Protecting Unions Following COVID | Nevada Week

Nevada Week | Protecting Unions Following COVID

SEASON 2: EPISODE 48 | Airdate: 6/12/2020

Following statewide closures due to COVID-19, both public and private businesses suffered financially. This economic downturn has led to record unemployment. As Nevada starts to reopen following the pandemic, unions are now fighting for their workers' rights. We discuss the challenges they face, especially while renegotiating contracts.

Resources

• CCEA
• Culinary Union
• SEIU 1107

Episode Guests

• John Vellardita, Executive Director, Clark County Education Association
• Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary/Treasurer, Culinary Workers Union Local 226
• Grace Vergara-Mactal, Executive Director, Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 1107