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Gaiteros de Sanguashington is a Colombian-American band from Washington DC. We play a variety of Colombian rhythms, including Vallenato, Cumbia (popular folk music from Colombia’s Caribbean region) and Tropipop (a blend of traditional musical forms with foreign Latin genres, such as salsa and merengue). The band has played alongside renowned iconic Colombian singer, Toto la Momposina, Latin Grammy 2015 best new artist- Monsieur Perine and Champeta Criolla- as well as world music band Tribu Baharu. Gaiteros de Sanguashington has emerged as one of the premier Colombian bands in the Washington DC area, recognized and beloved by the Colombian and Latino Community and those who enjoy international music. Produced by Jason Roe and engineered by Robin Smith and Ciera Shine.
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Last Thursday was International Women’s Day, a good time to lift up the role unions play in achieving economic equality for women. The Institute for Women’s Policy Research recently released a brief titled The Union Advantage for Women, which quantifies the benefits of union membership for working women.
IWPR estimates that the typical union woman makes a whopping 30% more per week than her nonunion sister. The benefits of unions are greatest for women of color: Latina union members make an estimated 47% more than Latinas who are not union members, and the union wage premium for black women is about 28%. What’s behind the union advantage? When working women unite, they’re able to bargain for the wages they deserve, and win robust benefits and respect and dignity on the job. Outside of the workplace, unions fight for state and local policies such as paid sick leave, family and medical leave insurance, fair schedules, and raising the minimum wage—all which disproportionately benefit women and their families. Women deserve a raise, and it starts with a voice and power on the job. Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1912, the "Bread and Roses" textile strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts ended when the American Woolen Company agreed to most of the strikers’ demands; other textile companies quickly followed suit. Today’s labor quote is by union leader, socialist, and feminist Rose Schneiderman, who said: "The worker must have bread, but she must have roses, too." This quote, appealing for both fair wages and dignified conditions, inspired women in the victorious 1912 textile strike to adopt it as their slogan. Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Check them out at unionplus.org! Healthcare workers at Chase Brexton voted last week to ratify their first contract nearly 18 months after the union was formed. The overwhelming majority of union members, represented by 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, voted for the contract, concluding what was “a long and arduous negotiation process,” according to bargaining committee member Donna Yaffe, who said that “We feel we have finally established a solid contract, which will improve the working environment and alleviate staff burnout.” Workers won immediate 3% raises, more flexible scheduling, and a greater say in the health center’s direction.
Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1933, spurred by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the U.S. Congress began its 100 days of enacting New Deal legislation. The Civilian Conservation Corps, just one of many programs established to help Americans survive the Great Depression, put 2.5 million young men on the government payroll to help in national conservation and infrastructure projects. Today’s labor quote is by Franklin D. Roosevelt, who said: "No country, however rich, can afford the waste of its human resources. Demoralization caused by vast unemployment is our greatest extravagance. Morally, it is the greatest menace to our social order." Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Check them out at unionplus.org! “Put it in writing!” chanted striking West Virginia teachers Tuesday morning after Governor Jim Justice announced a deal that would give all state workers, including teachers, a 5 percent pay raise. The State House unanimously passed the bill before noon, the State Senate followed soon after and the governor then signed the bill, finally ending the teachers’ 9-day strike. “Today, right beat might in the truest tradition of Mother Jones,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “The strike and its strong outcome should be seen as a shot across the bow to every lawmaker who may underestimate the support teachers have,” added AFT-West Virginia President Christine Campbell.
Here’s today's labor history: On this date in 1908, thousands of New York needle trades workers demonstrated for higher wages, shorter workday, and end to child labor. The demonstration became the basis for International Women’s Day, the annual commemoration of the movement for women's rights. As of 2018, female workers average just 80 cents for every dollar a man makes and the gap is even wider for women of color. Today’s labor quote is by American singer, songwriter, dancer and actress Beyonce, who said: "Power’s not given to you. You have to take it." Union City Radio is supported by UnionPlus, which provides unique products and discounts for working families. Check them out at unionplus.org! |
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