - Air Date 9-20-19 Jane McAlevey discusses the power of labor in reshaping inequality. Ch. 3: A Plan To Revive American Unions with Mary Kay Henry Part 1 - The Weeds with Matt Yglesias - Air Date 9-10-19 Mary Kay Henry discusses the possibilities of a strong labor force in shaping society. Ch. 4: State of Labor with Kate Bronfenbrenner - Counterspin - Air Date 9-6-19 Kate Bronfenbrenner discusses the possibilities of the power of labor and the role of the gig economy. Ch. 5: Will Unions Deliver 2020 To Democrats with Dave Jamieson - The Takeaway Politics with Amy Walter - Air Date 8-30-19 Amy Walter talks with several experts about the history of labor resistance and their ties to the Democratic Party Ch. 6: A Plan To Revive American Unions with Mary Kay Henry Part 2 - The Weeds with Matt Yglesias - Air Date 9-10-19 Mary Kay Henry discusses the possibilities of a strong labor force in shaping society. VOICEMAILS Ch. 7: Share in the profits by lowering costs - Bud from Boise Ch. 8: Pulling people to the left - Corey from New Jersey Ch. 9: Thanks for important conversations - Jake from the UK FINAL COMMENTS Ch. 10: Final comments on how Republicans have become what they defend Limerick of the day from @Limerick_News MUSIC (Blue Dot Sessions): Opening Theme: Loving Acoustic Instrumental by John Douglas Orr  PolyCoat - The Cabinetmaker Streamer - Arc and Crecent When We Set Out - Arc and Crecent Milkwood - The Cabinetmaker Parade Shoes - Arc and Crecent Voicemail Music: Low Key Lost Feeling Electro by Alex Stinnent Closing Music: Upbeat Laid Back Indie Rock by Alex Stinnent SHOW IMAGE SEIU Protest by Spot Us, Flickr | License | Changes: Cropped   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Thanks for listening! Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Support the show via Patreon Listen on iTunes | Stitcher | Spotify | Alexa Devices | +more Check out the BotL iOS/Android App in the App Stores! Follow at Twitter.com/BestOfTheLeft Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com Review the show on iTunes and Stitcher!

In the episode before Labor Day, we look at the rise and fall of the labor movement, particularly unions. By collectively bargaining for better work conditions, unions elevated the middle class. Over the years, we've watched their membership numbers decline. As a result of a few Supreme Court decisions, a loss in manufacturing jobs, and a lack of increased federal protections, unions saw their influence reduced. As we edge closer to 2020, candidates hoping to win the Democratic nomination have made rebuilding the middle class the central tenant of their candidacies. What role will unions and organized labor play in 2020? Plus, we look at domestic workers and caregivers and how they've been left out of the conversation when it comes to labor protections. Guests:Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Mary Kay Henry, President of Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Stephanie Bloomingdale, President of the Wisconsin AFL-CIO Rusty McAllister, Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the Nevada ALF-CIO Rick Bloomingdale, President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Dave Jamieson, Labor Reporter at the Huffington Post Ai-jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance

Mary Kay Henry, president of SEIU, the nation's second-largest labor union group, talks about Campaign 2020, the economy, presidential candidates who have the strongest union plans, and immigration.

Mary Kay Henry, president of SEIU, the nation's second-largest labor union group, talks about Campaign 2020, the economy, presidential candidates who have the strongest union plans, and immigration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labor union leaders Liz Shuler and Mary Kay Henry discuss how they rose up through the union ranks and what they’re trying to do to increase the number of women in the labor movement. Shuler, secretary-treasurer of the AFL-CIO, and Henry, president of the Service Employees International Union, also weigh in on recent Supreme Court decisions, Brett Kavanaugh's nomination, and what that all means for the future of the labor movement.

Laura talks to SEIU International President, Mary Kay Henry (of the Service Employees) and labor journalist Sarah Jaffe about worker wins, challenges, and some new models for organizing. Then, a conversation with Palak Shah and Michelle Miller on a new online platform that's helping labor activists cooperate and win. Music: "Everyday People" by Groove Collective, released on Kufala Records.   Support the show by becoming a member via our Patreon campaign.

In 2012, fast food workers in NYC kicked off a movement that has exceeded all expectations, and changed the conversation about the minimum wage. On this edition, low paid workers tell the story of the fight for 15, the exploding nationwide movement for fair wages. Featuring: Alvin Major, KFC employee and original NYC striker; Richard Wilson, Walmart employee; Bernardo Monteo, Chanda Roberts, Jayla Mosley; fast food workers; Mary Kay Henry, SEIU President; Ken Jacobs, chair of the UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education; Thomas Geoghegan, author of “Only One Thing Can Save Us: Why America Needs A New Kind of Labor Movement“ Credits: Host: Andrew Stelzer Producers: Andrew Stelzer, Laura Flynn, Jasmin Lopez, Monica Lopez Executive Director: Lisa Rudman Web Editor: Kwan Booth   More information:                                        Fight for 15 Fast Food Forward Clocking In Only One Thing Can Save Us: Why America Needs A New Kind of Labor Movement“ by Thomas Geoghegan States Move to Roll Back City Minimum-Wage Raises Living Wage Mandate Preemption Act Summer For Respect on Soundcloud Voices of Walmart California's $15 Minimum Wage Initiative Is Likely Headed to Voters Columbia University Interdisciplinary Center for Innovative Theory and Empirics (INCITE) 14 Cities States Approved 15 Minimum Wage in 2015   The post Unstoppable: The Fight for 15 appeared first on KPFA.

Mary Kay Henry, international president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), sits down with David to discuss her leadership of the 2.1 million member union, her concerns about Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, the future of labor unions in this country, and more.

Labor Day and Looking BackThis week on State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio show and podcast, Rev. Welton Gaddy sits down with several special guests to talk about the role of faith in political and public life. We’ll hear from Interfaith Alliance Executive Director Rabbi Jack Moline about the potential dangers of mixing government and religion for political benefit. On a warmer note, a Rabbi and former President Carter staffer shares how 39’s faith helped – and continues to help – him through troubles and tough times. Finally, in the spirit of the holiday (and time off work!) we’ll hear two excerpts from Labor Day broadcasts of years past, and spend some time reflecting on how the world has changed – or not– in the years since those segments first aired. The Religiosity of Politics and the Politicization of Religion At the end of September, Pope Francis will travel to the United States, a trip that features a stop in Washington, D.C. where he will address a joint meeting of Congress. And the conference put on by ACT for America, the notoriously anti-Muslim organization, will feature the participation of at least 14 members of the House of Representatives. This week, Rabbi Jack Moline, Executive Director of the Interfaith Alliance, joins us on the program to talk about the bad things that can happen when religion and politics are used in the service of one another. The (Podcast) Ghosts of Labor Days Past As this weekend marks both Labor Day and another week counting down to State of Belief’s tenth anniversary, we’ll look back at what we were talking about on Labor Days past. First, we’ll revisit September 2007, when Welton spoke to Mary Kay Henry of the Service Employees International Union about the urgency of expanding workers’ access to health care. There was a presidential candidate running on a promise of universal health care that year: Barack Obama. Then, we’ll listen to a piece of a September 2009 conversation between Welton and Prof. Bethany Moreton, author of the book To Serve God and Wal-Mart: The Making of Christian Free Enterprise, on the confluence of Evangelical Christianity and free market capitalism. The Passion and Faith of President Carter The world was shocked last month when President Jimmy Carter stepped up to the microphone and calmly explained his cancer diagnosis. In the years since he left office, President Carter has worked tirelessly for change in the world, and his dedication to justice and peace has made him seem ageless. Welton is joined this week by Rabbi Gordon Tucker, who served as a White House Fellow during the Carter Administration, where he was able to see firsthand the forces the president called upon during times of trouble. Rabbi Tucker offers listeners a powerful, intimate look into President Carter, and on what we can learn about life and its challenges from the way he brings faith into play in his own life. Intersection Awards: September 2015 This week, we’re excited to announce another edition of the Intersection Awards, where the Interfaith Alliance risks life and limb at the intersection of religion, government and politics to flash a green, yellow or red light at some of the latest near-misses and collisions at this always-busy, always-dangerous crossroads. This week? The new “hero” of the anti-gay movement, Kim Davis, the lack of international action to help the thousands of refugees worldwide, and the notorious “Alliance Defending Freedom,” a giant nonprofit legal outfit that looks to inject itself to seemingly every mean-spirited culture war on offer.